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In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick response kept a Stow school fire from spreading

Also on today's calendar: Family and Friends of the Galon-Skis Fundraiser and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Classroom damaged, no injuries in fire at Holy Family School in Stow (beaconjournal.com) — A classroom at Holy Family Parish School on Kent Road in Stow was damaged by a fire Monday afternoon, but everyone inside evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. Stow firefighters, with mutual aid standing by, quickly contained the blaze to a single second-floor room and ventilated the building as staff prepared for the new school year.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stow

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • One Full Day Tuesday - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2026 →
    Super Ninja World (formerly Super Ninja Zone), 69 Graham Rd A, Cuyahoga Falls
    9:00 am
  • Tai Chi and Qigong for Health, Balance and Strength
    Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library - Business, Government & Science
    12:15 pm
  • OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) - One-on-One Assistance
    Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library - Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A
    1:00 pm
  • 3D Printing Basics
    Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a lane closed on I-77 N reported at 6:30...
    There is a lane closed on I-77 N reported at 6:30 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • There is a lane closed on I-77 N reported at 6:19...
    There is a lane closed on I-77 N reported at 6:19 AM. "WORK ZONE SPEED LIMIT - 55 MPH" (Nextdoor )
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd and 3rd Shift Machinist - Stow Ohio in Stow. Apply here.
  • DCS Dental Lab, Inc posted a job opening for Dental Laboratory Technician in Stow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stow here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

  • What happened at Browns training camp? Live updates from Day 14 (beaconjournal.com)
  • Man wanted by US Marshals in connection to 2025 Springfield Twp shooting (beaconjournal.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001971230-26-000003 (sec.gov)

Cuyahoga Falls

  • 1560 20th St Unit 7, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 (redfin.com)
  • Cuyahoga Falls City School creates the Preston Learning Center. (beaconjournal.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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