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The city's plans for a new senior center at Cornerstone Church won't happen if another buyer steps in before City Council approves it.

The response to the Stow Sunshine Project website was overwhelming. It tells us that people really care about what's going on in our...

Longtime Summit County Councilwoman Gloria Rodgers will face a primary challenge by Stow Councilman Jeremy McIntire in March.

On Dec. 6, 2022, Pulte Homes introduced to the Stow Planning Commission a plan to build a subdivision consisting of two cul-de-sacs off...

Ending the dysfunction of the current City Council would enable the mayor to embark on several exciting initiatives for the city.

Arguing over process caused unreasonable delay in project 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. This article was written in October 2023, prior to those videos being removed. To understand the type of dysfunction that has plagued the relationship between Stow City Council and the administration, one need look no fu

Position Goes to McIntire Buddy without Interviewing Any Applicants 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. Although Ward 1 residents decide the city councilperson who will represent them, the position is important to the entire city. The area of Stow City Council Ward 1 encompasses the Southern-most section of the cit

Police Chief, Fire Chief Among Jobs that Haven’t had Merit Increases in 15 Years 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. This article was published in October 2023, as part of this site's 2023 Stow Elections coverage. While most of the Stow's city employees are covered by union contracts that ensure regular review of em

Failed Audit Legislation Highlights Stow City Council Dysfunction 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. It’s clear from the Jan. 26, 2023, Stow City Council meeting video and minutes that Mayor John Pribonic had had enough. The normally mild-mannered executive gave a blistering rebuke of City Council President Jeremy

City Council’s Shenanigans over Volunteer Commission Appointments 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. Part 1 This story has 3 parts. But, it’s an enthralling read! Let’s get started: On November 10, 2022, when Mayor John Pribonic nominated 34-year-old Kyle Herman to the Ward 3 vacancy on the Stow Planning Commissio

A Level of Professionalism More Could Emulate NOTE: The article below was published on Oct. 9, 2023, in advance of the Nov. 7 election...

Obstructing the Mayor at Every Turn Isn't Leadership 10/24/25 NOTE: Videos embedded in the story below are no longer available. The City of Stow has a two-year records retention policy and removed streamed public meeting videos dating before May 2023. This article was published on October 9, 2023, as part of this site's 2023 Stow Election coverage. City Council President and At-Large Councilman Jeremy McIntire seems to think that being a good leader means trying to prove ev