🌱 Patch AM: How Scut Farkus is helping Cuyahoga Falls families this Christmas

Hello Cuyahoga Falls! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Scut Farkus is helping Cuyahoga Falls families this Christmas

Also on today's calendar: One Full Day Friday Week 1 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A.M. mist; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 45, low: 32.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'A Christmas Story' actor on playing Scut Farkus (nypost.com) — A holiday popcorn collaboration is channeling the fame of Scut Farkus to raise money for Good Neighbors of Cuyahoga Falls, which supports local families in need. Actor Zack Ward reflects on being bullied, his unexpected cult status from “A Christmas Story,” and why he now uses that notoriety to give back and encourage kids to stand up to bullies.
   

📸 Around Cuyahoga Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cuyahoga Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• One Full Day Friday Week 1 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2025
  Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone), 69 Graham Rd A, Cuyahoga Falls
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• One Full Day Friday Week 1
  Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone) , 69 Graham Rd A , Cuyahoga Falls
  12:30 pm
• TEDDY SNYDER
  THE WORKZ on the Riverfront , 2220 Front St , Cuyahoga Falls
  7:00 pm
• Bil Benden - Fri. Show
  Funny Stop Comedy Club , 1757 State Rd , Cuyahoga Falls
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Goat Milk Soap Make and Take
  Gaga for Goats , 4059 Northampton Rd , Cuyahoga Falls
  11:00 am
• The Summit County Spanish Language Meetup Group Weekly Meetup
  Panera Bread , 689 Howe Ave , Cuyahoga Falls
  11:00 am
• CVCA Girls Varsity Basketball @ Walsh Jesuit
  Walsh Jesuit High School , 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd , Cuyahoga Falls
  1:00 pm
• DRIVING RAIN
  THE WORKZ on the Riverfront , 2220 Front St , Cuyahoga Falls
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• HCTV Advisory Committee Meeting
  Hudson Community Television , 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd , Hudson
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Bil Benden - Sat. Show
  Funny Stop Comedy Club , 1757 State Rd , Cuyahoga Falls
  9:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Hobby Sunday!
  141 E Summit St , Kent
  1:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Full Week (3 Days) Week 2 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2025
  Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone) , 69 Graham Rd A , Cuyahoga Falls
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Social media post questions the reason for a police parade with lights and sirens on.
  7:26PM on Dec 23: Police activity at Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio, per local source (Nextdoor )
• Macedonia Police report that 269 E Aurora was temporarily shut down but is now back open for transportation.
  8:26AM on Dec 23: Macedonia Police advise to avoid the area of 269 E Aurora due to current shutdown. (Nextdoor )

• Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Cuyahoga Falls. Apply here.
• Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cuyahoga Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cuyahoga Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stow

• Who are the Akron-Area High School Athletes of the Week for Dec. 15-21? Vote now (beaconjournal.com)
• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Dec. 22, 2025 (beaconjournal.com)

Akron

• 'It felt like hope again!' Mom sees News 5 viewers' generosity after being fooled on job offer (news5cleveland.com)
• Akron acquires historic Christmas lights from GE's Nela Park (beaconjournal.com)
• Akron Mayor Shammas Malik elected to bipartisan Ohio Mayors Alliance (beaconjournal.com)

Ok Cuyahoga Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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