Ohio — A woman in Akron suffered serious injuries to her face after she was stabbed by another woman and attacked by a pitbull Police were called to a home in the 1000 block of Burkhardt Avenue Saturday around 4 a.m they learned a woman had been stabbed before a 51-year-old woman allegedly sicced her pitbull on the 46-year-old victim The victim was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General with serious injuries to her face Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAKRON Ohio (WOIO) - Two officers were taken to the hospital Monday after a suspect rammed into police cruisers multiple times after crashing into an apartment building officers responded to the 100 block of Tate Terrace just after 3:30 a.m Gamble crashing into an apartment building The release said officers tried to make a traffic stop on Gamble who then hit a police cruiser as he tried to run from officers who rammed another police cruiser multiple times during the chase Gamble stopped when his vehicle was pinned against a tree Police then arrested Gamble and learned the vehicle he was driving was stolen Akron Police also said Gamble hit a gas meter when he hit the apartment building and the residents were evacuated No word yet on when Gamble will be in court A 46-year-old woman was hospitalized May 3 after being stabbed by another woman and then attacked by a pitbull Officers responded to reports of a knife attack at about 4:07 a.m who stated she was stabbed during an argument stabbed her multiple times and then sent her pit bull to attack her The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries Posey reportedly fled the scene before officers could arrive A warrant for felonious assault has been issued for her arrest Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com It was difficult in the early 2010s to peruse the internet without seeing this guy's face His famous yearbook photo from Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron features him rocking an open-mouth smile donning a red sweater vest over a teal blue shirt in front of a purple background But his real name is Kyle Craven, a husband to his high school sweetheart, father of two and vice president of his family's business, Craven Construction Craven's best friend and now business partner on all things memes first uploaded Craven's photo online in 2012 with some text to match with the character of a bumbling goofball and gave Craven his alliterative alter ego "Takes driving test / Gets first DUI," the caption read Craven and Davies were then excited to see someone else's take on the meme show up on the front page of Reddit it might get popular for a day and then just die off,'" Craven said but then just kind of came back and came back and came back and just organically exploded over the next couple of months." After several years largely out of the limelight and focusing on construction, Craven said, brands revived the meme to target ads to millennials, who now have robust purchasing power and fondly remember early memes like his. In 2025, Hyundai used his meme and likeness in a commercial that aired during the NFL championship games a Kent State construction management graduate has also done some acting in short clips − for instance working with Shaquille O'Neal on an ad for The General Insurance Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said he was familiar with Bad Luck Brian but didn't know until recently that the man behind the meme was local When he found out Craven was signing to buy Quaker Square from the University of Akron On a sunny Friday in April, Craven sat down at the Akron location of one of his favorite restaurants, Rockne's, to talk about his life as a meme over a shared plate of a go-to dish of his, bacon cheddar fries My kids won a couple of tickets or something The old school Scumbag Steve memes are really funny I feel like everybody knows a guy like that growing up and it's really hilarious just reading the text and going I can relate to that.' But as far as Bad Luck Brian I think my favorite one that I have seen of my meme was 'Parents get divorced / No one fights over custody.' We got reached out (to) from an advertising company that wanted to license the photo for a billboard for an orthodontics clinic why don't we work a deal where you pay for our flights do some photos and also we can see the billboard at the same time?' And they're like 'I can't believe you want to come to Slovakia.' So we ended up going and spent a week over there that marketing company that brought me out there − we're great friends They do all my marketing for my construction company now They're going to do Quaker Square marketing for us And then we eat more.' And they couldn't believe it 'You're more than welcome to come to my house for Thanksgiving.' (the) offer still stands if you guys want to come to Thanksgiving at my house.' Next thing I know they booked tickets and they're coming over They brought some wine from Slovakia and some gifts for the kids He gets on set (for The General commercial) and beelines right over to me 'I am so glad we're working together on this I know all about Kyle and Bad Luck Brian and Ian Somebody has to fill him in.' He was so on top of it I do get a lot of people that look at me in public and somebody in the line − not the workers because the workers do usually know who I am − it's always people in line that give me a weird look I want people to know that I am from Akron and they're not crazy to think they might have saw Bad Luck Brian at Chipotle in Fairlawn or wherever This interview has been edited for length and clarity Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X Is Colorado State adding a new weapon to the playbook on offense It seems likely as the CSU football team has landed a commitment from a veteran transfer quarterback with a history of being a dangerous runner from the QB position Akron's Tahj Bullock has committed to the Rams, announcing his decision on social media on May 3 Bullock played in 22 games with three starts over the past two seasons at Akron He had eight rushing touchdowns on 54 carries last season and 12 total rushing touchdowns in his two seasons with the Zips Bullock's largest rushing game of 2024 came with 42 yards against Ohio State Bullock had only 29 passing attempts last season but completed 21 of them (72%) for 176 yards He also caught 10 passes for 63 yards last season Bullock spent two seasons at Virginia Tech Bullock was considered a three-star recruit out of high school (St Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is expected to enter the 2025 season as the starter at QB and Bullock's role would likely be as a change-of-pace or wildcat QB CSU began using the wildcat frequently in short-down situations last season usually with a direct snap to a running back Follow sports reporter Kevin Lytle on X and Instagram @Kevin_Lytle Not long after adding becoming mayor of Akron to his list of achievements, Shammas Malik will add another accomplishment in his life: parenthood Malik and his wife, Alice, announced on Facebook that they are expecting their first child Malik, who became Akron's youngest mayor and first person-of-color elected as the city's leader, married his wife in October 2024 after a proposal under the Eiffel Tower in Paris The Akron native and Harvard Law School graduate previously represented Ward 8 in Akron City Council from January 2020 until he began his role as mayor A demolition crew from Butcher & Son is methodically tearing down the building at 2140 13th St Nearly half of the structure is obliterated Workers have peeled away the front of the school revealing the interior like a giant dollhouse offices and black-and-red lockers teeter near the edge Light fixtures and ductwork dangle from ceilings These were the hallowed halls of education and athletics “I feel it’s a very tragic thing that they’re tearing down Kenmore High School,” said 1969 graduate David Bersnak vice president and co-founder of the Kenmore Historical Society “It was a very big part of the Akron community.” Famous Kenmore alumni include Mayor Don Plusquellic college football coach Gary Pinkel and rock singer Tim “Ripper” Owens “A lot of good things have come out of Kenmore,” Bersnak said The original building opened in 1916 when Kenmore was a separate community from Akron the Board of Education approved construction of a $1 million addition that included a double gymnasium A 1,000-seat auditorium was dedicated in 1956 the school board expanded the 5.3-acre property into a 10.5-acre site bounded by Battles Avenue The original section was razed to make way for a $10.5 million building that was completed in 1980 the students sang: “Oh Kenmore High forever The school’s demise began in 2002 with an $800 million state-funded program to renovate or reconstruct the district’s school buildings the Akron school board voted to merge Kenmore with Garfield High School after the 2016-2017 year The combined building initially was called Kenmore-Garfield High School The last classes were held in 2022 before 800 students transferred to a new building in Firestone Park The board shortened the school’s name to Garfield Community Learning Center ending more than a century of education under the Kenmore banner “I think the Akron Public Schools have made