Stow News

Stow Police Chief Louis Dirker was diagnosed withA non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March of 2009, but until recently when he was selected to be the Relay for Life Ambassador, only a few knew he hadA follicular cancer.

The 24-hour annual Relay for Life of Stow-Munroe Falls kicks off at 10 a.m. June 2 at the Akron General Health and Wellness Center .A This year, Police Chief Louis Dirker, who has non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, will serve as ambassador at the event to represent cancer survivors .

If you have your child's birthday party away from your home, you often can combine good food and a fun activity for a memorable occasion -- not to mention a little less stress for Mom or Dad.

Seriously, my favorite radio station is any public radio station and I often pester the editors with re-enactments of the stories I hear.A So when WCPN featured The Cleveland Natural History Museum's Harvey Webster A in a show all about birding I was inspired to reach out to you directly.A In the program, Webster mentioned the Audubon Society 's ... (more)

At least 68 U.S. military personnel from Ohio have died in Afghanistan over the last decade, the last of whom was 2nd Lt.

Researching the cultural history of Stow between 1934 and 1948 - a timespan that encompasses both the Great Depression and World War II - has gotten a whole lot easier, thanks to the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library .

Jewelry worn by actress Ann Miller is part of a large cache of clothes and gowns from Hollywood stars aquired by Ohio collector Richard John.

You voted and the winner of the Readers' Choice: Best Live Music Venue in Stow poll is Stow-Munroe Falls High School ! The high school's bands and choirs received 66 percent of the votes in Stow Patch 's Readers' Choice Poll, making it the winner over two other nominees.

Stow Law Director Brian Reali told City Council members on Thursday that it's "very probable" that he will be deploying to Afghanistan in mid-June for an Ohio Army National Guard assignment that could last from 7 to 10 months.

Stow is honoring those who have served this country in a Memorial Day Program at the Stow Cemetery beginning at 10:15 a.m. Stow Mayor Sara Drew reminded City Council members Thursday of the ceremony's start time, pointing out that seats in the shade go to those who arrive early.

When members of the Stow-Munroe Falls High Class of 2012 gathered for their last official event at school Wednesday morning, they had no idea that 20 of them would leave with prizes like iPad3 s, NOOk eReaders, 19-inch flatscreen TVs - and a brand new car! It wasn't an episode of The Price is Right , but the Senior "Make a Difference" Breakfast ... (more)

Richard John has one of the most interesting closets in America. A Barbra Streisand concert gown.

William Wetmore Chapter Daughters of 1812 members Sandy Dixson, of Cuyahoga Falls, and Marilyn Mazzarella and Claire Lucas, both of Stow, are shown from left as they pick up War of 1812 veteran flag holders at the Summit County Veterans Service Commission May 18.

This week, we asked you to nominate the best place in Stow to listen to live music , and now it's time to vote in our poll or rate the venues below.

The City of Stow has been awarded a $331,000 grant through the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation .

In the three days before graduation May 24,A Stow Patch is featuring the top 10 academic students in the 2012 Stow-Munroe Falls High School senior class.

In the three days before graduation May 24,A Stow Patch is featuring the top 10 academic students in the 2012 Stow-Munroe Falls High School senior class.

About 50 fifth-graders from Tallmadge Middle School met their senior pen pals at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living facility in Munroe Falls for the first time May 11 for a collaborative project dubbed Building Bridges.

We've got to take advantage while we can - in Stow, there only seems to be a few months to enjoy an outdoor patio.

Criminal charges are pending in Summit County against a Kent woman who allegedly led Stow police on a chase, and was found to be naked when finally arrested by Macedonia officers.