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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