Patch's Halloween Costume Contest: And the Winner of the Best Costume in Ohio Is...

The Ohio winner, who will receive $250, will now be entered to win the $5,000 grand prize in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest.

Suspected Heroin Dealer Arrested; Potheads Nabbed; and Grand Theft Acura

The following was obtained from Cuyahoga Falls Police reports dated Nov. 4-5. It does not indicate a conviction.

Cuyahoga Falls Native, Mike Morell, Appointed Acting Director of CIA

David Petraeus stepped down as Director of the CIA Friday, citing an extramarital affair. Mike Morell has been tapped to replace him.

Porch Light Vigil: Help Light the Way for Alex Harr

Friends and family of Alex Harr are asking Cuyahoga Falls residents to switch on their porch lights in memory of the 14-year-old Roberts Middle School football player who died Monday.

Comedian Mike Polk Ready to Rock the Funny Stop

Polk's music videos have raked in millions of YouTube views and made him one of the most popular comedians in Northeast Ohio. He'll be performing Friday and Saturday at the Funny Stop.

Calling All Churches: Share Your Holiday Events With Patch

It's free and easy to post your events on Patch and you'll reach more people than you think!

Falls Chose Obama Over Romney Despite October Campaign Stop

More voters chose Barack Obama than the candidate who stumped in the Falls. Take a look at the tallies for each precinct in Cuyahoga Falls — did your section of town vote Republican or Democrat?

Middle School Football Player Mourned at Balloon Release

Roughly 100 students, teachers and family members gathered Wednesday night at Ross Park to remember Alex Harr, who died Monday.

Falls Man Faces Federal Charges After Pipe Bombs, Machine Gun Found in His Home

David Dougherty, 41, of Cuyahoga Falls, faces multiple felony charges in federal court.

Woodridge Local Schools Levy Passes

The 6.83-mill, five-year levy will generate $15 million in revenue over the next five years.

Cuyahoga Falls Police Catch Teenagers With Drugs, Gun

The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by the Cuyahoga Falls Detectives Bureau.

Heroin Overdose; Phony Death Threat; and Man Caught With Syringes, Switchblade

The following was obtained from Cuyahoga Falls Police reports dated Nov. 1-3. It does not indicate a conviction.

Huge Craft Show Returns to Northeast Ohio

Christmas Connection set for Nov. 16-18 at the I-X Center.

Police Schedule Memorial Luminary Event

The Stow Police Department is continuing the tradition of honoring those who served and died in the area, including one of their own — Officer Jonathan Bastock, of Cuyahoga Falls.

Injured Drunk Man Mistaken for Burglar

It appears not one, but two men were mistaken for burglars this week in Cuyahoga Falls.

Sandra Kurt, Democratic Candidate Summit County Council, At-Large

Kurt is an engineer and has served on Akron City Council.

UPDATE: Cuyahoga Falls Election Results 2012

DeVitis narrowly defeats Colavecchio. Sawyer sprints past Roush. Roegner trumps Schmida. Get all the final Summit County results here.

Foul Play Ruled out in Gorge Metro Park Death

The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office narrowed Daniel Short's manner of death to two possibilities.

Joe Biden Coming to Northeast Ohio Sunday

The vice president will make a campaign stop with his wife, Jill, and Jason Mraz, at Lakewood High School on Sunday

Mystery Novelist Les Roberts Slated to Speak at Books-A-Million

Cuyahoga Falls Patch recently interviewed Roberts to learn more about his new mystery, "Whiskey Island," and to discuss an eclectic career that's taken him from Hollywood to Ohio.

Clinton Energizes Obama Supporters in Akron

According to local media outlets, former President Bill Clinton brought Obama supporters to their feet at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron on Thursday night.

Phony Mechanic Swindles Falls Man; Heroin Arrest; and Smash-and-Grab Burglary

The following was obtained from Cuyahoga Falls Police reports dated Oct. 23-25. It does not indicate a conviction.

Office Bistro and Lounge Opening in Cuyahoga Falls

Due to popular demand, the North Hill-Akron restaurant is set to open a second location in Cuyahoga Falls in November.

Bizarre Break-In Turns Violent in Cuyahoga Falls

Jacob S. Parker, 22, of Akron, was shot with a stun gun and arrested by Cuyahoga Falls Police after he broke into a man's house and fell asleep in his bed.

Portage Crossing Announcement Expected; Project Seeing 'Positive Changes'

Cuyahoga Falls Development Director Sue Truby says good news is coming as design plans for Portage Crossing are finalized by Stark Enterprises.

Mother and Daughter Declared Missing, Found Weeks Later Beside California Highway

Jaime Marie Woods, 36, of Cuyahoga Falls, and her eight-year-old daughter were discovered in an SUV by California Highway Patrol officers this past Tuesday.

Cuyahoga Falls Artists and Crafters: Where Will You Be This Holiday Season?

Use Patch to get the word out on where you'll be selling your art this holiday season.

UPDATE: Bill Clinton Stumping for Obama in Akron Thursday

Clinton is set to step in while President Barack Obama continues to focus on Hurricane Sandy.

Body Found in Gorge Metro Park Identified

The man's name and cause of death have been announced; however the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office is still trying to determine the manner in which he died.

Obama Cancels University of Akron Rally

Due to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, President Barack Obama has canceled Wednesday's Akron rally to focus on the storm.

Cuyahoga Falls Working 'Around the Clock' to Fix Power Outages

Over 5,000 Cuyahoga Falls residents lost power during the storm last night. That number has dwindled to roughly 250. In related news, Broad Boulevard has reopened.

Cuyahoga Falls, Woodridge Schools Announce Closures

Due to the inclement weather, both school districts have canceled class on Tuesday.

Power Outages, Car Accidents Reported Across Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls Police say utility workers have been called in to address the power outages.

Hurricane Sandy: Northeast Ohio Begins to See Impact

Residents are starting to see the high winds and power outages that Hurricane Sandy has pushed to the region. Locally, Cuyahoga Falls has emergency crews on standby in the event of one or multiple outages.

Obama Rallying at University of Akron Wednesday

President Barack Obama will make a campaign stop in the Rubber City this week.

Western Reserve Hospital Pain Center Examines New Approaches to Care at 2nd Annual Seminar

Western Reserve Hospital Pain Center Examines New Approaches to Care at 2nd Annual Seminar

Bulldogs Take Down Black Tigers, 21-9: Friday Night Football

Get the recap of the game, plus other scores from around Cuyahoga Falls.

Summa Western Reserve Hospital Offers Free Joint Surgery Information Sessions

Summa Western Reserve Hospital now offers free pre-operative informational sessions for patients who will be having hip and knee replacement surgery at the Cuyahoga Falls location.

The Art of Creativity

The breakdown of the creative process, how much time and energy goes into each and every piece, and why it isn't necessarily "cheap".

Cuyahoga Falls Small Business

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