a big mistake in closing Kenmore,” Bersnak said “A lot of people don’t want to have to travel clear to Firestone Park to go to school.” The lack of a high school will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood as families settle elsewhere He thinks the district will eventually regret closing Kenmore High “The building they tore down actually was in pretty good shape,” he said Sad to see it goKenmore native Mary Morlan sat in her car in the old parking lot and watched the demolition crew at work thinking back on all the days and all the fun we had in here,” she said She reminisced on the phone with her lifetime friend Marty Garbinsky They grew up on Oregon Avenue and attended 13 years of school together beginning in kindergarten they transferred to the vocational program at Garfield Garbinsky recalled the pep rallies in the Kenmore gymnasium “The school spirit was really high in those years,” she said a demolition worker pulled up in a small loader to dump a load of bricks in the parking lot for people to grab “I’m giving her one and I’m going to put one in my garden Although Bersnak wishes his alma mater could have been saved he realizes that there’s no use in complaining about it Kenmore natives have been commiserating on social media about the landmark’s demolition “My parents were the class of 1925 — one hundred years ago!” Betsy Bachtel wrote on Facebook my siblings and myself all went there,” Lisa Insana noted “Losing my childhood one piece at a time.” “Our parents attended KHS in the ’40s,” Bruce C.E “My sister Debby and I had some of the same teachers in the ’60s.” “There’s so much that’s going to die with that building!” Maryann Harris wrote “Seems like when they close a school they’re just itching for the next step — demolishing it Some of the best years of my teens was spent there (1962-1966).” “Well … they can’t tear down the great memories we shared there,” Bruce Young wrote “It’s absolutely insane how many schools have been removed from Kenmore in the last 15-20 years,” Cody Williams posted “It’s a shame they couldn’t use the building for something else.” “I was born in the house across the street from there “God love Kenmore,” Elaine Friend-Robertson wrote Mark J. Price can be reached at  mprice@thebeaconjournal.com Paws and Pars: Topgolf Fundraiser for Paws and Prayers: 1 to 3 p.m. May 4 at Topgolf Akron, 600 Swartz Road, Akron. Teams of six are required. $65 per person. pawsandprayers.org Akron Area Interfaith Council Hunger Walk for Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank: 2 to 5 p.m. May 4 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. Choose a 1- or 2-mile course. Refreshments in the church's fellowship hall. akroninterfaith.org Taste of Medina County: 5 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Blair Center at Westfield, 9079 S. Leroy Road,  Westfield Center. Food, drinks and live music. Support United Way’s work in Medina County to promote financial empowerment and connect residents to basic needs. $65. uwsummitmedina.org Cleveland Ballet Romeo & Juliet Spring Fling Gala: 6:30 p.m. May 9. Food, dancing, live music from Tony Quarles and The Discovery Band and a sneak preview of “Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets are $200 or $250 for VIP. cleveballet.org Medina County Historical Society Bridal Shower Fundraiser: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10 at Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall , 620 N. Broadway St., Medina. Tickets, $50, include lunch, dessert, guest speaker, games, prizes and a pass to the McDowell-Phillips House Museum to view the wedding dress display. For reservations, call 330-722-1341 or email mchs@zoominternet.net NAMI Summit County 2025 May Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. May 13 at DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn. New York Times bestselling author April Simpkins will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $65. To register, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wpr6qnu Ballet Western Reserve Spring Gala: 3 p.m. May 17 at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Ballet Western Reserve presents “Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs.” deyorpac.org Fire & Roses: The Apollo’s Fire Gala: May 18 at The Tudor Arms Hotel, 10660 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction and concert by Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire. apollosfire.org Summit Artspace Arts Alive Awards Reception: 6-8:30 p.m. May 21 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Heavy appetizers, desserts and signature cocktails. Tickets, which start at $80, can be purchased at eventbrite.com For more information: mmhammer@starkcountyohio.gov or 330-451-7789 United Way of Summit & Medina Bold Glow: 5:30 p.m. May 30 at J.E. Good Park, 530 Nome Ave, Akron. Food, drinks, a golf experience, live music by Van Sailin' and more. $65. uwsummitmedina.org Falls Cancer Club Card Party and Raffle: Noon to 3:30 p.m. May 31 at Redeemer Christian School, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls. A $12 ticket includes a light lunch of pasta salad, croissant, fruit cup and dessert. Bring friends and a favorite game. For card party or raffle tickets, call Rita at 330-858-2970, Cathy at 330-328-3686, Julie at 330-612-1409 or the Falls Cancer Club at 330-929-2796. fallscancerclub.org Bath Tour of Distinctive Homes: June 1-12. Bath Volunteers for Service will offer a virtual tour of elegant residences and landscapes as its signature fundraising event. The tour will be accessible from Sunday, June 1, to Thursday, June 12. Tickets start at $40. bathvolunteersforservice.com ATHENA Akron 17th Annual Leadership Day Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Cookbook author Bev Shaffer, food and drink reporter for The Repository, will speak. Patron ticket for two is $150. Member ticket for two is $85. Each additional guest is $30 after purchase of ticket for two. AthenaAkron.org Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank Dancing for Diapers Fundraiser: Doors open at 6 p.m. June 20 at La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Road NW, Jackson Township. Get out your bell bottoms, leisure suits and platform shoes. With disco music, costume contest, raffle and silent auction. givebutter.com The Fore! The Arts Golf Classic: July 25 at Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive. The outing will benefit Stambaugh Auditorium, Opera Western Reserve, DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown Symphony and Youngstown Playhouse. deyorpac.org Send information about social and charity events to The Scene Or email droese@thebeaconjournal.com or listings@thebeaconjournal.com with “The Scene” in the subject line Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The year-long Bicentennial celebration includes a calendar of events These events are in addition to the closing ceremonies in December to mark the city's founding in 1825 Akron last month opened its long-planned history center The museum features notable Akronites from John Brown to LeBron James With us Monday on the "Sound of Ideas" is the chair of the city's Bicentennial Commission Mark Greer and the driving force behind the Akron History Center we'll discuss one of Akron's most iconic landmarks and the ambitious plans to breathe new life into it Quaker Square—once a bustling hotel and retail complex built from the Quaker Oats silos—is getting a second act After years of dormancy under the ownership of the University of Akron a team of local developers is stepping in to reimagine the 400,000-square-foot property Their vision is a revitalized hub featuring hotel rooms and it is expected to close later this month Growth and Development Reporter at the Akron Beacon Journal He's been following the redevelopment closely and recently toured the site Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron and former president of the American Psychological Association Levant as spent decades researching the psychology of men and societal views of masculinity He has authored or edited 20 books over the course of his career "The Problem With Men," is a memoir that includes reflections on his childhood personal mental health experiences and professional path The book also examines traditional concepts of masculinity and their impact on men and society Levant to discuss how ideas about masculinity are shifting and what role they continue to play in the modern world American Psychological Association- Jeff St Things are looking downright prehistoric at the Akron Zoo The zoo is going to be home to some dinosaurs as DinoTrek takes up residence May 10 through Sept 14 with some 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along with related exhibits and experiences for guests just who among the 2,000 or so critters and animals that call the zoo home is the oldest While none are still around from the zoo's founding in 1953 there are some that have called Akron home for a long time The turkey vulture has been at the zoo since 1986 But just who is the Akron Zoo's oldest resident And that's quite a feat considering they don't know Boxie's exact age Zookeepers say Boxie is an estimated 74 years old They can't pinpoint her exact birthdate because she was rescued