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Good morning Akron! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Akron tenant's sewage nightmare prompts action at Park Lane Manor
  • Know this fugitive's description if you live in Akron
  • What Akron's former schools chief will do on UA's board

Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Akron woman gets sewage backup fixed after contacting 19 Troubleshooters (cleveland19.com) — An Akron woman living at Park Lane Manor finally saw action on a months-long sewage backup into her kitchen sink after contacting 19 Troubleshooters. Plumbers began installing an outside access drain as neighbors reported similar issues, while she also reached out to Akron's Fair Housing Authority. She hopes the fix will restore basic living conditions, including being able to shower safely again.
   

• Fugitive wanted by DEA, U.S. Marshals known to frequent Cleveland, Akron areas (cleveland19.com) — Residents in Akron and nearby areas are being asked to help locate a 30-year-old fugitive wanted on serious drug and weapons charges, with a reward offered for tips. Authorities say he frequents both Akron and Cleveland, and Summit County deputies also want him on a weapons charge. Anyone with information can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force anonymously.
   

• Hudson educator wins award, Barberton BOE picks member, more school news (kentucky.com) — A former Akron Public Schools superintendent, David W. James, has been appointed to a six-year term on the University of Akron's Board of Trustees, strengthening local ties between K-12 and higher education. The story also highlights a Hudson High School administrator winning a statewide award, a new Barberton school board member, and upcoming Revere schools parent education sessions on truancy, bullying, and IEPs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Very friendly cat hanging around.
    Not afraid of people at all. Appears clean. Does she belong to anyone? She is sticking around our house (Nextdoor Highland Square)
  • Newest 3D prints!
    These models aren't my original designs, but every single one has been fully hand‑painted by me with a lot of care and detail. With the holidays… (Nextdoor Ellet)
  • University of Akron posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Director, Admissions - 12841 in Akron. Apply here.
  • Herzing University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty (Part Time Instructor) - Nursing in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • September 11 Memorial Events, stair climbs planned in Greater Akron (beaconjournal.com)

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Fairlawn

  • Stuff the Bus drive to raise classroom supplies for Copley-Fairlawn teachers (cleveland.com)

Ok Akron! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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