Akron Mirror

Is it Alzheimer's or just aging?

Nickayla Brooks and Katya Wilkins from the Alzheimer's Association of Greater East Ohio join Keith to discuss the signs of - and support for - dementia.  For more information and resources, visit alz.org [http://alz.org], or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900.  Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Who will listen to the listeners?

Mark Rosenberger, Chief Content Officer at Ideastream Public Media, joins Keith to talk about how the local community can inform reporting ahead of the 2026 midterm election. To learn more Ideastream’s Listen. Engage. Vote. initiative, visit www.ideastream.org/vote [http://www.ideastream.org/vote]. There you’ll find ways to connect, including a schedule of public library visits.  Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Just like riding a bike?

Christine Higham, councilwoman and chair of Let’s Move Summit County, and Kent Starks, senior researcher and Let’s Move coordinator, join Keith to encourage community activity and exercise this spring. The Bike & Hike event hosted by Let’s Move Summit County is Saturday, May 16 from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Summit Lake Community Center. If you have any questions, email letsmovesummitcounty@summitoh.net [letsmovesummitcounty@summitoh.net] or call 330-643-2074 for assistance.

How can I get a green thumb?

Maggie Rivera, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with the Summit County Master Gardeners, joins Keith to talk about how to avoid common gardening mistakes. To learn more about the Summit County Master Gardeners, visit summitmastergardeners.org [https://summitmastergardeners.org/]. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.

Can you mow grass with no gas?

Sam Rubens, Manager at the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, joins Keith to talk about the benefits of switching to electric lawn tools. To learn more and register for the MowGREENER rebate program, visit www.scph.org/air-quality/mowgreener-registration [https://www.scph.org/air-quality/mowgreener-registration]. Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library. All information is current as of the publication date.