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This week’s Scoop is spring-loaded—with weather shifts, story twists, and a young, local entrepreneur who needs our help. We’ve got a hometown real estate spotlight, bookish adventures, community updates, and an archery event so quirky we couldn’t not include it. Oh, and yes—we goofed a name last week. We’re fixing that, too.

Here’s what’s in this issue:

• 🏡 Meet the local real estate pro helping folks find their place in Hudson
• 🔥 A quick correction about our fire chief (sorry, Chief Varnes!)
• ☀️ This week’s weather forecast—Spring might finally be here!
• 🤝 A chance for your business to sponsor The Scoop
• 🦆 Help young entrepreneur Sarah Radcliff reach her duck goal
• 🌎 Earth Day origins and a little trivia to share with friends
• 🏗 Christ Community Chapel’s turf field project update
• 💼 Leadership Hudson is now taking applications
• 📚 A full week of events at the Hudson Library (including Baldacci!)
• 🎶 A toe-tapping Bluegrass Mass concert on Sunday
• 🏹 Archery Tag: The most unexpected event of the week
• 🎤 Jim Gaffigan brings the laughs to Playhouse Square
• 🥍⚾ Hudson teams face some tough matchups but keep grinding

Ready to Scoop when you are! 👇

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JESSIE OBERT

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

HOMESERVICES

🏡 Hudson Homes Start Here – Meet Jessie Obert!

Jessie Obert knows Hudson because she is Hudson. Born and raised here, she came back to raise her own family and put down even deeper roots. These days, she’s one of the area’s top real estate agents—and a familiar face around town, from sponsoring youth sports to serving on city boards and showing up for community events.

With over a decade of experience and marketing know-how that works, Jessie brings a calm confidence to the buying and selling process. She’s backed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and brings concierge-level service to every client she works with.

If you’re thinking about making a move in Hudson or Northeast Ohio, start with someone who truly gets what makes this place special.

👉 Learn more: Jessie Obert Website
📣 Follow along: Jessie Obert Group on Facebook
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call or text: (330) 310-9659

Jessie isn’t just helping people find homes—she’s helping them find their place in Hudson.

Thinking about buying or selling? Reach out to Jessie today and see what a local expert with heart can do for you. Your next chapter might be just a conversation away!

🔥 Quick Correction

In our April 18 issue, we incorrectly listed the name of Hudson’s Fire Chief as Jerry Buresh. His correct name is Jerry Varnes.

We do our best to get every detail right, but sometimes we miss the mark—and when we do, we want to own it. Big thanks to those who caught the error (thank you, Jody and Gwen!), and even bigger thanks to Chief Varnes and the Hudson Fire Department for all they do to keep our community safe. 🚒💛

☀️ The Scoop on Hudson Weather

Spring’s doing that thing again — switching moods faster than a toddler denied a second juice box. Here’s what to expect in Hudson this week:

• ⛈️ Today (Apr 21) – High: 73°F | Low: 47°F
  Showers and a thunderstorm are likely. Might be a good day to work from home… or pretend you're working from home.
• ☀️ Tuesday (Apr 22) – High: 62°F | Low: 44°F
  Sunshine makes a well-timed return for Earth Day. A little cooler, but a big upgrade from Monday’s chaos.
• 🌥 Wednesday (Apr 23) – High: 69°F | Low: 51°F
  Partly cloudy skies with temps climbing again. Pretty solid sweatshirt weather.
• 🌤 Thursday (Apr 24) – High: 72°F | Low: 52°F
  Warm, mostly clear, and borderline “do we fire up the grill?” weather.
• 🌦 Friday (Apr 25) – High: 67°F | Low: 53°F
  Showers might sneak in later in the day. Good excuse to wrap things up early and head to Downtown 140.

We’ll call it a mixed bag—but a mostly mild and manageable one. Happy almost-May, Hudson.

🤝 Let’s Build Something Local—Together

Here at The Scoop, we’re all about sharing the stories that make Hudson, well… Hudson. From Friday night lights and ribbon cuttings to surprise snowstorms and library gems, we cover it all with heart—and a bit of humor.

