Independence Today

Ultra marathon runner finds joy in 100-mile ordeal

by Laura Bednar Reportedly, only 0.007% of the global population participates in this athletic activity. Matthew McAllister is one of them. Over the July 25-26 weekend, McAllister ran an ultra marathon, completing the Western Reserve Burning River race through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and reaching his personal goal of completing a 100-mile race before […]

Community enjoys parade, food and camaraderie at Home Days celebration

The Independence High School Cheer Squad performs a routine in the parade. Photo by Kim Garred. Youngsters Aurora, Eleanore and Caris Pennington ran into Deb and Conrad Wos in a meeting of generations at Home Days. Photos by Kim Garred. Jackson Zmija, age 3, picks out the best fry from the bucket. Photo by Kim […]

American sports bar and restaurant brings fun, volume and barbecue

by Elie Aoun Siblings Ed and Tami Neiner recently opened Tipsy Tommy's at 5143 Canal Rd. in Garfield Heights, where they take turns running the American sports bar and restaurant. They named the restaurant in memory of their late brother, Tommy Neiner. A dedicatory poster in the establishment describes him as "larger than life" and […]

Government

Council will no longer fund campus life program; e-bike rules pass

by Laura Bednar July 13 city council meeting Independence City Council no longer will fund […]

Proposed city charter changes to appear on November ballot

by Laura Bednar Aug. 11 city council meeting Voters will see four proposed amendments to […]

Schools

District sends 1.25-mill PI renewal levy to ballot

by Laura Bednar July 14 regular board of education meeting, July 21 special meeting Voters […]

Sports

Girls flag football grows after OHSAA recognition

by Dan Holland Following a unanimous vote in June by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors to fully recognize girls flag football as a varsity sport, area high school teams have been steadily growing around the state. Girls flag football is now the 29th recognized sport by the OHSAA. There are […]

Community

Cuyahoga Valley chapter celebrates 100 years of Native Sons and Daughters

by Emily Canning-Dean When Tom Kundmueller looks back on the time he spent with his kids through the Cuyahoga Valley Native Sons and Daughters program, he recalls countless cherished bonding experiences. "The whole point is dads creating memories together with their kids," said Kundmueller, who is now the National Longhouse Chief of the Native Sons […]

Independence Historical Society celebrates 60 years with guest appearance, car show and open house

Independence residents Bill and Chris Duxbury check out the first pumper fire truck from 1938 during the 60th celebration of the Independence Historical Society on July 31. Photo by Kim Scott Sowinski. Photos: Independence native Kathrine Baumann made a special appearance to sign autographs and display her famous handbags. She was crowned Miss Ohio in […]

Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society

The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. The meeting topic will be "Dust in Time: Prevention Care for the Year Ahead" presented by Holly Witchery […]

Police Beat

June 27—Police responded to a Quarry Lane hotel to conduct a welfare check on a man stumbling around the parking lot. He had multiple warrants for his arrest and suspected heroin in his wallet. He was issued a criminal citation for attempted drug abuse and drug paraphernalia. June 27—A vehicle was speeding on I-77N, at […]

Women in Touch with Akron’s Needs

Are you interested in giving back to the community while making new friends? Women in Touch with Akron's Needs is looking for civic-minded ladies to join the dynamic group. It is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1943 by a group of seven women in the Akron area who had several goals in mind. The first […]