Holiday in Hudson to include Santa visits, Wilber the camel’s return, choral performances and more
by Maddy Holman Local holiday happenings this month are sure to charm children and adults alike, with something for everyone to indulge in the joy of the season. The festivities kick off with Tinsel and Tidings, a free event at Christ Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, […]
Election fraud complaint to be heard Jan. 18
by Judy Stringer Hudson resident and attorney Austin Barnes filed a Nov. 2 complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission, alleging that then Hudson City Council candidates Mike Bird, Madeline Lepidi-Carino and Patricia Goetz committed “election fraud” by not properly reporting “in-kind” donations from a local group campaigning on their behalves. Bird and Goetz won their […]
Youth-development heroes recognized
Hudson Community First’s “Take a Second. Make a Difference” dinner was held on Oct. 24, honoring 10 individuals who make a difference in the lives of youth. Those include: community member Barb Cellars; Hudson High School strength coach Andrew Livingston; Hudson Middle School sixth-grade teacher Rachel Adams; HHS senior and varsity cheerleader Mati Donley; longtime volunteer […]
Local couple cultivates CVNP environmental curriculum, training
by Judy Stringer A gardening area at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center is coming back to life thanks to a local couple’s $30,000 donation. Hudson residents Charlie and April Walton provided funds to rebuild CVEEC’s 40-year-old Learning Garden and Hoop House, which had fallen victim to COVID-19, according to January Miller, the center’s vice […]
The City Manager’s Desk – Thomas Sheridan
The Holiday Season is here, and the city is gearing up for the joy of the holidays. From the sparkling holiday lights to an array of holiday activities for the entire family, December in Hudson will be one to remember. Winter Fireworks and Santa’s Mailbox Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m., […]
Parents group seeks community help in funding Safety Town proposal
by Maddy Holman Hudson Preschool Parents announced earlier this year the organization’s intent to raise money for construction of a dedicated Safety Town in conjunction with its 50th anniversary. Now, Amy Andrews, previous HPP president and current advisor to the Kiwanis Safety Town project said community support is needed to make the proposal a reality. […]
Conservation District releases sensible salting guidance
Road salt runs off the road during rainfall and snowmelt, increasing the salinity or saltiness of our water to the point where it negatively affects the environment, plants, animals and our drinking water. Homeowners can minimize their impact by doing the following: Contact Summit Soil and Water District for more information at staff@summitoh.net or 330-926-2452. […]
Accessibility Library launches in Summit County
After a year of planning, Advancing Independence Network, Akron-Summit County Public Library, ArtsNow, Direction Home Akron Canton and Summit DD announced the launch of the Accessibility Library – a resource center dedicated to enhancing accessibility at festivals, performances, community gatherings and cultural shows at no cost to users. This project is rooted in the Akron/Summit […]
Hudson Community Foundation grants $18,700, announces new youth fund amid Western Reserve Christian Church closure
Hudson Community Foundation awarded $18,700 in fall 2023 grants to six nonprofit organizations serving human needs and enhancing the quality of life in Hudson – increasing the foundation’s total 2023 grants to date to nearly $52,000. “Hudson Community Foundation continues to help make Hudson a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family by […]
Library acquires portrait of town founder David Hudson’s granddaughter
A portrait of Lucy Susannah Baldwin (1843‐1860), the fourth daughter of Anner Hudson Baldwin and Harvey Baldwin, and granddaughter of town founder David Hudson, is now on permanent display in the Eldredge Room on the second floor of the Hudson Library & Historical Society. The exhibit also features some of Lucy’s possessions including school papers and a report card, a sewing box with […]
Audition for Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries’ production of ‘Tetélestai’
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries announced audition dates for the upcoming 2024 season of its musical passion play, “Tetélestai.” Auditions will be held Dec. 15-17 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9080 Shepard Rd., Macedonia. CPAM is currently seeking actors/singers and tech crew for this musical presentation. A personal profile must be submitted to receive an audition […]
New business wants to help Hudsonites level up their green thumb
by Michele Collins Raising a plant in your home or office can make you happier and boost your mental health – factors that led a former Hudson resident to sprout a vegetation storefront in the Evaporate Works complex. Hudson Plant Co. aims to help customers select, place and care for indoor plants. Mel Frontino, a […]
Talk of the Town by Mary McKenna
You know Christmas is coming to Hudson when the mouse makes its way up the clock tower and the town starts to twinkle. ’Tis the season once again for readying homes and hearts, and for many Hudsonites, that means a trip to ye old Scouting cabin on the green to pick out the perfect tree […]
