Garden club plots ‘flower flashes’ to commemorate 75th home tour
Clock tower among downtown sits to be adorned in blooms by Stefanie Watson The Hudson Garden Club celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Home and Garden Tour this month, marking it one of the oldest tours of its kind and in league with Charleston’s Festival of Houses and Gardens. The club, led by tour co-chairs […]
Returning June 3, farmers market brings dozens of vendors to downtown greens
by Michele Collins The Hudson Farmers Market is back for 2023 with as many as 45 vendors per week, making it the place to be on Hudson Saturday mornings from June 3-Oct. 7. The market offers not only locally grown produce but also flowers, gifts, organic products like honey and bee products and an opportunity […]
Children’s theater ‘Snow White Musicapalooza’ play opens June 14
A Children’s Theater (ACT) will present “Snow White Musicapalooza,” beginning June 14 at Barlow Community Center located at 41 South Oviatt St. Come and join the live studio audience on a talk show, “Real Talk with Fairytale Legends,” where the seven dwarves tell the story of Snow White. As each new dwarf takes a turn […]
Local Daughters of the American Revolution fundraises for WWI Monument
by Michele Collins The David Hudson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is raising money for the restoration of Hudson’s WWI monument, located in front of the Boy Scout cabin on Streetsboro Street. To that end, the DAR has been placing penny jars on countertops of local stores and restaurants […]
The City Manager’s Desk
The weather is warming up and it’s time to tie up the running-shoe laces, put on the bike helmets and enjoy Hudson’s trails and sidewalks. The city sidewalks and trails are critical links that provide pedestrian and bicycle access to schools, the library, businesses, recreation and downtown shopping and dining. The city’s Sidewalk and Trail […]
Superintendent’s Corner
Exciting changes are coming to the Hudson City Schools Foundation as it prepares to relaunch its commitment to serving the needs of the students and staff of the Hudson City School District. Recently, the HCSF hired Laura Gasbarro to be its executive director through next March. Two new board members, Mary Beth Miller and Mark Dzurec, […]
League of Service dish up ice cream, fun on June 16
The Ice Cream Social is a Hudson tradition that will return this year on Friday, June 16, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., on the Clock Tower and Gazebo greens. Tickets can be purchased at the Learned Owl and Destination Hudson, located in the visitor’s center on the first floor of Town Hall. The annual Hudson block party […]
League for Service announces scholarships, community grants
Each year, Hudson League for Service presents a scholarship to the high school student who has demonstrated the spirit of volunteering. The 2023 recipient, Easton Rowell, had an impressive number of service hours in a wide variety of sectors such as serving as president for Hudson Community First Youth Board, Camp Celebrate volunteer, Ambassadors Soccer […]
‘The Longest Day’ events in June support Alzheimer’s research
by Judy Stringer Many area professionals tend to slow down as the weather gets milder and schools let out by leaving the office earlier to enjoy the sunlight, for example, or taking Fridays off for family activities. For locals who work with the Alzheimer’s Association and its countless volunteers and donors, however, this is the […]
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County expands programming with landmark donation
by Wendy Turrell Habitat for Humanity of Summit County has received its largest single donation to date. With the $3.5 million dollar gift, the organization will expand two existing programs and start two new ones. Habitat for Humanity’s Summit County President and CEO Rochelle Sibbio said the gift came from Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of […]
Hudson Drive dentist says service at center of her new practice
by Dan Holland For Dr. Leah Divito, who opened Luminous Dental at 5655 Hudson Dr. in a building attached to the Summa Health Wellness Center, it’s all about providing individualized care catered to each patient’s needs. “I’m a very patient person, and I really try to lead with kindness and compassion with all of my […]
Talk of the Town
‘Tis the season for kicking back, celebrating graduates and anticipating the start of a new chapter for so many young people who find themselves on the exciting threshold of all that is to come. Among those celebrating and charting a new path, Hudson resident David Chojnacki is overjoyed to be making the journey with a […]
Book-sticker activity kits aim to connect grandparents, kids
by Judy Stringer Grandparents, of course, relish time with their grandkids. Yet sometimes, older adults can struggle to connect with children or may want to ensure time spent together is fun and engaging – and screen free! That’s the position in which longtime Hudson resident David Grunenwald found himself a few years back. “I was […]
Resident wins prestigious Akron Chamber leadership award
by Michele Collins (Featured Photo: Richard Fedorovich. Photo submitted.) The Greater Akron Chamber recently named Richard Fedorovich of Hudson its 2023 H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award recipient. Fedorovich will be officially honored in a ceremony on March 15. Executive chairman of Bober Markey Fedorovich, an Akron-based certified public accounting firm, Fedorovich has been a […]
Mourning local couple warns teens, parents about dangers of sextortion
by Dan Holland Parents and children alike are learning about one of the newer forms of cyberbullying called sextortion, an online crime targeting minors that can lead to tragic consequences. Such was the case for Tim and Tamia Woods of Streetsboro. Tim came home from work one day last November to find that their 17-year-old […]
Former volunteers challenge new Summit Animal Control policies