from the illegal pet trade (This story has been updated with new information.) AKRON ‒ Skeletal remains found last week in an Akron homeless encampment were identified Monday as 22-year-old Xavier Menefee had disappeared more than nine months ago in Summit County Gary Guenther, chief investigator of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office announced that a positive identification was made through dental records Menefee had been on Akron police's missing persons list for several months He was listed as missing since either July 31 or since Aug Authorities had been concerned about his mental health and the use of drugs Akron police had responded to reports of a fight in the 300 block of Silver Avenue in Cascade Valley at about 4:47 p.m One of the men there told officers that he learned someone had found human remains in a trash bag Officers said they found the trash bag and additional remains in a fire pit and nearby area The skeletal remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an examination According to GlenOak Athletics' website Menefee played midfield for the GlenOak High School varsity lacrosse team during the 2018 to 2019 school year when he was a sophomore His LinkedIn profile indicated he was set to finish his studies at GlenOak in 2021 And that he worked as a funeral home assistant from June 2019 to August 2020 Messages seeking comment were left for Plain Local School District officials The investigation into his death is ongoing The Akron Beacon Journal contributed to this story If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support text or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services If you're in the mood for some chips and salsa tacos and quesadillas or chimichangas and enchiladas here are some Mexican restaurants in the area that are worth trying Note this is not an exhaustive list of eateries specializing in Mexican cuisine in Akron 9 Black-owned restaurants, eateries to check out in Greater Akron 18 women-owned restaurants, eateries to check out in Greater Akron Mucho Bueno’s Mexican Grill & Cantina opened in Brunswick in 2006 Reporter Mark Price wrote that he and his wife Susie have been regulars for about 15 years but it’s always nice to return to the comfort of what you know,” Susie said Read on: Mucho Bueno’s Mexican Grill & Cantina in Brunswick is a feast and a fiesta | Local Flavor Casa del MarCasa Del Mar, which translates to “House of the Sea,” is an authentic Mexican restaurant on South Cleveland-Massillon Road just south of Interstate 76 in Greenridge Plaza. It’s been in business in Norton since 2013 and is a sister restaurant to Casa Del Rio in Wadsworth and Casa Del Rio Express in Fairlawn this is some of the best Mexican food I’ve tasted in Summit County Read on: Casa Del Mar in Norton is a fiesta of deliciousness | Local Flavor Friends Gustavo Munoz and Alejandro Enriquez opened Amigos Taqueria in Stow in 2022 Enriquez was formerly a cook at Munoz's Tallmadge restaurant El Tren Grill before they became close friends and decided to go into business together Amigos Taqueria focuses on the authentic dishes of their hometowns That includes recipes perfected by Munoz's parents Read on: Amigos Taqueria goes for Mexican authenticity in Stow Tito's in Fairlawn has been around since 2011 so she and husband Steve finally checked it out in August 2023 She noted their extensive menu with variations of quesadillas fajitas and burritos plus 10 chef's specials Read on: Dinner at Tito's Mexican Grill a feast you'll want to repeat | Local Flavor which opened inside Barmacy in Akron's Highland Square in 2022 It's run by couple Tyler Robinson and Nadine Gheith who were encouraged by their friends to sell their taco creations tilapia or vegetarian elote street tacos; chicken or beef birria tacos with meat cooked for three to five hours and served with consomme broth; elote corn bowls; quesadillas and more Read on: Town Tacos cures your street taco cravings at new location inside Akron's Barmacy which opened last April at Valley Centre plaza in Akron's Merriman Valley specializes in the foods of owner Carlos Hernandez's family's homeland Amid the restaurant's huge menu of 42 entrees including five types of enchiladas Mexican salads and appetizers and much more Read on: Oodles of noodles, tacos, pizza: These 6 restaurants opened in Summit County in April 🍜🌮🍕 This authentic Mexican spot is located in Ellet La Loma’s most frequently ordered dishes are from the seafood section of its menu the most popular of which is the molcajete — shrimp mussels and fish served sizzling in a mortar Read on: La Loma brings authentic Mexican tacos and more on the menu in Akron's Ellet neighborhood | Local Flavor La FresaLa Fresa is Beans' go-to place when she's in the mood for fresh They have numerous options for cold treats including house-made popsicles with flavors including coconut blackberry and mango as well as more out-of-the-box popsicles are tequila La Fresa also makes their own ice creams and sherbets I scream, you scream: Where to get the scoop on ice cream in the Akron area El Papa’s originally opened in Dover in 2009 it moved to Cuyahoga Falls on Howe Avenue and operated there for five years resides in what was once Domenic’s Pub on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls The most popular dishes at El Papa's are the California burrito, birria tacos, white enchiladas and margaritas, Beans reported a newer Mexican restaurant that recently took over the former El Rancho's in Wallhaven was a good lunch option for reporter Craig Webb and his wife Jennifer the smell of the delicious plate of steak and grilled onions and peppers at Los Cabos took me to a tropical paradise Read on: Take a culinary trip to Mexico at Akron's new Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant | Local Flavor Funky Truckeria in Norton gave Webb a taste of summer during a December 2022 visit Webb tried the steak and chorizo campechano taco and a BBQ carnitas taco while Jennifer went for the fried grouper taco and the Birria street style taco They also ordered the chorizo funky balls as well as chip with pico de gallo and street corn salsa Read on: Norton's Funky Truckeria offers food truck experience year round | Local Flavor Webb again went with his trusty go-to: steak fajitas and there were plenty of onions and peppers and just the right amount of salty taste to make me hungry for more," he wrote Read on: Casa Del Rio in Wadsworth serves up Mexican fare with family hospitality | Local Flavor Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Ohio he was a son of David and Nancy Simmons Elrod of Akron Bill lived a full and meaningful life marked by a deep devotion to family Bill graduated from North High School in 1973 and then spent many years working in the Akron rubber industry (General Tire RCA Rubber) before finishing his career at SGS Tools and retiring in 2019 after many years of service He sincerely loved his family and thoroughly enjoyed being a father and a grandpa Bill also had a love of the outdoors and hunting Bill never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it Shawn (Meredith) Stratton of Akron; sisters Nannette (John) Rader both of Akron; grandchildren Karsyn and Kerris Elrod; Brenden and Taylen Cisneros Brecken Blackmer; Joe and Steve Delcoma; Zachary and Charlie Stratton Bill was preceded in death by his infant sister and the love he gave so freely to his family and friends His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him his family will be having a private celebration of life at his cherished farm among the fields and memories he held so dear surrounded by the land and family he loved most The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover is handling arrangements This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Ohio — The Akron Police Department reported a decrease in crime for the first quarter of the year through March 2025 The department announced that major crime categories saw a decrease compared to the same time period from 2024.  "These improvements reflect the tireless work of our officers and detectives, collaboration with Mayor Malik’s administration and our community partners, cooperation with residents, and increased community engagement," the department said in a Facebook post "We remain fully committed to reducing violent crime and ensuring that every resident feels safe in their neighborhood." There were 30,680 calls for service for the quarter The department also said it recovered 149 firearms but auto-theft saw a decrease of 28% and breaking and entering saw a 7% decrease Akron police reported a decrease of 50% for murders The department also recorded a 58.62% decrease in overdose deaths.  There was a decrease of 27% for use of force incidents The department said there is a use of force incident roughly once every 487 calls There have been 63 use of force calls so far this year with seven complaints View the full breakdown from the department below As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025 we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history Here’s what happened May 4 through May 10 in local history: 1825: The Ohio Canal Commission met in Wooster to present its report on the final location for a canal The three-man board voted unanimously “that the route by way of the Tuscarawas valley Portage summit and Cuyahoga valley to Lake Erie presents the strongest claims to the consideration of the state that the public interests will be more effectually promoted by its adoption and that it be and is is therefore established.” 