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Author: Michael Searl

A longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, with a street in the city named after his family, Mike can be seen around town tasting food and reviewing beers with other Falls Free Press staff members.
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Die Hard, a Christmas movie and more?

December 22, 2023May 4, 2024 Michael Searl

On our last podcast, Alex Hall suggested that I should write an essay on why I think Die Hard should qualify as a Christmas movie. While sitting at the Funny […]

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The Farmer's Rail offers a variety of fresh-cut meats and sauces for your culinary decisions.

The Farmer’s Rail: A New Downtown Meat-ing Place

July 16, 2021September 4, 2021 Michael Searl

Finishing touches to the new The Farmer’s Rail location in Cuyahoga Falls at 2231 Front Street—the former site of the Levinson’s Uniforms company—have been completed. A soft opening was held […]

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The Cashmere Cricket's meal offering last week for the Downtown At Home Make & Take Experience, a Mac & Cheese special with Mad Cap Hazy IPAs. --Michael Searl

Hey Mac, it’s Cheese!

March 6, 2021April 21, 2021 Michael Searl

The Cashmere Cricket (2235 Front St.) was the most recent featured restaurant in the Downtown at Home Take & Make Experience series organized by the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership. The […]

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Photo by Stephen Mule

Falls Board of Education Adopts Resolution to Combat Racism

July 22, 2020October 13, 2020 Michael Searl

By Mike and Susanne Searl During the July 15th Cuyahoga Falls School Board meeting, 4 out of 5 Board Membersvoted to pass the adoption of a “Resolution to Recognize Racism […]

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A Ribeye steak, served with asparagus and mushroom risotta, as served at Leo's Italian Social Club, newly opened on Front St. --Photo by Mike Searl

Leo’s Italian Social

September 16, 2019October 13, 2020 Michael Searl

Leo’s Italian Social Club recently opened on the north end of the revived Front St. in the space previously occupied by Hibachi Japan,and with some gentle nudging to the family, […]

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The Falls Screams for Ice Cream: Pav’s Creamery

March 10, 2019February 29, 2020 Michael Searl

After much anticipation, the 50-year-old, family-owned Pav’s Creamery has finally opened their fourth location at 2162 Front Street, to the delight of many residents and visitors. With a throwback 1950s […]

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Vincent’s Bakery

November 30, 2018February 29, 2020 Michael Searl

The Cure for a Sweet Tooth Vincent’s Bakery on Bailey Road is the perfect place in Cuyahoga Falls to answer the age-old question of “donut or doughnut?” More than just […]

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Plans Underway to Expand Front Street Parking

July 22, 2018February 29, 2020 Michael Searl

Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved two agendas during its June 4th meeting to create two new parking areas on the South end of downtown Front St. in an attempt to […]

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