🏆 Akron Children's Hospital launches awards to celebrate childhood champions. The "More childhood, please" initiative seeks nominations for individuals, families, and organizations making a difference in youth health across northeast Ohio. With ten diverse categories ranging from Family Impact to Business Champion, the awards recognize those who improve children's lives both inside and outside healthcare settings. Nominations are open until May 22, with winners to be honored at an October 1 ceremony in Akron. The hospital aims to spotlight community members whose contributions help children "reach their full potential."
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🌪️ Severe storms threaten Greater Akron with potential destruction Monday. Thunderstorms packing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain are expected to hit the area between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The National Weather Service warns that areas along and east of Interstate 71 face the highest risk of severe weather. Monday's storms bring a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch—potentially higher during thunderstorms. The unsettled weather pattern continues through midweek, with showers likely Tuesday before conditions gradually improve for the weekend.
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🎉 Akron's free summer bash celebrates school's end on June 5. The "Cruise Into Summer" event at Lock 3 will offer games, food, entertainment and giveaways from 5-7:30 p.m. Organized by Akron Police, Fire Department and Ron Marhofer, the celebration aims to provide summer resources for kids, including information on camps and safety initiatives. Mayor Shammas Malik hopes the event will help reduce juvenile crime by keeping students engaged during summer months. Police Chief Brian Harding noted the correlation between summer and increased crime, making this resource-focused event particularly important for Akron's youth.
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