Auction set for Saywell House; longtime administrator to retire
by Judy Stringer April 10 school board meeting The 130-year-old Saywell House goes on the auction block May 29, according to Hudson City Schools Operations Director Tom Barone. Putting the district-owned building up for public auction, he explained, is the first step toward its eventual sale. The district wants the house – which sits adjacent […]
Elite recruits steer healthy Pioneers to national title
by Sheldon Ocker Western Reserve Academy has been an educational institution of distinction for decades, but one thing it has not been is an athletic powerhouse. Until now. On March 5, the Pioneers’ boys basketball team won the National Prep Championship Tournament by beating Putnam Science Academy, three-time defending tournament titlist from Connecticut. Most seasons, […]
First Congregational eyes April 7 eclipse event
Get ready for the April 8 total solar eclipse by joining in the far-out fun at an Eclipse Experience on Sunday, April 7, from noon-2 p.m., in the sanctuary and fellowship hall at First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St. All ages are welcome at this free, family-friendly event, which features celestial-themed games, crafts, […]
Earth Day celebration returns downtown April 20: Representatives on hand with information about new Green Home Registry
by Judy Stringer The annual Earth Day event will be held in downtown Hudson this year. The city, in partnership with Hudson’s Environmental Awareness Committee, will host the event on the Gazebo and Clocktower greens, on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Emily Fernandez, community project planner with the city of Hudson, said there […]
The City Manager’s Desk – Thomas Sheridan
April marks the beginning of our special event season. Last year, more than 144 events were held on city properties, and we anticipate as many in 2024. This year marks the 225th anniversary of when David Hudson founded our community. We plan to honor this anniversary with activities this summer, so sign up for E-News […]
Kowalski loses bid for administrative appeal of 2022 censure
by Judy Stringer On Feb. 21, Summit County Court Of Common Pleas Judge Tammy O’Brien dismissed a case in which Hudson City Council member Nicole Kowalski asked the court to review her Dec. 6, 2022, censure by the council and determine if it was fair and followed the law. O’Brien dismissed the administrative appeal “for […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Dana Addis
In mid-March, the New Dimensions students at Hudson High School embarked on the annual New York City trip. For those not familiar, the course New Dimensions dates back 50 years and is an interdisciplinary team-taught humanities class. Students examine four core social studies units, each combined with a corresponding literature unit. The highlight of the year […]
‘Cocktails and Comedy’ fundraiser to support Rwandan education nonprofit
by Mary McKenna The Rev. Jean Bosco, a Catholic missionary priest, lost everything but his hope and home in the devastating 1994 Rwandan genocide. Yet, Bosco was still able to care for countless children orphaned in its wake by converting his family’s property into an orphanage. When he first came to Hudson in 2010 and […]
Talk of the Town by Patty Reiman
Road trips, vacations, getaways – whatever you call the time away to physically be in other spaces (maybe new, maybe not) and spend days or weeks away from your usual routines – I hope you enjoyed some of that over spring break. If not, maybe you have a summer trip planned in the warmer months […]
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District orders architectural design for possible HHS Orchestra addition, looks to recover property taxes
by Judy Stringer March 18 school board meeting The Hudson City School District moved one step closer to a major overhaul of the high school’s performing arts classrooms with board approval of an architectural contract with Akron-based GPD Group. Last April, Superintendent Dana Addis told the board his team was “fully engaged” in plans to […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Tom Neel, retired library director of the Ohio Genealogical Society, will talk about the use of […]
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Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
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Rethinking Food Waste: Prevention with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks Food waste is something we’ve all encountered, whether it’s scrap vegetable peels, the last bite of food left uneaten or food kept in the fridge too long. When food is discarded, not only are the nutrients within it going to waste, but the resources that were used to […]
Strong balance sheet, community investment at heart of State of City address
by Judy Stringer In his annual “State of the City” address, City Manager Thom Sheridan reflected on the upcoming anniversary of the 1799 arrival of town founder David Hudson, ultimately concluding Hudson would be “very happy” with how the city is faring 225 years “after he landed here.” “And I would agree that we’re a […]
Hudson talents take Young Actors Studio legacy across the country
by Charles Cassady Young Actors Studio was a Hudson-based youth-theater troupe masterminded by Elyse Romano, and its 15-year run ended in 2020, the curtain rung down by widespread COVID quarantines. But alumni of Romano’s productions and guidance have since distinguished themselves professionally in the performing arts. Just two names who carry the YAS banner forward […]
