Good morning, Portage County. As the calendar flips to Lent 2025, a wave of seafood specialties is washing over local restaurants. From Klein's Seafood's takeout dinners to Bistro on Main's perfectly seared salmon, our region's culinary scene is swimming with options that transform religious observance into a feast for the senses. Whether you're craving Brimfield's all-you-can-eat hake or the Polish American Club's traditional fish fry, there's something fishy happening in all the best ways.
In a powerful juxtaposition of past and present, the Maltz Museum's "DEGENERATE!" exhibition reveals how the Nazi regime weaponized art criticism to spread hatred, featuring works by masters like Picasso and Chagall that were once labeled dangerous. Meanwhile, Akron's bicentennial celebration takes us on a journey through 200 years of headlines – from John Quincy Adams' inauguration to the dawn of Giant Eagle's supermarket dominance – reminding us how our community's story continues to unfold.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🐟 Akron restaurants serve up Lenten fish feasts for 2025. From Klein's Seafood's takeout dinner to Bistro on Main's seared salmon, local eateries offer diverse seafood options during the religious observance. Popular choices include Brimfield Family Restaurant's all-you-can-eat hake dinner, Pacific East's sushi lunch specials, and Boulevard Tavern's "Famous Fish Fry." Traditional favorites like Arthur Treacher's Clam & Chips and the Polish American Citizens Club's fried fish provide classic options for those observing the Lenten season.
🎨 Nazi Germany weaponized modern art to spread hate. "DEGENERATE! Hitler's War on Modern Art," closing April 20 at the Maltz Museum, showcases works by Picasso, Chagall, and Kandinsky that were labeled "degenerate" by the Third Reich. The exhibition features nearly 100 pieces from private and public collections that the Nazis blamed for Germany's moral decline. Visitors can view footage from the infamous 1937 Degenerate Art Exhibition organized by Joseph Goebbels alongside the artwork. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with this powerful exhibition on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee.
🗓️ Akron's bicentennial reveals 200 years of fascinating local headlines. As part of the city's 2025 celebration, the Beacon Journal is highlighting historical events that occurred during this week throughout Akron's history. In 1825, locals learned about John Quincy Adams' inauguration, while in 1875, Black residents celebrated the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The 1920s saw streetcar expansions for Goodyear workers, while 1975 brought new parking meters that doubled the price. By 2000, Giant Eagle was expanding its supermarket presence across the Akron region.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Glenville fans had plenty to cheer about Saturday as their Tarblooders rolled past Streetsboro 54-40 in a convincing non-league victory. The win pushes Glenville to 17-7 while handing the previously dominant Rockets (21-4) a rare setback. The Tarblooders will look to keep their momentum flowing when they face the 18-7 Buchtel Griffins on Thursday in what promises to be a heavyweight non-league showdown.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Streetsboro (21-4) | ||
@ Glenville* | L 54-40 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
Laurel's Gators chomped down on the Streetsboro Rockets with a convincing 62-47 victory in Saturday's non-league showdown. The Shaker Heights squad showed plenty of bite in their 15-point triumph.In a nail-biter that had fans holding their breath, Rootstown escaped Smithville with a heart-stopping 37-36 win. The Rovers (26-1) continue their remarkable season while the Smithies (23-4) were left wondering what might have been in a game decided by the slimmest of margins.
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| Streetsboro (22-4) | ||
vs Laurel* | L 62-47 | |
 Rootstown (26-1) | ||
@ Smithville* | W 37-36 |
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