Good morning, Summit County. Filling up your tank just got significantly easier on your wallet. Gas prices across Northeast Ohio are plummeting, with Akron's average dropping nearly 18 cents to $2.74 per gallon — potentially heading toward the lowest summer prices we've seen in years. This welcome relief comes as experts predict the national average could dip below $3 later this summer, giving drivers something to celebrate beyond those Independence Day weekend bargains.
In bittersweet local news, the community mourns 26-year-old Ar'mon R. Covington, tragically found shot multiple times at a Grant Street BP station early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, Cavaliers fans have reason for excitement as hometown hero Larry Nance Jr. returns to Cleveland after four years away. The forward, who'll wear his father's retired #22 jersey, becomes part of one of only two family trios in NBA history to represent the same franchise — bringing a poignant full-circle moment to the Cavs organization.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔫 Deadly shooting claims 26-year-old man at Akron gas station. Ar'mon R. Covington was found lying on the ground after being shot multiple times at a BP station on Grant Street. The incident occurred around 4:14 a.m. on July 6, according to Akron Police and EMS who responded to the scene. First responders pronounced Covington dead at the location. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning shooting.
⛽ Gas prices plunge across Northeast Ohio, bringing relief to drivers. Akron's average dropped 17.7 cents to $2.74 per gallon, while Cleveland saw a 13.8-cent decrease to $2.89, according to GasBuddy's latest data. The national average now stands at $3.09, down 5.3 cents from last week and 37.4 cents lower than a year ago. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy suggests prices could fall further, potentially dipping below $3 per gallon nationally later this summer. This July 4th weekend featured the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2020.
🏀 Akron's own Larry Nance Jr. comes home to Cleveland Cavaliers. The forward/center is returning to the team after four years away, having previously played 182 regular-season games for Cleveland from 2018 to 2021. Nance Jr. helped the Cavs reach the 2018 NBA Finals during his first stint with the team. The 10-year NBA veteran will wear jersey #22, the number retired in honor of his father Larry Nance Sr., who also played for Cleveland. The Nances are one of only two family trios in NBA history to play for the same franchise.
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