Good morning, Summit County. The silver screen is coming back to life in historic fashion this Halloween as the Linda Theatre reopens its doors with "The Mephistophiliac," a locally-produced indie horror film. After six months of renovations, this Goodyear Heights landmark now boasts a new projector, upgraded concessions including alcohol sales, and a vision of becoming an independent cinema hub—quite the resurrection story for a theater named after the owner's grandmother.
While one local institution begins its next chapter, another celebrates an impressive milestone: the Akron Beacon Journal marks 185 years as our county's largest newsroom, with four Pulitzer Prizes to its name. Meanwhile, families in Cuyahoga Falls are preparing for significant change as the Board of Education voted to close Preston Elementary in 2026, with plans to redraw district boundaries and transform the building into a preschool and family center.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎬 Historic Akron theater reopens with indie horror film premiere on Halloween. The Linda Theatre in Goodyear Heights will debut "The Mephistophiliac," a psychological thriller co-written by local actors Kevin Winstead and Tim Novotny. After six months of renovations, the theater now features a new projector, upgraded concession stand with alcohol sales, and plans for showing independent films rather than first-run movies. Owner David Schweyer, who grew up across the street, named the theater after his grandmother and envisions it becoming a hub for independent cinema alongside his adjacent Afterlife Nightclub. The Halloween premiere includes a Q&A with the filmmakers and an after-party with live music and a costume contest.
📰 Akron Beacon Journal celebrates 185 years as Summit County's largest newsroom. Founded in 1839, it stands as Akron's only daily newspaper, powered by local journalists who live in the communities they cover. The publication has earned four prestigious Pulitzer Prizes throughout its history, including awards for editorial writing, local reporting, and public service journalism. Readers can connect with the Beacon Journal across multiple platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. The newsroom is led by Executive Editor Cheryl Powell and remains committed to providing accurate, fair coverage of Northeast Ohio.
🏫 Cuyahoga Falls votes to close Preston Elementary School in 2026. The Board of Education approved the closure during a Wednesday meeting, with plans to relocate the district's Preschool and Black Tiger Family Center to the Preston building. Officials will begin redrawing elementary school boundaries to determine where students will attend classes starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Superintendent Andrea Celico acknowledged the difficulty for Preston families and promised counseling support during the transition. The district emphasized that while Preston will close as a traditional elementary school, students will continue to have access to strong educational opportunities.
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💰 Financial Friday
Consider creating a budget that includes both your fixed expenses and a fun category for discretionary spending; this approach not only helps keep your finances on track but also allows you to enjoy life without guilt.
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