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What's up Fairlawn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Akron Children's brought a major childhood award ceremony to Fairlawn

Also on today's calendar: VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canton brothers honored with childhood award from Akron Children's (kentucky.com) — Fairlawn residents may be proud to know Akron Children's Hospital chose the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fairlawn to honor two Canton brothers for their fundraising for kids with cancer. CJ and Cree McAfee received "More childhood, please" Young Leader awards after raising about $22,000 through their annual lemonade stand supporting Stark County children.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday October 7
  • Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer
    Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library -
    1:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Zoom: Let's Grow Akron Seasonal Cooking Workshop
    Highland Square Branch Library -
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • Repair and Rewear
    Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room
    11:00 am
  • Teatime of Tiny Terrors
    Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog's owner located.
    Found wandering on our property. Friendly male dog. No collar. We could not stay but put him in our backyard. We should be back by sunset. He may… (Nextdoor Fort Island Park)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Cuyahoga Falls. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in AKRON OH S11853 in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairlawn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bath

  • JH Girls Win Bath Invite; Varsity Tigers Battle NWCC Rivals (thenbxpress.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

  • 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe Summit Reserve 4X4 for Sale $28,950 Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Cuyahoga Falls Vehicles For Sale Near Akron (beaconjournal.com)

Akron

  • Don't wait to cast your ballot. Early voting begins in Akron on Oct. 6 (signalakron.org)
  • Drummers, Indigenous peoples walk Akron's Portage Path (signalakron.org)
  • 14 farms, orchards and markets for fall fun around Akron (signalakron.org)

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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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