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10.25.2023 - By Dave JacksonPlay

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Akron Is A Tech HubAkron 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.Avoid Lines at the PollsTwo 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/MyBallotSummitWinter ForcastThe 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. Free Pet Food and SuppliesNo tricks, just treats!

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