Fallscast

After a long break and recording platform changes, we return to bring you the latest news and upcoming events: BMV moving to Emidio's Banquet Center Gorge Dam project May 29 is “Ranger Pam Day” in the Falls. 5th Annual Falls Fire Showdown Summer Reading at Cuyahoga Falls Library Picnic in the Park with the Mobile Rec Riverfront Cruise-ins and Doodle Drive-In cruise-ins. Irish festival $30 Blossom tickets CFSD awarded the TeachArtsOhio grant for its Patchwork Pathways project Derek Brennan's design chosen for the mural on rear wall of Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. Flix on the Falls June 20: Moana 2 July 11: Wicked July 25: The Grinch August 8: Inside Out 2 Front Street Live returns to Paddle Park and the Fountain Stage 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.

Protests Smart meters Cuyahoga River Conservation History Speaker series at the Jenks Spring Sustainability Expo The All-City Art Walk And so much more... 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "American Pie" by the Don McLean (1971)

State of the City address CFHS teacher resigns Eagle Scout donates safety buckets to CF classrooms Man found dead in Cuyahoga River Morty's Munchies Easter Egg Hunt Falls Food Truck Frenzy Madeline's Law Ohio Shakespeare Festival auditions ...And so much more! 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Wrapped Up in Books" by Belle & Sebastian (2014)

On this bonus episode we interview Mayor Don Walters and Brian Ashton, Council-at-Large about upcoming projects in the city. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan.

Drug Mark BMV Kiosk Former CFHS coach allegations No more Lawnie Pass at Blossom. St Patrick's Day pub crawl Cuyahoga Falls Battle of the Badges Riverfloop project new Cuyahoga Falls Library catalog Trains, Tracks, and Trails Eddy's Bike Shop Miniature bridge competition winners Jim Woods' book release party All-City Art Walk April 24 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Help" by the Beatles (1965)

On this bonus episode we interview Graham Ball, who works with the organization AMIS Ohio to discuss the latest immigration law changes in 2025 and what people at risk need to know about ICE enforcement. Topics we cover:• The biggest changes in immigration policy under the current administration• How these policies are affecting immigrants in Cuyahoga Falls & Summit County• What rights undocumented immigrants have and how they can protect themselves• How citizens can take action and support immigrant communities• What to do if you or someone you know is confronted by ICE Please note: This episode in purely information and should not be constituted as legal advice. Neither Graham Ball nor is any member of the Falls Free Press staff a lawyer. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan.

*The look of the upcoming City Council ballot *Cuyahoga Falls wins Champion of the River Award *State Road meeting *School seeking sponsorships *Neighbor week *Auditions for ANTIC's Happily Ever After *Summit Arts Collective Improv Club for kids *Mr. Jeff honored with World Entertainment Award for Best Children's Album *Akron Renaissance Festival *An interview with author Jim Woods (43:43) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan. “Julius Eastman” composed and performed by Tyler Yohey

Notre Dame Avenue becomes Buckeye Avenue Fundraiser honoring Megan Keleman Cuyahoga Falls Library has gone fine-free. Manufacturer Kyocera becomes first Cuyahoga Falls solar installation Coffee with the Birds Steam in the Valley Hiho Brewing diverted 2,660 pounds of waste through composting in 2024 Parks & Rec Winter 2025 sustainability series of lectures. Parks & Rec Daddy Daughter Date Night National Pizza Day at HiHo National Day of Service Looking Glass Gallery closing Auditions for Dial M for Murder 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “(Don't Fear) the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (1976)

*The passing of Jimmy Carter and the responsibility to be a better person *Ordinances to repair sidewalks approved *OHM Advisors will present State Road/Bailey Road Corridor analysis to Planning Commission on Feb 4 at Natatorium *7 Brew *Cuyahoga Falls Rapids Merchandise *Parking Meters on Parade winners *Ohio All-State Jazz Ensemble *Millennial Theatre Project presents Hairspray *Akronomicon 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan. "Trazodone" composed and performed by Tyler Yohey Hold music: "Golden Coast Melody" by DPStudioMusic. ℗2024 Pixabay Music. Royalty free.

