Fallscast

With April showers come May flowers, but what does March bring?… This week we discuss:

Continued work on the Merriman Valley Master Plan

*The completion of the Chapel Hill Mall sale.

*A shortage of lifeguards in Cuyahoga Falls as many pools, including Waterworks, open soon.

*The former Eat ‘n’ Park location being demolished, making way for Raising Cane’s.

*Delays in vaccine delivery to the Summit County Fairgrounds.

*Jessica Loftus & Western Reserve Hospital honored by Collide for their support of the arts.

*Hope Blooms, a new inflatable flower art display at High Bridge Glens Park.

*Alex interviews councilman Russ Balthis about the Master Plan being developed for the Merriman Valley. (1:28:31)

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As we venture into Spring and the cold weather gradually slinks away, the Fallscasters gather to discuss:

*The Merriman Valley plan officially happening as CDBG begins by focusing on zoning for the area.

*Chapel Hill mall now to become a business park upon ICP’s purchase of the property.

*Summit County Fairgrounds to become a mass vaccination site likely by early April

*Susanne’s Good News: the Boy Scouts found reparation after their trailer was stolen.

 *The Abstract & the Surreal, the current show at Freefall Studios. Features Justin Brennan, “Monster” Steve Ehret, Jesse Burke, and Chris Jacobs. Runs through April 17.

*Porthouse Theatre and the Ohio Shakespeare Festival will both return this summer with shows, featuring smaller casts.

*Bart interviews Aimee Phillips, contributor to the Falls Free Press and bird enthusiast about what birds you might find in the area and how to attract different species of birds this Spring. (1:01:38)

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The Fallscast reporters discuss:

* “Artists Interpret Nature” show at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center.* Upcoming classes for children at CVAC this April.* How has art made an effect on your lives over the last year?* Alex interviews Councilwoman Meika Penta and her husband, Mike Penta, who reached out to us after a couple mentions of Babb Run Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary on the show because they have researched a lot of the history of the park and they have even gotten to know the Babb family (42:55)

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It’s a busy week down in Whoville as the Fallscasters gather to discuss:

*The joint plan being discussed between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls for the Merriman Valley & Schumacher areas, otherwise known as the Valley.

*The Keyser-Swain House and its imminent removal.

*Assistant Chief Chris Martin becoming the new fire chief this summer.

*Teachers’ concerns about the impending return to school in April.

*Bobcats being spotted in Summit County.

*Dr. Seuss and Mayor Walter’s reading of Oh, the Places You’ll Go.

*The Choose to Challenge are show at Up Front Art Space. Watch a virtual walkthrough of the show on their Facebook page.

*Level Ground: A Stow Celebration of Women in Arts, featuring 27 female artists throughout the city of Stow in 20 different businesses.

*Bart interviews Sara Showman & Mark Dawidziak, founders of Largely Literary Theater Company. Sara will be performing “Tales From the Emerald Isle,” a one-woman who about the Saints, banshees, leprechauns, and more on March 15 over Zoom. Call or message the Grandview United Methodist Church for the link to view. (1:18:05)

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We end the month of February with a smaller group, this week discussing:

*This year’s Judge’s race involving Kim Hoover and Lisa Coates.

*Vinifera, a new wine and whisky bar in Cuyahoga Falls opposite On Tap on State Road.

*The possibility of using currently unused spaces in the Falls for COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites, including Blossom Music Center or Chapel Hill Mall.

*Up Front Art Space’s current show, “Choose to Challenge,” which focuses on the theme of celebrating women in all artistic disciplines. There will be a virtual walkthrough of the show on March 8, International Women’s Day.

*Cuyahoga Falls Buy Nothing Facebook group.

*17% off St. Patrick’s Day sale at at Up Front Art Space on all online orders and Modgy items.

*Bart’s shameless plug (in a non-Bart “Bart’s Arts”: Bart was interviewed on B.C. Wehmen’s podcast Wayward Planet about cryptids and ghosts.

*Susanne interviews Kimberly Stimmel, organizer of Closet of Caring, a non-profit clothing closet for the homeless community in Akron that also does community outreach in Cuyahoga Falls. (1:07:11)

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Hey you guys!! This week the FFP staff wake up on another snowy Sunday morning to report on:

*Concerns over rezoning a Wyoga Lake Rd. property for Karam Properties and Petros Homes.

