Good morning, Summit County. A century of aviation history will paint the skies blue and gold next week as Goodyear celebrates its iconic blimps with a rare three-ship formation. Wingfoot One, Two, and Three will soar together over Akron from June 3-5, offering spectacular views at Wingfoot Lake State Park, Lock 3, and Canal Park. It's a fitting tribute to an aerial legacy that began in 1925 when "Pilgrim" first took flight, eventually traveling 95,000 miles and revolutionizing corporate public relations.
Meanwhile, Summit County faces contrasting extremes this week. The mercury will climb to nearly 90 degrees by Wednesday, bringing the season's first real taste of summer heat along with a smoky haze from distant wildfires. In more sobering news, the Akron community mourns 24-year-old Ontario Bradley, who was fatally shot early Friday morning in Goodyear Heights. Police continue investigating the tragedy and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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💔 Young man gunned down in early morning Akron shooting. Ontario Bradley, a 24-year-old Akron native, was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the torso in Goodyear Heights on May 31. Police responded to the 600 block of Darrow Road around 3:42 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Despite emergency first aid from officers and transportation to a local hospital, Bradley was later pronounced dead. The Akron Police Department continues to investigate the shooting and is asking anyone with information to contact their Detective Bureau.
🎈 Three Goodyear Blimps will soar together over Akron in rare formation. The flyover celebrates the iconic airship's 100th anniversary with three days of events from June 3-5. Wingfoot One, Wingfoot Two, and Wingfoot Three will be visible at Wingfoot Lake State Park, Lock 3 during Akron's State of the City Address, and Canal Park before a RubberDucks game. The Goodyear Blimp legacy began in 1925 with "Pilgrim," the company's first non-commissioned airship that traveled 95,000 miles and pioneered the use of blimps for public relations.
🔥 Greater Akron braces for scorching temperatures amid wildfire haze. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will climb to nearly 90 degrees by Wednesday, making it the hottest day of the week. Smoke from distant wildfires will create hazy conditions across northern Ohio for the next couple of days. After the midweek heat peak, rain chances increase Wednesday through Saturday, with temperatures cooling to the 70s by the weekend. The forecast includes a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms by Friday.
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