Music of the Western Reserve taps highly qualified music director to steer concert series
Submitted by Lynn L. Remly for Music from the Western Reserve “Music is communication, pure and simple,” according to Alexandre Marr, newly appointed executive artistic director at Music from the Western Reserve in Hudson. “Just like spoken and written language, musical language conveys ideas and emotions.” Marr’s task going forward is, as he sees it, […]
Hudson artist helps fellow illustrators get noticed, releases second book
by Mary McKenna Hudson artist Salli Swindell and her New Yorker brother Nate Padavick are at it again, cooking up new ideas. The dynamic duo was featured in Hudson Life years ago with the publication of their first book series, “They Draw & Cook.” Since then, this creative team has been busy revamping their online […]
Adult dance team hits a groove in northeast Ohio
by Emily Canning-Dean After being in existence for only a year and a half, the Adult Hip Hop Dance Team in Hudson is gaining popularity in the region. Earlier this month, the team performed at the Cleveland Cavaliers game as the Cavs faced off against the Golden State Warriors. Less than a week later, they […]
Brecksville writer highlights what Ohioans can expect during solar eclipse
By Donna Apidone If a once-in-a-lifetime event was coming to our area, you’d want to be a part of it, right? Bobby Dracon thought so. That’s why the Brecksville resident wrote a book in anticipation of an important date next spring. There was genuine awe in his voice as he explained. “It is, truly, a […]
Riverfront transformation underway at Cascade’s Valley View area
Summit Metro Parks recently began riverfront construction at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park to create a new, high-quality access point to the Cuyahoga River. Once complete, the area will include a kayak and canoe put-in, walking trail, bike trail, restroom farmhouse and gathering barn with a fireplace. Acquired by the park […]
Residents invited to participate in Wild Back Yards program
Summit Metro Parks’ Wild Back Yards program recognizes community members for their outdoor spaces that are friendly to native wildlife. Anyone with an outdoor space can participate in the Wild Back Yards program and earn rewards for each level of achievement. Summit Metro Parks provides tools, resources, naturalist-led programming and expert guidance to help residents […]
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Levy passage stabilizes district finances, treasurer says
by Judy Stringer Nov. 20 school board meeting “Stability” is the word Hudson Treasurer Phil Butto used to describe the district’s five-year financial picture now that residents have passed a new 5.5-mill operating levy. “The district is returning to a balanced budget next year, possibly this year,” Butto told the Hudson City School Board. “Our […]
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City moves ahead on inclusive playground grant, eclipse preparations
by Judy Stringer Nov. 14 city council meeting and workshop The proposal to construct a fully inclusive playground at Middleton Road Park moves one step closer to realization as Hudson City Council approved an application for project funding through Ohio’s biennial capital budget. The city is seeking help with infrastructure and site improvement costs, which […]
Levy gets go-ahead; new faces on city council
by Judy Stringer Hudson voters said yes to Issue 9, a 5.5-mill operating levy for the Hudson City School District at the Nov. 7 polls, according to final unofficial Nov. 9 results from the Summit County Board of Elections. Collections for the levy, which will net the district $7.2 million of tax revenue annually, will […]
Open Arms Adoptions hosts informational open house
Open Arms Adoptions is hosting an informational open house at Northside Marketplace, 21 Furnace St., in Akron, on National Adoption Day, Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This gathering offers attendees the chance to interact with the Open Arms Adoptions staff, gain in-depth insights into adoption programs, pose questions and enjoy light refreshments while […]
Surviving the South Pacific: 104-year-old WWII veteran looks back
by Judy Stringer The first celebration using the term “Veterans Day” occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947, following earlier recognitions of the end of World War I that went under the name “Armistice Day.” This year, Hudson Life honors veterans with the remarkable story of George Harabin, Sr., who served in World War II and […]
Friends of the Hudson Library expands bookstore hours, announces board meeting
The Friends of the Hudson Library invites all book lovers to visit its bookstore, located just inside the front entrance of the Hudson Library & Historical Society. The bookstore is run by volunteers of the Friends of the Hudson Library, a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to benefit the library. Income from the sale […]
Local Salvation Army unit seeks bell ringers
Submitted by the Hudson Service Unit of the Salvation Army Living in Hudson is not always what it seems. July 2023 was a hot month, and Helen (not her real name) had a problem. Her electricity was being disconnected. After living in Hudson for five years, this was a first for her. She was already […]