Good morning, Portage County. Fall festivities are just around the corner with Hudson's Fall Harvest Fest on September 14 promising to transform Case-Barlow Farm into a time machine of old-fashioned delights. While hayrides and historical demonstrations await those seeking wholesome weekend fun, the 27th annual celebration adds new attractions like a garden tractor pull and hay mountain alongside perennial favorites that have kept families returning for nearly three decades.
Amid the seasonal celebrations, our community faces sobering news as a 69-year-old scooter rider lost his life following a collision with an SUV in neighboring Geauga County. In another troubling development, a Parma Fire Captain remains employed despite being found guilty of operating a city vehicle with a blood alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit – a stark reminder of the responsibilities that come with public service positions.
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🍂 Hudson's Fall Harvest Fest offers old-fashioned family fun on Sept. 14. Case-Barlow Farm's 27th annual event features new attractions like a hay mountain and garden tractor pull alongside returning favorites such as model trains and farm animals. Visitors can experience hands-on historical activities including candle dipping, butter churning, and corn shelling while enjoying live music from the Rubber City Ukes and Eddy Street Geezers. The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. with admission at $10 for adults and $8 for children, serving as the farm's major annual fundraiser.
🛵 Tragic collision claims life of 69-year-old scooter rider. Paul Buttari Sr. died after his Honda Helix motor scooter was struck by an SUV at an intersection in Geauga County, Ohio. The crash occurred Monday when a 19-year-old driver in a Ford Escape pulled onto State Route 87 from Elm Road, hitting Buttari's westbound scooter. Despite being transported to hospital and later airlifted to Cleveland, Buttari succumbed to his injuries. Troopers confirmed alcohol was not a factor in the crash, which closed the highway for approximately an hour.
🚨 Drunk fire captain caught driving city vehicle with blood alcohol triple the limit. Parma Fire Captain Ricky Fetter, 53, was found guilty of OVI after being stopped in North Royalton on August 22. Police observed his SUV revving its engine while moving slowly, veering across lanes, and driving onto curbs. Fetter, who admitted to drinking "a few beers," registered a blood alcohol concentration of .220 during a breath test. Despite having his license suspended until August 2026, Fetter remains employed with the Parma Fire Department.
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