🌱 Patch AM: Why Fairlawn’s 911 calls now come from Ohio’s top-rated dispatch center

Good day Fairlawn! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Fairlawn's 911 calls now come from Ohio's top-rated dispatch center

Also on today's calendar: VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
• Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summit County Dispatch Center Named Ohio's Best (nordoniahills.news) — Fairlawn residents now rely on a dispatch center recognized as Ohio's best, with the Summit Emergency Communications Center earning the Ohio Gold Star Dispatch Center of the Year award. The regional center handles 911 dispatching for Fairlawn and several neighboring communities, pooling technology and expertise to support residents and first responders across Summit County.
   

📸 Around Fairlawn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairlawn

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! →
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Board of Audit and Review →
  Fairlawn Calendar, 3487 S Smith Road, Fairlawn
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Fairlawn Calendar Fairlawn, OH 44333
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Ann Amer Brennan Caregiver →
  Stewart's Caring Place, 3501 Ridge Park Drive, Fairlawn
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Strength Building →
  Stewart's Caring Place, 3501 Ridge Park Drive, Fairlawn
  4:00 pm
• Life Before, During & After Menopause - A Girls' Night Out! →
  West Side Concierge Medicine, 2640 West Market Street, Fairlawn
  5:30 pm
• Bingo →
  Fairlawn Calendar, Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center 3486 S Smith Road, Fairlawn
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Community Improvement Corporation Meeting - Meeting Cancelled →
  Fairlawn Calendar, 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Fairlawn Calendar, 3487 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn
  5:30 pm
• Build a New Life Workshop →
  2750 West Market Street, Fairlawn
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Chair Yoga →
  Stewart's Caring Place, 3501 Ridge Park Drive, Fairlawn
  10:00 am

📣 Fairlawn Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5
• Joy of Writing
  Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room
  10:00 am
• A Time to Play
  Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk - Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Apply here.
• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairlawn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bath

• Sharon Township fire and EMS levy renewal would maintain operating funding (medina-gazette.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

• Stow plans first DORA near AMP. When will the entertainment venue open? (centredaily.com)
• Rainwater Gutters Market To 2035: Replacement Demand and Stormwater Rules Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
• Ohio only has 1 top Foodie City in America. See where: (newsbreak.com)

Ok Fairlawn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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