Grant nudges city closer to Hines Hill overpass
by Judy Stringer The Ohio Rail Development Commission has agreed to provide $2.9 million toward the construction of an overpass at the Hines Hill Road railroad tracks. That number represents 20% of the estimated $14-million project and a match to the city’s 20% commitment. It is expected to make Hudson’s project more competitive for grant […]
Flapjacks, fun abound at the 67th PTO Pancake Breakfast on March 2
The 67th annual Hudson PTO Pancake Breakfast will take place on Saturday, March 2, at Hudson High School, 2500 Hudson-Aurora Rd., from 8 a.m.-noon. The breakfast includes Perkins pancakes and sausage, coffee and orange juice with allergy and gluten friendly meal options available. The morning also features music and dance performances, children’s games, student artwork, raffle prizes and […]
Schools Foundation launches March ‘Giving Day’
The Hudson City Schools Foundation has been undertaking relaunch efforts throughout the school and business community. The foundation’s kickoff project was Memorial Stadium over 10 years ago. Since that time, the foundation has sponsored the annual Hall of Fame events in the fall and has funded numerous artist-in-residence programs, as well as various academic projects […]
Mayors Corner – Mayor Jeffrey L. Anzevino
365 Kindness & 225 Commemoration The month of March will soon bring us to the start of the spring season and on the heals of February’s Random Acts of Kindness week. Please continue to look to all of the available resources, from both the city and our area organizations, to stay up to date on […]
Egg Hunt springs up at Case-Barlow March 30
Children from 2 to 12 years of age will enjoy the chance to collect colorful plastic eggs as they travel around Case-Barlow Farm’s 5-acre campus on Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. Over 1,000 eggs will be scattered and hidden around the farm. Once collected, the children will trade in their eggs for an age-appropriate bag […]
First Congregational Church eyes April 7 eclipse viewing event
Get ready for the April 8 total solar eclipse by joining in the far-out fun at an Eclipse Experience on Sunday, April 7, from noon-2 p.m., in the sanctuary and fellowship hall at First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St. All ages are welcome at this free, family-friendly event, which features celestial-themed games, crafts, […]
Northeast Ohio prepares for total solar eclipse: Learn about the upcoming phenomenon at Nordonia Library on March 30
by Dan Holland Residents of Northeast Ohio will be looking skyward on April 8, when a total solar eclipse passes over the area. Totality will begin at approximately 3:13 p.m. A number of municipalities, astronomy groups, school districts and other entities are planning ahead for the event, with a number of local school districts, including […]
Monitoring is next step in Brandywine spill cleanup
by Judy Stringer Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will increase water quality monitoring along Brandywine Creek in response to the Jan. 27 tanker crash on state Route 8 in Macedonia that released diesel fuel into the nearby stream. “We already have citizen scientists that work with our watershed coordinator and visit a set of sites along […]
Free prom dresses for Northeast Ohio Girls at Princess Night Project
Girls from high schools throughout Northeast Ohio are invited to choose the prom dress of their dreams free at Altrusa International of Akron’s annual Princess Night Project. Since 2001, local members of Altrusa International, a volunteer service organization, have helped make prom dreams come true for more than 2,400 girls by providing them with a […]
Plan ahead to make your primary vote count
The March 19 Presidential Primary Election is a partisan primary election where voters must select one of three ballot types on their vote-by-mail applications, when voting early in-person or on election day at the polls. Voters must choose either an Issues Only, Republican or Democratic Ballot. A party ballot contains candidates from the Democratic or […]
Native plant bundles, kits available through March 5
Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plants through March 5. This year, offerings will include single plant species purchased in bundles of three. One bundle is $15 with a $12.95 handling charge for each order, not each bundle. Orders will ship from the nursery to the customer’s home between April 2 and […]
Same doughnuts but more hours, events and ‘hippie’ from new owners
For Andrea Bucey-Tikkanen and Tom Tikkanen – two former corporate executives who bought the Hudson Peace, Love and Little Donuts franchise recently – the opportunity to own a small business together brings out their more creative, aka “hippie,” side. “I like to tell people we bought the place for the peace and love part, and learned […]
It’s scholarship season
2024 seniors are encouraged to apply for community-based scholarships. The Michael-Waly Community First Award recognizes a Hudson senior – nominee can attend any school in Northeast Ohio – who is “of good character and has made a significant impact in another life in a positive way during high school.” Visit hudsoncommunityfirst.com for application form. Applications […]
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