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President James A. Garfield’s life and Northeast Ohio ties are on display


By Jeremy Brown

On March 4, 1881, James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th president of the United States. He’d sought to end the spoils system and promised to…

Ohio Outdoors: Red birds help ease winter blues


By Julie Watson

Cardinals, also known as red birds, are very common throughout Portage County and the Eastern United States. Their estimated population across North America is 100 -130 million…

Documenters: Twinsburg Township Trustees meeting for Jan. 14, 2026


By Noell Wolfgram Evans

On Jan. 14, the Twinsburg Township Trustees held their first regular meeting of the new year. Attending the meeting in the Twinsburg Township Hall were Trustee…

End-of-year legislative updates: Votes on displaying historical documents, firearm storage and more


By Lauren Cohen

Throughout November and December, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes voted on multiple House resolutions.

Notably, she voted yes on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The…

Summit Metro Parks announces February programs and events

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There’s something for everyone in Summit Metro Parks, including the following programs and events this February. 
 
For virtual programs, visit www.zoom.com and enter the Zoom ID to participate. 

New outdoor learning pavilion dedicated to memory of beloved Hudson teacher



By Jeremy Brown

Hudson’s new pavilion will serve as an outdoor classroom and as the hub of Ellsworth Hill Elementary’s ongoing outdoor garden project.

The pavilion is dedicated to the…

Documenters: Tallmadge City Schools Board of Education meeting for Dec. 17, 2025



By Bethany Ulrick

Tallmadge City Schools Board of Education regular meeting
Dec. 17, 2025
6 p.m.
Tallmadge High School
140 N. Munroe Rd.
Tallmadge, OH 44278

Attendance: Board President Mark…

Documenters: Lakemore Village Council regular meeting for Dec. 15, 2025



By Bethany Ulrick

Lakemore Village Council regular meeting
Dec. 15, 2025
6 p.m.
1400 Main St. 
Lakemore, OH 44250

Attendance: Council President Pro Tempore Laura Cochran; council members Sam Ray…

Documenters: Cuyahoga Falls City Council meeting for Dec. 15, 2025


By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Cuyahoga Falls City Council held a meeting at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. In attendance were Council President Russ Balthis…

Christkindlmarkt brings holiday joy to downtown Hudson


By Jeremy Brown

Hudson’s annual Christkindlmarkt took place at Clocktower Green in downtown Hudson on Dec. 12-13 this year; the event was scheduled to continue into Dec. 14, but due…

Last-minute events and sales around Summit County

By Lauren Cohen

If you’re running late on holiday shopping, consider checking out local businesses around Summit County to help you out. And if you want to get more involved…

Documenters: Hudson City Schools Board of Education meeting for Dec. 8, 2025



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Hudson Board of Education met in the Gerald M. Reeves Media Center at Hudson High School on Dec. 8, 2025. The meeting marked the last…

Documenters: Munroe Falls City Council meeting for Dec. 2, 2025


By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Munroe Falls City Council held its regular meeting on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in council chambers. In attendance were Council President and Ward 1…

Documenters: Hudson City Council meeting for Nov. 25, 2025



By Julie Erickson

Meeting attendees:
  • Jeffrey Anzevino, mayor
  • Michael Bird, council member (Ward 4)
  • Samantha D’Eramo, council member (At Large)
  • Patricia Goetz, council member (Ward 1)
  • Skylar Sutton, council member…

Documenters: Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools Board of Education regular meeting for Nov. 24, 2025


By Bethany Ulrick

Attendance: Board President Pamela Wind, Board Vice President Kari Suhadolnik, board members Antoinette East-Jenkins, Mike Sheehan and Tina Merlitti
Treasurer Patrick Goclano, Superintendent Felisha Gould and Assistant…

Legislative update: Government shutdown, domestic violence, property tax

By Lauren Cohen

During the government shutdown, which lasted from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits was temporarily paused.

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes…

Big improvements coming to Twinsburg Township Square


By Jeremy Brown

Major improvements are underway to revitalize Twinsburg Township Square, from restructuring the layout of the sidewalks to create an interactive space to replacing the outdated electrical system…

Summit Metro Parks announces December programs and events

Submitted article

There’s something for everyone in Summit Metro Parks, including the following programs and events this December.

For virtual programs, visit www.zoom.com and enter the Zoom ID to participate.

Documenters: Twinsburg Board of Education regular meeting for Nov. 5, 2025


By Bethany Ulrick

Twinsburg Board of Education regular meeting 
Nov. 5, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Twinsburg Government Center
10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg 44087

Attendance: Board President Rhonda Crawford, as well as…

Ex-Ohio reps rally to abolish the death penalty


By Katie Smith

In 1981, former Ohio State Reps. John Begala and Pete Crossland were among the minority who voted against the death penalty. Now, engineers of the law are…