Snow is Coming

Snow is On the Way

The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of precipitation in the Akron area Tuesday night with a low of 28 degrees.

With a cold front moving through the area, the precipitation will likely start as rain that turns into lake-effect snow later that night, the NSW said.

Snow is expected to continue into Wednesday as well, mixing with rain after 11 a.m. before eventually tapering off as temperatures rise.

The weather service said 1-2 inches of snow is possible for the traditional snowbelt by Wednesday.

It Was a Joke About Blowing Up The School

An 18-year-old former student from Kent Roosevelt High School faces a third-degree felony charge of making terroristic threats after allegedly posting a threat to blow up the school on social media. Kent police, acting on an alert from the FBI, arrested the suspect in Cuyahoga Falls. The teenager, who had posted the threat twice, claimed it was a joke, but police charged him due to the severity of the offense. The suspect was arraigned in Kent Municipal Court, where he received a $130,000 surety bond and a condition to stay away from all Kent City School property. Kent police worked swiftly with the FBI and the suspect's family to locate and apprehend him, avoiding the need for a school evacuation or search. A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for November 3rd. source

Addressing Youth Violence in Akron

Project Ujima, a grassroots community engagement organization in West Akron, is initiating a series of Peace Circles to address youth violence in the city. These circles, supported by a federally funded Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant from the city of Akron, provide safe spaces for open and honest conversations. The discussions aim to build relationships, establish trust, find common ground, and transition from talk to action. The program's director, Denico Buckley-Knight, will be present for these intimate conversations. Project Ujima emphasizes the patient and effective process of the Peace Circles, designed to uncover shared concerns and foster community unity.

The discussions will be held:

Nov. 2: 6-8 p.m. at Joy Park Community Center, 825 James Ingram Way.
Nov 4: 10 a.m. to noon at Buchtel CLC, 1040 Copley Road.

Are you Ready To Vote?

How do I check my voter registration in Ohio?

To check your voter registration, visit the Ohio Secretary of State website's voter lookup page. From there, you can enter your name and county, and it will tell you whether you are registered to vote for the election. The page will also tell you where your polling location is and what district you reside in for voting.

On Election Day, you must cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place (found on the voter registration lookup page) between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

You need to provide valid identification which can include:

Ohio driver's license.
State of Ohio ID card.
Interim ID form issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
A U.S. passport.
A U.S. passport card.
U.S. military ID card.
Ohio National Guard ID card.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card.

All photo identification must have the following:

An expiration date that has not passed.
A photo of the voter.
The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to their name as it appears in the poll list or in the poll book.

City to Demolish Many of the Ugly Building in the City

Akron city officials are seeking state funding, with a $9 million request to the Ohio Department of Development, to demolish five commercial structures and over 100 blighted homes. The demolition effort, accompanied by a $3 million local match, aims to address large commercial buildings and crumbling schools, with a focus on structures listed on the city's Vacant Building Registry. Among the notable commercial properties slated for demolition are the Morley Health Center, the historic Firestone Building, the Word Church on Manchester Road, and two former school properties. The initiative aligns with the city's ongoing efforts to eliminate blight, especially in lower-income neighborhoods where funds have been directed toward demolishing condemned homes since 2010. source

Be In the Welcome Santa Parade

Akron is gearing up for the 36th annual Welcome Santa Parade, set to kick off the WinterBlast season on November 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Downtown Akron. The city is inviting community groups, arts and cultural organizations, marching bands, drum lines, and businesses with illuminated floats, vehicles, costumes, or outfits to join the parade. Registration for parade units is free, offering a festive opportunity to welcome Santa to town. Those interested can find more information and register at https://www.akronrecreationandparks.com/holidayparade. Let the holiday cheer and vibrant festivities commence!

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