🌱 Patch AM: Why Stow neighbors woke to an early morning police reverse alert

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:

• Why Stow neighbors woke to an early morning police reverse alert
• How a beloved Aurora spa once helped put Stow on the map

Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SWAT arrests suspect in Kent following early morning reverse alert (cleveland19.com) — Stow residents received an early morning reverse alert about police activity near Crown Pointe Drive after officers searched for an armed individual tied to a domestic situation that began in Kent. Metro SWAT ultimately arrested the suspect at a Kent apartment, and Stow police now say there is no ongoing threat to the community while more details are pending.
   

• Aurora's Mario's Spa to wrap up 66 years of beauty history (kentucky.com) — A longtime Aurora spa and hotel that once expanded to locations including Stow is preparing to close after 66 years in business. The owner plans one last holiday celebration before selling the historic property, reflecting on how the couple grew a regional spa empire that helped popularize full-day self-care getaways across Northeast Ohio and even into Canada.
   

📸 Around Stow

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stow

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton →
  BLU Jazz+, 47 E Market St, Akron
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• SAIL Fitness (September/October) →
  CSC Grand Hall, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  10:00 am
• Line Dancing (September/October) →
  CSC Grand Hall, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  11:00 am
• Dominos Mexican Train →
  CSC Activity Hub, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  12:00 pm
• Mah-Jongg →
  CSC Media Suite, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  12:00 pm
• Stow-Munroe Falls Library Bookmobile →
  Stow Community & Senior Center, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Dance Freeze Party Pop-Up →
  The AMP, 1680 Norton Road, Stow
• Birth to 23 Months Storytime →
  Stow Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow
• Chair Yoga September/October →
  CSC Grand Hall, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  9:30 am
• Pinochle and Canasta →
  CSC Grand Hall, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  12:00 pm
• Game Day! →
  Stow Community & Senior Center, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• The Body - Mobility Class September/October →
  CSC Grand Hall, 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow
  9:30 am
• Hiking Group - Stow Striders (Fall) →
  Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Road, Stow
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Stow. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

• Hudson lifts directional drilling ban with new safety rules, after Twinsburg explosion (cleveland19.com)
• 'Unexpected Caller' first in Ohio author's Amish romance series (beaconjournal.com)
• Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for Sept. 12, 2026 (beaconjournal.com)

Cuyahoga Falls

• Layzie Bone Rejoins Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Onstage After Public Tour Dispute (24hip-hop.com)
• Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu in Cleveland; Billy Idol, Pitbull at Blossom: Things to do (kentucky.com)

Ok Stow! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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