Cuyahoga Falls Bicentennial Parade Ready to Step off Saturday

With over 160 units, It's being touted as the biggest parade in the city's history.

GOP Picks David Joyce As LaTourette's Replacement

The Geauga County prosecutor was selected unanimously by the GOP chairmen and central-committee secretaries of Northeast Ohio

Traffic Alert: Expect Several Closures, Delays This Weekend

Read on and stay ahead of the traffic.

Falls Bicentennial: Time Capsule Unearthed; Contents Unveiled to Public

Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Robart opened the sesquicentennial time capsule amid hundreds of people at Falls River Square Pavilion on Tuesday.

Portage Crossing Groundbreaking Slated for Fall

Due to unforeseen complications, the Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission and Portage Crossing developer Bob Stark have asked for more time to address zoning issues.

Cuyahoga Falls Awarded $1.1m Grant for State Road Widening Project

It wasn't easy, but Cuyahoga Falls officials have collected the $7 million they need for the project through federal and state grants.

Bicentennial Countdown: Opening Ceremony, Torch Lighting, Music and Fireworks Coming Friday

The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. The Crooked River Summerfest kicks off at 7 p.m. with fireworks coming at 10 p.m. Friday night in Cuyahoga Falls at Falls River Square.

Traffic Alert: Expect Road Closures During Bicentennial Fireworks Display

Traffic will be shut down around Falls River Square from roughly 9 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on Friday night.

Green Thumbs Sprout at Stow Municipal Court

It's the second year for the garden at the court house. Non-violent offenders from Cuyahoga Falls and elsewhere helped cultivate a garden to benefit the needy in nearby neighborhoods.

LOOK: Cuyahoga Falls Nurse Introduces Obama Wednesday in Akron

President Barack Obama made a campaign trip to the John S. Knight Center in Akron Aug. 1, 2012. A Cuyahoga Falls woman had the chance to introduce the president before his speech.

Falls Historical Museum Expands Hours for Bicentennial

Click below for dates, times and directions.

Boil Alert Issued Following Weekend Water Main Break

The alert will be in effect through 8 a.m. Wednesday for affected residents.

Caution: Falls Bicentennial Celebration Interrupting Traffic

Find out what roads will be closed in August for the Cuyahoga Falls Bicentennial Parade.

Prepare for the Orange Barrels; State Road Widening Coming This Winter

After years of planning, analysis and negotiations, the Cuyahoga Falls State Road widening project should break ground by this December or January.

Grand Jury Indicts Falls Man for Selling Faux Fendi, Coach Handbags

Ronald Azar, 34, of Cuyahoga Falls, was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to traffic over 100 high-end handbags.

Traffic Alert: Route 8 Southbound Exit Closed at Broad Boulevard

Due to traffic light repairs, the exit ramp will be closed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Falls Fire Department, City Officials Consider Accepting $490,000 Grant

Depending on the terms of the grant set forth by the federal government, the city may or may not accept the money.

Traffic Alert: Expect Delays on Northbound State Route 8 July 20-22

Due to highway resurfacing, a section of northbound State Route 8 will be reduced to one lane over the weekend.

Boil Alert Issued in Cuyahoga Falls (Again)

Due to water main repairs, a section of the city will need to boil drinking water to avoid potential health risks.

LOOK: Summit County Leaders Cut Ribbon on Mitt Romney Victory Center

The Republican candidate's bus stopped at some Stow and Cuyahoga Falls landmarks July 7.

Boil Alert Issued in Cuyahoga Falls

Due to water line repair, sections of the city will need to boil drinking water to avoid potential health risks.

Ohio Hopes to Make E-Check Easier, More Convenient

The Ohio EPA announced adding 53 new E-Check locations, including self kiosks.

Romney Bus Visits Handel's in Falls, Minus Romney

Two other prominent Republicans touring to promote Romney candidacy.

Samira and Sheraton Dam Deconstruction Begins After Bicentennial

Once the dams are gone, the river will heal and recreation can begin. But the process won't begin until at least Dec. 1.

Natatorium Lawsuit Goes All the Way to Ohio Supreme Court

Michael Hawsman injured his knee on a swimming pool diving board at the Natatorium in 2006 and the family has been engaged in a lawsuit against the city ever since.

Mugshots of the Week: Bomb Plot Suspects Await Trial

Catch up on some of the latest news in the case.

Howe Avenue/State Route 8 Ramp Reopened to Motorists

Construction on the northbound Route 8 ramp has concluded and is ready for motorists.

Cuyahoga Falls November 2012 Election Guide

Peruse the list of candidates and incumbents.

Mitt Romney to Visit Brunswick for Pancake Breakfast

Republican Presidential candidate to stop at Mapleside on Sunday

'Giant Pothole' on Charles Street Should Soon Be Fixed

City officials will ensure that private contractor who dug trench last fall follows through on repair.

Visions for Vacancies: Rick Case Honda

Patch is asking readers: What type of business would you like to see at the long-vacant State Road site?

Update: Two City Electrical Workers Injured in Arc Flash Incident

Service director says both employees are hospitalized, but 'conscious and talking.'

Mayor Don Robart Wants to Talk to You!

Robart has met with more than 3,750 residents over 19 years through his First Tuesday Program.

Hydrant Flushing Begins Next Week; Expect Discolored Water

For fire protection purposes, the city's water mains and hydrants will be flushed of sediment and iron starting Monday, June 4.

Falls City Council Approves $530K Technicote Tax Break

The ordinance will enable the adhesives manufacture to rebuild at its current Marc Drive site.

Government Offices, Schools Closed on Memorial Day

Monday's regular Cuyahoga Falls City Council meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Natatorium.

Honoring Generations of Fallen Heroes: Memorial Day Parade 2012

Patch caught up with Dave Sebastian, the Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day parade committee chairman, for a Q & A to discuss what's in store for attendees on Monday morning.

Unsupervised Minors Prohibited From Rockin' on the River Past 8 p.m.

Mayor Don Robart has the option to suspend the curfew ordinance for special events, but has opted to keep it in place during this year's summer concert series.

POLL: Pit Bulls No Longer Labeled as 'Vicious'

A new Ohio law, backed by Gov. John Kasich, took effect Tuesday and lifted the "vicious" label. Do you think it was the right move by the state's legislators?

Despite Crippling Fire, Technicote Aims to Rebuild in the Falls

If the local adhesives manufacturer gets the tax break proposed by city officials, it could break ground for a new $10 million factory by late June.