Sponsoring The Scoop means more than just visibility. It means aligning your brand with a newsletter that Hudson locals genuinely look forward to. It's your chance to say, “Hey, we care about Hudson, too.”

📩 Curious? Shoot us a note at [email protected] and we’ll send over the details.

Because supporting local isn’t just a motto—it’s a movement. And we’d love to have you on board.

Here’s to keeping Hudson local, lively, and thriving—together. 🌟

🦆 Help Sarah Hit Her Duck Goal!

Hudson’s got a rising entrepreneur on our hands! Sarah Radcliff is taking part in the Young Entrepreneur program, and she’s aiming to sell 600 rubber ducks as part of the Ohio Rubber Duck Dash.

Each duck is just $5, and every purchase helps Sarah reach her goal (plus, it gets your name in the running for some floating duck glory).

Let’s help her make a splash! Just make sure to add Sarah’s name when you order so she gets credit.

Order your duck here

Go Sarah—we’re all paddling behind you!

📰 Fresh Off the Clocktower

🌎 A Little Dirt on Earth Day

Tomorrow, April 22, we’re tipping our hats to the planet that puts up with all our nonsense — from leaf blowers before 8am to leaving the car lights on (again). But Earth Day isn’t just about switching off the lights or skipping the plastic straw. It started with a boom — literally.

In 1969, a massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara jolted the nation into environmental action. Enter Senator Gaylord Nelson, who asked a bold question: “What if we got everyone to care at once?” The result? On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to parks, campuses, and city streets for the very first Earth Day. That one day helped launch the EPA, sparked the Clean Air Act, and started an environmental movement that’s still kicking.

Fast forward to 2025, and Earth Day has grown into the largest secular observance on the planet. Over one billion people in 190+ countries now join in — planting trees, picking up trash, writing letters to lawmakers, and turning passion into policy. This year’s theme: “Our Planet, Our Power” — a call to move beyond fossil fuels and triple clean energy generation by 2030.

Here are some little-known facts to make you sound smarter when talking about Earth Day with your friends (you're welcome!):

• 🌊 Oxygen's Unsung Heroes: Over half the oxygen you breathe comes from plankton. Not trees. Not houseplants. Plankton.
• 🌍 Earth’s a Little Lumpy: It's not a perfect sphere — technically, it’s an “oblate spheroid.” (Same, honestly.)
• 🔁 Water’s Eternal Spin Cycle: Earth’s been recycling the same water for over 4 billion years. The water in your glass? Might’ve been inside a T. rex. Or a woolly mammoth. Or both.

So this Earth Day, take a breath (thanks, plankton!), plant something, pick up a gum wrapper, or just finally remember your reusable bag. Small actions, big impacts.

🌱 Want to go bigger? Visit EarthDay.org for ways to plug in locally.

Let’s show this little blue marble some love. After all, it’s the only one with Hudson on it. 💚

🏗 Christ Community Chapel Turf Project: Still on the Table

Last week, Hudson’s Planning Commission held a marathon meeting—clocking in at just under two hours on one item alone—to review a conditional use and site plan request from Christ Community Chapel. The church is seeking approval for a new youth-focused turf athletic field and walking path at its 750 W. Streetsboro Street campus.

They initially included an outdoor stage in the plan, but pulled that piece ahead of the meeting. Still, many questions from commissioners and residents circled back to sound, usage, and long-term intentions—especially after hearing that services currently draw around 3,500 people to the church’s lawn several times each summer.

🔈 Noise concerns took center stage, with several nearby residents sharing stories of their homes shaking from amplified sound during services. While the church promised the stage is off the table for now, its future potential kept the topic alive.

Other hot topics:

• 🚧 Drainage and safety: Neighbors expressed worry about runoff, lighting, and the lack of fencing near a busy road.
• ⚽ Field use: The turf field would replace an existing grass area and be used primarily for youth sports, camps, and church activities, with no stadium lights planned.
• 🚶‍♀️ Public walking path: An 8-foot-wide walking path would loop around the field and remain open to the community—with minimal lighting for ambiance, not late-night use.