The Falls Free Press and Shelf Life bookstore are teaming up to discuss joy. For several months we asked what brings you joy. In this bonus episode, The Joycast, Bart from the Falls Free Press and Danielle from Shelf Life read your joys on the air. During this cold winter we all need something to be joyful about. Thank you for listening and thank you to all who submitted their joys. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com to learn more about Shelf Life bookstore. Intro music: "Positive Upbeat Ukulele Kids" by Break2Studios. ℗2024 Pixabay Music. Royalty free. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.

This week the FFP crew defies gravity and digs into the news about: *Klutch dispensary *The city's 2025 budget *The new humane society location *Ohio Brewing *Ollie the Otter *Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's "Pantone Project" *Ugly Sweater Karaoke at HiHo Brewing *Akron TubaChristmas *ETC School of Musical Arts Holiday Show ** Bart interviews horror movie hosts the Mummy & the Monkey from the Akron Comicon (1:03:00) ** Bart interviews Canton artist Dave Sherril  (1:05:20) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Schadenfreude" from Avenue Q (2003)

*State Rep Bill Roemer causes disturbance at polls *Jon Leissler accused of embezzlement  *Sign division in Brook Heights community *Joint donation drive benefiting Peter Maurin Center. *Sports and Pokémon card show December 1 *Downtown tree lighting ceremony November 30 *Triple Play Vintage selling new Cuyahoga Falls shirts and hoodies benefiting Good Neighbors *Free showings of The Polar Express and Elf at the Akron Civic Theatre *Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents The Nutcracker November 30-December 8 *EJ Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts show December 6-8 *Christmas Carol the Musical *Woodrige High School Arts & Crafts show December 7 ** Bart interviews DC & Marvel Comics writer Tony Isabella from the Akron Comicon (43:55) ** Bart interviews Jack Phoenix, librarian at Cuyahoga Falls Library, about their multiple comics and graphic novel collections (50:59) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to stop into Shelf Life Bookstore, or visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Alone in Kyoto" by the Talkie Walkie (2004) "Main Title March" from Superman the movie (1978)

*VOTE *South State Road and Bailey Road projects *Cuyahoga Falls Firefighters Memorial Foundation Bourbon raffle *Lions Park Story Walk *Fall leaf pickup *Winter planter cleanup *Good Neighbors collecting *Daylight savings *Bob Feldbush *Trick-or-treaters *CFHS Presents Mary Shelley's Frankenstein *Northeast Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend *Frank Ravanelli book release party *Dear Evan Hansen at EJ Thomas *Parking Meters on Parade 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Be sure to stop into Shelf Life Bookstore, or visit https://www.shelflifebookstore.com/joyjar to contribute to the Joy Jar. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “I Fought the Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four (1966) Censor sound Effect from Pixabay.

*Happy Birthday Kenny King!!!

*The State of politics in the country *State Road news *Black Tiger Family Center *Glazed Donut Shop *Kenny King's birthday *Summit County Home Expo *Halloween *Home Alone and Pulp Fiction at the Akron Civic Theatre *The Rocky Horror Show 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom“ from Bob's Burgers (2016)

*The state of electric vehicles *Bozzelli Race for the Future. *Oktoberfest *Fall trash cleam-up *Family Fun Fest *Cuyahoga Falls Democratic Club spaghetti dinner *4th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Fire Station Open House *National Library Card Signup Month *Joy Jar at Shelf Life Bookstore *PBS City Centric *Fall Floral Design *The state of health care 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Stop Draggin' My Car Around“ by Weird Al Yankovic (1983)

*THE Storm ---Financial assistance: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/summitOH/request.html --- Property tax relief: https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net *Fire Truck pull rescheduled to October 5 *Oldest school buildings in Summit County *Gold panning *Taco Bell incident and gun safety *CreativeConnect at Akron Art Museum *Tiki Underground Tiki Night Flea *The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Proud Mary“ by Elvis Presley (1970)

