Hinckley Arts and Crafts
Hinckley Arts and Crafts will meet at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at Hinckley Town Hall. This will be an organizing meeting. For more information, call 330-278-3633 or 3330-278-4466.
Local mom promotes disabilities inclusion after family loss
by Stephanie Watson Hudson resident and mom Dr. Jessica Hoefler turned the tragic loss of her daughter, Piper, into a mission to increase inclusion for all children with disabilities. Pregnant with her second daughter in early 2020, Hoefler – an audiologist specialist – had a relatively normal pregnancy and delivery, despite the COVID-19 restrictions put […]
Outdoor classroom to be created in memory of beloved teacher
by Michele Collins Sometimes the most important things you learn in life, you learn in second grade. For second graders at Ellsworth Hill Elementary School, one teacher taught them to explore the outdoors and enjoy hands-on projects, to dig in the dirt, to get their hands dirty and always to enjoy learning about their world. […]
City Manager’s Desk
Thomas Sheridan We have much to be grateful for in Hudson, and I am grateful and ready to manage the city as we move into 2023. In 2022, we welcomed a new mayor, Jeff Anzevino, who was appointed to the position by city council in April and subsequently elected by Hudson residents in the November […]
Plans underway for Feb. 28 safety forum
Every district’s top goal is student safety. It’s a profound but very simple statement that school districts attempt to maintain even though student learning, opportunities, personal growth and so many other characteristics are also important components of what we do. Sometimes, like when our country sadly deals with a school tragedy, these issues are raised to […]
Hudson couple offers new kind of family practice care
by Michele Collins Acropolis Health LLC is a new kind of family practice in Hudson. Founded by husband-and-wife team Brad and Meighan Patton, the family practice center offers “direct primary care.” This means the physicians do not take medical insurance for payment, but rather provide care on a more personalized, unlimited care model for which […]
Talk of the Town
by Judy Stringer As many of us finalize our Super Bowl plans and snack lists, two former Hudson High School kickers – and their families – are surely basking in the glow of their own big bowl performances. 2021 HHS graduate and University of Pittsburg redshirt freshman, Caleb Junko, thrilled Panther fans with an […]
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by Dr. Andrew T. Brady, Chiropractic Physician Headaches/Migraines. Misalignments in the neck, especially if chronic, often lead to irritated nerves and tight muscles that can cause headaches and migraines. Misalignments in the upper neck can be especially problematic because they affect the brainstem, which is a common source of migraine-type headaches. Pain. People are usually […]
County dog licenses go on sale Dec. 1
Dog licenses for Summit County residents will be available for purchase through Jan. 31, 2023. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54 and a permanent license is $180. If a lost dog is brought to Summit County Animal Control wearing a license tag, staff can find the owner quickly […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd., Independence. This month’s meeting will be a presentation by Jane Gramlich, CVGS vice president and program chair, entitled […]
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Heating Your Home During Extreme Cold
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating I feel the need to talk about the winter superstorm we experienced this past Christmas and what that storm meant to your heating system and your home’s comfort.We received hundreds of calls from customers with no heat and with homes that would just not maintain temperature, even if the […]
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Secure Act 2.0: Congress Makes More Changes to Retirement Accounts
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA unity Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act 2.0 recently passed Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. While no single change made in this act will have the same level of effect on your retirement planning as some changes made in the original SECURE Act, passed in […]
Bigham resigns; Foster motions to censure Kowalski for a second time
by Judy Stringer Jan. 17 city council meeting At Hudson City Council’s first regular meeting of 2023, council member Beth Bigham resigned, and council President Christ Foster sought a second censure against council member Nicole Kowalski. Bigham, who has served on council since May 2016, said she’s leaving her public post immediately to join the […]
DiMauro elected president; board moves tax budget forward
by Judy Stringer Jan. 10 board of education organizational meeting Steve DiMauro will carry on as Hudson City School District Board of Education president, following a vote held at the board’s organizational meeting. DiMauro assumed the presidency in August upon the retirement of longtime board member David Zuro. Alisa Wright was elected vice president. Treasurer […]
