🎸 Rock legend Maynard James Keenan turns 60ish with epic concert. The Tool frontman brought his "Sessanta" tour to Blossom Music Center, featuring his bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer alongside Primus for a three-hour musical marathon. The unique format had all three bands alternating short sets on a double-decker stage, occasionally collaborating on songs while maintaining a relaxed camaraderie despite the intense music. Keenan, who was born in Akron and spent his early years in Ravenna, reflected on how those difficult Ohio experiences shaped him before ending the show with all bands performing Puscifer's "Grand Canyon" together.
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🔥 Quick-thinking custodian extinguishes school fire, saving the day. The staff member at Akron's Case CLC spotted smoke in a boys' restroom Tuesday morning, immediately pulling the fire alarm and using an extinguisher to contain the small fire. Students and staff evacuated the building in just three minutes, following safety protocols perfectly. The Akron Fire Department cleared the scene, allowing everyone to return to classes by 8:55 a.m. School officials identified the responsible student and issued "appropriate consequences" in coordination with fire investigators.
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🧠 TikTok both helps and hurts kids with ADHD, experts warn. Dr. Michael Redovian of Akron Children's Hospital explains that while social media platforms can build community for those with attention disorders, they're a double-edged sword. The constant scrolling through short videos can potentially worsen attention issues, with some believing it might even cause ADD symptoms. He recommends limiting social media consumption and finding balance, especially for children with attention challenges. Effective treatments and medications remain available for children diagnosed with these conditions.
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