Fallscast

By Falls Free Press

The Falls Free Press reporters and staff hold a weekly round table discussion about the news in and around Cuyahoga Falls, detailing the facts and their opinions on the topics.... more

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The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.

Fallscast episodes:

February 17, 2026Fallscast Episode 146: February 15, 2026
In addition to deciphering to meaning of 6 7, we dig into more news than we can chew:
Information on parking ban during week of January 24
Front Street construction between Broad & Sackett
Quirk center reopens after repairs
Old high school pipes froze
Congratulations Diana Colavecchio on retirement. Mary Spaugy has taken her position of Community Development Director
Portage Crossing sold
Missing man at Brandywine Falls, Michael Vangelas, found dead
Dewitt Fifth grader Brayden Heiner got to be Mayor for a Day
Child predator Spencer Kearney arrested
Website impersonating Summit County Fiscal Office
St Patrick’s Day downtown pub crawl March 14
Paint & Sip at Tiki Underground Feb 26
Jenks born again Saturday, March 7
Bat out of Hell musical one right only at the Akron Civic, March 29
Devo’s Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour coming to the Civic June 3
PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES PUZZLES!!!!!
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Interim music: “Waiting on the Sun” by the Doors (1968)
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39min
January 20, 2026Fallscast Episode 145: January 18, 2026
Farewell to former High School
New appointments/reappointments on city boards
Cuyahoga Falls woman victim to Facebook hacking gets back at hacker
Measles return
Giant Rubber Duck festival coming to the Falls this April.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is looking for input on their new wayside exhibit plan for Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Happy Days Lodge.
Bald Eagle sightings
Funny Stop for sale
The Workz files for bankruptcy
Rye & Shine’s Box Wine Prom
Winter Goddess Night at the Artful Cricket
2026 student-directed one-act play festival at the new CFHS Black Box Theatre
Snap Together
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Interim music: “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian (1976)
Technical Difficulties: “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass (1966)
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43min
December 22, 2025 Fallscast Episode 144: December 21, 2025
On this short n’ sweet episode:
“Falls school district weighing ending open enrollment
*Scott Ward promotional popcorn
*Noon Years’ Eve at Cuyahoga Falls Library
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Interim music: “Jingle Bells” by the Singing Dogs (1971)
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18min
December 08, 2025 Fallscast Episode 143: December 7, 2025
*New high school walkthrough
*2026 city budget
*CFL Merry Makers
*The Haunted Closet
*Voting for Parking Meters on Parade
and so much more!
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
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1h 3min
November 16, 2025Fallscast Episode 142: November 16, 2025
November 2025 election
Solar panels
City council’s emergency support to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Donation drive for Peter Maurin Center
Megan’s Way Out legislation
Gourd & mums collection drive
Tree lighting ceremony November 29
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Parking Meters on Parade
ANTIC presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Jingle at the Jenks
Stow Players’ production of Miracle on 34th Street.
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Goodyear Theater
Elf and The Polar Express at the Akron Civic Theatre
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
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43min
October 26, 2025Fallscast Episode 141: October 26, 2025
Topics include:
Firefighters memorial dedication
WWII veteran Platoon Sgt Harold Weaver
Cuyahoga Falls Middle/High School’s designated staff member to carry a gun on school grounds
Mr. Fun’s closing its doors
Sense by the Falls closed
Curbside leaf pickup
Cuyahoga Falls Library Books and Dragons
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad nominated for Newsweek’s Best Christmas Train Rides 2026
November ballot
New public mural
Akron Comicon
Bottles and Books
**PLEASE NOTE: VERY LITTLE EDITING THIS WEEK. YOUNGER LISTENERS BE WARNED.
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line on facebook or at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
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1h 3min
September 23, 2025 Fallscast Episode 140: September 21, 2025
An all-new Fallscast this month with discussion about:
*The Community Forum at the Natatorium
*Summit County school report cards
*Falls Fun Fest
*Cuyahoga Falls Library’s new mascot
*Halloween
*And far more about what we’re allowed to discuss.
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Censorship sound courtesy soundjay.com
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43min
August 26, 2025 Fallscast Episode 139: August 24, 2025
*A discussion on trans rights
*Cell phone fires
*Cuyahoga Falls Collection
*Mud Brook Trail
*And. So. Much. More
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Interim music: “I am the Walrus” by The Beatles (1967)
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50min
August 05, 2025 Fallscast Episode 138: August 3, 2025
This episode’s discussion includes:
*Fire in Pavilion restroom
*Naming rights for Falls High Stadium
*Tuba concert at Quirk Center
*Akron Pride
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall.
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32min
July 15, 2025Fallscast Episode 137: July 13, 2025
On this episode:
Around Akron with Blue Green
School board considering closing either Preston or Price
More work on the Gorge
Public comment for 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Italian Fest
Sharon Moreland Myers’ “Haunted Summit County”
Summit County Board of Elections move.
Devo documentary on Netflix
Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.
Fallscast theme and interstitials composed and performed by Alex Hall.
Interim music: “Punkrocker” by Teddybears (Ft. Iggy Pop)(2000)
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30min

FAQs about Fallscast:

How many episodes does Fallscast have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.