‘Live at the Library’ concert features dulcimer music
The Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach and the Wadsworth Public Library begin the 2023 “Live at the Library” concerts with Akron-based musician Mark Alan Wade on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth. Wade will showcase the hammered and mountain dulcimer and their unique histories. […]
Former multi-sport athlete at HHS grinds path to elite rugby club
by Stefanie Watson Hudson native Caitlin Weigel spent her childhood playing various sports, eventually homing in on soccer and swimming. The three-time state qualifying swimmer and dedicated goalkeeper expected one of those specialties to dominate her storyline. But one spring day during her Hudson High School sophomore year, a friend asked Weigel to give rugby […]
Preschool parents group launches safety village fundraiser to commemorate golden anniversary
by Judy Stringer In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hudson Preschool Parents in 2023, the organization will be raising funds for the construction of a permanent safety village, according to President Amy Andrews. The village will be built adjacent to the existing playground at McDowell Early Learning School. “This area will be used by […]
Christian Unity prayer service to be held Jan. 19
Hudson’s 2023 ecumenical prayer service in celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The interdenominational prayer service and luncheon will take place Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m., at Hudson United Methodist Church, 2670 Hudson-Aurora Rd. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been celebrated throughout the world since 1908 and has […]
Annual Evening of Jazz Fundraiser returns on Jan. 27
by Nikki Custy The annual “Evening of Jazz” fundraiser to benefit the Hudson High School jazz programs will once again be held at Christ Community Chapel. On Friday, Jan. 27, from 7:30-10 p.m., the community can hear talented jazz musicians from Hudson High School Jazz I and Jazz II programs and middle school Jazz Ensemble […]
Giving Back & Gratitude
As we collectively embark upon yet another New Year, it is my sincere hope that everyone had the opportunity to spend some cherished time with family and friends over the year-end holiday season. Looking into 2023, I wish everyone a safe, peaceful and prosperous New Year. Hudson, Ohio, is a wonderful city. Over these last […]
Superintendent’s Corner
One of the joys of being an educator is to follow the experiences of our students and see what they can “become” once they leave your building and venture into the world. One of those graduates – from nearly two decades ago – is “back” in my life, with the intent on helping students all over […]
Appraisal reductions, pending legislation top district concerns
by Judy Stringer Dec. 12 board of education meeting Hudson City School District Treasurer Phillip Butto said the district stands to lose roughly $300,000 a year if attorneys for Costco are successful in their bid to challenge the Boston Heights store’s 2020 reappraisal value. According to Butto, Costco was unsuccessful in its first attempt to […]
Western Reserve Academy unveils war memorial
Submitted by Western Reserve Academy On Nov. 14, Western Reserve Academy held a commemoration and dedication ceremony of the Alumni War Memorial and an unveiling of the new brick and bronze structure that stands between the campus Chapel and Seymour Hall. “While the main goal of the WRA Alumni War Memorial is to honor our […]
Scouting for Bikes event brings in haul, hope
by Stefanie Watson Hudson Cub Scout packs have been collecting bicycle donations for over a decade, first with the goal to supply Peninsula’s Camp Manatoc with a few bikes. A goal of 10 bikes turned into 65 that first year. Eventually local packs teamed up with Hudson Presbyterian Church to collect for its Cycles for Christ […]
Hale-Blackman House gets historic marker
Barbara and Riley Lochridge, current owners of the home located 128 Hudson St., received a marker from Hudson Heritage Association for a property, which HHA said has connections to some of the most significant and interesting early settlers of Hudson and to some of the community’s most important historical events or eras. The marker was […]
Talk of the Town
by Judy Stringer Diane was off Talk of the Town duties in December due to her annual stint as a very important Santa helper. When you see her around town this month, be sure to thank her for tireless efforts to make sure those letters got to Jolly Old St. Nick in time. I am […]
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Absences force meeting shutdown, postpone censure response
by Judy Stringer Dec. 20 city council meeting Hudson Mayor Jeff Anzevino attempted to adjourn the Hudson City Council meeting less than three minutes in, citing the lack of a quorum amidst boos and taunts in a packed Town Hall chamber. At the 7:30 p.m. start time, the seats of President Chris Foster and council […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. The meeting is a genealogy help session. Got brick walls? Maybe we can help. Come prepared […]