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Coffee in hand, Akron? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Amazon’s new Kenmore warehouse and council votes mean for Akron
  • Why Akron Law just earned national “best value” recognition
  • How an Akron man’s death led to murder charges in Canton

Also on today's calendar: Stow Heritage Ringers - Winterscape: Scenes of Christmas and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Cold; a morning flurry, with a high of 31 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cold; a little afternoon snow, temps: high: 29, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 22 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amazon project moving forward in Akron (akron.com) — Amazon’s new same-day warehouse on Manchester Road in Kenmore is moving ahead after Akron City Council approved a conditional-use permit, transforming the former Akron Baptist Temple site. Council also passed new labor contracts, funded youth programs, backed veteran-focused initiatives, and approved tech and vehicle purchases, while debating proposed changes to its own leadership rules.
   

2. Akron Law recognized for value, business law program (akron.com) — Akron residents can take pride in the University of Akron School of Law being named a national “Best Value” law school and earning high marks for its business law program. The school’s strong faculty, low graduate debt, and nationally ranked specialties are drawing attention, which could make Akron more attractive to prospective law students and professionals considering studying or working here.
   

3. Canton mother and daughter indicted for murder in connection with man found dead in Akron (wkyc.com) — An Akron man’s death is at the center of a serious criminal case, as a Canton mother and daughter have been indicted on aggravated murder and related charges. Investigators say the victim was found dead in Akron in August, but believe the killing happened in Canton, with both city police departments and federal authorities involved in the arrests.
   

4. 'Major drug offender' Victor Jackson sentenced in Akron for multiple drug charges, involvement in man's overdose death (wkyc.com) — A 21-year-old man has been sentenced in Akron to more than 15 years in prison for a string of drug trafficking offenses tied to an overdose death investigated by Akron-area agencies. The case involved controlled buys in Barberton and Akron, large meth seizures, and a deadly mix of fentanyl and other drugs sold as cocaine. Authorities say the sentence reflects a push to hold major traffickers accountable.
   

5. Cosmic Baseball coming to Akron for 2 nights this summer (news5cleveland.com) — Akron will host two nights of Cosmic Baseball at 7 17 Credit Union Park on June 26 and 27, bringing a glowing, black-light baseball spectacle to town. With the June 27 game already sold out, organizers added the June 26 date and are using a ticket lottery, promising an energetic, family-friendly show built around UV-reactive gear and stadium-wide special effects.
   

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    I was told it was a neighbors cat but right as I'm posting this she returned with a shy friend so I had to think quick and remembered this old end… (Nextdoor Kenmore 2018)
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