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06/12/2026
Astral8 will be at the Northeast Regional Firefighter Classic! They will set up a simulation of a fire scene where you a...
06/10/2026

Astral8 will be at the Northeast Regional Firefighter Classic! They will set up a simulation of a fire scene where you are in charge! Do you think you have what it takes to manage a fire scene? Try it this July 23-25 at the Firefighter Challenge.

"Ohio roots. Global perspective. Fire-service DNA." - Astral8

06/09/2026

*Attention*
East Ave at the 76/77 overpass is closed due to major gas leak.
Please avoid the area

Rubber City Tattoo Invitational is coming to Downton Akron John S. Knight Center July 24-26, 2026. This family friendly ...
06/09/2026

Rubber City Tattoo Invitational is coming to Downton Akron John S. Knight Center July 24-26, 2026. This family friendly event will have a kids area, contests, giveaways and more! There are 2 weekend passes in the prize pool for "Where's Randy" Scavenger Hunt so make sure you watch our social media and CHECK OUT THEIRS!

Facebook - Rubber City Tattoo Invitational

06/07/2026

AND THE WINNER IS...

Thank you to all of the participants from week 1 of the "Where's Randy" Scavenger Hunt! We loved seeing your photos! Week 1's winner will receieve a $100 ACME Fresh Market Gift Card. Winners will be drawn each Sunday leading up to the Northeast Regional Classic Firefighter Challenge Akron July 23-25, 2026.

Huge thank you to week 1's hosts, ACME Fresh Market #1 and Courtyard Downtown Akron!

We have some awesome prizes to give out each week! Did we mention that if you participate each week you will have a chance to win a grand prize of a $300 Gift card? Remember each location is an additional entry into the weeks drawing!

I wonder where Randy will be this week?

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81 W. Thornton Street
Akron, OH
44311

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