1875: A spring freeze wreaked havoc on the region’s flowering trees and plants De LaMater pronounced the peach bloom dead the cherry bloom badly injured and the pear bloom in a bad state but he believed that grapes would survive the cold snap 1975: A 19-year-old woman received an unexpected delivery at her home on Emerling Avenue in Firestone Park. When she opened the package, a hairy spider fell to the floor. The startled resident captured the arachnid and took it to the University of Akron for identification Akron police charged a 21-year-old woman with aggravated menacing for mailing a tarantula The sender and recipient had been embroiled in a long-standing feud 2000: Akron police made about 80 arrests after crashing the annual May Day party near the University of Akron Thousands of young people celebrated the end of the school year with Exchange Street gatherings that stretched from Sumner Street to the state Route 8 overpass About 50 officers broke up fights and corralled students toward police vans Price can be reached at  mprice@thebeaconjournal.com Vintage photos: 50 memorable Cleveland TV personalities The 23-year-old worker who died on a construction site May 1 has been identified as Marcus Miller from Millersburg chief investigator of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office Miller was reportedly working at a White Pond Reserve development in West Akron at about 2:30 p.m when a section of the exterior wall collapsed “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life in the tragic accident at the construction site on White Pond Drive," Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said in a statement “These incidents are extremely difficult for everyone involved and have a significant impact on our community.” Miller's cause of death has still not been determined Workers at the site told police they heard something while they were working at another part of the site and came upon the scene of the incident to find a wall had fallen and that Miller had been struck all indications point towards this being an accident this is terrible for something like this to happen," Akron police Lt The Occupational Safety and Health Administration are conducting an investigation into Miller's death Patrick Williams and Alisson Toro-Lagos contributed to this report Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Friday Box Score · Clippers improve to 14-14 Will Dion gave up two runs in the first inning then settled down the rest of the way to earn his first win of the season His final line was two runs allowed on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings pitched Lucas Frias tossed 2.0 scoreless frames to close out the seven-inning game to earn the save Kayfus also stayed hot after his Triple-A promotion C.J. Kayfus goes 2-3 in G1 of the @CLBClippers doubleheader and records his first double for the Clips⚓️ pic.twitter.com/eR5whRdxch Petey Halpin walked twice while Kody Huff went 1-for-2 with a sacrifice and two RBIs and Johnathan Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a walk Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 16-8 Don’t look now but Kahlil Watson is absolutely raking in his repeat season at Double-A He went 3-for-4 on Thursday with two doubles The former 2021 first round draft pick just turned 22 years old two weeks ago Have a day, Kahlil Watson 3-4, 2 2B, RBI ✅The @AkronRubberDuck get another win! pic.twitter.com/dlpuxBFxXo Starting pitcher Rorik Maltrud was terrific allowing just one run on three hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 stellar innings of work Another great start by the rotation!Final line for Rorik Maltrud: 6 innings, 1 run, 4 strikeouts pic.twitter.com/aLILf13Rjo but Joe Lampe doubled and knocked in a pair of runs Justin Boyd went 1-for-3 with a hit by pitch to reach base safely twice Jake Miller picked up his first save of the season with a perfect 1-2-3 ninth inning that included a strikeout Box Score · Captains fall to 13-11 Lake County fell behind early and didn’t get much time to fight back in a rain-shortened game Thursday The Captains managed just one baserunner the entire 4 1⁄2 innings Starting pitcher Cam Favors was knocked around for five runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and no walks in just 2.0 innings striking out three in 2.0 scoreless frames Box Score · Hillcats improve to 15-9 Hillcats leadoff hitter Tommy Hawke did more Tommy Hawke things on Thursday going 1-for-3 with a walk and a whopping four stolen bases Welbyn Francisca joined Hawke as a terror on the basepaths walking twice with a pair of steals and two runs scored Ryan Cesarini went 3-for-4 with a triple and three runs batted in while Jeffrey Mercedes went 2-for-4 Starting pitcher Jervis Alfaro continued his run of strong starts allowing one run (zero earned) on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 5.0 innings He has a 1.17 ERA through five games pitched spanning 23.0 innings thus far this season Conner Whittaker also was terrific in long relief tossing 3.0 scoreless innings with two strikeouts Rain and strong storms are possible in Greater Akron The National Weather Service says thunderstorms − some severe − are possible late Monday afternoon A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of Greater Akron until 9 p.m The biggest risk for severe weather is along and east of Interstate 71 The weather service says some of the storms expected to develop might have damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour Monday: A slight chance of showers before 2 p.m. then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms Monday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight Wednesday night: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m Need to know weather conditions by the hour? Make sure to check out our weather page here popular Fox 8 anchor Wayne Dawson has been absent from the airwaves Dawson has been battling oral cancer since last year While Dawson isn't taking back his spot on the Cleveland morning show quite yet, he'll be the star of the new 30-minute show "Wayne's World," the station announced on May 2 You can watch Fox 8 CLE+ on Amazon Firestick Dawson has been on Cleveland television for more than 40 years He's battled health issues in the past — namely prostate cancer and a series of mini-strokes there’s no doubt about it," Dawson said on Instagram during his oral cancer recovery The remains of a 22-year-old Canton man were discovered May 2 at a homeless encampment in Cascade Valley according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office Akron police originally responded to reports of a fight in the 300 block of Silver Avenue at about 4:47 p.m While speaking with the two individuals involved at the scene one of the men informed officers about an earlier incident where he learned about human remains being found inside a trash bag Officers followed up on the information and located the remains in a trash bag in a fire pit and nearby area The remains have been identified as belonging to Xavier Menefee Menefee was able to be identified through dental records This story has been updated to add new information Ohio's 2025 primary election takes place May 6 — and every Buckeye State precinct is voting because of the statewide Issue 2 that might be the only ballot question a voter will have to consider But a couple of party primary races and a handful of levies are up for a vote across the area Here's what you need to know about the primary: Absentee ballots were required to be postmarked by Monday Ohio voters will decide on Issue 2, a $2.5 billion bond issue for infrastructure improvements. The bond would fund projects related to roads, bridges, water systems, and waste disposal over 10 years, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Issue 2 is unrelated to the proposed $600 million in bonds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium There is no Issue 1 on the ballot due to a change in Ohio law to no longer repeat issue numbers Here's the ballot language on Issue 2 from the Ohio Secretary of State: Issue 18 affects communities served by the Akron-Summit County Public Library system They'll decide whether to issue $160 million in bonds — to be repaid over a 20-year period — to acquire sites and build and upgrade facilities The measure contains a property tax levy that would amount to $35 annually for each $100,000 of appraised value Issue 19 affects the Barberton Public Library District (in addition to the city the district includes some precincts in Akron Norton and Coventry Twp.) and is a renewal of a five-year 1.95 mill tax for Barberton Public Library That's $39 annually for each $100,000 of appraised property value ready the Summit County Board of Elections' ballot language below: Two Akron City Council races will determine the voters' choice to replace members who stepped down in 2024. Sam DeShazior was the council's interim choice to replace Nancy Holland in Ward 1. He's running to keep the seat in a