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77 South Ramp at Interchange to Close For a YearA big change in the Akron freeway system starting Monday night. The Interstate 76 ramp to I-77 South at the Central Interchange will close for a year. That sharp-turn ramp is being replaced with a so-called “fly-over” ramp. That’ll be just like the recently-opened 76/77 East ramp to Route 8. Also Monday night, a one-night-only closure of Route 8 Southbound within the interchange through 5 a.m. Tuesday. That could affect Canton-area commuters headed back home.Not Into Skating? Try an Ice BikeThe Lock 3 ice rink and winter happenings are in full swing! We are talking Archie the snowman, heated igloos, firepits, shuffleboard, vintage animated characters, putt-putt and more. For more information on WinterBlast activities, visit Lock3live.comLeBron Museum Hot TicketsMuseum tour slots were sold out on opening day at the Lebron James Home Court Museum Saturday. According to a release, thousands of guests came from all over the world to the opening. The museum goes from James’ Spring Hill Apartment to the Fab Five’s bench inside the St. Vincent - St. Mary locker room. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and tickets are $23, a nod to James’ jersey number.Say Goodbye to More Rite Aid StoresThe Fairlawn Rite Aid store on West Market Street is one of four more Ohio locations to close amid the upheaval of the pharmacy chain's ongoing bankruptcy. A court document filed Nov. 21 stated the five Ohio stores were among the 32 total slated to shutter across the nation. In total, including the previously announced closures of six Ohio locations in October, 11 stores will close in the state. Rite Aid filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy that same for slumping sales and opioid lawsuits, USA Today reported in October.First Energy Investigation Appears to Be ContinuingFive individuals have faced charges, with four convicted, in a bribery and money-laundering scandal involving Akron-based FirstEnergy. The conspiracy aimed at securing a $1.3 billion bailout, with over $60 million paid by FirstEnergy and its subsidiary to influence political figures. A special master revealed that FirstEnergy continues to cooperate with federal prosecutors. Former House Speaker Larry Householder and GOP Chairman Matt Borges were sentenced for their roles, while a former subsidiary, now Energy Harbor, is ordered to provide more cooperation in a federal class-action suit. The investigation persists, with ongoing efforts to uncover communications and implications beyond named executives. Former House Speaker Larry Householder, R-Glenford, and former GOP Chairman Matt Borges in June were respectively sentenced to 20 and five years in federal prison for their roles in the conspiracy. Two others have pleaded guilty and await sentencing, while a third who was charged died by suicide. They’re also battling Sam Randazzo. He isn’t named in the suit, but FirstEnergy said he took a $4.3 million bribe from Jones and Dowling just as Gov. Mike DeWine