The Akron Fire Department said it is gearing up for the annual Smoke on the Water challenge in downtown Cuyahoga Falls on June 20.

The department said the event will test firefighters in an “ultimate firefighter skills relay” against other local fire departments. Competition starts at 2 p.m. Organizers said the event will also include live music, games, and food trucks.

The post said the Firefighter Challenge League is sponsoring three spots into the Northeast Regional Classic Firefighter Challenge in Akron on July 23-25, 2026 for the winner. It also said both events are free to attend.

The Akron Fire Department posted that it will be with Cuyahoga Falls Fire Fighters Union Local 494 and thanked Cuyahoga Falls Firefighter local 494 and the Firefighter Challenge League.

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Houdini Museum Tour and Magic Show in Scranton

Visitors can tour the Houdini Museum in Scranton and watch a professional stage magic show. The post says the museum offers rare Houdini film footage and a guided walkthrough of a historic building.

Sounders Fans Celebrate Day One on Pier 62

Seattle Sounders FC posted that Day One on Pier 62 was “unforgettable.” The team promoted watch parties and shared a link to details.

Seattle 3-Alarm Fire Burns Commercial Building

Seattle firefighters responded to a commercial building fire at 5:17 p.m. that escalated to a 3-alarm response. The fire was under control by 7:39 p.m., and crews will remain on scene overnight.

San Jose Public Library Honors Inez Jackson With Card

The San Jose Public Library will offer a special new library card to honor Mrs. Inez Jackson. The card will be available at AACSA’s Juneteenth in the Streets Festival on June 13 and while supplies last at SJPL’s Bridge Library.

Bilbao Found Inside Homemade Porta Potty

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Marshals located wanted subject Jesse Bilbao near 8010 Maplewood after a K9 and thermal drone led them to a homemade porta potty. Bilbao surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.

Bernalillo County Urges Safe Fireworks Disposal

Bernalillo County is urging people to soak spent or unused fireworks in water before disposal. The county said the step can help prevent injuries and fires.

Albany Police Department Graduates Session 14

Albany Police said Session 14 graduated from the department’s academy. The newly graduated officers are now working on the streets.

Albany County Seeks Feedback on Airport Trail Study

Albany County and the Capital Region Transportation Council invite the public to review the Albany County Airport Area Trail Connector Study website and share feedback. The study would connect existing trails near Albany International Airport to the Empire State Trail.

YMCA of Metro Atlanta highlights Harvin Vallabhaneni soccer story

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta posted a new soccer storytelling chapter titled “Impact.” It features Harvin Vallabhaneni, who said soccer at the YMCA helped him build friendships, gain confidence, and adjust to a new culture after immigrating from India as a child.