Democratic primary that also includes Emily Durway and Fran Wilson There are no Republican candidates registered but the winner of this race will face independent challenger Acacia Reynolds whom the Summit County Board of Elections confirmed filed by the 4 p.m Akron City Council named Bruce Bolden as the interim Ward 8 replacement for James Hardy after his exit in 2024 Bolden faces a challenge in the Democratic primary from N.J There are no Republican candidates certified and no other potential hurdles for the primary winner in November since a Summit County Board of Elections release did not include any Ward 8 independent challengers filing by the 4 p.m Who's running in the Tallmadge City Council at-large race?Four Democratic candidates are vying to chosen for three City Council at-large slots that the party can field on the November ballot Jessica Epstein currently holds one of the seats; others running are Lindsay Cammel Halm The primary winners will join a general election race that includes GOP incumbents Christine Cipa and Nicholas Rubino as well as Republican Jena Stasik For a closer look at these measures and school levies from districts based in neighboring counties that dip into Summit read the Summit County Board of Elections ballot language below: read the Summit County Board of Elections' ballot language below: President Donald Trump is pushing back against increased scrutiny of law enforcement officers as Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests make national headlines to prosecute appointed and elected officials who obstruct law enforcement officers for law enforcement agencies and legal defense options for officers facing misconduct allegations Although it is unclear how the order would affect Summit County some experts like University of Akron Criminal Justice Studies Chair Dave Licate are concerned about federal and executive overreach into local police matters and legal resolutions which are usually left to states and local governments "You would be invited by the state and local governments but the Trump administration seems to be pressing those bounds." is consistent with the Trump administration's current actions and priorities — enforcing a strict immigration agenda and pushing the bounds of executive authority Akron attorney Imokhai Okolo said this executive order could affect Akron when federal law enforcement agencies are involved but he doubted it would play a meaningful role in how the city handles its police matters including the Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board Executive order offers federal resourcesThe executive order included some positive initiatives that could help increase recruitment for law enforcement agencies struggling to hire new officers It encouraged Attorney General Pamela Bondi and other federal departments and agencies to maximize federal resources to provide new best practices improve training and increase pay and benefits "There is a crisis in recruitment," Licate said "The language that assists the recruitment of officers is good stuff and I would like to think that the intention is positive But the Trump administration's efforts to cut back on federal funding could leave these efforts with little funding and resources who is part of multiple law enforcement projects that rely on federal money "What you see now is that those grants are being cut We lost $2 million in grants," he said of one project The order also asked for increased provisions of excess military and national security assets to assist state and local law enforcement It ordered that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Bondi determine how best to use these assets training and non-lethal capabilities to prevent crime the use of national security assets is a step in the wrong direction federal resources should be used to focus on the root causes of crime The order also urged the attorney general to provide legal resources including free private-sector lawyers and compensation to law enforcement officers who "unjustly incur expenses and liabilities for actions taken during the performance of their official duties." Licate described this as "somewhat redundant" in states with qualified immunity a legal principle that protects police officers and other public officials from being sued personally unless someone can prove they violated a right in state law or the Constitution Although if Ohio approves its referendum to eliminate qualified immunity it could bolster legal defense for officers facing criminal charges expenses and resolutions are covered by the city "I can see the president using an executive order to bolster what he sees as eroding qualified immunity," Licate said Trump also ordered the attorney general to review all federal consent decrees out-of-court agreements and post-judgment orders involving state and local law enforcement Okolo and Licate said this would likely not impact Akron they want to extend it to the state and local cases," Licate said noting that executive involvement in local cases would likely be challenged in court this order is another step in a changing relationship between the federal government and local governments Although Trump likely won't directly change qualified immunity in Ohio judges could be convinced to align more closely with Trump's agenda potentially shutting down certain initiatives The order could also intimidate local officials by using the weight of federal prosecution to push Trump's various agendas "The need is now for people to focus on local efforts and organize amongst our community," Okolo said We can't rely on the federal government to help us." only time will tell how this executive order and other orders are carried out Bryce Buyakie covers courts and public safety for the Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at bbuyakie@gannett.com or on X The Akron area has seen three restaurant openings in April casual options for weekday breakfast and lunch It's housed in the spacious East End lobby which is decorated as beautifully as a hotel lobby Other eateries new to the scene are the long-awaited Black Dog Baking Co in Cuyahoga Falls and the also long-awaited honeygrow in Montrose The bakery is all about tender loving care when it comes to making breads hip option in Copley featuring customizable stir-fries One thing's for sure: You can never have too many restaurant options to choose from We tried all three new restaurants in order to share them with readers. While this isn't an exhaustive list of all restaurants that opened in April, readers can help make it more complete by contacting reporters Tawney Beans at tbeans@gannett.com and Kerry Clawson at kclawson@thebeaconjournal.com with tips on restaurant openings It's good to know there's a new breakfast and lunch spot in town — Georgie's BBQ & Grill at the East End I had lunch with some co-workers recently at the spacious new eatery you order your food from a handy kiosk and it's prepared in the open-air kitchen behind the counter contemporary-style dining area or outside in the courtyard at the redeveloped property that used to be the main office building for Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co ordering a pulled pork mac & cheese bowl for $10 The juicy pulled pork was served over macaroni and cheese leaving me with plenty of leftovers to take home who runs the new business with partner Angelica George This amiable restaurateur has an extensive background in barbecue whose name is a throwback to the old Georgie's Bar & Grill at Tangier while its catering business focuses more on barbecue I also enjoyed a peach smoothie ($5) and shared some sweet little round beignets with my co-workers The lovely vanilla was my ultimate favorite The only beignet flavor I didn't try was white chocolate so I plan to return to order the chocolate trio Single beignets are a very reasonable $1.20 three flatbread varieties and buffalo chicken or Cajun chicken mac and cheese bowls breakfast burrito or a two-egg breakfast with sides in a building with numerous business offices and offices on the upper levels also offers boxed lunches and barbecue-centered catering It offers packages with meats and multiple sides a la carte options including smoked beef brisket and dry-rubbed chicken charcuterie and starters ranging from barbecue pork egg rolls to miniature crab cakes 1200 E. Market, Akron; breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 330-421-4646; clover.com/online-ordering/georgies-bbq-and-grill-akron Love has left its mark on Cuyahoga Falls' newest bakery Couple Eve and Dave Smith opened Black Dog Baking Company to the public April 12 The eatery serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches on freshly baked bagels or Dutch crunch buns One could say baking runs in the blood for Eve attended culinary school and worked alongside her two daughters and David at Great Lakes Baking Company before it sold to a new owner in 2018 Salsberry taught Eve how to ice the shortbread cookies now on Black Dog Baking Company's menu Salsberry and Eve continued selling their cookie creations under the company name Sugared David created the pizza kitchen at HiHO Brewing Company in downtown Cuyahoga Falls After having lung cancer for nearly a decade Eve was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy