Akron Press Club

We’re gearing up for the Soapbox Derby next week! Grab your tickets here: https://www.akronpressclub.org/events/akron-press-club-soap-box-derby

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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.

The event will feature remarks from Dennis VanFossen Jr., president and CEO of Soap Box Derby, just weeks ahead of the 88th annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. Attendees will also have the chance to race down the derby hill!

Tickets are $35 and include admission and boxed lunch. Attendees can pay $10 more to ride down the derby hill.

REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8u759hr

🔴 LIVE NOW

Watch Ohio Secretary of State and Ohio Auditor candidate Frank LaRose speak at the Akron Press Club about his campaign, priorities, and vision for Ohio.

🎥 Livestream courtesy of Ideastream Public Media:

https://www.youtube.com/live/eHal-JOnHYk

The Akron Press Club is proud to host nonpartisan community conversations with candidates and public officials while supporting scholarships for future journalism and public relations professionals.

Ohio Auditor Candidate Frank LaRose - May 29, 2026 The Akron Press Club is pleased to host the two candidates for Ohio...

The Akron Press Club is proud to host two special spring luncheon programs featuring the candidates for Ohio Auditor. Each candidate will share their vision for Ohio, discuss key priorities, and speak directly with attendees in a thoughtful, nonpartisan setting.

📍 Friday, May 29
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose will discuss his campaign for Ohio Auditor. An Akron-area native and U.S. Army Green Beret veteran, LaRose has served as Ohio Secretary of State since 2019 and previously represented Ohio’s 27th Senate District.

📍 Friday, June 5
Annette Blackwell, mayor of Maple Heights, will share her priorities and goals for the state. Blackwell made history as the city’s first female and Black mayor and brings decades of experience in public service and business leadership.

These programs offer the community an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the election season.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.akronpressclub.org/events

Ideastream Public Media is serving as the media partner for both events.