On this episode we dig into the topics you want to hear about: *Temporary Board of Education location *Black Tiger Family Center *90's educational television *Weird Al Yankovic *Ponderosa *Vacancy *Pizza *Fire Truck Pull *National Night Out *Collide Paste-Up Wall ...and so much more. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Ghost Riders in the Sky" by Peggy Lee (1949)

To summarize. . . *NextGen meter upgrades *New Summit Summit Christian School board president *Dogs *Lakes *Library mobile app *Parks and Rec *A lot of mean, stupid people on the roads *Those roads getting repaired *New hours and no hours for some restaurants *Flix on the Falls, music at the Keyser Barn and park, and musicals at the Civic, Porthouse, and Blossom. *Oh, and more talented dogs... 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Pinball Number Count” (1976)

It's been two weeks so time for a new Fallscast! What should you expect? *DORA discussion *Local Starbucks unionizing *Akron events cancelled *Learn to build a rain garden *Illuminate *Downtown Friday concerts ... and so Much MORE! 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.

Take a listen, you'll see a vision of the news in our fair city. *Railroad construction *CF Fire Department saves man from river *Cruise-ins return *Paul Matvey *Fishing ... and so much more! 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Reading Rainbow Theme Song" (1983)

The gang discusses: *Mark Mickey pleads guilty to arson *West Portage Trail construction continues *DORA *Falls Fire Showdown *Library summer reading program *Festivals *Public Art *and more...... 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "The Thanksgiving Song" by Adam Sandler (1993)

A brief look at this week's news discussion: *Ashes of David & Leslie Hunt stolen *Owner of local Arthur Treacher's retires *Galactic Gathering downtown *The lions have been uncovered *Free Comic Book Day *ANTIC's Sleeping Beauty and the Z's *Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents Beauty and the Beast *Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park seeks artists for bridge mural 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall.

The total solar eclipse Float the River Oakwood Cemetery Ladies Cemetery Association (LCA) annual tea luncheon fundraiser Keys to Serenity Earth Day cleanup Honorary boulevard for Brenda Ryan Cuyahoga Falls representatives at First Responder Career Fair Spring Sustainability Expo Drug Take Back event Don Drum celebrates 89th birthday with eclipse ArtsForward grants Tenth annual All-City Art Walk 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Other music: "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler (1983) "Moon Over Parma" by Bob McGuire (from The Big Chuck and Lil' John Show)

We might have to give a prize to anybody who makes it all the way through this show because me barely did

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 months and a day prison time *Quack open a book *Cuyahoga Falls Safe Driving Initiative *Safety Town seeking volunteers *Senior Line Dancing at the Quirk Center *Galileo, Galileo *Eclipsefest *Get married at City Hall *Ironwood Vegan Bakery now a part of Oh So Sweet *Tiki Underground's Tonga Tim's new cocktail book, “No Pants Required" 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Summer Girls” by LFO (1999)

This week we can't keep silent about what's happening in Cuyahoga Falls: Explosive discussions on the Quirk Cultural Center Neighbor Week Discussions Feb 21 at Natatorium about the Merriman-Valley Schumacher Area Form-Based Code Volunteer with Cuyahoga Valley National Park Learn about NASA and the Eclipse Jenks reopens February 17 PNR Improv anniversary show February 14 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Despite Repeated Warnings” by Paul McCartney (2018)

*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 & Board Games *Swensons returns to original cheese  *Open Mic Nights at Sense by the Falls *Monsterfest Mania at Emidio & Sons Banquet Center *2024 Student-directed one-act play festival in high school Little Theater *Doodle Drive-in looking for musicians 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Hazy Shade of Winter” by the Bangles.

*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 Industry Awards *Boss ChickNBeer opens Tuesday *Thulung Boba House open on Front Street *Legally Blonde the Musical at the Akron Civic January 12-28 *The Eileen Moushey Theatrefest at Weathervane Playhouse January 11-21 *Submissions open for Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Winter Exhibition *New art portfolios for sale at JC Comics 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "This Will Be Our Year" by the Zombies from Retrospective: the Music of Mad Men," 2015.

