Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: April 24, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available April 24 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
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City Council Minutes Report: April 22, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: April 17, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available April 17 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: April 15, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: April 10, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available April 10th and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
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Fallscast Episode 115: April 7, 2024
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: April 3, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available April 3rd and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: April 1, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: March, 27, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available March 27th and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: March 25, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: March 20, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available March 20th and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: March 18, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 114: March 17, 2023
We might have to give a prize to anybody who makes it all the way through this show because me barely did 😂 Thank you for listening. We are always […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: March 13, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available March 13th and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: March 11, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: March 4, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 113: March 3, 2024
This week’s news load is epic: *Body of Chandra Poudel-Rimal found in Stow *El Papa’s moving to State Road. *R Shea Brewing Closed *Cuyahoga Falls tax preparer sentenced to 12 […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: February 28, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available February 28 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: February 26, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: February 15-21
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports made available between February 15-21 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: February 20, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Deciphering Democracy in Cuyahoga Falls Vol. 5: And Declaring an Emergency…
Many people have commented on social media, over the fence with the neighbor, even at the neighborhood bar that all of the legislation brought before our city council ends with […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: February 5-14
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports between February 5-14 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All persons […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: February 12, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 112: February 11, 2024
This week we can’t keep silent about what’s happening in Cuyahoga Falls: Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: January 28-February 4
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports between January 28 – February 4 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: February 5, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: January 18-26, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports between January 18-26 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All persons […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department History Resurfaces
Sometimes when you least expect it things return home. Ward 5 Councilman Mike Brillhart is no stranger to our city’s fleet of vehicles long before his tenure on city council. […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Police Blotter: January 3-17, 2024
This is a sampling of Cuyahoga Falls police reports between January 3-17 and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all events occurring in the city. All persons […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: January 22, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 111: January 21, 2024
*Silver Lake man leads police chase through three cities *Parks & Rec’s annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night *Oktoberfest Reverse Raffle *Official grand reopening of Teen Space at Cuyahoga Falls Library *Beers […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: January 16, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 110: January 7, 2024
*Police Chief Jack Davis’ retirement *The Humbard Tower (and its other names) *New appointments on City Council *Blue Door Café awarded 2023 Best Restaurant (North) at the Ohio Restaurant Association […]
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City Council Minutes Report: January 2, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Die Hard, a Christmas movie and more?
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 […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: December 18, 2023
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 109: December 17, 2023 Bruh
It’s the last episode of 2023 Bruh! *Former Cuyahoga Falls City Council candidate fined for multiple complaints over campaign *New law being proposed about social media and politics *How the […]
Continue ReadingCity Council Minutes Report: December 4, 2023
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to […]
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Fallscast Episode 108: December 3, 2023
This episode’s topics include: *Next year’s water rate increase *Cost of living *Cuyahoga Falls website visits increase *WKYC meteorologist Hollie Strano arraigned OVI charges *Cuyahoga Falls Library receives grant to support […]
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Fallscast Episode 102: September 10, 2023
On this week’s show we discuss: *Bob Young’s resignation *The Oakwood Chapel open house *Das Oktoberfest *Falls Family Fun Fest *John Oliver *Watercolors Plus interviews with Council-at-large candidates Mary Nichols-Rhodes […]
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Small Town Mystery and Murder Resurfaces in Nordin’s Sweet Little Lies
All small towns have their own local legends. From the Frogman of Loveland, the werewolf of Defiance, or Gore Orphanage in Wakeman, these creepy tales often keep us guessing the […]
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Fallscast Episode 101: August 27, 2023
We’ve climbed over the 100-episode hurdle and return with news about the following and so much more: *Tornadoes *Candace Bates and students from Hoban High School receive National Hartzog Award […]
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Overcoming Death and Mental Health in Nypaver’s Sins of our Fathers.
