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🌱 Patch AM: Cuyahoga Falls says goodbye to longtime resident Connie Sue Mahony Arnold
You won't want to miss Bryson Tiller on the Cuyahoga Falls Patch calendar
Greetings Cuyahoga Falls! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Cuyahoga Falls says goodbye to longtime resident Connie Sue Mahony Arnold
- How Woodridge's new house system will change life at WMS
- Hear how a Cuyahoga Falls trio turns midlife angst into sharp songs
Also on today's calendar: VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Portage County obituaries for Sept. 21-22, 2026 (theportager.com) — Cuyahoga Falls residents are mourning Connie Sue Mahony Arnold, 87, a former Rootstown resident whose obituary appears among recent Portage County death notices. The roundup also honors several others with local ties, sharing their life stories, faith, and community involvement, along with information on memorial contributions and burial plans across the region. 
2. Woodridge board hears details of new house system (akron.com) — Woodridge Middle School in Cuyahoga Falls is launching a new three-house system—Vista, Rapid, and Ember—to build student leadership, relationships, and school spirit, with eighth graders already tapped as house leaders. The Board of Education also approved key items for 2026-27, including adapted aquatics at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, transportation stipends, and game helpers, and set its next meeting for Oct. 20.
3. Social media, AI are making investment scams harder to spot (ideastream.org) — A Cuyahoga Falls trio called Phantom Lease is getting regional attention on the "Shuffle" music podcast for witty songs about indigestion, office life, and middle age. The same program also explains how social media and AI are fueling sophisticated investment scams, with tips from consumer protection experts to help residents avoid costly fraud.
4. Phantom Lease turns midlife frustrations into punk rock (ideastream.org) — A Cuyahoga Falls punk trio, Phantom Lease, channels midlife frustrations like back pain, overeating, and overgrown gardens into witty, tightly crafted songs. Bandmates who became neighbors near the last Arthur Treacher's turned everyday suburban annoyances into their 2025 album and are now recording a follow-up for 2027, blending humor, local influences, and energetic live shows.
5. Ohio high school football Week 6: top 10 games to watch in 2026 (cleveland.com) — Walsh Jesuit hosts rival Archbishop Hoban at Conway Memorial Stadium in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday night, highlighting one of Ohio's top Week 6 high school football matchups. The statewide roundup also spotlights several other key games, but this home showdown is the one Falls-area fans can actually attend and feel directly part of.
📸 Around Cuyahoga Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cuyahoga Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Bryson Tiller →
Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
7:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Laughs On Front 9/26 →
Bluebird Event Center, 2128 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls - Pinot Noir Tasting at Vinifera →
Vinifera Wine To Whiskey, 3236 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls - Men's Study →
Northampton UMC, 852 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls
8:30 am - History Club →
Northampton UMC, 852 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls
10:00 am - Pints, Pies and Purple →
HiHO Brewing Co., 1707 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls - Koinonia →
Northampton UMC, 852 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls
9:00 am - Weekly Worship →
Northampton UMC, 852 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls
10:30 am - OYPAA COMMITTEE MEETING →
Paridise Club, 1710 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
4:00 pm - My 90-Day ReBUILD Challenge, In Person Cohort →
Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls, 111 Stow Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls - Ladies' Bible Study →
Northampton UMC, 852 West Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls
10:00 am - VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! →
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
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-- The Patch AM Team
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