by Wendy Turrell A group of concerned pet advocates, some of them former Summit County Animal Control shelter volunteers, have organized under the name “Save Summit Strays.” They are collecting signatures to get a proposal on the November ballot for a county ordinance to regulate the shelter. Jody Owens and Cathy Soles are spearheading the […]
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Raising Healthy Kids in a Sick World
by Dr. Andrew T. Brady, Chiropractic Physician We currently have the sickest generation of kids America has ever seen. Roughly 30% of our children suffer from a chronic health condition. Rates of autism, ADHD, depression, asthma, diabetes and other neurological problems in children are at an all-time high, and it’s not because of bad luck […]
Girls on the Run receives $25,000 from Rite Aid
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio receives $25,000 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio has received a $25,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures, designed to combat health disparities and advance fitness and friendships among adolescent girls. Girls on the Run is a leader in positive youth development, and its […]
The Humane Society of Summit County – Putts for Pets
The Humane Society of Summit County is hosting its annual “Putts for Pets” golf fundraiser at Silver Lake Country Club. The outing, which includes 18 holes of golf, games, a raffle and dinner, will be held Monday, July 10. Registration is available for individual golfers and groups of four. Tickets and information on sponsorship opportunities […]
Brecksville family fulfills dream by opening campground
by Martin McConnell Brecksville residents Terry and Janet Schoen have long been willing campers, and their family members avid outdoorsmen. The couple has dreamed of owning a campground.That dream was realized with the opening of Valley Overlook at Camp Mueller, 4451 Akron Peninsula Rd. With reservations already being taken, the two are thrilled to bring […]
Humane Society of Summit County announces 2023 car raffle
Humane Society of Summit County announces 2023 car raffle The Humane Society of Summit County is hosting its annual car raffle, and one lucky ticket holder will receive the grand prize of a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 with a maximum of 5,000 tickets sold. Tickets are […]
Avoid ticks this season with natural repellents
Submitted by Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Ellen Daniels Some experts are predicting a nasty spring tick season, with several types of ticks biting unwary people, dogs and cats. There are three types of ticks in Ohio: blacklegged, Lone Star and brown dog. Many people are unaware that ticks often crawl up clothing and can end up on your […]
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Rethinking with ReWorks: ReWorks’ Document Shredding and Recycling Program
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks In July, our document shredding and recycling event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 8, at Longwood Park, 1566 E. Aurora Rd. in Macedonia.This service is open to both residents and businesses of Summit County. ReWorks offers the event at multiple locations throughout the county and […]
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Recession Fears & Portfolio Moves
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Is the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession? This question is seemingly perennial, but no doubt has been a hot topic in the last year. Google Trends has shown the search for ‘recession’ is up several hundred percent since 2022.I’ve also been asked the recession question with much more […]
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Let’s Talk About Hybrid Water Heaters
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating With the discussion about electrification becoming more and more prevalent, we are getting an abundance of calls about converting to hybrid water heaters. So, what exactly is this new technology about?Hybrid water heaters are super-high-efficient electric heaters that generate hot water for about one-third the cost of conventional electric […]
Council terminates two CRA agreements, makes meeting adjustments
by Judy Stringer May 16 city council meeting Following the recommendation of its Tax Incentive Review Council, the city of Hudson will discontinue Community Reinvestment Area agreements with the owner of the properties at 6288 Hudson Crossing Pkwy. and 725 W. Streetsboro St. Council voted 6-0, with council member Chris Banweg absent, to continue 12 […]
New operating levy in the forecast
by Judy Stringer May 8 school board meeting Hudson City Schools Treasurer Phil Butto said he and Superintendent Dana Addis will recommend the school board put a new operating levy on the ballot, although, he added, the timing and amount of that request are not yet final. Butto delivered the levy projection during his spring […]
The ultimate bond: Local transplant recipient gets kidney from neighbor
by Mary McKenna Chances are, if you have a good rapport with your neighbor, you’ve found yourself having to borrow a tool or beg an egg when you’ve needed one and kindly returned the favor. But to give a vital organ? Now that’s a whole new level of neighborly love, and two local residents can’t […]
Memorial Day parade steps off at 10 a.m.
Mark your calendars for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29. The Parade steps off at 10 a.m. at the Milford Road-Route 303 intersection. It proceeds east on SR 303 and north on SR 91. Photo by J. Stringer.
Blooms-a-plenty for Hudson Garden Club’s 75th Tour
Colorful birds aren’t the only beauties dressing up the greens this summer. In honor of the Hudson Home & Garden Tour’s 75th running, the Hudson Garden Club and helpers are planting “flower flashes” throughout town, beginning later this month. The tour itself takes place June 16-17. While garden club organizers are still a bit hush-hush […]