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Good morning Stow! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which of Stow’s newest restaurants will you try first?
  • How a Stow political hopeful ended up in a $4.5M fraud case

Also on today's calendar: Commission on Inclusion Meeting and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Stowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Stowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Sunshine, breezy and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Not as cold, temps: high: 37, low: 35.
  • Tuesday: A.M. mist; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guide to 60+ new restaurants that opened in Greater Akron in 2025 (beaconjournal.com) — Several new spots have opened in Stow this year, including Steele House Kitchen & Bar on Hudson Drive, Hong Kong Chinese on Norton Road, Super Boba Tea on Graham Road, Teriyaki Madness on Kent Road, Isaly’s Cafe’s reboot, and Jenni’s Desserts on Steels Pointe. Alongside dozens of other Greater Akron openings, these Stow eateries bring fresh options for breakfast, takeout, boba, teriyaki bowls, and sweets heading into the new year.
   

• Former Ohio Senate candidate admits to $4.5M wire fraud scheme (k99online.com) — A Stow resident who previously ran for an Ohio Senate seat has admitted to a years-long wire fraud scheme involving his employer, a police organization, and an online fundraising platform. Federal investigators say he diverted about $4.5 million for personal luxuries, including private jets and vacation properties. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing still to come.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 23
  • OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
    Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
    1:00 pm
  • Commission on Inclusion Meeting
    3760 Darrow Rd , Stow
    10:15 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Direct to Film Demo
    Main Library - TechZone
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
    Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just wanted to share that if you are in the Stow/Kent area that Justin Gopp is highly recommended for his handy work and craftsmanship.
    He previously did a remodel in our bathroom and converted a closet into a wall tree. This week we had him remove a door to our basement and install a… (Nextdoor Huntington)
  • Hard to beat a new project completed before the holiday!
    Not only did we paint the whole house & shutters (2 months ago) but we came back to build this nice gabled over porch in cedar. Ready to stain it in… (Nextdoor Eastwick)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0988) in Stow. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Stow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

  • Traditional ranch near WRA campus in Hudson sells for $875K. See inside (beaconjournal.com)
  • Beacon Journal staffers taste test 14 Summit County Christmas ales🎄🍻 (beaconjournal.com)
  • Streetsboro home destroyed, but no injuries reported in Dec. 18 fire (beaconjournal.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

  • 'A Christmas Story' actor helps Summit County popcorn shop raise money for charity (wkyc.com)
  • Photos: Walsh vs. Canton Central Catholic high school girls basketball (beaconjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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