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 water is streaming. *Weeded Bliss *Extra trash pickup and live tree pickup during week of Christmas *Blood drive at Sheraton Suites *Noon Years Eve at the library *Local author seeking illustrations for her next book from students in grades 7-12. Email her at pmwrites2007@gmail.com for details, *Die Hard at Nightlight Cinema *Cuyahoga Falls Community Band at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library *Last day of Jenks in 2023 is December 30. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “O Holey Night” from South Park: Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics, 1999.

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 English language learners *Dog viruses and the cancellation o the Jingle Dog Parade *Collide: Cuyahoga Falls awarded grant from ArtsForward. *Cuyahoga Valley Community Chorus, formerly the Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus, will perform Hansel's Messiah with 2 student choirs at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on Saturday, Dec 9 at 7pm *Remember to vote for your favorite parking meters! 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “I Want You Back” performed live by Taylor Swift (Speak Now World Tour Live, 2011).

The Return of Alex Hall!!! Our election recap Food and clothing drives Fundraising for Good Neighbors and Shop with a Cop Tree lighting and Thanksgiving weekend shopping and festivities 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “We're Going to Be Friends” performed by the White Stripes (White Blood Cells, 2001).

What's the stitch? * Medical marijuana dispensary on State Rd. *Organic waste bins at city service complex *Shane Jon-Paul White indicted for pill tambering *Lowe's outlet at Chapel Hill Plaza *Creature from the Black Lagoon playing at Tiki Underground Halloween night *Nick Offerman at Akron Civic Theatre **Bart interviews Amber & Chris from Ohio Metaphysics and Paranormal Research (40:02) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Employee of the Month" from the Spongebob Squarepants movie.

This week's news includes discussion on: *Drug take-back day *2024 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council *International Student Career Fair & Global Cafe *Cuyahoga Falls Library fantasy festival *Halloween *Collide Spotlight Award ceremony *Largely Literary Theater Company at Nightmare on Front Street *Akron Comicon *Time for Parking Meters on Parade *An interview with Ward 4 Councilperson Joe Siegferth (26:03) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "Friday, I'm in Love" performed by The Cure (Greatest Hits, 2001)

On this episode we sit down with Ward 8 Councilperson Frank Stams. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.

On this episode we sit down with Ward 2 Councilperson Susan Spinner. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.

This itinerary this week includes: *A new Sheetz on Graham Road? *Public Power Week Energy Expo *The Manhattan Short Film Festival *Halloween festivities, including the Halloween display tour *Haunted Quirk Center ghost hunt *Happy Birthday Mayor Walters *The Artful Cricket *"Funny Farm" at Spicy Lamb Farm "Murder on the Orient Express" at Weathervane Playhouse. **An interview with Ward 3 Councilperson Meika Penta (31:40) 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.

This episode comprises of two interviews: (1:07) Susanne interviews Ward 1 Councilperson Rachel Loza. (19:51) Tom interviews Nikki Rettman, owner and operator of The Artful Cricket, a new henna location on Portage Trail. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.

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 (21:30) and Jeff Iula (50:05). 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Garden Song" performed by Arlo Guthrie (Power of Love, 1981)

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 for outstanding volunteer service *Free citizens police academy *Gear Up program *New Crumbl Cookie in Cuyahoga Falls *New Sunday hours at Cuyahoga Falls Library *Electronics recycling day and fall cleanup *Proposals for new murals on side of Green parking deck and utility boxes. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Cuyahoga" performed R.E.M. live at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles (April 9, 1999).

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 this episode and we are especially thankful to those loyal listeners who have stayed tuned since the beginning. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Sound effects in introduction ℗2023 Pixabay. Royalty free.

