Fallscast

This week’s virtual round table welcomes Jeannette Loretitsch from the Rubber City ReSisters podcast, as we discuss:

*The upcoming opening of the Workz.

*The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the 46th President and Vice-President of the United States.

*The Cuyahoga Falls School District returning students to school in a hybrid format in order to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

*The final approval by City Council to allow the construction of the new Summit DD project.

*A complete demolition and rebuilding of Dairy Queen on Portage Trail

*A new year for Point of No Return Improv (PNR) as they prepare for their anniversary show over Zoom next month.

*Akron’s Wandering Aesthetics has released the second episode of the audio series Tales from the Witch’s Cauldron, featuring Kyle Joza, Nici Romo, and Matt Dodds.

*New Milk Studios & Up Front Art Space are teaming up for a Date night/Galentine’s Night photo bundle February 12-14, featuring a photoshoot, custom framing, and a swag bag from Up Front Art Space.

**Bart interviews Kim White, owner and chef at Flury’s Cafe on Front Street, a decades-long staple in Cuyahoga Falls. (1:07:58)

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It’s a busy week for news as the Fallscaster discuss:

*City council’s vote to allow construction of a new Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center next to Fire Station 3.

*The choice of EMS workers to decline the coronavirus vacine.

*The loss of Family Video, the last vestige of the brick-and-order video rental industry.

*The city’s purchase of a vacant property on Germaine Street that will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

*Up Front Art Space was featured on Fox 8’s New Day Cleveland, promoting their shop and arts in Cuyahoga Falls.

*Cuyahoga Valley Art Center will hold its first gallery show of 2021, Detailed, featuring the artwork of Mark Giangespero and Beth Lindenberger. The show will run January 26-March 4.

*Alex interviews Aric Frank and Renee Kintz, the owners of the new Divine Food Spirits Wine, an upscale eatery/drinkery in the Falls. (1:14:32)

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We start the new year off with discussing what we did during the holiday break, followed by a discussion of:

*Mayor Don Walters’ continued reinvestment in neighborhoods and the city’s infrastructure.

*Councilman Jeff Iula testing positive for COVID-19 and the Cuyahoga Falls City School District returning to remote learning.

*Cuyahoga Falls High School’s Virtual Winter Art Show, available to watch online: https://bit.ly/38eWACD

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On this week’s episode, we discuss:

*The railroad tracks crossing Front Street may be resurrected by Hudson & Southern Railway, however officials in the Falls, Hudson, Silver Lake, and Stow have been in contact regarding their interest in using the tracks for a bike & hike trail.

*Cuyahoga Falls woman Thoue Nichole Bronowsky, kidnapped on Thanksgiving Day, has been found safe in Louisiana.

*The Cuyahoga Falls Rotary Club spent $1600 on groceries for Thanksgiving for donation to the Summit and Medina Counties Battered Women Shelters.

*The North Pole Express mailbox is still open at the downtown pavilion for children to drop off their letters to Santa. Letters must be dropped off (with return address) by December 16.

*Cuyahoga Valley Art Center’s fundraiser for 2021 has already raised $300 in their first week on Facebook.

*We interview Lyndsey Hill from Jean+Lou, a downtown clothing boutique on Front Street (1:05:35)

On this week’s show, the Fallscasters discuss a plethora of topics, including:

*Their favorite Christmas movies.

*The High School PTSO’s holiday vendor fair on Dec. 5th in the High School gym.

*The cancellation of this year’s Shop with a Cop program.

*Toys for Tickets.

*NECCO and neighborhood ambassadors’ citywide outdoor home decorating contest. Register your home online, or by calling the city building.

*The virtual downtown Christmas tree lighting and the Mayor’s reading of The Polar Express.

*Parking Meters on Parade

*The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is holding a fundraiser to help continue running in 2021.

*Bart interviews Josh Fitzgerald of New Milk Studios about what he enjoys about photography and how his studio helps buddy photographers with their craft. (1:09:10)

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… In which our cut-throat reporters discuss:

*Cuyahoga Falls city school returning to remote learning, only weeks after returning to buildings. The Board’s decision came after another surge in COVID cases and Summit County Public Health’s stay-at-home recommendation. Hear the full November 18th school board meeting here.

