Joe Biden Coming to Northeast Ohio Sunday

The vice president will make a campaign stop with his wife, Jill, and Jason Mraz, at Lakewood High School on Sunday

Joe Biden is making Lakewood one of several stops in Northeast Ohio on Sunday.  Along with his wife, Jill, the Vice President is slated to speak at Lakewood High School. Representatives from the Secret Service began making inquiries with the city’s police and fire departments on Thursday about the vice president’s visit. On Friday morning, campaign officials confirmed. The doors at Lakewood High School are slated to open 8:45 a.m. Multi-platinum Grammy winner, singer, songwriter and Obama-Biden supporter, Jason Mraz, is slated to perform in Lakewood — as well as in Fremont and Lancaster. Tickets to the Lakewood event are available to the public, but tickets are required to the event. One ticket per person will be given out on a first-come…

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Obama Cancels University of Akron Rally

Due to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, President Barack Obama has canceled Wednesday's Akron rally to focus on the storm.

President Barack Obama has canceled his campaign stop at the University of Akron on Wednesday. According to whitehouse.gov, the President will remain in Washington D.C. to monitor Hurricane Sandy, and help coordinate the federal response and relief effort.  Stay tuned to Patch for updates on the President's campaign schedule as he's expected to return to Ohio before Election Day on Nov. 6.

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Obama Rallying at University of Akron Wednesday

President Barack Obama will make a campaign stop in the Rubber City this week.

President Barack Obama will make yet another campaign stop in Ohio when he visits the University of Akron on Wednesday.  According to the Obama campaign, the Commander-in-Chief will take the stage at 12:30 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena.  The event is free and open to the public.  Tickets will be made available starting Monday at 8 a.m. at the following locations:

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Shirley

11:37 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Jean - How much food did you donate to the Dayton "relief event". Also, 4 years of not doing what was promised ---- well ---- is that not a lie? Come on........let's call it what it is ........ someone did tell a non-truth about a lot of things since 2008 and they are also cutting either 90mil or 90bil from FEMA and a whole lot of money from Medicare. Enough said......   more ›

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in North Canton: Tweets

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak at Hoover High School Friday at 6:30 p.m. Here's what people are Tweeting.

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Romney Roundup: Speakers, Venue/Ticket Info and Traffic

Here's everything you need to know about Gov. Mitt Romney's visit to Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday evening.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is headed our way, and there's several points to keep in mind before his arrival. Here's what you need to know:  Venue/Ticket Info Romney is expected to hold a "Victory Rally" at 7 p.m. in the Natatorium parking lot, which, over the last 24 hours, has been transformed into an outdoor venue complete with bleachers, stages and a big screen TV.  The public may begin lining up whenever they wish outside the city gym, but according to a Romney spokesperson, attendees won't be let into the venue until 5 p.m. Upon entering, all attendees will go through airport-like security and should bring as few personal items as possible. No bags, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the …

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Rachel

4:20 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

"Be thankful you still have a job to worry about your work hours taken away." Wow. Would you be thankful if you had to take a cut in pay if either candidate was coming to visit? For the record, I don't work for the city. I just think it's insulting to those hard working individuals to have to lose a day's wages. And for the record, I have spent time listening to Romney's ideas. Both sides of many…   more ›

Expect Delays, Detours During Romney Campaign Stop: Traffic Alert

Several streets in Cuyahoga Falls will be closed on Tuesday afternoon during rush hour. Refer below and plan your commute accordingly.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be making a campaign stop in Cuyahoga Falls on Tuesday evening, which is good news for Romney fans but bad news for local motorists.  To skip the traffic disruptions on Oct. 9, refer to the following road closure locations: Drivers may also experience some delays when the Romney motorcade arrives in the Portage Trail, Second Street, Third Street and Fourth Street area, according to a city press release. Romney's "Victory Rally" will be held at 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Natatorium. Bleachers and barricades will be set up prior to the event. Roads are expected to reopen Tuesday night following the rally. 

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Adam C. Miller

4:08 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Or maybe the debate he had with that empty chair!   more ›

Ready to See Mitt Romney? Here's the Ticket Info

Romney will hold a "Victory Rally" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. For ticket info, refer below.

Ready to see Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Oct. 9 in Cuyahoga Falls? According to wkyc.com, the campaign has already started giving away free tickets during specified times at the following locations: Ticket locations Kent Victory Center 175 East Erie Street Kent, OH, 44240 Stow Victory Center 3889 Darrow Road Stow, OH, 44224 Summit GOP HQ 1755 Merriman Road, Suite 250 Akron, OH 44313 Wadsworth Victory Center 300 Weatherstone Drive, Suite 107  Wadsworth, OH, 44281 Hours Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For online ticketing information, click here. According to mittromney.com, the “Victory Rally” will be held at the Natatorium this …

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Ticket Info for President Obama's Stop at Kent State Wednesday

Tickets required for campaign stop at MAC

Editor's note: The Obama campaign has limited the number of tickets to 5,000. Read about it here. Campaign and university officials formally recognized what many have known for days: President Barack Obama is coming to the Kent State University campus Wednesday afternoon. Tickets are required in order to enter the campaign stop in the Kent State Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Doors for the event open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be handed out one per person on a first-come, first-served basis at three locations around town starting at 9 a.m. today. The locations are: Those seeking tickets at the Obama for America-Kent office should park at University Plaza and walk one block to the campaign office, as the parking lot there will be …

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jiim may

10:20 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Nicely said!!! I used to like curious george until his look alike entered office.   more ›