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🌱 Patch AM: Why downtown favorite The Lockview is suddenly saying goodbye after 20 years
Also, don't miss Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser on the Akron Patch calendar
Morning Akron! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why downtown favorite The Lockview is suddenly saying goodbye after 20 years
- Could that "missed jury duty" call be a scam? Know the signs
- Worried about your new Summit County tax value? Here's what to do
Also on today's calendar: Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Time to say goodbye': Akron restaurant bids farewell after nearly 20 years (fox8.com) — A beloved downtown Akron staple, The Lockview, is closing after nearly 20 years serving grilled cheese and craft beer fans. Owners thanked employees and loyal customers in a farewell post but did not share a closing date or reason. The 1933 building's longtime tenant leaves a notable hole in the city's dining scene. 
2. Summit County warns residents about jury duty scam (cleveland.com) — Summit County's Clerk of Courts in Akron is warning residents about a scam where callers pretend you missed jury duty and demand Cash App payments. Officials stress they will never call about jury service, urge you to hang up, share no personal information, and report suspicious calls to the Summit County Sheriff's Office at 330-643-2181.
3. Summit County property owners contest re-appraisal numbers (fox8.com) — Summit County property owners, especially in Akron neighborhoods like Firestone Park and Christensen Avenue, are lining up to challenge sharply higher home valuations that could raise their taxes. With only until August 27 to contest reappraisals, county officials urge residents to bring documentation such as private appraisals, photos, and square-footage corrections to upcoming "road show" sessions.
4. PHOTOS: Plane appears to have rough landing at Akron airport (fox8.com) — A small NetJets Cessna Citation had a rough landing Tuesday afternoon at Akron-Canton Airport, leaving its nose on the runway but causing no injuries. Emergency crews from the airport and Green responded, one runway was temporarily closed, and state troopers are investigating while the terminal remains open for travelers.
5. Civic assemblies, common in Europe, have helped build trust (cambridgeday.com) — Akron has launched a civic assembly to tackle the city's housing crisis, partnering with Unify Akron to recruit residents and build trust over 10 weeks of meetings. Organizers spent about 16 months planning the process, using outreach teams instead of mass mailings to form a representative group. Their goal is to give everyday Akronites real influence on housing recommendations.
📸 Around Akron
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Akron
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★ Featured events ★
- Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser →
The Waterloo Restaurant, 423 E Waterloo Rd, Akron
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Sistas Knit 2
Maple Valley Branch Library - Conference Room
6:30 pm - OVERTIME: The Modern Day Outlaw Tour in Akron →
The Vortex, 1167 Brittain Rd, Akron
7:00 pm - NO SCHOOL - Convocation/Teacher Work Day
Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308 - Board Meeting
Resnik CLC K-5 Akron, OH 44308 - Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library
Maple Valley Branch Library - Conference Room
10:00 am - North Hill Needlecrafters
North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room
10:00 am - Project Learn GED Classes
Firestone Park Branch Library - Community Room
10:30 am - Intergenerational Garden Club
Firestone Park Branch Library - Conference Room
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
📣 Akron Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Screening - By appointment only
Early Childhood Education Ravenna, OH 44266
9:00 am - One Full Day Thursday - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2026 →
Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone), 69 Graham Rd A, Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 am - The Body - Mobility Class July/August →
Stow, OH Calendar, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
9:30 am - Line Dance →
Springfield Township, OH Calendar Akron, OH 44312
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My root canal was done 7 days ago and I am still in severe pain.
The only thing that reduces it is ibuprofen. Is this normal? (Nextdoor Kenmore Hill) - Due to a terrible horrible unimaginable clerical error between the court system and the humane society my dog has been forfeited and very likely adopted they will not give me any information I'm locked in a legal battle with them now but I am
desperately desperately looking for my dog if you recently adopted this dog he has a home he was missed please please contact me please share (Nextdoor Firestone Park - South)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Up to $18.50 / hr to start in Akron. Apply here.
- Alro Steel Corporation posted a job opening for 3rd Shift Material Handler in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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