Auditions announced for the 2025 season of Tetélestai
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries announced audition dates for the upcoming season of its musical passion play, Tetélestai. Auditions will be held Jan 11-12 and Jan. 18-19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9080 Shepard Rd., in Macedonia. CPAM is seeking actors/singers and tech crew for this musical presentation. A personal profile must be submitted to be scheduled […]
City to seek state grants for safer walking, biking routes
by Judy Stringer Dec. 16 board of education meeting Hudson City Planner Nick Sugar told the Hudson City School Board he plans to collaborate with Hudson City School District Director of Operations Tom Barone to identify priority areas where the city will apply for state grants aimed at improving the safety of walking and biking […]
Pine Trails reservation strip to remain intact, for now
by Judy Stringer Dec. 3 city council meeting Hudson City Council elected not to lift city control of a reservation strip within the Pine Trails subdivision by a 6-1 vote. Resident Eric Nye had requested release of the reservation strip, which sits across the street from his Pine Circle home. The strip was initially reserved […]
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Maximizing Your Charitable Giving: A Guide to Doing Good While Reaping Tax Benefits
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Avoiding Emergencies
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating From the Experts Avoiding Emergencies At some point you will probably have to call a repair company because your furnace has stopped working. Inevitably, mechanical things will break down and quit working. Many times we are able to repair whatever broke with a new part and you are ready […]
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How to Avoid the Big Bad Wolf of Probate Court
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Perhaps you’re tempted to skip this article thinking that probate court doesn’t affect you. But whether you have a comprehensive family trust or are just getting started with a basic estate plan, understanding and avoiding probate is paramount for each person considering the future of their loved ones. […]
Here comes Santa Clause…
Holiday magic will once again enchant Scout Cabin The Rotary Club of Hudson continues its long tradition of thrilling children and parents by providing conversations with Santa and Mrs. Claus, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 7. The holiday event, which is typically enjoyed by more than 300 kids, will again be held in […]
Hudsonite helps create orchestras celebrating gaming, movie music
Music from holiday movies to be featured at Dec. 21 concert by Charles Cassady It’s a classic story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl start a couple of offbeat symphony-orchestra ensembles together. There, simple as that, and now you have time left over to play video games or perhaps watch a movie. But Hudson native […]
The City Manager’s Desk – Thomas Sheridan
As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for our wonderful community. Hudson truly shines during the holidays, with festive lights, charming decorations and a vibrant downtown. We invite you to explore our City Events Calendar at hudson.oh.us/Events for a full lineup of holiday cheer, including our popular Nov. 29 Holiday Lighting and the […]
The Superintendent’s Corner by Dana Addis
As we move out of our national holiday of Thanksgiving, I want to make sure, on behalf of our school district, you know just how thankful we are for each and every one of you. School districts quite often demonstrate thanks during moments of need; however, I have spent much time this school year reflecting […]
Five-year spending plan gets the green light; city bids Comeriato farewell
by Judy Stringer Nov. 19 city council meeting Hudson City Council passed a resolution adopting the city’s five-year spending plan. Under current projections, the general fund will receive $32.5 million in revenue in 2025 and spend $33.8 million. The ending cash balance for 2025 is expected to be approximately $13.9 million. Revenue will increase slightly […]
Case-Barlow’s Winter Wonderland returns Dec. 6-15
Step into a world of holiday enchantment this December as Case-Barlow Farm transforms into a Winter Wonderland, from Dec. 6-15. Winter Wonderland unfolds through five magical events: Tour of Trees in the “Big Red” Barn – Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14: Experience a forest of twinkling holiday trees for a magical evening in the […]
Light displays bring holiday dazzle to region
by Emily Canning-Dean Whether it is a quick jaunt to the county fairgrounds or a two-hour road trip to a popular tourist location, there are plenty of chances to take in all of the bright lights and cheer this holiday season. Thanks to the help of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, the Cleveland Metroparks […]
Artists’ reception marks public debut of Peg’s Foundation Park Lane headquarters
The nonprofit Peg’s Foundation opened its recently constructed Park Lane headquarters to the community with a Meet-the-Artist reception on Oct. 22. The works of more than 40 artists are featured in Peg’s new first-floor gallery, according to Courtney Cable, the foundation’s lead for arts and communications. “It’s a retrospective show that brings together participants in […]
Salvation Army safety net present in all zip codes
Submitted by Salvation Army Hudson Service Unit Injured from a fall and unable to pay her electric bill, Helen (not her real name) found living in Hudson was not easy. A community with a reputation for being solidly middle-class or above, Hudson also has a small, invisible low-income population that is too frequently overlooked and […]
OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank opens milk drop site at Akron Children’s
The OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank has opened the first milk drop site in Summit County. A new milk drop location in the Akron Children’s Hospital Kay Jeweler’s Pavilion at 1 Perkins Square, Akron, will house a freezer to store donated human milk, which will be transferred to the milk bank in Whitehall at no cost […]
New station owner looks forward to serving community
by Dan Holland For Sam Zayed, renovating and reopening the Sunoco station located at 5915 Darrow Rd., is all about providing top-notch service and products to the community. Zayed participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with city officials at the location on Oct. 9. “I really like the neighborhood and the people a lot,” said Zayed. […]
Wealth management executives open doors to neighbors
by Michele Collins Hudson Wealth Management, a new financial planning firm, offers a complete slate of financial planning services for all aspects of their customers’ financial needs, including services such as estate planning, investing and planning for their children’s futures. But the two business partners, Mark Wilcox, CEO, and Andy Maimona, senior partner, don’t have to […]
Talk of the Town
Congrats and thanks go out to Brian Craven, a senior at Hudson High School, for his work to beautify part of our city for his Eagle Scout project. Earlier this year, he chose to improve the Reinhardt Arboretum. You might be scratching your head about where to find this collection of trees and other botanicals. […]
Local art historian, lecturer makes passion her purpose
by Michele Collins Hudson resident Felicia Zavarella Stadelman always admired art. As a youngster, she enjoyed visits to the Cleveland Museum of Art, studying the paintings and learning about the various styles of artwork. But it wasn’t just the artwork that piqued Stadelman’s interest. It was the people who created the art – the artists […]
Hudson Boys rides undefeated season to regional semifinals
by Dan Holland For Hudson High School Boys Varsity Head Soccer Coach Steve Knapp, his tenth year of leading the program was a gem. The team went undefeated through the regular season, going 16-0-1 overall, with a 7-0 record in conference play, earning first place in the Suburban Leage National Conference for a third straight […]
Commenters seek action on fire station staffing
by Judy Stringer Nov. 12 city council meeting Several residents, including two couples who lost their homes to fires, urged Hudson City Council to move quickly in transitioning the fire station to a full-time or hybrid staffing model. Those commenters argued that the current “paid-on-call/volunteer” structure is not up to par. The city and council […]
Almost 3 million visit CVNP each year, as it celebrates a half-century birthday
by Dan Holland According to National Park Service statistics, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, was the twelfth most visited park in the United States in 2023, welcoming nearly 2.9 million visitors. Consisting of nearly 33,000 acres of reclaimed rural lands and former industrial sites along a 25-mile stretch of the Cuyahoga River Valley between Cleveland […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society meeting
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Members and interested public are invited to attend. CVGS Vice President Jane Gramlich will present “Navigating Ancestry.com.” The most popular subscription genealogy database is a powerhouse […]
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The Shrinking Number of Stocks in the Stock Market
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Rethinking Batteries with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks If you take a quick glance around, you can likely find at least one item that is battery-powered. Whether they are single-use batteries that must be replaced or embedded batteries that must be recharged, they all eventually become ineffective and stop functioning, leaving you to decide how to […]
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Watch Your Home While Away
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Around this time of year some of us may be heading away to visit family and friends, travelling to a vacation destination or spending some time in a warmer climate to escape our frigid winter. These situations will leave our homes vulnerable should a no-heat situation occur while we […]
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Using the Holiday Season to Discuss a Difficult Topic
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC It’s unbelievable, but 2024 is almost over. As we approach the holidays, we unite with family, enjoy great food, and engage in many discussions. One often overlooked discussion is the importance of communicating your wishes regarding estate planning. It’s challenging, difficult, and maybe even unthinkable to imagine losing […]
Choir Cabaret showcases high school’s musical talent
Nov. 15 fundraiser to benefit student enrichment by Emily Canning-Dean For the fourth year in a row, Hudson High School students plan to dazzle the community with their musical talent during the 2024 Choir Cabaret. Choir Cabaret will take place Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., at The Center, 4157 Hudson Dr. “There will be […]
Hudson inducts Distinguished Hall over homecoming weekend
The Hudson Schools Foundation inducted six new members into the Distinguished Hall of Fame during a ceremony breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Distinguished Hall recognizes Hudson City School District graduates or educators who have made notable contributions to their careers, society or a worthwhile endeavor. The 2024 honorees include (l-r) Dean Eschliman, music educator; […]