Portage County • May 6, 2025
Good morning, Portage County. Mark your calendars for a night of rhythm and revelry! Burning River Swing is set to heat up the Bainbridge dance floor on June 7, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. followed by lessons for newcomers and live music that'll keep feet moving until 10 p.m. For those whose tastes run more culinary than choreographic, Cru Uncorked in Moreland Hills is hosting an exclusive tasting event on May 7 to benefit the International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute—gourmet indulgence that supports a worthy cause.
In deeply troubling news from Akron, a 12-year-old boy has died following forced ice baths used as punishment. The child's body temperature had fallen to a deadly 74 degrees before he was rushed to the hospital. The accused, Anthony McCants, now faces murder charges in this heartbreaking case that has shocked the community and raised urgent questions about child welfare and protection.
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💃 Burning River Swing to headline Bainbridge dance night in June. The June 7 event at Family Life Center on Chillicothe Road will feature doors opening at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dance lesson at 7 p.m. Live music and dancing will run from 8 to 10 p.m., giving swing enthusiasts plenty of time to show off their moves. The Bainbridge Swing Dance provides a vibrant opportunity for both newcomers and experienced dancers to enjoy the energetic swing scene in a welcoming community setting.
🍷 Cru Uncorked hosts exclusive tasting event to benefit culinary institute. The fine-dining restaurant in Moreland Hills will present a special evening of tastes on May 7 at 6 p.m. to support the International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute (ICASI). Attendees will enjoy an array of gourmet offerings while contributing to culinary education. This fundraising event combines luxury dining with a charitable cause, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience Cru Uncorked's renowned cuisine.
❄️ A boy died after being forced into ice baths as punishment. Anthony McCants, 23, has been indicted on murder charges in the death of 12-year-old Jadako Taylor in Akron, Ohio. According to authorities, McCants forced the child to take two lengthy ice baths—one lasting 45 minutes and another 30 minutes—with physical exercises in between. When paramedics found Jadako unresponsive, his body temperature had plummeted to a deadly 74 degrees Fahrenheit, far below the 95-degree threshold for hypothermia. The boy was rushed to Akron Children's Hospital where he later died.
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