In a society where the young adult novel has become popular with all ages, often bringing in the fantastical and romance aspects, where topics such as mental health and growing […]
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Fallscast Episode 100 Part 2: Interview with Mayor Don Walters
In this second part of Fallscast Episode 100, Bart interviews Mayor Don Walters about upcoming projects in the city and the anniversary of Front Street. Thank you for listening to […]
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Village Gardens, located at 2437 State Road. --photo courtesy Village Gardens Restaurant social media
Village Gardens Restaurant & Pub – A Cuyahoga Falls Staple
Something like 36 years ago, Tom Metlovski, who not long before had immigrated to the United States from Macedonia, helped his father build the building that now houses Village Gardens […]
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Fallscast Bonus Interview: Kristina Mollica
On this bonus episode, Bart interviews Kristina Mollica, area representative for CASE: Cultural Academic Student Exchange program. You can learn more about CASE by visiting their website or by contacting […]
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Toto Brings “Africa” & More to MGM Northfield Park
A couple weeks ago, I shelled out $80 (I know, I know) to head to MGM Northfield Park for a live performance from the now cult-famous Toto in the Center […]
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Petitions for Cuyahoga Falls City Council Primary Election Submitted
The following Cuyahoga Falls residents have filed petitions to run for Cuyahoga Falls City Council seats this year and will appear on the ballot in the May 2, 2023 primary. […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Library and Union Ratify New Agreement
Together, the Cuyahoga Falls Library and the Professionals Guild of Ohio (PGO) announce they have successfully negotiated and ratified a new collective bargaining agreement for the period of Nov. 19, […]
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River Onwudinjo as Ash fights off deadites with his chainsaw hand in Evil Dead the Musical at the Akron Civic Theater. (from left to right: Grace Pekarek, Aimee Williams-Stadvek, John Zido, River Onwudinjo, Abbey Marshall, Austin Vandegrift, Xaverie Baker. --Photo via Millennial Theatre Project Facebook. Photo by Janet Mocoska.
Evil Dead the Musical Reminds Theatergoers to Shop Smart– Shop S-Mart!
An old cabin, creepy forest, and a group of teenagers who find a mysterious book written in an unknown language. Nowadays these are classic tropes known by any fan of […]
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Local Literary Festival Booked for Downtown
What began as a storage space for a continuously expanding Facebook marketplace ad for books turned bookstore, Shelf Life celebrated its first anniversary last month. As the store carries on […]
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Fallscast Episode 78: July 3, 2022
A few days late, but not a penny short, this week’s condensed Fallscast includes news about: *Roe vs. Wade repeal protests downtown *Local hawk sightings *The 3-on-3 basketball tournament, August […]
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Fallscast Bonus Interview: Cuyahoga Falls Fire Chief Chris Martin
Tom sits down with current Fire Chief of the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department, Chris Martin, to talk about his time serving the city and the changes in technology and training […]
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Ride Down Cadillac Hill on the Way to North Hill
The smell of oatmeal wafts from a kitchen, as the rumble of a Honda 50 can be heard outside the window. The motorbike stirs to life outside, blending into traffic, […]
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History Found in River-washed Gravestone
With every seemingly mundane walk in the park, opportunities arise to create new adventures and memories, even in conjecture with the past. On such a day, father Richard Ryan and […]
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Art Flows as Schools of Fish Took Center Stage
If there was any doubt in mind that Cuyahoga Falls residents love art, the Art Walk laid that to rest. On Thursday, April 21, despite overcast weather throughout the day, […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
More Than Just 12 Films
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
A Country Christmas Returns to Walton’s Mountain
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Christmas, Again Shows Need to Question Disney’s Originality
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
When You Wish on a Magic Star, a Christmas Feast with Robin is Not Far
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
There’s Much Ado about Holiday Movies This Season
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
A Silent Night for Many, but the Zombies Will Celebrate Forever
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
A Dangerous Beginning for Claus as a Boy Called Christmas
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Have an Extraordinary Musical Holiday with Zoey
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Father Christmas is Back with Plenty of Family Shenanigans
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
A Heavy Look at Christmas Past in Next Stop, Christmas
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Home Sweet Home Will Make You Wish You Weren’t Alone Watching This Movie
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Miss the 80s? Console yourself with 8-bit Christmas
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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The 12 Films of Christmas
Love Hard Reintroduces Familiar Holiday Tropes with Exceptional Story and Cast
For many people, a familiar pastime in the weeks leading up to major winter holidays is gathering with family members and watching holiday movies, be they in a theater or […]
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Mayor’s “Paddle Park” Plan Rowing Into Action Next Spring
Residing along the banks of the Cuyahoga River, there is little doubt why aquatic activities have become popular with Cuyahoga Falls residents over the past decade. In particular, kayaking has […]
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Cuyahoga Falls Students Take Art to the Icy Roads Ahead
The Cuyahoga Falls High School Art Cub is “plowing” its way to success this semester as they participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) “Paint the Plow” competition. Nine […]
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Maskless Crowd Adjourns School Board Meeting
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been a challenged topic for many people around the country. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) state that regardless of […]
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Falls Sasquatch Missing in Cryptid Caper
Not everybody in Cuyahoga Falls may know about or have eaten at Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ, but we’d wager almost everybody has noticed their mascot, a 7 1/2-foot tall Bigfoot statue […]
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Fallscast Episode 50!
It’s taken a long time, and lots of editing, to get to this point, but we have finally reached episode 50! Recorded live in front of an audience at the […]
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