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Hey there, Stow! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Stow’s new court clerk shape daily operations?
- Which Stow resident wants to rewrite our penny sayings?
Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow showers; breezy, colder, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
- Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nicole Kowalski appointed to Stow Municipal Court clerk vacancy (beaconjournal.com) — Leadership at Stow Municipal Court is changing, with former Hudson councilwoman Nicole Kowalski appointed clerk to complete a term running through 2027. Selected by the Summit County Democratic Central Committee after the prior clerk became judge, she’ll oversee the court’s records and finances, impacting services for Stow and 15 neighboring communities that collectively generate about 20,000 cases a year.
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Find out what's happening in Stowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Hold your horses! Why do we say these things? (beaconjournal.com) — A playful language column digs into the quirky origins of everyday idioms like “hold your horses” and “beat around the bush,” then turns local with a joke from Stow resident Craig Erskine about updating penny sayings now that the coin is gone. The piece also revisits the colorful nickname for Cuyahoga Falls’ unfinished Cathedral Tower, inviting readers to share more curiosities.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stow
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- John Wesley Austin - Sat. Show
Funny Stop Comedy Club, 1757 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
9:30 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Urban Forestry Commission
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3:30 pm - Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
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4:00 pm - Pilates: Stretch & Strengthen
Stow, OH Calendar , 5344 Fishcreek Road , Stow
4:15 pm - Building and Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Agenda
Stow, OH Calendar , 3760 Darrow Road , Stow
6:00 pm - Dominoes Mexican Train
Stow, OH Calendar , 5344 Fishcreek Road , Stow
12:00 pm - Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Stow, OH Calendar , 3760 Darrow Road , Stow
6:00 pm - Chair Volleyball
Stow, OH Calendar , 5344 Fishcreek Road , Stow
1:00 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Puzzle Exchange
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
9:15 am - Bolich MS Open House Farewell Tour
Cuyahoga Falls City Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
10:00 am - Main Street Kent Coffee Walk 2026
Daisy Pops , 154 N Water St , Kent
11:00 am - Yoga For Beginners Series — Yoga Lounge
Yoga Lounge & Barre , 89 First St #207 , Hudson
1:30 pm
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to have these 2 trees trimmed.
Just trimmed do not need to remove debris. I will use it. Just need them cut.There are power lines close by. Message me with recommendations or an… (Nextdoor King Bryn Mawr) - Ohio Turnpike crews will remove the concrete slabs from the north bound lane near SR 91 through Friday evening.
Night work is required for the safety of vehicles driving under the work zone. Minimal noise is expected. (Nextdoor )
- STXZ posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Stow. Apply here.
- Little Tikes posted a job opening for Rotomolding Machine Operator in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hudson
- Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for Jan. 8, 2026 (beaconjournal.com)
- Husted Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominations (wktn.com)
Cuyahoga Falls
- Magical Theatre Company presents Agatha Christie's ‘Murder on the Orient Express' (akron.com)
- New, affordable assisted living facilities coming to NE Ohio (clevelandjewishnews.com)
- Ohio high school boys basketball scores: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 (cleveland.com)
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