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Akron has been designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $70 million in federal funding. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the selection from 31 hubs chosen out of nearly 400 applicants. Akron's hub will leverage its historical leadership in the rubber industry to pioneer the production of sustainable polymers, representing the next generation of rubber and plastics. The city will compete with other hubs for awards ranging from $20 million to $70 million, with five to ten hubs set to receive funding based on their development plans. Alongside the hub designation, Akron has been granted a $400,000 strategy development grant for the University of Akron and the Greater Akron Chamber, aimed explicitly at sustainable polymers.

Two more weeks of Early Voting before the November 7 election!

Voting early is easy peasy at #SummitCounty's Early Vote Center, located at 500 Grant Street in Akron.

You can vote any day this week from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Starting next Monday, October 30, hours expand into the evening + next weekend.

Not sure what's on your ballot? Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/MyBallotSummit

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center suggests that Ohio may experience milder temperatures resembling those of the Carolinas in the upcoming winter months.

The forecast attributes this change to the presence of El Niño during the winter season. Long-term weather pattern predictors anticipate a 40-50% chance of warmer-than-usual temperatures in December, January, and February, especially in Central and Northern Ohio. Southern Ohio also has a 33-40% chance of experiencing temperatures above the average for this period.

No tricks, just treats! 👻 On Halloween afternoon, residents in need can receive pet food & supplies at this month's Community Pet Food Pantry!

Visit Summit County Animal Control at 250 Opportunity Pkwy from 4:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, October 31, first come first serve! Please take W Bartges St. to Pier Dr. to line up.

Get ready for Trick or Treat this Saturday, October 28 from 5-7 PM!

Adults should accompany children, and everyone should be careful when crossing streets.

Please be safe and look after each other, Akron!

Wayside Furniture is presenting a special event featuring free screenings of two cherished Christmas films, "Elf" and "The Polar Express," at the Akron Civic Theatre on December 10, 2023. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary popcorn.

While the movies are free, tickets are required and can be obtained from October 24 onwards at Wayside Furniture (1367 Canton Rd., Akron) or the Akron Civic Theatre box office (182 S. Main St., Akron) on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with the showing of "Elf," followed at 6:00 p.m., by the timeless classic "The Polar Express" will be screened.

NOW HIRING! Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers.

Possession of a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License, Class B, with no air brake restriction, is required.

DON'T WAIT TO APPLY! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! governmentjobs.com/careers/akron

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Leaf pickup will begin in each ward on these days. This schedule can change due to inclement weather.

• Ward 5 - Oct. 30
• Ward 3 - Nov. 1
• Ward 6 - Nov. 3
• Ward 10 - Nov. 7
• Ward 4 - Nov. 10
• Ward 8 - Nov. 16
• Ward 2 - Nov. 16
• Ward 1 - Nov. 25
• Ward 7 - Dec. 2
• Ward 9 - Dec. 6

The city suggests residents rake leaves into the street one day before the scheduled pick-up day, according to the program website.

Leaves should be no more than two feet from the curb or edge of the street.

No vehicle should be parked on the street when crews begin working, and no vehicles should be parked on piles of leaves. Any vehicles left in the street can be towed or fined.

To make leaf collection more efficient, the city also asks residents not to place branches and other debris in the street as crews will pick up leaf-only piles. Bags of leaves will not be picked up. To arrange a bag collection, call 311 for a sanitation bulk pickup.

To learn more about the leaf removal program, visit the city of Akron website or call 311 or 330-375-2311.

To find out what ward you live in, visit akroncitycouncil.org/find-my-ward.

Lowe's Outlet Store opened in early October; the Cuyahoga Falls location is one of the home improvement chain's 14 outlet stores in the nation. The store features new items that have minor to moderate damage, discontinued and slightly used items.

The Lowe's Outlet includes warranty options, with delivery, and haul-away options available, Snow said. Patrons with a Lowe's credit card can use the cards at the outlet store as well.

However, those looking for a discounted appliance or other items must come to the store directly, Snow added. Online purchases are not available for the outlet store, and items can't be ordered to the outlet. Those services, Snow said, must be done through the regular Lowe's retail stores.

"Every day we get new stuff," Snow said.

The new Lowe's Outlet is at 330 Howe Ave. in Cuyahoga Falls

While we haven't voted yet officially, Shammas Malik has begun accepting applications to be a part of his incoming administration.

In posts on Facebook and Instagram, the transition team called for applicants for director of economic development, director of human resources, director of law, director of planning and a new position in the city's structure — director of sustainability and resiliency. The posts also invite people to send resumes if they wish to be considered for other roles not specifically mentioned.

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We have an update on Senate Bill 83 and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from home.

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To learn something you have to get out of your comfort zone, but according to an article about Senate Bill 83, that may soon be illegal.

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Today we have a fun way to check out Animals at the Zoo (including some of the Akron zoo), we; unfortunately, we add another death to the Akron Killings Map. Need an ID to vote? They are free. Apparently, there are no dirty cars in Stow (so weird), and we spotlight a new medieval inn in Akron, The Green Dragon Inn.

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As warm weather is arriving, things are picking up and events are launching new seasons, groundbreaking and more, as the city hopes there won't be more window-breaking

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If you don't have a credit/debit card, you might look into it. If you have a cell phone, you need to ignore it more. Dewine might glow in the dark in the future. Welcome to the Akron Podcast.

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Akron outsourced their non-emergency ambulance calls, and that company appears to be in a position to extort the city. As it takes a year to bring on a new EMT worker, things could become very bad come August 2023 when AMR (the outsourced company) leaves.

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Gas prices are down as Akron starts a rebrand. We prepared for the grand jury decision on Jayland Walker (which makes me scratch my head).

Get to know your Mayoral Candidates, as we have seven people running. They are taking (filtered) questions from the public.

We keep adding things for people to come downtown (like bike paths), and then people keep getting shot in those locations. Have we thought this through?

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