*Many events have been canceled or changed due to the pandemic, including:

* The Downtown Christmas Tree lighting ceremony has been made virtual, instead being broadcast on the city’s social media, following a reading of The Polar Express by Mayor Don Walters and Santa.* The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s “Polar Express” Train Rides have been canceled for the remainder of the season.* The ice rink downtown will open Saturday, November 28 through mid-February, with regular cleanings and limited hours dependent on changes in the pandemic.* Salvation Army bell ringers will no longer be standing outside grocery stores, but rather will leave unmanned donation tills.* A North Pole Express Dropbox is available at the Downtown Pavilion building, allowing children to write Santa (including their return address) and receive a response. Letters must entered by December 16.

*Akron has adopted a rule allowing police to enforce restrictions on large gatherings, including a $250 fine for homeowners with groups of more than 6 people, guests unmasked, or less than 6 feet apart. Mayor Walters has stated he is not planning to enact this legislation in Cuyahoga Falls, however encourages residents to be safe.

*The new marquee is installed at The Works, the forthcoming family entertainment business in the home of the old Falls Theater.

*Artists Sunday, this weekend, encourages the community to shop from local businesses and artists.

*Parking Meters on Parade has begun! Next week the city will photograph entries along Front Street, and the community can vote online for their favorite. We will post the link for voting when it becomes available .

*We interview Alex Hall, of Alex Hall’s Figurehead, about his newest progressive album, “Johnny.” (34:30)

This week we forgo interviews at the end of the show, but have a deep dive into the topics at hand. The Fallscasters discuss Cuyahoga Falls schools moving to send kids back to school 5 days a week, then break into last week’s election results in our city against what occurred at the county, state, and national level.

Plus, Bart’s Arts:

*Parking Meters on Parade: Cuyahoga Falls businesses, community groups, and residents will be able to sponsor a parking meter downtown to decorate for the holiday season. To register for a meter, visit: https://www.cityofcf.com/form/parking-meters-on-parade-applica, email [email protected] or call 330.971.8208.

*Winter Planter Decorating: On November 21 at 9am, volunteers can help decorate planters and greenery downtown with lights and decorations. Visit https://fb.me/e/1FcMkiyHd for more information.

*The Polar Opposites Mental Health gallery show is still on display at Up Front Art Space through the end of the month.

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This week we gathered Halloween night on Skype to drink and have an exciting discussion about how the Falls Free Press was formed, and in turn, the Fallscast.

There is no interview this week, but be sure to listen to last week’s episode for interviews with Matt Shaughnessy, who is running for the 36th District of the Ohio House of Representatives, and Kani Kightower, who is running for the Summit County Domestic Relations Court judge seat.

Remember to VOTE November 3!

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This week we have decided to forgo our roundtable discussion because we are please to be able to bring you two different interviews with folks who are going to be on your ballot on November 3.

First off is Kani Hightower, who is running for the Summit County Domestic Relations Court judge seat. (2:30). Following her interview, we sit down with Matt Shaughnessy, who is running for the 36th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. (30:35).

If you haven’t already, be sure to get out and vote!

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On the 20th episode of the Fallscast, on the 20th day (of the 10th month) of the year 2020 (a sign?), we talk about a lot of COVID-19 news plus more, including:

*Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh recently went through a difficult fight with the coronavirus, having to be hospitalized.

*Summit County Public Health is asking the community to keep their guard, with cases increasing in the county up to 40-50 per day, when we were seeing 10-20 per day in June.

*Retro Dog has fallen victim to the pandemic, closing its doors after eight years, but we can now get cocktails and alcohol-infused drinks to go!

*After having issues filling absentee ballot orders with their contracted printer, the Summit County Board of Elections (and 19 other counties) are now handling requests themselves.

**Vote**

*Be sure to check out the Spooktacular Halloween Display Tour and register your display if you have not already. As of recording there are already 55 displays registered. Check out the map at https://www.cityofcf.com/spooktacular-halloween-display-tour and follow the displays throughout the city.

*Bart interviews Ruben Ryan of Point of No Return (PNR) Improv troupe about how they have adapted their shows during the pandemic, as well as his history in comedy and theater. (1:02:55)

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