🌱 Patch AM: How Hudson’s drilling decision could change safety after Twinsburg’s explosion

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hudson's drilling decision could change safety after Twinsburg's explosion
• How Twins Days turned Twinsburg into a global twin destination

Also on today's calendar: Local Author Wendy Koile and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hudson weighs restart of directional drilling after Twinsburg explosion (cleveland19.com) — City leaders in nearby Hudson are still halting directional drilling after June's gas explosion in Twinsburg that damaged or destroyed dozens of homes. Hudson council is debating new safety rules for underground drilling and whether to fast-track them so fiber-optic construction can resume, while residents' concerns remain high in light of the Twinsburg blast.
   

• PBS News Hour Seeing double at the Twins Days Festival in Ohio (pbs.org) — Twinsburg takes center stage as thousands of twins from around the world gather for the annual Twins Days Festival, which has shaped the city's identity for 50 years. Beyond the parades and contests, researchers flock here to study twins' health and genetics, while locals celebrate the town's unique history, from its twin founders to today's tight-knit festival community.
   

📸 Around Twinsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Twinsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Summer Nature Tales →
  Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd, Twinsburg
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• ARB meeting →
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Tom Gaurino — Aaron & Moses →
  Aaron & Moses, 2615 Glenwood Dr, Twinsburg
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Danny Christian →
  The Atley, 9149 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg
  7:30 pm
Monday August 24
• BZA meeting →
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Capital Improvements Board Meeting →
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
  5:30 pm
• Finance Committee requested at CIB →
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
  6:00 pm
• Caucus meeting →
  Twinsburg, OH Calendar, 10075 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Local Author Wendy Koile →
  Twinsburg Historical Society, 8996 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Harmon New to the District Student/Family Orientation
  Aurora City Harmon Middle School
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Preschool Staggerd Start (Assigned Days)
  Aurora City Miller School
Saturday August 22
• 2026 Solon Pop-Up in the Park →
  Solon Community Park, 6679 SOM Ctr Rd, Solon
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• All Preschool Children Attend
  Aurora City Miller School

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost And Found Pets
  Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and… (Nextdoor )
• Lost And Found Pets
  Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and… (Nextdoor )

• Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#142 - 8890 Darrow Road in Twinsburg. Apply here.
• The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Landscaping Technician in Twinsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Twinsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macedonia

• Citizens Bank Makes First Pitch for Macedonia Commons Branch as Planning Commission also Weighs Fairfield Inn Access (nordoniahills.news)
• Kent State grad identified as victim in fatal I-480 crash in Macedonia (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
• Obituary: Linda A. Kamber (nee Beller) (nordoniahills.news)

Solon

• Under new leadership, Solon enters the season with a fresh mindset (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• A partnership for pencils, paper, and preparation! (chagrinvalleytoday.com)
• Former Regano Preschool Director returns to work for one year (chagrinvalleytoday.com)

Ok Twinsburg! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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