Today is July 24, 2025.

• The Dog Days of Summer will be snarling today: It’s going to be hot and humid with sunshine and a few clouds, and we’ll be under a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. The high will be 91 degrees, but with the humidity, heat index values up to 104 degrees are expected. Tonight’s low will be a muggy 74. We’ll “cool off” just a bit over the weekend with temps in the mid- to high-80s, but the trade-off will be a good chance of daily thunderstorms starting Friday. Summer in the city, indeed.
  

• MUNROE FALLS LOOKING TO FILL WARD 3 VACANCY ON COUNCIL: Munroe Falls City Council has a vacancy in Ward 3. The city advises residents interested in filling the vacancy who live in Ward 3 and have been a resident of Munroe Falls for at least one year to contact Misty Smith at [email protected]. The vacancy will be filled by appointment rather than election, and the appointee will serve until Dec. 31, 2025. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by Tuesday, Aug. 5. The Ward 3 seat will be up for election this year; the person elected in the Nov. 4 General Election will serve the term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
  

• NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2025: All Stow and Munroe Falls residents are invited to take part in the annual National Night Out event, which will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 3800 Darrow Rd. in Stow next to Fire Station #1 (look for the white tents). Entertainment will include a bounce house, slide and police vehicles. The National Night Out mission statement says the nationwide event is “designed to strengthen our communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their local law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs, and send a message that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. It’s also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better.” Go here for more information about National Night Out.
  

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STOW CITY COMMISSIONS: Stow Mayor John Pribonic is seeking Stow residents who have an interest in serving the city in a voluntary capacity. Stow residents are currently needed to fill vacancies on several city commissions; appointments to these vacancies are made by the mayor and confirmed by Stow City Council. For more information on these commissions and an application, contact the Mayor’s Office at 330-689-2800 or visit https://www.stowohio.org/228.
  

• FREE NATIVE PLANT SEEDS AT MUNROE FALLS SUMMER FEST: While you’re at the inaugural Munroe Falls Summer Fest this weekend, don’t forget to visit Alicia Highland at the Stormwater Booth for your free native plant seeds. Native seed packets were donated for the festival by the Crown Point Ecology Center in Bath. The Munroe Falls Summer Fest takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Guise Park.
  

• SMF LIBRARY HIRING: The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is hiring a part-time Community Outreach & Partnerships Associate. Pay starts at $17.31 per hour. Go here for more information and to apply.
  

• VENDORS WANTED FOR ACKER-MOORE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: The Acker-Moore Memorial Post is looking for crafters, vendors and food trucks for its Holiday Craft Show, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the post, located at 3733 Fishcreek Rd. in Stow. Space pricing is as follows: single booth $40; double booth $70; trucks $70 without electric, $100 with electric. Contact Fallon Whitacre at [email protected] for more information.
  

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It can happen to you: Another winning lottery ticket sold in Stow

Several winning lottery tickets have been sold in Stow in recent years, and now it’s happened again.

According to the Ohio Lottery, a customer at the Circle K gas station at 750 E. Steels Corners Rd. in Stow recently won a $20,000 jackpot playing the $50 scratch-off VIP Millions game.

The winner, whose name has not been disclosed, will pocket about $14,400 after state and federal taxes are taken out.

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Stow Council Member Riehl tapped by Governor DeWine for prestigious group

Stow City Council Vice President Matt Riehl was recently inducted into the distinguished Association of Ohio Commodores organization. The non-partisan group consists of individuals who have been recognized by the governor of Ohio with the prestigious Executive Order of the Ohio Commodore, which recognizes Ohioans for their business accomplishment, acumen and leadership.

“I’m truly honored to be inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores,” Riehl said in a July 23 press release. “I thank the Governor and Members of the Board of Directors for this honor. I look forward to working to promote the great state of Ohio.”

The Association of Ohio Commodores is named for the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Governor James A. Rhodes formed the association in 1966 for the purpose of assisting Ohio in all areas of growth and development, with the goal of greater prosperity for its citizens. The association was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1971, and now its members are primarily involved with supporting the office of the governor and lieutenant governor.

The Association of Ohio Commodores currently has a membership of more than 500 Ohioans, including:

• Government officials

• Distinguished university presidents and administrators

• Banking and legal professionals

• Leaders of trade organizations, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations

• Senior management of large, medium and small manufacturers from across Ohio

Riehl represents Ward 1 in the city of Stow.

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