💰 Akron residents face a 5.3% sewer rate hike starting next year. The increase will cost the average customer an additional $22 per month by 2029, with a gradual implementation including a new Fixed Cost Recovery Charge. City officials say the rate hike is necessary to fund infrastructure improvements required under a federal consent decree and maintain the sewer system's financial viability. To ease the burden, the city is expanding its customer assistance program to include renters, offering a 40% discount to households below 175% of federal poverty guidelines. Officials are still fighting to avoid an additional $260 million treatment center that would add $15 more to monthly bills.
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🔫 Akron woman woke to strangers pointing guns in her bedroom. Two masked men broke into a home on Orlando Avenue around 3 a.m. on August 18, according to Akron police. The victim reported one suspect wore all black while the other possibly had on a black/gray Columbia sweatshirt, both using what appeared to be surgical masks. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects and warn the public to consider them armed and dangerous. Anyone recognizing the burglars is urged to contact Detective Taylor or submit anonymous tips through various platforms.
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🎁 Sisters' $1 million gift transforms healthcare for Mahoning Valley children. The Kikel Charitable Trust is donating funds to support Akron Children's Hospital's Warren health center, Mahoning Valley Food Farmacy, and outpatient pharmacy services. This latest contribution adds to the more than $8 million the Kikel estate has provided since 2011, continuing the legacy of sisters Angela, Josephine, and Jenny who died in the late 1990s. Their estate plan specifically designated support for children in the Mahoning Valley, allowing their philanthropic impact to continue nearly three decades after their deaths. Hospital leaders expressed gratitude for the sisters' generosity that has significantly expanded services at the Boardman campus.
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Historic riverside Akron colonial: This stately 1922 brick colonial near Akron's downtown is offered at $329,900, featuring five bedrooms, three baths, a detached studio, and river views on a generous .29-acre lot with historic charm awaiting restoration.
Waterfront gem with lake access: Listed at $498,700, this waterfront retreat on Portage Lakes' West Reservoir offers stunning sunset views from its new Trex deck, with two bedrooms, updated systems, and direct lake access for boating enthusiasts.
Rural brick ranch spacious grounds: Priced at $339,900, this all-brick ranch offers 1,672 sq. ft. of living space plus a walk-out lower level on a 1.09-acre wooded lot, featuring updated systems, four bedrooms, and multiple living spaces.