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Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2026 Stow Craft Beer Fest coming up (cleveland.com) — Stow residents can look forward to the 14th annual Stow Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Heritage Barn on Young Road, supporting the Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation. With dozens of regional breweries, food, prizes, and tiered ticket options including VIP and designated-driver passes, it's a chance to enjoy local flavors while backing community projects close to home.
2. Canton man charged with strangulation, domestic violence after Kent standoff (cleveland19.com) — Stow residents may have noticed police activity near the Kent border when officers responded to a domestic violence incident where a Canton man allegedly assaulted two people and refused to surrender. Stow Police assisted Kent officers and Metro SWAT, who eventually took the suspect into custody without serious injuries to the victims, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
3. Volleyball Recap: Stow-Munroe Falls Now 4-1 over Last Five Games (maxpreps.com) — Stow-Munroe Falls volleyball fans can celebrate a 3–1 road win over North Royalton, pushing the Bulldogs to a 7–4 record and four wins in their last five matches. Standout performances from Jillian Meers and Khloe Schelien powered the victory, and the team now turns its attention to another key matchup against Medina on Thursday evening.
4. Real estate transfers in Greater Akron for early February 2026 (centredaily.com) — If you're watching the Stow housing market, this roundup of early February 2026 real estate transfers across Summit, Portage, and Medina counties includes recent sales in Stow alongside other Greater Akron communities. It highlights the region's top sale and links to complete transaction details so you can compare local property values and trends.
5. Caleb Brooks builds St. Florian shrine for first responders (yourohionews.com) — A local Eagle Scout candidate has built a St. Florian shrine at Queen of Heaven Church in Green to honor first responders, with key help from Stow firefighters and a Stow police officer. The project, inspired partly by the scout's father, a lieutenant with the Stow Fire Department, creates a quiet place for prayer and reflection and was recently blessed during a special service.
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