Fallscast

On this week’s show, we discuss:

*The new round of of CDBG grants coming

*Applicants for the open seat of the school board left by former member Dave Martin.

*Cinemark’s reopening.

*Chapel Hill Mall’s issues continuing, foreclosure proceeding upcoming.

*School has begun online.

*Alex Hall interviews Matt Weiss from Collide Cuyahoga Falls. (47:20)

This week we forgo our usual round-table discussion and bring you instead an interview with Kathleen Balogh, Animal Care Manager at Akron Zoo. Kathleen is caring for Clawdia, the blue lobster that was found in a live shipment of lobsters at Red Lobster in Cuyahoga Falls just over a month ago, and she discussed Clawdia (not Clawdette), her transition and acclimation, as well as what we can learn from her journey and other efforts by the Akron Zoo to educate the public about animals and foster community in our area. We’ll return with our round-table discussion and interview format next week!

CORRECTION: In last week’s episode we indicated that Silver Lake was returning to school in person, but we meant to say Woodridge, as Silver Lake is part of CFCSD, which is going online through 9/25.

This week we forgo our usual round-table discussion and bring you instead an interview with Kathleen Balogh, Animal Care Manager at Akron Zoo. Kathleen is caring for Clawdia, the blue lobster that was found in a live shipment of lobsters at Red Lobster in Cuyahoga Falls just over a month ago, and she discussed Clawdia (not Clawdette), her transition and acclimation, as well as what we can learn from her journey and other efforts by the Akron Zoo to educate the public about animals and foster community in our area. We’ll return with our round-table discussion and interview format next week!

CORRECTION: In last week’s episode we indicated that Silver Lake was returning to school in person, but we meant to say Woodridge, as Silver Lake is part of CFCSD, which is going online through 9/25.

On this week’s episode, we discuss:

*In-person classes postponed until the end of September with online classes starting for all students.

*Dave Martin’s school board resignation.

*Rachel Loza stepping into Drew Reilly’s city council position.

*Brecksville Dam removal.

*Free Akron zoo tickets for Falls residents.

*Update on how the CARES act money is helping Falls businesses.

*Alex Hall interviews Rachel Loza about becoming Ward One’s new councilman. (51:13)

On this week’s episode, we discuss:

*In-person classes postponed until the end of September with online classes starting for all students.

*Dave Martin’s school board resignation.

*Rachel Loza stepping into Drew Reilly’s city council position.

*Brecksville Dam removal.

*Free Akron zoo tickets for Falls residents.

*Update on how the CARES act money is helping Falls businesses.

*Alex Hall interviews Rachel Loza about becoming Ward One’s new councilman. (51:13)

On the tenth Fallscast, we discuss:

*CARES Act grants coming to CDBG to assist small businesses and other efforts during the pandemic.

*School attacker Allen Kenna being evaluated for competency after being caught in January.

*Falls resident McKenzie K. Gerzaniks named to the University of Akron Board of Trustees.

*Regal Cinemas first movie theater in the area to open so far on August 21.

*The development of the Gorge Dam removal.

*The DTCF Partnership Road Rally

*Baby bunny rescue from a storm drain (Good News!!)

*The end of Howe Ave. construction project!

*The final Chalk It Up! mural by Kimmy Henderson on the side of Metropolis Popcorn, as well as Flury’s new mural across the street.

*Up Front Art Space’s children’s art exhibit.

*Highland Square’s PorchRokr going digital this weekend.

*Mike Searl and Susanne Searl interview Ward 7 Cuyahoga Falls city councilman Jerry James. (1:21:21)

On the tenth Fallscast, we discuss:

*CARES Act grants coming to CDBG to assist small businesses and other efforts during the pandemic.

*School attacker Allen Kenna being evaluated for competency after being caught in January.

*Falls resident McKenzie K. Gerzaniks named to the University of Akron Board of Trustees.

*Regal Cinemas first movie theater in the area to open so far on August 21.

*The development of the Gorge Dam removal.

*The DTCF Partnership Road Rally

*Baby bunny rescue from a storm drain (Good News!!)

*The end of Howe Ave. construction project!

*The final Chalk It Up! mural by Kimmy Henderson on the side of Metropolis Popcorn, as well as Flury’s new mural across the street.

*Up Front Art Space’s children’s art exhibit.

*Highland Square’s PorchRokr going digital this weekend.

*Mike Searl and Susanne Searl interview Ward 7 Cuyahoga Falls city councilman Jerry James. (1:21:21)

On this week’s episode the Fallscasters discuss:

* Clawdia, the rare blue lobster found at the local Red Lobster restaurant & donated to the Akron Zoo.

*Cuyahoga Falls Library reopening.

*The Summit County Fair having gone ahead with slight precautions.

* Current plans for local school districts based on the public health advisory

*A downtown history trail in development by the DTCF Partnership for Spring 2021.*An update on officer in blackface.

*Anthony Devitis scandal via Larry Householder.

*The latest Chalk It Up! mural on the Front Street garage steps, created by Natalie Huryn, and Zacharia Nelson’s upcoming mural on the side of Flury’s.

**Alex Hall interviews Andrew Lewis, owner of Blackmetal Strength Training and occasional reporter for the Falls Free Press. (1:08:12)

On this week’s episode the Fallscasters discuss:

* Clawdia, the rare blue lobster found at the local Red Lobster restaurant & donated to the Akron Zoo.

*Cuyahoga Falls Library reopening.

*The Summit County Fair having gone ahead with slight precautions.

* Current plans for local school districts based on the public health advisory

*A downtown history trail in development by the DTCF Partnership for Spring 2021.*An update on officer in blackface.

*Anthony Devitis scandal via Larry Householder.

*The latest Chalk It Up! mural on the Front Street garage steps, created by Natalie Huryn, and Zacharia Nelson’s upcoming mural on the side of Flury’s.

**Alex Hall interviews Andrew Lewis, owner of Blackmetal Strength Training and occasional reporter for the Falls Free Press. (1:08:12)

On this week’s episode we discuss:

*The Summit County Fair going forward despite COVID-19 concerns with some precautions

*Woodridge Schools’ detailed return to school plan

*Giant Eagle Market District employee tested positive for COVID-19

*Cuyahoga Falls School District Black Lives Matter resolution.

*Cuyahoga Falls Library levy approved by school board for ballot

*New articles in the Falls Free Press

*The newest Chalk It Up! mural created by Nikki Bartel.

*Alex Hall interviews Dr. NJ Akbar, Kent State Assistant Dean of Academic Diversity Success and Vice President of the Akron Board of Education about current racism issues in this country and his work with schools to combat this. (59:11)