radiation and surgery before becoming cancer-free in February 2024 it seemed time to make their dream of opening a bakery a reality Life is short and there's no reason not to,'" said Eve "We just decided it was time to do our own thing." Eve's father gifted her the pin that her mother was given upon graduating culinary school It is displayed within a shadow box on one of the bakery's shelves next to framed photos of the mother-daughter duo Nearby is a cookbook called "Sweet & Tart" that fellow culinary school student Carla Snyder dedicated to Salsberry One of the shop's cookies are made using a recipe from that particular volume The space's sage green walls are adorned in Salsberry's cookbooks a tapestry of vintage Corelle plates customers often recognize from their grandmas' collection The 15-year-old mixed breed is shown with a partially flopped left ear with a smidge of white on her muzzle A similarly styled painting of Eve and Dave's other dog a 13-year-old chihuahua-dachshund mix named Max most customers have been purchasing bagel sandwiches or sourdough bread Maybe that's because when walking in you're hit with the scent of something being freshly baked Customers who follow the aroma to the back of the small shop can see Dave or Eve preparing the latest bread cookie or Italian sub roll for the display cases peanut butter and other goodies from local makers at the store The Smiths have made an effort to incorporate the products of other small businesses and organization's like Cuyahoga Falls High School's Fresh Farm program into their menu combined with the quality of its baked goods make it clear to see (and taste) that love is truly baked into every bite at Black Dog Baking Company 69 Graham Road, Suite B Cuyahoga Falls; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; blackdogbakingcompany.com This fast-casual chain known for its customizable stir-fry salads and honeybars opened its third Ohio location in the Montrose area of Copley on April 25 The restaurant offers some pre-set entrée and dessert options many Akron-area customers have chosen sesame garlic or spicy garlic stir fry diners tend to gravitate towards the OG cobb salad and the cobbler honeybar The dish packs a familiar flavor punch thanks to the sweet and tangy sesame garlic sauce that the wheat noodles mushrooms and broccoli are tossed in before being topped with scallions and toasted sesame seeds the vast majority choose to create their plate from scratch Guests can customize their meals with a variety of protein options brown rice or a vegetable base like curly kale or arugula Its honeybars are essentially parfaits with a tangy cheesecake or yogurt base that can be loaded with fresh fruit a variety of sweet toppings and drizzled with honey Behind the ordering stations are a glass shield through which customers can watch employees assemble orders On the opposite side of the new establishment is a colorful mural featuring honeygrow menu staples and fresh fruit and vegetables Its first Ohio location opened in Strongsville The brand also has plans to open restaurants in Mentor and Avon later on in 2025 The restaurant concept was founded by the company's CEO 55 Springside Dr., Akron; 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily ; 234-365-0310; honeygrow.com Parents at Judith A. Resnik Community Learning Center are voicing concerns about school being in session May 6 when the building serves as a polling location for the primary election Ashleigh Schmid addressed the Akron Board of Education during the April 28 board meeting to raise possible safety issues on Election Day Schmid said there's no way to section off the gym without having the students and voters cross paths "Out of the eight different schools being used as polling sites they have different flows of traffic and can truly have the ability to section off and isolate a part of the building," she said made a motion to have the district communicate the primary election day plans to parents and I want the district to notify families that the school buildings are open to the public in a huge way," Molenaur said "This is a huge deviation from what is normal "I was disappointed," Schmid said at a Resnik PTA meeting two days later More: APS board president issues apology for 'disruptive behavior' of another board member Resnik PTA President Bridget Peace said the board shouldn't wait until something happens for the district to take into consideration parents' safety concerns "It's not the PTA's fault because we didn't have a security measure a teacher mentioned that people could possibly go into classrooms when teachers aren't there According to the Summit County Board of Elections spokesperson Resnik CLC has been a polling location for many years and the board hasn't had any complaints about the location The APS district spokesperson did not return a message from Beacon Journal seeking comment According to the Summit County BOE website a total of 2,925 voters will vote at Resnik The polling locations includes precincts 8-B The president of the Akron Public Schools board has apologized to the community for the "disruptive behavior" of another board member following a heated moment at the April 28 meeting Board President Carla Jackson issued a letter to the community following that meeting in which she and member Rene Molenaur got into a confrontational back-and-forth as Molenaur discussed issues with schools being open for the primary Election Day despite the buildings being used as polling places But it highlighted a continuing division on the board and the subsequent apology letter brought it back to the forefront She issued an additional apology in an interview for her own behavior and she said she wishes she had included that in the letter "It just wasn't professionally appropriate for me to engage either," she said But Molenaur said all she tried to do was bring up an issue that constituents brought to her − one that she tried to resolve with the district or the rest of the board for months to no avail The board allots the public three minutes per person to speak during the public comment period it has tried to hold its own members to the same constraints during a portion of the meeting known as "community and school reflections." Board members have flexibility to bring up issues the board should address share events they recently attended or give school Molenaur has used her three minutes at several meetings to raise questions about why school is in session on primary election days when it is closed during presidential elections and what security considerations are in place for the schools that are polling places Other parents and teachers from the school her children attend have raised concerns that their school is ill-suited for the role of polling place if children are in the building but voters go through the front door and down a hallway to get there anyone who is registered to vote there is allowed to be in the building a stark difference from a regular school day Molenaur said she asked five specific questions at the March 24 board meeting including whether schools used as polling places typically have low attendance on those days She said she received a response but not one that answered the questions instead mostly providing information from the Summit County Board of Election's website and I want the district to notify families that the school buildings are open to the public in a huge way," she said "This is a huge deviation from what is normal." Molenaur began her allotted time talking about the importance of voting but said she had continued to ask about what the security plan would be and had not received a response on behalf of parents She said parents had been told by administrators if they were not comfortable they should take their children out of school for the day Molenaur noted the many initiatives the district has aimed at keeping kids in school every day and how the district and each school is held accountable for attendance data "We’re encouraging parents if you don't like it she acknowledged she was going to go over but pledged to plow ahead As soon as the timer on the screen sounded at the end of the three minutes Because we want to stay as tight as possible to the schedule and the rules that we set in place." it would be less than a minute," Molenaur replied "But I'm just calling a point of order," Jackson said it is not the law for three minutes so I’m going to go on," Molenaur said continuing to speak about a conversation she had with security officials I'm calling for a point of order and you continue," Jackson said These answers and these questions that you're positing at this moment I don't know that it's being presented now I'm respectfully asking that you respect the same time within the frame that we gave to the community." "And I'm saying I need 30 more seconds and I would have been done by now," Molenaur replied Jackson said Molenaur's actions were "extremely disrespectful." Molenaur replied that Jackson cutting her off was what was disrespectful "I call a point of order as the chair of this meeting and the fact that you want to continue on for a statement to grandstand is completely inappropriate." The microphone was not turned off and Jackson used her gavel "And the Board of Elections needs to