📜 Akron's bicentennial reveals quirky tales from its 200-year history. The Beacon Journal's look back at June 1-6 highlights Judge Aaron Norton's death in 1825, a resident's shocking 25-foot tapeworm discovery in 1875, and the courthouse memorial boulder approved in 1925. Other notable events include Ohio Edison's iconic "Reddy Kilowatt" sign removal in 1975 and NFL player Ray Lewis's 2000 plea deal in the deaths of two former Akron residents. These snapshots offer glimpses into the city's rich and sometimes unusual past as it celebrates its 200th anniversary.
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🛒 Grocery price battle rages across Akron-area stores. The Beacon Journal compared prices of 10 essential items at Acme, Aldi, Giant Eagle and Walmart to help shoppers navigate rising food costs. Each store was evaluated for the lowest-priced version of identical products, with price checks conducted on May 30. The initiative aims to track how potential tariffs might impact grocery budgets in coming months. Concerned shoppers can follow monthly updates as the newspaper continues monitoring these essential grocery staples.
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🦊 Fox family turns backyard into playful training ground. A Tallmadge resident spotted red fox pups wrestling under parental supervision on May 30, offering a rare glimpse into their developmental play. These typically elusive creatures, common throughout Ohio, are primarily nocturnal but occasionally hunt during daylight hours. By fall, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, these playful pups will mature enough to venture out on their own. Wildlife officials advise against feeding foxes and recommend contacting authorities if one approaches humans, as this unusual behavior could indicate disease.
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