*Industrial Commercial Properties’ (ICP) final purchase of the Chapel Hill Mall, soon seeking rezoning to allow for manufacturing on the property.

*Jeff Iula’s plans to retire from City Council.

*Kneaded, a new bakery moving into the former location of Oh So Sweet on Sackett Ave.

*Myrtle Ave. residents’ gift of joy to their neighborhood with over 2 dozen snowmen built.

*The Downtown History Trail going from High Bridge Glens Park up to Portage Trail.

*The 7′ high mural, “Be the I in Kind” at Preston Elementary School, made completely from community-donated bottle caps.

*New Milk Studio’s name change to Freefall Studios.

*Alex interviews Marvin Montgomery, a recent Woodridge graduate and young entrepreneur who has opened Kicks ‘n Cuts, a new barbershop on State Road. (1:08:51)

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We start the week early with a new Fallscast on Valentine’s Day, as we discuss:

*”Neighbor’s Week,” in which the mayor encourages residents to submit comments at the city’s website about the neighbors they love. These comments will be shared on the website throughout this week.

*Area mayors participated in handing out items donated by their city’s residents to those less fortunate at the Peter Maupin Center in Akron.

*The unfortunate brain injuries of a three-month-old child as the result of a man’s abuse. The case is going to Summit County grand jury after his release on a bond.

*A welfare check at a Brookpoint Village condominium that revealed a woman living there has been restrained by a guest and assaulted.

*The resignation of Laura Petrella, the director of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce.

*Clawdia, the Cuyahoga Falls blue lobster, now has a new habitat at the Akron Zoo.

*New exhibits at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, including “Detailed” and “Artists Interpret Nature,” as well as their featured artist of the month, Sharon Frank Mazgaj. 

*”Eventually together“, the newest gallery show at New Milk Studios.

*The Bruno Putze artist program from Up Front Art Space, usually $50/year, is being offered free for one year to help artists during the continued pandemic.

*Susanne interviews Anthony Gomez, Vice President of the Cuyahoga Falls School Board, for an update on the progress of the new middle and high school building project. (55:44)

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We hop right back into the newsroom this week to discuss:

*Mayor Don Walters' opponent in the upcoming mayoral race.

*Changes to the Falls News Press

*The vaccination of Cuyahoga Falls City School District employees.

*Richardson Elementary School's creation of Valentine's Day cards and letters sent to the residents of Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls.

*Recent zoning change considerations for the Chapel Hill Mall.

*Emergency closures due to COVID-19 concerns at both the Workz and Divine FSW.

*Valentine's Day cards and sales at Up Front Art Space.

*The Cuyahoga Falls All City Art Walk has announced this year's date: April 24-29.

*Point of No Return Improv's anniversary show, this year virtually on Facebook Live at 7pm February 27.

*Alex and Mike interview the owners of Magna Wine Boutique, who have a new location in Cuyahoga Falls. (1:24:41)

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It’s February and the groundhog has reminded us that winter in Ohio doesn’t go away. Therefore our fearless podcasters have bundled up together on Skype to discuss:

*Possible changes to the zoning of parcels on Wyoga Lake Rd.

*The Workz, located in the former Falls Theater on Front Street, is now open after 2.5 years’ construction.

*An unfortunate event at a recent Cavs as a Cuyahoga Falls individual held up t-shirts accusing LeBron James of being a racist.

*Collide: Cuyahoga Falls has a call for artists during the month of February on the theme of “For the Love of Art.” Email submissions to [email protected].

*Cuyahoga Falls High School One Act Plays will happen virtually February 12 & 13. To purchase tickets, visit: https://cfhstheatre.anywhereseat.com/channel.php

*Bart interviews Nicole Dupont, owner and baker of Morty’s Munchies, a more recent shop in Cuyahoga Falls for homemade dog treats, food, toys, etc. (1:29:35)

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On this week’s Fallscast, our reporters discuss:

*The Farmer’s Rail gaining traction as it moves into the old Levinson’s building on Front Street.

*The January 16 home invasion which resulted in intruder Demetrius Horton’s death.

*Protests at the Northeast Ohio Women’s Center on State Road last weekend to mark the 48th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision.

* “Eventually Together,” an upcoming show at New Milk Studios.

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