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Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools works toward finalizing strategic plan



By Adriana Gasiewski

As Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools look toward the next five years, the district is finalizing a strategic plan, targeting multiple areas of improvement.

“The goal here is…

Legislative update: Local legislators take on polarizing bills in Ohio, nationally


By Savana Capp

Two bills split Summit County legislators’ votes this month: the Share the Health and Empower With Informed Notices Act and the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. 

SHE WINS…

Documenters: Village of Silver Lake council meeting for May 18, 2026



By Julie Erickson

In attendance:
Therese Dunphy, Mayor
Sean Housley, Clerk-Treasurer
Benjamin Gregory, Director of Public Service
Steve Justice, Chief of Police
Patricia Rubright, Director of Law   
Council Members…

Submitted: Advocating for safe biking to Tallmadge Schools

Dear Mayor Siciliano-Kilway,

First off, I applaud your leadership on the AI police "service" and the training facility at the Goodyear Heights Metro Park. I've messaged my Akron rep Lombardo…

Documenters: Stow City Council meeting for May 14, 2026



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Stow City Council met on May 14 in council chambers. Present were Mario Fiocca, Ward 4 representative; John Baranek, vice president of council and Ward…

Documenters: Hudson City Council meeting for May 5, 2026

By Julie Erickson

Hudson City Council Meeting
May 5, 2026

Attendees:
Jeffrey Anzevino, Mayor
Michael Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)
Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (At large)
Samantha D’Eramo, Council…

All Summit County school district taxes fail

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty

School districts did not fare well in Tuesday’s election, as ballot measures for the Barberton, Norton, Tallmadge and Twinsburg schools all failed.

Libraries did well, as…

Bill could push school districts into more frequent levy votes

By Amanda Smith


A proposed Ohio bill would push school districts back onto the ballot more often, reversing years of work in some districts to stabilize funding and reduce voter…

Documenters: Tallmadge Board of Education meeting for April 15, 2026



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Tallmadge Board of Education held a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on April 15 in the Tallmadge High School community room. In attendance were Council…

Documenters: Munroe Falls City Council meeting for April 21, 2026



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Munroe Falls City Council held its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on April 21 in council chambers. In attendance were Council President and Ward 1…

Orange barrel season returns to Portage, Summit counties

By Amanda Smith

Orange barrel season is coming to Portage and Summit counties. Officials say drivers should expect delays, shifting traffic patterns and stepped-up enforcement – and should put down…

Legislative update: Data center expansions, Women’s History Month and re-election campaigns

By Savana Capp

Ohio has the fifth most data centers of any state with 217, and multiple of those are in Stark and Summit counties, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes said…