Today is June 27, 2024.

• Morning, all! After the recent heat wave and yesterday’s rain, we’re in for a nice one today: It’s going to be mostly sunny, pleasant and less humid, with a high of 73 degrees and a low tonight down to 53. And your early July Fourth forecast: 84 degrees with the possibility of some strong thunderstorms. We need those storms to at least hold off long enough to get the Stow Firecracker Run and Fourth of July Parade in.
  

• ZONING CODE SURVEY FOR STOW RESIDENTS: City of Stow Planning and Development is asking for residents’ participation in a community engagement survey for the city’s extensive zoning code update. Go here to participate in the survey. For details on what the city has in mind for the updated zoning code, including insight and comments from Stow City Council Member Kyle Herman, read the complete story further down this issue.
  

• MUNROE FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY WANTS YOUR WWII STORIES: The Munroe Falls Historical Society is collecting stories that residents can share about their parents/grandparents, etc., who helped support our country during World War II. The historical society is especially looking for stories about women who were “Rosie the Riveters,” Goodyear employees who worked on the Corsair fighter aircraft, and similar stories. Include the name of your relative and either where they worked or what they did at home to help the war effort. This information will appear in a presentation the historical society is working on that will be available next year. Email your stories and information to Barb Baltrinic at [email protected], or mail to Barb Baltrinic, 522 Riverdale Cir., Munroe Falls, OH 44262.
  

• ATTENTION STOW RESIDENTS: With the July Fourth festivities almost upon us, here’s a reminder of the City of Stow’s fireworks law: Residents may discharge consumer-grade fireworks — in safe conditions — from 4 to 11 p.m. June 28-30 and from 4 to 11 p.m. July 3-7. Stow’s Codified Ordinance prohibits loud noises between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. throughout the year.
  

• SILVER LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Silver Lake Village Council will hold a public discussion at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15 on whether sidewalks should be installed on Harriett Road. The hearing will take place at Village Hall at 2961 Kent Rd.
  

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Stow

It’ll be here before you know it: The 2024 Sunset Blast is scheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Right now, we’re all focused on our area’s bevy of upcoming Fourth of July festivities. But once the excitement of Independence Week comes and goes, we know what’s next on the docket:

The Stow Summer Sunset Blast!

This year’s extravaganza will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Silver Springs Park at 5238 Young Rd.

As usual, the fun at the City of Stow’s annual end-of-summer celebration will include:

• Live music and entertainment

• Festival food

• Vendors

• Craft beer

• Kids activities

• The Grand Finale Fireworks show

• And a whole lot more

Parking and admission are free. There will be costs for the kids entertainment area and food vendors. Check back for the complete schedule in The Spotlight as more details become available.

Also, go to this page if you wish to be a food vendor, non-food vendor or sponsor at the event. Non-food vendors can email [email protected] for more information.

Community

Your guide to Fourth of July fireworks in Summit County

Looking for some fireworks displays to take in over the Fourth? Check the list below for your options in Summit County:

• AKRON: Thursday, July 4 at Lock 3, Patterson Park Sports Complex and Akron Fulton Airport. Fireworks at each site begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.

• CUYAHOGA FALLS: Wednesday, July 3 at Blossom Music Center. Event begins at 8 p.m.

• HUDSON: Sunday, June 30 at Barlow Farm Park. Fireworks start at dusk.

• PORTAGE LAKES: Saturday, July 6 at Portage Lakes State Park.

Also, don’t forget about neighboring Portage County: Aurora’s fireworks will take place at dusk Thursday, July 4 at Kiwanis-Moore Park on West Pioneer Trail.

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