It feels like only yesterday that we recorded our live 50th episode at the Jenks building, and now we've reached #100. *The birthday of Front Street opening to traffic. *The passing of Tommy Piros, the creator of the Cuyahoga Falls Fest. *Dinner service resumes at Blue Door Cafe under new chef, David Chin. *Pie-in-the-face storytime at Cuyahoga Falls Library in honor of reaching 1.2 million minutes read this summer. *Cuyahoga Falls Library community survey on August 5 and receive a free Dilly Bar. *Third annual fire truck pull. *National Night Out on August 1 in the Natatorium parking lot. *New management of the Linda Theater in Akron. *Pauly Shore at the Goodyear Theater. *Want to hear yourself on Cuyahoga Falls' radio station, 96.1 WCFL? *Bart interviews Mayor Don Walters about upcoming projects in the city and the anniversary of Front Street. This will be released as a separate part due to technical difficulties. Keep an eye out for that in the coming week. Thank you for listening to this episode and we are especially thankful to those loyal listeners who have stayed tuned since the beginning. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: "100 years" by Five for Fighting (2004). Sound effects in introduction ℗2023 Pixabay. Royalty free.

There's nothing better than the quintessential 100th episode than 99! *Bigfoot returns! *New owners of Ryes and Shine, previously the Silver Swan *Hydrant flushing this week *American Rescue Plan Act Community Improvement grants for Cuyahoga Falls businesses. Contact Mary Spaugy via email at spaugy@cityofcf.com or via telephone at 330-971-8137 for more information *The Humane Society of Summit County moving to Cuyahoga Falls *Restoration of Fire Station #1 and the Natatorium *Proposed fire tower *Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park hosting talk by James Yskamp at Happy Days Lodge about our history of relying on environmentally destructive economic development *The 6th Annual Cuyahoga Falls 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament *Signatures delivered to Frank Larose for reproductive freedom *Chicago-based marching band Mucca Pazza at the Jenks building on July 14 *Faces on Front gallery show at Jenks building July 13 *Crafty Mart will host pop-up Night Market at downtown pavilion July 28 from 6-10pm *Funny Stop co-owner Pete Barakat passed away on Tuesday 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: “Bigfoot and Wildboy" theme song (1976).

This Father's Day speed round includes news about: *DORA *Float the River July 4th holiday weekend *Free community pop-up event on South State Road June 25 *New mural being commissioned to Kimmy Henderson for Metropolis Popcorn. *Artist award reception for Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Floral & Landscape Exhibition *Ice cream social with the Northeast Ohio Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble *Lizzie: the Musical at Akron Civic Theater. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: “Papa Don't Preach” performed by Steven Charles Boone (2011).

*Lateesha Black indicted on 13 federal counts of aiding and assisting in the creation and submission of fraudulent tax records and one count of attempting to obstruct investigations against her *Schools offering summer meals program to students June 6-July 7 *Silver Swan is now Ryes and Shine. *Bolich 8th grade class cleaned up Kelsey Creek *Cuyahoga Falls Electric system won the 3rd place Excellence in Safety Award and Diamond level designation from American Municipal Power *First annual Celtic Clash of the Hurlers at Clifford Stadium during Irish Fest. *Colide: Cuyahoga Falls recognized as an Arts Alive award recipient by Summit Artspace *Auditions for ANTIC's "Little Women" 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: "Casper the Friendly Ghost" performed by Peter Pan Orchestra and Chorus (1963)

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 Kristina. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.

*Happy Belated Mothers' Day *Congratulations Patrick Catanese! *DTCF Partnership Executive Director Kaylee Piper wins awards last week *New board members and changes for the DTCF Partnership *Police Officers Memorial Service Wednesday @10am *Falls Firefighters Showdown June 2. *Cuyahoga Falls Library offering free menstrual products. *The summer reading program *Renaming Portage Trail *Cuyahoga Falls' connection to Alberta, Canada *The Gear Up program *The Tiki Flea *Emmy-nominated short documentary “Valley View: Restoring The Missing Link." *Falls Downtown Fridays **Bart interviews Carl Sobocinski, area representative for Greenheart Exchange program, about how families in Cuyahoga Falls can open their home to bright scholarship students looking to study in our area. (33:48). You can learn more about the program at https://greenheartexchange.org. 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, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: “Cuyahoga Falls" by Von Sleight.