know that from 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock Jackson appeared then to turn to the media outlets in the room and addressed them "Now write a story about the disrespect of the chair from member Molenaur," Jackson said Write about these bullying tactics (of) member Molenaur (against) the chair Molenaur finished her last few sentences uninterrupted asking for the administration to hold a meeting with parents at schools "so families can know if their children are safe." As she finished Jackson responded with a comment that "we promote that behavior and if our children do it we want to kick them out for insubordination in our schools but our board member posits it — that's very interesting what we celebrate." The apology letter went to all APS staff on April 29 before it was sent out as a news release April 30 addressed to the "Akron Public Schools community." "On behalf of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education I extend our sincerest apologies for the events that transpired during yesterday's board meeting," Jackson wrote "We are deeply disappointed by the disruptive behavior exhibited by one of our board members which we understand caused discomfort and led some families and students to leave the meeting This is not the standard of conduct we expect from our board and we take full responsibility for the impact it had on our community." Jackson cited the part of Ohio Administrative Code that reflects expectations of the board and its members' "ethical and professional conduct," including "proper use of authority and appropriate decorum in group and individual behavior when acting as board members." "We acknowledge that the behavior displayed fell short of these expectations and does not reflect the values we strive to uphold," Jackson wrote "We understand the importance of modeling respectful and constructive behavior especially in the presence of our students and their families We are committed to learning from this incident and implementing measures to ensure it does not happen again and we are dedicated to restoring the positive and respectful environment you rightfully expect from your school board." Despite the letter saying it was "on behalf" of the board Molenaur and another board member said they were not aware of the letter before it was made public During the "new business" portion of the meeting April 28 Molenaur made a motion for the district to send a letter to parents informing them that the buildings would be open during the primary election and that some are used as polling places earning just two votes from Molenaur and the Rev Molenaur noted how easy it was for the district to help distribute a letter from the board president apologizing but yet a letter or all-call had not yet gone out about Election Day "We need to sign permission slips for assemblies —but no one has even informed parents that hundreds of people will be in the building," Molenaur said "The majority of parents don’t even know yet Molenaur said she believed the apology letter was attempt to "rewrite the narrative" on what happened at the meeting then you will not have to deal with or acknowledge their experiences or concerns or values," she said Molenaur said she doesn't feel like Jackson owes her an apology but said she thought her conduct was unprofessional but they're always in the best interest of students or my best capability in the best interest of students," she said 'I was embarrassed for her'Jackson in an interview said she regrets not including an apology for her own comments during the meeting about how the press should write about Molenaur's disrespect of the board's chairperson "I shouldn't have said anything about 'write this in the news,'" Jackson said It just wasn’t professionally appropriate for me to engage either." if Molenaur "does not see what she did is wrong Jackson said she recently sent an email to the whole board asking everyone to keep their comments to the three minutes allowed during community and school reflections She said if Molenaur wanted to discuss it further she should have reserved it for new business the board had a more productive discussion about a petition that parents had signed whether other schools were raising concerns and the voting configuration at Resnik in particular Jackson said Molenaur's questions were "not unreasonable." She said she had no problem with the district reaching out to families about Election Day protocols although she voted against the motion to compel the administration to do it Jackson said she noticed a family that left during the confrontation with Molenaur during the beginning of the meeting and reached out and confirmed the family Jackson said she has "some ownership" of the confrontation but stands by the letter she wrote condemning Molenaur's behavior Contact education reporter Jennifer Pignolet at jpignolet@thebeaconjournal.com at 330-996-3216 or on Twitter @JenPignolet There's something pretty remarkable behind these plain doors Tucked inside of a plaza on Brittain Road in Akron is a portal to another world The Summit Immersive Space across from the former Chapel Hill Mall offers a chance to get lost and explore new worlds and maybe even learn a thing or two The experience features a dark room where through some technical trickery guests are transported to new worlds The current show "Space Journey" explores outer space with scenes from the Sun The Summit Immersive Space is the brainchild of Andrei Ilyutsenka The Akron resident grew up in Belarus and immigrated to the United States a year or so ago Ilyutsenka said he worked in STEM education in Belarus and was looking to start a new venture and a new life for his family in Akron guests are immersed in new worlds and learn a bit along the way The computer-generated images are projected onto the walls of the space and also on the floor And it took a lot of tinkering to get everything just right Ilyutsenka points out that like the current show this venture is exploring the unknown and pushing existing technology to create something new and pretty cool Months were spent before the March soft opening to ensure the fist show was just right Everything from the number of projectors needed to coordinating the flow the various scenes from each of the four walls to even the floor had to be worked out And then there was the matter of the length of the show Ilyutsenka said they settled on 45 minutes It also took some work to set the right level of lighting folks struggled to walk around and take in all the sights Chairs are set up so guests can sit down and enjoy the immersive experience But Ilyutsenka said most visitors enjoy walking around to take in the various scenes projected onto the walls The current show Cosmos Journey costs $12 for adults and $7 for kids Advance reservations are required at immersives.art to see the show at 1935 Brittain Road A limited number of tickets are available for each show and the space can be rented by groups Ilyutsenka said future shows are in the works including Immersive Yoga a Biblical Journey and a trip to a Fairytale Land Ilyutsenka said the ultimate goal is make the shows even more interactive AI elements will be added so guests can ask questions in the middle of a show and the images would change to show close ups and provide more details Another cool thing he and his team are working on is adding a tool so guests can touch the walls to interact with the images being projected An Akron man has been charged in the death of a 12-year-old boy who was forced to take long ice baths and do push-ups in the hours before he died .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Staff reports | cleveland.comCLEVELAND Ohio – An Akron man has been charged in the death of a 12-year-old boy who was forced to take long ice baths and do push-ups in the hours before he died A Summit County grand jury indicted Anthony McCants on one count of murder and eight counts of endangering children He is accused of causing the death of Jadako Taylor McCants will appear before a Summit County judge on May 14 Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer reached out to his attorney indicates that the boy died as a form of corporal punishment Police said McCants was responsible for the child’s safety Paramedics went to a home on South Balch Street over a call of a cardiac arrest McCants forced the boy to take two ice baths between 5 a.m according to a criminal complaint filed in the case The first ice bath lasted 45 minutes with short breaks for pushups and other physical activities his body temperature was 74 degrees Fahrenheit Hypothermia sets in when a person’s body temperature drops under 95 degrees The 12-year-old was unresponsive when authorities arrived He was transported to Akron Children’s Hospital Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Two victims were hospitalized on May 3 as a result of a shooting at Royal Palace party center in Akron, police reported. Officers responded to the center in the 100 block of East Tallmadge Avenue for reports of an unwanted person who refused to leave after being asked to by security. As officers arrived and began to speak with the individual, a vehicle reportedly pulled out of the parking lot and fired multiple rounds into the crowd gathered in front of the building, police stated. A 19-year-old man was located with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet to the wound and he was subsequently hospitalized. A second victim later arrived at another hospital with injuries believed to be related to the same incident, police reported. Officers recovered multiple rifle rounds from the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureauby calling 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Anonymous information can also be provided by calling the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or texting TIPSCO with your tips to 274637. