Good morning, Summit County. Akron's healthcare landscape just got a major upgrade with Akron Children's unveiling its impressive new Medina Health Center. The sprawling 28,900 square-foot facility brings together pediatric primary care, specialty services, and rehabilitation under one roof—consolidating three previous locations into a single, family-friendly destination. Parents can explore this modern marvel themselves at the open house on April 26, complete with refreshments and activities for the little ones.
The arts are thriving across our region this spring. YSU professor Dragana Crnjak's distinctive artwork is turning heads at the University of Akron's "Reflections" exhibition, with art enthusiasts invited to meet her at the April 10 reception. Meanwhile, Akron's 200th birthday celebration hits a high note with Tuesday Musical's commissioned "Festival Fanfare" premiering April 22 at E.J. Thomas Hall, performed by Cleveland Orchestra brass and percussion sections for a truly momentous occasion.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏥 Akron Children's unveils spacious new Medina Health Center. The 28,900 square-foot facility consolidates three previous locations into one destination at 3778 Medina Road. Designed with families in mind, the center offers pediatric primary care, specialty services, and rehabilitation under one roof in a modern environment. The two-level facility houses five pediatricians on the first floor and 20 pediatric specialists on the second, with a Quick Care service launching this fall. Community members can tour the new center at an open house on April 26 featuring refreshments, activities, and giveaways.
🎨 YSU professor showcases distinctive artwork in prestigious "Reflections" exhibition. Dragana Crnjak's work is currently featured at the University of Akron's Emily Davis Gallery alongside other accomplished artists. The exhibition includes nine of her pieces, with three of her most recent paintings demonstrating her technical mastery and conceptual depth. Art enthusiasts can meet Crnjak at the public reception on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m., gaining insights into her creative process and inspiration. Those interested in attending can contact Katie Merrill at the Cliffe College for more information.
🎵 Akron's 200th birthday gets a musical gift from Tuesday Musical. The nonprofit Tuesday Musical Association is premiering a commissioned piece called "Festival Fanfare (For Akron's Bicentennial)" during a special concert on April 22. Brass and percussion sections of The Cleveland Orchestra, led by principal trumpet Michael Sachs, will perform the new work by California composer Peter Boyer. The piece will be recorded for future Akron civic events, and concertgoers at E.J. Thomas Hall will also enjoy classics like Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posy."
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Firestone's bats erupted for a 17-1 demolition of North in Akron City Series action, improving to 4-1 while handing the Vikings their third straight loss. The rematch is set for Tuesday, giving North approximately 24 hours to figure out what hit them.Ellet's Orangemen squeezed every bit of juice out of Garfield in a 19-7 non-league slugfest, pushing their record to an impressive 5-2. The shell-shocked Rams (0-3) barely have time to lick their wounds before Tuesday's rematch against the same Orangemen squad.East Dragons breathed fire in an 11-8 victory over Buchtel, earning their first win of the season in Akron City Series play. The Griffins (0-3) will be looking for revenge in Tuesday's immediate rematch, though they might want to shore up their defense first.The Highland Hornets kept their perfect season buzzing with an 8-1 dismantling of Revere, improving to 6-0 while handing the Minutemen just their second loss. Tuesday's rematch gives Revere little time to regroup against a Highland squad that clearly has their number.Copley's Indians outdueled Barberton 7-1 in Suburban-American
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Archbishop Hoban (5-3) | ||
@ Cardinal Mooney | L 9-4 | |
Firestone (4-1) | ||
vs North | W 17-1 | |
Ellet (5-2) | ||
vs Garfield | W 19-7 | |
East (1-1) | ||
vs Buchtel | W 11-8 | |
Copley (3-6) | ||
@ Barberton | W 7-1 | |
Revere (8-2) | ||
@ Highland | L 8-1 | |
Barberton (0-5) | ||
vs Copley | L 7-1 | |
Norton (4-2) | ||
@ Field | L 7-1 | |
Springfield (0-3) | ||
vs Streetsboro | L 10-0 | |
Cuyahoga Falls (0-4) | ||
@ Tallmadge | L 5-3 | |
Nordonia (0-3) | ||
vs Hudson | L 5-0 | |
Hudson (7-1) | ||
@ Nordonia | W 5-0 | |
Manchester (2-4) | ||
vs Orrville | W 6-4 | |
Mogadore (0-4) | ||
@ Rootstown | L 6-5 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Hoover Vikings showed no mercy in a 10-2 rout of Archbishop Hoban on Monday, improving their record to 8-4. The Knights will need to regroup quickly as they host Highland next, while the Vikings look to continue their momentum against Green in Federal league action.Norton Panthers outscored Coventry 14-9 in a high-scoring Metro Athletic Conference showdown, evening their record at 3-3. The Panthers' bats were smoking hot as they prepare for a Tuesday clash with Springfield, while the Comets (1-2) look to bounce back against Ravenna.Woodridge squeezed past Springfield 8-7 in a nail-biter that had Bulldogs fans on the edge of their seats. The win improves Woodridge to 3-5 as they prepare to face Cloverleaf, while the Spartans (5-4) must quickly regroup for their Tuesday matchup with Norton.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Archbishop Hoban (8-5) | ||
@ Hoover | L 10-2 | |
St. Vincent-St. Mary (3-5) | ||
@ Canton Central Catholic | W 17-2 | |
Firestone (1-5) | ||
@ Ellet | L 24-1 | |
Ellet (8-3) | ||
vs Firestone | W 24-1 | |
Copley (5-8) | ||
vs Highland | W 6-5 | |
Revere (5-2) | ||
@ Aurora | L 11-6 | |
Barberton (3-4) | ||
@ Tallmadge | L 18-2 | |
Norton (3-3) | ||
vs Coventry | W 14-9 | |
Coventry (1-2) | ||
@ Norton | L 14-9 | |
Springfield (5-4) | ||
@ Woodridge | L 8-7 (9) | |
Stow-Munroe Falls (1-3) | ||
vs Hudson | W 16-6 | |
Woodridge (3-5) | ||
vs Springfield | W 8-7 (9) | |
Nordonia (3-2) | ||
vs Solon | W 14-4 | |
Twinsburg (4-4) | ||
@ Wadsworth | L 6-4 | |
Hudson (0-6) | ||
@ Stow-Munroe Falls | L 16-6 | |
Manchester (9-2) | ||
vs Orrville | W 21-1 | |
Mogadore (7-0) | ||
vs Aquinas | W 11-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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🙏 In Remembrance
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