Discussion about: *Paddle Park *Electric lawn mowers *The increase in cost for the new school building *Mary Nichols-Rhodes filling the Council-at-Large vacancy *The Spring Sustainability Expo *Cuyahoga Falls Police Department's new anonymous tip texting line. *The Firefighter memorial groundbreaking ceremony *Harvest Yoga Wellfest *DORA passing *Cleveland Orchestra's gift from the Maltz family foundation to help Blossom *Oddmall at Underhill Games. *Cuyahoga Falls City School District honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. *Local author Dallas Nypaver's debut novel "Sins of Our Fathers." *Reading 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, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: “Ohio Polka” by Frank Yankovic and his Yanks from the Internet Archive Python Library.

We took an extra week off for the Easter holiday and return with an extra special long episode on current Cuyahoga Falls news, including: *B&K Root Beer stand under new ownership *Cuyahoga Falls City School Board rescinds their recent measure concerning the school lunch policy *Public hearing concerning the  Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) at this week's city council meeting (April 17) *The city has partnered with Rubber City Reuse to provide discounted composting services to local residents and businesses *Spring Cleanup will run from May 1-12 for local sanitation customers *Citywide Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 22, 10am-12pm *The River Rat Revelry gathering of Friends of the Crooked River to learn about the Gorge Dam and breeding endangered species in the Cuyahoga Watershed. *Drug take-back day Saturday, April 22, 10am-2pm at the rear entrance of the police station *The Forge fire service training *Gear Up for behind-the-scenes tours of the city's operations *Cuyahoga Falls Fest, April 29 at the Gorge *Early bird Water Works season passes *Partnership with Building for Tomorrow's (BFT) ConnectHome Digital Inclusion Project, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), and Woodridge Local Schools to provide WiFi-enabled devices and no cost internet service to underserved communities in Cuyahoga Falls. *Parks & Rec's Mom Prom, May 5 at the Downtown Pavilion. *"Say it Loud" from Millennial Theater Project at the Jenks building Wednesday, May 10 *Auditions for Point of No Return Improv Wednesday, April 19 at the Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture in Akron *Free Comic Book Day, May 6, at JC Comics and Anime. *The All-City Art Walk this [Correction from show discourse: this Wednesday] **Bart interviews Danielle Sawat from Shelf Life bookstore, and Danielle Welling, Marketing & PR Manager at Cuyahoga Falls Library, about the 2nd Annual Local Lit Fest (35:50) 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, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interum music: "Ohio" from The Brak Show.

We bring the year to a close with plenty of chatter and more news that will fit in your stocking. *Marc Lee Shannon sworn into the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental House Board of Directors. *Racist letters left at Clyde Ave. and Seibel Dr. apartments. *Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society Holiday Open House. *Downtown local shopping. *Holiday Hunt scavenger hunt. *Noon Year's Eve at Cuyahoga Falls Library. *Jigsaw puzzles and free book day at Shelf Life. *Voting for ODOT's Paint the Plow contest. *Nation Park Service's Great NPS Bake Off *Northampton United Methodist Church open community Christmas carol sing-along December 18. *What's your favorite holiday movie?: https://forms.gle/BPezW7wYdZR6cANU7 *Bart interviews Meralie Pocock, owner and operator of Mr. Fun's Costumes & Magic Emporium (27:35) Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. Drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music "Santa is coming on Winter Holiday" and "Christmas Knocking to the Door" by SoundGalleryBy from Pixabay.

It's been an action-packed couple of weeks in the Cuyahoga Falls area as the staff of the Falls Free Press discuss: *The tree lighting ceremony downtown, voting for parking meter displays and the holiday display tour *Community collection drive *Lockdown at Cuyahoga Falls High School. *Fire at the historic Kent Mill *The mayor's youth advisory council *Kent and Fairlawn post offices opening on Sundays in December *The Home weatherization assistance program *Paint & Sip classes at Up Front Art Space and the Workz *What's your favorite holiday movie?: https://forms.gle/BPezW7wYdZR6cANU7 *Susanne interviews Kevin Poe from the Into Light project (38:15) Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. Drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music courtesy Twisterium Music Free Background Music: https://www.freebackgroundtracks.net/christmas-background-music-for-christmas-videos/