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com, or on Twitter @athompsonABJ Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A suspect shot into a crowd of people on Saturday and hit two people including a teenager. According to a release from Akron Police, officers were called to the 100 block of E. Tallmadge Avenue for an unwanted person at a “party center.” When officers arrived and spoke with the person, a vehicle pulled out of the parking lot and fired multiple rounds into a crowd at the front of the building. Officers found a 19-year-old on scene with a gunshot wound, the release said. Another victim later went to the hospital with possibly related injuries. Officers found multiple rifle rounds on the scene. The investigation is ongoing and police have not made any arrests, according to the release. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman was stabbed multiple times and attacked by a Pitbull during an argument over the weekend. According to a release from Akron Police, officers were called to the 1000 block of Burkhardt Avenue for a stabbing just after 4 a.m. on Saturday. The release said police found the 46-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds. The victim said Nicole Posey stabbed her multiple times with a knife and then sent her pit bull to attack her. The release said the victim had serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. Posey ran from the scene before officers arrived. There is a felonious assault warrant out for her arrest. A 38-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries May 3 as a result of a two-vehicle crash on I-277, Akron police reported. Officers responded to crash reports at about 3:14 p.m. on I-277 near South Main Street, where witnesses reported a Honda Civic lost control and struck a Mazda SUV. Between the two vehicles, five children were involved in the crash and suffered minor injuries. One driver, the 38-year-old man was transported to a local hospital were his injuries were deemed life-threatening, police said. The accident remains under investigation, according to police. Curve left-hander Hunter Barco has been named April’s Eastern League Pitcher of the Month on Monday afternoon. The lefty is one of two qualified minor league pitchers with a 0.00 ERA this season. He also ranks seventh among qualified minor leaguers in batting average against (.131), eighth in WHIP (0.70), and has allowed only 11 hits over 25.2 innings, second-fewest among pitchers that have made six starts this season. Former Curve RHP Bubba Chandler has allowed the fewest hits by a starter this season (10). The 24-year-old was the Pirates 2nd round draft pick in 2022 out of the University of Florida and is seen as the No. 7 overall prospect in Pittsburgh’s system by MLB Pipeline. Barco is the first Curve pitcher since Thomas Harrington last summer to earn the league’s monthly award. The Curve begin a six-game series at Erie’s UPMC Park on Tuesday night at 6:05 p.m. and return to Peoples Natural Gas Field Tuesday, May 13 to host the Harrisburg Senators. For tickets and more information on the 2025 Altoona Curve Season, presented by Stuckey Automotive, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office. Additionally, the Stockyard Team Store is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., during every home game and online 24/7/365. School systems are the bedrock of thriving communities. When they falter, the entire community feels the fracture. Right now, Akron’s public school board, tasked with safeguarding this foundation, has weakened it through dysfunction and infighting. Rather than standing firm against external threats, the board has mirrored the very chaos it was elected to resist. When they should be fighting for our children, they’re fighting amongst themselves. While leaders in other districts focus on urgent challenges like budget cuts, national declines in achievement and rising social-emotional needs, Akron’s board members fixate on petty disputes, abstain from critical votes, or squander time with performative monologues. These behaviors cost the community trust by diverting attention away from the threats we face and instead onto themselves. Events surrounding Akron’s last three superintendents confirm this pattern. The board narrowly approved the resignation of Michael Robinson on the same night they appointed Mary Outley. Both votes were painfully split. Combined with the untimely departure of Christine Fowler Mack two years ago, this reflects a disturbing trend: The board’s failure to fulfill its responsibility to appoint and support exceptional leadership. Fowler Mack appears to have been driven out by compulsive micromanagement. Robinson, perhaps as an overcorrection, was allowed unchecked megalomania. Outley, who brings deep experience and strong relationships, is now in a role needlessly clouded by the board’s bizarre approach to her appointment. Unless the board fundamentally changes, even a highly qualified leader like Outley will be hamstrung. Board leadership entails setting shared goals with district leadership, asking tough questions about progress and maintaining relentless focus on student outcomes. When a strong leader is chosen, the board can and should offer trust in response to challenges, not retreat to micromanagement or self-aggrandizement. The balance of high expectations and genuine collaboration is the essence of accountability. It’s what responsible boards do − and what Akron’s children deserve. Serving on the school board is a solemn commitment to public service that requires preparedness, insight and servant leadership. In recent years, however, it has become a (mis)perceived stepping stone for personal ambition to city council or state legislature. This misjudgment reveals a deep misunderstanding of the board’s essential responsibility, explaining the dysfunction that now defines it. The board can − and must − be restored. Here’s how: This district has dedicated teachers and staff, engaged families and unparalleled community partnerships. But no institution can stand on a crumbling foundation. The board has a chance to restore itself by returning to its purpose, rebuilding trust and recommitting to Akron’s children. This means ending its internal disputes, focusing on outcomes and demonstrating selfless service. John M. Moore, Ph.D., is the director of pre K-12 curriculum and instruction for Shaker Heights City Schools. He holds a doctorate in educational policy, serves as an adjunct professor of instructional leadership at Cleveland State University and supports school system development for the nonprofit International Baccalaureate Organization. Moore, his wife, and their family are lifelong Akronites and graduates of Akron Public Schools. Akron announces summer kick-off event celebrating the last day of school for APS studentsAkron Beacon JournalThe city of Akron Police and Fire departments, Lock 3 and Ron Marhofer are partnering to host the Cruise Into Summer event to celebrate the last day of school for Akron Public School students. The free community event is scheduled for 5-7:30 p.m. June 5 at Lock 3, located at 200 S. Main St. It will feature family friendly games and activities, food, entertainment, giveaways and summer resources for kids, including information on camps, youth programs and safety initiatives. “We’re excited to offer this free, family-friendly event to set our students on the right path for summer,” Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said in a news release. “We know that without resources and opportunities, students can become distracted in the summer months and that can lead to juvenile crimes or even violence. By providing them with options for programming, resources, and safety tips, we hope to keep them safe and having fun all summer long.” Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said there's a correlation between the summer months an increase in crime nationwide.  “This event is a great way to focus on our youth and give them and their families resources to help combat that trend here in Akron," he said. Akron Fire Chief Leon Henderson said fire department representatives will offer safety tips and resources during the event. “Whether you're looking for fun summer camps, safety tips, or just a place to celebrate the end of the school year with your kids, Cruise into Summer has something for everyone," he said. “We’re thrilled to help create a space where families can come together, have fun, and learn about the many programs available to keep kids engaged and safe this summer,” said Lindsey Tinsley, chief marketing officer at Ron Marhofer. 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