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Stow to demolish, rebuild historic Heritage House



By Jeremy Brown

More than two years after a fire swept through the second floor of Stow’s Heritage House, the historic building will be torn down and reconstructed.

“Nobody would…

Legislative update: Demanding essentials for Ohio facilities, Epstein files and ICE activity

By Savana Capp

National issues such as ICE officers in Minnesota and the Epstein files have kept Summit County’s representatives and senators vocal as 2026 kicks off. 

ICE activity 
In…

Documenters: Twinsburg Board of Education meeting for Feb. 18, 2026

By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Twinsburg Board of Education met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 18, 2026, in the meeting space of the Twinsburg Government Center. In attendance…

Documenters: Hudson Board of Education meeting for Feb. 23, 2026

By Julie Erickson

Board members attending:
Laura Jones, president
Mark Dzurec, vice president
Kirstin Toth          
Jon Peterson        

All board members were in attendance…

Documenters: Twinsburg City Council meeting for Feb. 24, 2026



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Twinsburg City Council met for its second regularly scheduled meeting of the month on Feb. 24, 2026, in council chambers.

Ward 1 Council Member Chuck…

Summit Metro Parks announces March events

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For virtual programs, visit www.zoom.com and enter the Zoom ID to participate.
 
Beginning Sunday, March 1
Self-Guided Story Trail: North Country Spring
Wood Hollow Metro Park/Downy Loop…

Summit Metro Parks bloom with spring events



By Savana Capp

Summit Metro Parks, the local park district for Summit County, manages more than 16,000 acres across 16 parks. Its mission is to conserve and maintain public outdoor…

Community donations helped food pantries bridge SNAP shutdown shortfall



By Amanda Smith

Community donations helped food pantries in Summit and Portage counties meet rising demand last year, even as government funding declined and a temporary SNAP disruption sent more…

All City Art Walk, Rubber Duck Dash have their ducks in a row

By Adriana Gasiewski

During Jennifer Schulman’s Public Art Design class, Cuyahoga Falls students learned about the Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman and his inflatable duck that traveled around the world.

Schulman…

Documenters: Hudson City Council meeting for Jan. 19, 2026



By Julie Erickson

Hudson City Council meeting
Jan. 19, 2026

Meeting Attendees
  • Jeffrey Anzevino, Mayor
  • Michael Bird, Council Member (Ward 4), Council President
  • Samantha D’Eramo, Council Member (At-Large)
  • Patricia Goetz…

Documenters: Tallmadge Board of Education meeting for Jan. 21, 2026



By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Tallmadge Board of Education held their regular January meeting on the 21st at 6 p.m. in the Tallmadge High School community room. In attendance were…

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…