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Cheers Akron! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sentences could follow in Akron's Highland Square shooting case?
  • Need a fresh start? This Akron expungement clinic could help.
  • How will these new downtown projects change where Akronites live?

Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2nd man pleads guilty for role in connection with deadly shooting in Akron's Highland Square (cleveland19.com) — An Akron man has pleaded guilty for his role in the deadly 2025 Highland Square shooting that killed bystander Timothy Hutchinson, with both defendants now awaiting sentencing on October 22. Prosecutors detail multiple serious charges, and local officials emphasize accountability and public safety in Akron's nightlife areas, especially following earlier violence near the I Promise School.
   

2. Akron Municipal Court expungement clinic to host ex-OSU football player (kentucky.com) — Akron residents with criminal records can get free help at an expungement clinic hosted by Akron Municipal Court, the Akron Urban League, and Summit County Legal Defenders on Nov. 6 at 440 Vernon Odom Blvd. Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett will share his reentry story, and locals are encouraged to register online or call for more information.
   

3. Here's the rundown on residential projects underway in Downtown Akron (kentucky.com) — Major residential projects are reshaping downtown Akron, including new apartments at the former Beacon Journal building, a planned overhaul of the old Akron City Centre Hotel, and uncertainty around the Evans Building's future. Financing is lining up for hundreds of new units, with city support and tax credits helping push construction that could significantly change where and how Akron residents live downtown.
   

4. Saturday's MAC Football Results (getsomemaction.com) — Akron football fans saw a dominant Zips home opener at InfoCision Stadium, with the team rolling past Robert Morris 45–10 behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Cibastian Broughton. Akron piled up over 500 yards of offense, shut down the Colonials' running game, and pulled away with 24 unanswered second-half points to even their season record.
   

5. Rep. Sykes Honors First Responders on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 (house.gov) — From her Akron office, Rep. Emilia Sykes is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring the nearly 3,000 victims and reaffirming support for first responders. She reflects on how the attacks reshaped the nation, praises everyday acts of unity, and highlights her ongoing commitment to those who protect communities like Akron and Canton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is going to sound crazy but there was an Aldi bag sitting in the middle of the street on Grand Ave yesterday.
    I stopped and looked in it, and there were 4 small rabbits in it!!! There was no way I could just leave them there. So I brought them home and I… (Nextdoor Highland Square)
  • A friend of mine Steve, wants me to thank someone for him on ND.
    He is disabled and was out in his yard when his electric riding scooter died on him. He was trying to crawl up the hill on his belly. A family in a… (Nextdoor Ellet)
  • University of Akron posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Alumni Relations - 12935 in Akron. Apply here.
  • The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for MIG Welder in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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