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Cast members of Wandering Aesthetics' The Velveteen Rabbit in performance: (L to R) Freya Morrison, Theodore Martin, Cambria Scarborough, Aurora Reynolds, and Estelle Messina. --Photo provided by Wandering Aesthetic

Wandering Aesthetics’ The Velveteen Rabbit Showcases “Real” Youth Acting

February 8, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

Wandering Aesthetics’ production of Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit showcases the Akron-based theatre company’s ability to cultivate the talent of young actors through performance. These actors-in-training range from 7-12 years of age […]

AJ Harris—running to serve Ohio 36th District in the State Legislature—sits down with the Falls Free Press on January 26th. --Photo by Stephen Mulé.

AJ for Ohio

February 3, 2020October 13, 2020 Staff

Falls resident and candidate for the 36th District seat of the Ohio State Legislature AJ Harris sat down for a conversation with the Falls Free Press on January 26th in his home […]

Tracking an incremental training regimen by writing it down as shown here can help you achieve your fitness goals. --Photo by Andrew Lewis

Why Exercise When You Can Train?

January 30, 2020October 13, 2020 Andrew Lewis

Exercise is done for the effects it has the day it is performed—you get hot and sweaty, you feel good, and you’ve done more activity than you’ve done all day. […]

Former Law Director Russ Balthis is administered the oath of office by Mayor Don Walters after being appointed to an at-large city council seat. --Staff photo.

Outgoing City Law Director Appointed to Vacant At-large Council Seat

January 29, 2020October 13, 2020 Staff

Outgoing Cuyahoga Falls Law Director Russ Balthis was appointed to a vacant at-large seat on Cuyahoga Falls City Council Tuesday evening, solidifying the council’s nine-seat Democratic majority. The Summit County […]

City Law Director Russ Balthis, left, will leave his position as of January 28th, with his Deputy Director, Janet Ciotola, right, likely to succeed him. --Photo provided by the City of Cuyahoga Falls NECCO office.

Law Director to Leave Jan. 28th, Deputy to Take Over

January 15, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

According to a press release issued Monday evening, Cuyahoga Falls Director of Law Russ Balthis will exit his job after six years as of January 28th in order to accept […]

Mayor Don Walters swears in council members for the 2020 session. --Photo by Stephen Mulé

Cuyahoga Falls Council Sworn In

January 8, 2020October 13, 2020 Alex Hall

The new Cuyahoga Falls City Council was sworn in Monday at the start of its regular committee meeting. Re-elected Councilman Jerry James (D-7) was named the temporary chair, bringing the […]

Missile Toe (from left to right: Jeff Hardy, Dale Houston, Mike Schubert, James Millar) performs on the Tiki Underground stage. --Photo by Bart Sullivan.

A Snowy Night in Hawaii with The World’s Greatest Christmas Band

December 17, 2019October 13, 2020 Bart Sullivan

On Friday, December 13th at Hudson’s Tiki Underground, the Christmas spirit purveyors known as Missile Toe brought the house down with Christmas music that was literally too big for the […]

The facade of the newly-expanded Craft Beer Bar on Front Street in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. --Photo by Stephen Mulé.

Tap Talk Vol. 5: Craft Beer Bar

December 12, 2019October 13, 2020 Tap Talk

“Researchers”: Alex Hall & Mike Searl Let’s be clear: the presence of no less than four breweries in Cuyahoga Falls—to say nothing of the many breweries in the surrounding area—is […]

A referendum petition may be put together in the event that plastic flamingos are suddenly required in all yards in Cuyahoga Falls. --Photo Bart Sullivan.

Deciphering Democracy in Cuyahoga Falls Vol. 4: Referendums

December 12, 2019October 13, 2020 Tom Sullivan

Picture this: it’s the not-too-distant future, and our city council, worried by threats of a lawsuit by the owner of a local flamingo lawn ornament factory, have passed an ordinance […]

Summit Sky (from left to right: Jamie Still, Don Kaser, James Domingo, Alex Hall, Chris Matyus) performs at Ohio Brewing Company. --Photo by Aimee Phillips.

An Evening in the Summit Sky

December 2, 2019October 13, 2020 Aimee Phillips

You never quite know what you’re going to get when you step into the basement of a bar. On this early winter night of November 23, the sleet was gearing […]