Young Entrepreneurs Have Sights Set on New Downtown Bar This Summer

Donald Powell and Christopher Sedlock plan to open a bar along the riverfront this summer

The Falls River Square District will welcome a new restaurant and bar come this summer. Business partners Christopher Sedlock and Donald Powell are keeping the name under wraps for now, but they were more than willing to share their vision for the business that'll open at 2152 Front St. "Down here it’s low-key. It’s a sort of all-American feel," Powell said of the riverfront area. "So it’s not going to be dressy. It’s going to be a bar-slash-tavern. We’ll focus on having a one-page menu, eight to 10 quality items that we can be known for, that we can focus on.” The business will stress "customer service, professionalism and promptness," but the real emphasis will be on the food, which will include burgers, steaks, pizza and other finger …

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Laura Petrella

9:02 am on Thursday, March 28, 2013

Congratulations on your new business! This is exciting! We wish you well and look forward to meeting you both. (We can also help you with a Ribbon Cutting!) Laura Petrella, Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce   more ›

Ice Carving, Skating Draws Residents to Frozen River Festival

Despite the freezing temps this weekend, the annual Cuyahoga Falls winter festival was a success.

The 2013 Cuyahoga Falls Frozen River Festival drew scores of residents down to Falls River Square over the weekend.  Jennifer Syx, deputy director of development for the city, said the annual event has been growing in recent years, and is part of an effort to offer quality events all year round for residents to enjoy. From Friday to Sunday, the public sampled beer and wine from local businesses in the Pavilion, laced up their skates for a few trips around the rink and watched students from the University of Akron Culinary Arts program carve elaborate ice sculptures.  “The carvings are incredible,” Syx said. Want to see more photos? Be sure to check out Rick Dietz's media blog. 

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Frozen River Festival Ready to Kick off in Cuyahoga Falls

Catch an ice skating show and warm up in the Pavilion with wine from Sarah's Vineyard and beer from Thirsty Dog at the 2013 Cuyahoga Falls Frozen River Festival.

Falls River Square Ice Rink Opens Nov. 24

Catch the fireworks show, visit with Santa and watch the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the outdoor rink's grand reopening in Cuyahoga Falls.

Cuyahoga Falls Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month

City officials have partnered with the Battered Women's Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties for the month of October to help combat the rampant crime.

The City of Cuyahoga Falls has partnered with the Battered Women's Shelter to support domestic violence awareness for the month of October.  According to Jennifer Syx, the city's deputy development director, the city has installed purple lights at the Falls River Square clock tower as purple is recognized as the international color of domestic violence.  "Right now, (the clock tower) is a place for people to gather, reflect and pray," said Syx. Syx has been working with Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina County volunteer Brian Del Bianco to organize the partnership and she says there's tentative plans "to hold a vigil or campaign event." Residents are encouraged to shine purple lights from their homes or front porches to support…

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Rubber City Music Festival Plugs in Saturday

The inaugural rock concert will run from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Falls River Square. Admission and parking are free.

Oktoberfest Starts Today

The calendar says September, but they're breaking out the Oktoberfest beer anyway.

Cuyahoga Falls is celebrating Oktoberfest starting at 5 p.m. today until midnight at Falls River Square. As usual, parking and admission are free.  Oktoberfest has been an annual event in Cuyahoga Falls since 1980. It was the first such event at what was then the Front Street Mall, and it gave rise to the Italian-American Festival, Irish-American Festival and Rockin' on the River, among other things.  Beer, brats, music and other entertainment will be available at the Biergarten, the Bier Bunker and throughout the mall area. The festival continues through Saturday (noon to midnight) and Sunday (noon to 8 p.m.).  Beer mugs, T-shirts and other souvenirs will be sold at the Oktoberfest headquarters on the south end of the mall. Bring your …

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LAST CHANCE: Curtain Closes on Rockin' Concert Series Friday

For the last Rockin' on the River show of the season, promoter Bob Earley has lined up Satisfaction, the International Rolling Stones Show.

Get your air guitar ready; it's time to rock on the river one last time. The final show of the season starts Friday at 5 p.m. at Falls River Square. Here's the background on each set of artists, provided by rockinontheriver.com: As always, parking and admission are free. Be safe, rock out and have fun!

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Rockin' on the River Welcomes Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band

With the summer-long concert series winding down, Rockin' on the River has saved the best for last.

Rockin' on the River aims to please with one of its most eclectic shows to date.  From classic rock to country to blues, Friday's concert will have a little something for everyone. The show opens at 5 p.m. Friday and will run till midnight at Falls River Square.  As always, parking and admission are free. Here's the background on each set of artists, provided by rockinontheriver.com:

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Rockin' on the River Is Back!

Friday night's show will feature 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience and Human Nature. As always, the show will be held in Cuyahoga Falls at Falls River Square.

Rockin' on the River has returned. The show opens at 5 p.m. Friday and will run till midnight at Falls River Square.  As always, admission and parking are free. Here's the background on each set of artists, provided by rockinontheriver.com:

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