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 transiting 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 […]
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
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA The U.S. stock market has long been a cornerstone of American capitalism, allowing companies to raise capital and gain visibility. Recently, however, there’s been a decline in the number of publicly traded companies, with many businesses opting to stay private. This trend, combined with the rise of private market investing, […]
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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; […]
Hudson Fire Department celebrates 175 years
by Emily Canning-Dean Hudson’s annual Safety Services Open House events are known to draw a crowd, but this year’s gathering, which coincides with the fire department’s 175th anniversary, exceeded expectations. “It was amazing,” said Fire Chief Jerry Varnes. “This had to be our most successful open house yet. Last year had been our biggest with […]
Mayors Corner – Mayor Jeffrey L. Anzevino
Anniversaries, Businesses & Holiday Extravaganza As you may have seen or heard, the city of Hudson turned 225 years young this year. David Hudson and a group of explorers traveled from Connecticut in the Spring of 1799 and arrived to this area in June of that year. As he stood in Great Lot #55 in […]
2023 waterline refusal lands Hudson in court
by Judy Stringer Just as the city of Hudson and Hudson City Council appeared to wrap up a years-long lawsuit brought by council member Nicole Kowalski, another legal entanglement has surfaced. On Oct. 8, the Village of Boston Heights, AJ Allison Enterprises and S. J. Fireworks Unlimited filed suit against the city, council, individual council […]
The Superintendent’s Corner by Dana Addis
With the holiday season quickly approaching, we will soon find ourselves busy with the hustle and bustle of attending parties, shopping for gifts and cooking for family and friends. But it is also a time to reflect on helping others, which is why the Holiday Sharing program in the Hudson community remains so important. If […]
Music Man headlines Hudson Players 80th season, opening this month
by Charles Cassady For this autumn-winter cycle of performances, the Hudson Players celebrate 2024 as its 80th season. “This is going to be an exciting year,” said the troupe’s publicist Jennifer Kubinski. “I think we’re one of the oldest theater groups in the area.” The Hudson Players have extra reason to take a bow. Once […]
Local couple creates custom monument business
by Michele Collins Mark and Lauren Loboda, of Hudson, have opened a business called Loboda Monuments, a company offering custom monuments. “Our mission is to provide you with a monument that perfectly reflects the life and spirit of your loved one,” according to Lauren, who is president of the company. “We believe in a hands-on […]
Talk of the Town by Patty Reiman
Reaching the milestone birthday of 95 years is one worth celebrating, of course! When it’s Clark the Crossing Guard, it’s definitely worth a Talk of the Town follow-up to see how Hudson’s favorite traffic assistant enjoyed his very special day. Clark Rumiser has been a Hudson crossing guard for 52 years, and before that, he […]
Hudson native fires up dishes in Hell’s Kitchen
by Charles Cassady The hit Fox television cooking show Hell’s Kitchen made a household name of fearsome chef (and holder of three Michelin stars for his UK restaurant) Gordon Ramsay. If you count the original British incarnation of the program, which premiered in 2004, then the Hell’s Kitchen franchise turns 20 this year. And, a […]
Strong leadership drives HHS golf team
by Dan Holland For Hudson High School Boys Varsity Golf Team coach Matt Villanauve – who co-coaches the team with Dave Kurtz – the consistent success the program has experienced in recent years is unprecedented. The team recently won its fifth consecutive Suburban League title and back-to-back district titles. Most recently, it finished fifth place […]
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 […]
Prepping ahead, delegating can take stress out of Thanksgiving
by Emily Canning-Dean When people think of Thanksgiving, they often picture Norman Rockwell’s famous image of all the happy, expectant faces gathered around the dining room table as the matriarch sets down a beautifully dressed turkey waiting to be carved. “I’m really not sure how many people even do that in this day and age,” […]
Kowalski censured for alleged disclosure of privileged documents
by Judy Stringer Oct. 15 city council meeting Following a 15-minute closed-door recess to review evidence and a 45-minute open-meeting discussion, Hudson City Council voted 4-2 to censure council member Nicole Kowalski – the second time it has done so. Council President Chris Foster made the censure motion during the council comment period, saying that […]
Employee benefit study in the works
by Judy Stringer Oct. 14 school board meeting The Hudson City School District Board of Education voted in favor of a contract with the James B. Oswald Company in which Oswald will evaluate and make recommendations related to the benefits offered to school district employees. The cost of the contract is not to exceed $11 […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society meets
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Members and interested public are invited to attend. The meeting topic will be “DAR: Yesterday and Today” presented by Cynthia Kettler, who has been […]
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Tax-Aware Investing in Practice
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Tax-aware investing means you can have your cake and eat it too. As I set out in the previous two articles, using a combination of long and short positions in your portfolio lets you pursue positive returns while lowering your tax bill. Below are two common situations where tax-aware investing […]
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Rethinking with ReWorks – Recycling Options
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks Recycling is a great way to help reduce the amount of material sent to landfills. This doesn’t just have a positive effect on the environment, but also the economy. Strong recycling programs can help create jobs, reduce waste management costs and can even generate revenue. To increase the […]
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Prepare for the Cold Now
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Every year we are faced with the inevitable task of preparing for the coming winter weather season. Cooler weather is showing its face and we have begun calling on our heating systems to go back to work for us. The change of seasons requires us to prepare our heating […]
Leaf-raking ALS fundraiser enters poignant third season
by Judy Stringer It’s only been three years since Brady Yozwiak – with the help and support of his mom Jen and his little sister Brooklyn – picked up a rake and began clearing leaves for his Clayton Court neighbors to raise money for ALS, a disease that was already hindering his father Chris’ ability […]
Lift your voice and spirit at World Singing Day on Oct. 19
Hudson Community Choruses welcomes the community to join in the area’s first World Singing Day on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2-3 p.m. on the Hudson First & Main Green. This is a free event supported through a grant from the Hudson Community Foundation. World Singing Day is a global sing-along held annually on the third Saturday in […]
Collect treats and enjoy Halloween organ ‘Pipe Screams’ music on Oct. 31
Adults and children alike are invited to stop by First Congregational Church, 47 Aurora St., on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m., for “Pipe Screams,” a free, family-friendly event. Collect treats in the church’s decorated, dimly lit historic sanctuary while enjoying live Halloween-themed organ music. When playing Halloween music, it can sometimes sound like […]
Redeemer Church seeks vendors for craft fair
Redeemer Church, 190 West Streetsboro St. in Hudson will hold its annual craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parking and admission are free. Crafters and vendors are needed for this event. Vendors may bring their own tables and displays. Only one sales rep per company will be permitted, […]
The City Manager’s Desk – Thomas Sheridan
The air is crisp, the leaves are bursting with color, and October in Hudson is packed with fun events you won’t want to miss! Got old electronics gathering dust? Bring them to Hudson City Hall located at 1140 Terex Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for our e-Waste Recycling event. You can […]