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Ohio Auditor Candidate Annette Blackwell

Jun 05, 2026

The Akron Press Club is pleased to host the two candidates for Ohio Auditor this spring. On Friday, June 5, Maple Heights Mayor Annette…

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Akron Press Club Takes You Out to the Ballgame

Jun 18, 2026

Grab your peanuts, baseball cap and a tropical drink and join the Akron Press Club on Thursday, June 18 to watch the Akron RubberDucks from the…

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Entrance to the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby track with signage and grandstands in Akron.

Akron Press Club at the Soap Box Derby

Jun 30, 2026

On your mark, get set, go! Race on over to Derby Downs with the Akron Press Club! Join us for a special event at the Soap Box Derby on June 30, 2026…

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Your ticket purchases and donations help fund college scholarships for journalism and public relations college students. Between the Press Club and the John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund, scholarships of $5,000 were awarded to 10 students in 2024.

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The Akron Press Club was founded in 1971 to promote a free press by offering a forum to discuss issues of the day.

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