February 2019 – Falls Free Press

From left to right: Sophia Cory, Emma Johnson, and Emilio Larned-Hernandez work hard at creating the Friendship Community Quilt, now hanging in Cuyahoga Falls City Hall. --Photo by Suzanne Sajewski.

Friendship Hangs High at City Hall

February 28, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

In a historic speech, Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little, together, we can do so much.” This anecdote best describes the newest artwork hanging at Cuyahoga […]

Jared Lees performing with JT's Electrik Blackout at Jilly's Music Room in Akron on Dec. 20th. --Photo by Stephen Mule.

Musical Craftsmanship with Jared Lees

February 27, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

In January, Cuyahoga Falls lost one of its most multi-talented artists to Tallmadge as bass guitarist and knife maker Jared Lees moved his family there after 23 years. During his […]

Sycamore Valley Golf Course Site Rezoning Opposed by Residents

February 27, 2019February 29, 2020 Staff

Cuyahoga Falls residents largely opposed the rezoning of the site of the former Sycamore Valley Golf Course at 1651 Akron Peninsula Road from an E-1 Employment District to R-3 Sub-Urban […]

Meika Penta. --Photo by Alex Hall

At-Large Council Seat to Be Filled by Meika Penta

February 16, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

The Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Central Committee on Saturday voted to appoint Meika Penta of 23rd Street to fill the vacant at-large seat that Paul Colavecchio resigned effective Feb. 15th. Penta, […]

Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large) at a Cuyahoga Falls city council meeting in April 2018. -- Photo by Stephen Mulé.

Details Emerge Regarding Colavecchio Council Resignation

February 12, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large) resigned his seat effective February 15th to avoid any potential conflict of interest with his wife, Diana Colavecchio, likely being named the city’s next Community Development […]

Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large) resigned his at-large council seat effective February 15th. --Photo by Stephen Mulé

Colavecchio Resigns Falls At-large Council Seat

February 10, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large) submitted his resignation from Cuyahoga Falls City Council on Wednesday evening, February 6th, effective February 15th. He was not expected to campaign to keep the seat […]

Artwork from Cuyahoga Falls staff and alumni displayed at HiHo's Cuyahoga Falls Alumni Art show. -- Photo by Amelia Golec.

Cuyahoga Falls Alumni Bring Art to HiHO

February 8, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

All artists get their start somewhere—often as children in school. The considerable art community in Cuyahoga Falls is no exception, and the Cuyahoga Falls Alumni Art Show at HiHO Brewing […]

Tom Sullivan has been a fixture in the Falls community since 1978. He has served on several city committees and commissions, and he is a self-proclaimed "season ticket holder" to Monday night city council meetings. --Photo by Tom Sullivan.

Planning Commission

February 7, 2019October 13, 2020 Tom Sullivan

Deciphering Democracy in Cuyahoga Falls Vol. 3 Across the horizon, three riders appear hauling lumber—Pitlook Home Builders are in town ready to develop. They have found a piece of land, […]

Councilman Paul Colavecchio (D-At-large), pictured left, will vacate his seat at the end of the current term, while Tim Gorbach (D-At-large), pictured right, will mount a campaign to occupy the seat himself and force the Summit County Democratic Central Committee to fill his current seat. --Photo by Stephen Mulé.

Falls Council Election Takes Shape

February 7, 2019October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

The Cuyahoga Falls City Council election will take place this November, and the May primary petitions have been filed, giving a clear picture of the field of candidates. Current Councilman […]

Patrons line the bar at HiHO Brewing Co. Photo by Stephen Mule.

HiHO Brewing Co.

February 7, 2019October 13, 2020 Tap Talk

Tap Talk Vol. 3 “Researchers”: Mike Searl & Alex Hall As always, we at the Falls Free Press are willing to shoulder the burden of sampling beer at area breweries and report […]

Month: February 2019