📆 Ultimately, the Planning Commission voted to table the decision until June, asking the church to submit a cleaned-up plan that answers open questions about safety, crowd management, parking, and the scope of public use.

The next version will likely drop the restroom structure and stage, and focus solely on the turf field and walking path.

We’ll keep you posted once the revised plan hits the docket!

💼 Leadership Hudson Is Now Accepting Applications

Ever wondered how things get done around town—or how you could be one of the people making it happen? That’s where Leadership Hudson steps in.

This nine-month program is designed to connect you with Hudson’s movers and shakers, from local government to business and nonprofit leaders. It’s part leadership training, part insider tour of the city, and part “let’s roll up our sleeves and do something great” experience.

Participants meet monthly (starting September 2025), work together on a class project that gives back to the community, and walk away with new skills, stronger connections, and a whole lot of local pride. The time commitment? Monthly meetings on the first Friday of each month through May 2026—plus a two-day kickoff in mid-September to build camaraderie with your fellow classmates.

Applications for the Class of 2026 are open now and due by July 15. The full cost is $850 (with some financial assistance available), and includes all materials, lunches, and even a fancy graduation dinner.

If you’re ready to level up your leadership game and help shape Hudson’s future, this is your moment!

Apply now at LeadershipHudson.com

📅 The Scoop To-Do List

📚 The Scoop on the Library

Step aside Netflix — the Hudson Library has its own blockbuster lineup this week, and you don’t even need a subscription. From hands-on workshops to high-profile authors, this lineup has something for readers, creators, and curious minds of all kinds. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up:

🎬 Creativity Lab Orientation: Video Production
🗓️ Tuesday, April 22 at 2 p.m.
Lights, camera, creativity! This hands-on intro gets you familiar with the library’s video production gear and policies. After orientation, you’ll be eligible to book your own session to film whatever your heart (or script) desires.

✂️ Beginner Video Editing with OpenShot
🗓️ Wednesday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to stitch clips, add effects, throw in background music, and polish your footage like a pro. You’ll create your own montage using sample clips — perfect for content creators, business owners, or anyone who's ever yelled “I could edit that better.”

💻 Virtual: Foundation Directory Online for Grantseekers
🗓️ Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m.
Looking for nonprofit funding but don’t know where to start? This virtual session breaks down how to use the Foundation Directory Online and Candid’s Seals of Transparency to help your organization shine for donors.

📖 Author Event: David Baldacci – Strangers in Time
🗓️ Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is coming to Hudson! He’ll be discussing Strangers in Time, his latest novel set in post-WWII Europe, filled with heartbreak, healing, and the magic of bookstores. Overflow room available with a live video wall — and don’t forget, only books bought at the event can be signed!

🧙 Goblins & Galaxies Book Club – The Last Wish
🗓️ Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m.
Fantasy fans, this one's for you. Dive into The Last Wish, the book that introduced the world to Geralt of Rivia — monster hunter, complicated hero, and reluctant heartthrob. Bonus points if you bring your Witcher trivia A-game.

📅 Want to grab your spot?
👉 Sign up here

🎶 Hudson Hits a High Note This Sunday

Ready for a concert that blends soulful harmonies with a little Appalachian twang? The Hudson Community Chorus is about to “Sing into Spring” with a unique musical experience, and we’re here for it.

Join them on Sunday, April 27 at 4 p.m. at Hudson High School for a performance of The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass—an inspired fusion of classical choral music and good old-fashioned Bluegrass. It’s not your typical Sunday concert, and that’s exactly why we love it.

They’re bringing in Honeytown, a talented regional Bluegrass band, to join forces with the adult chorus. Plus, the Children and Youth choruses will be taking the stage too. Basically, it’s a full-stage, all-ages, toe-tapping celebration of music.

🎟️ Want to grab a seat? You can find all the details and purchase tickets here.

Let’s show some love to our local voices and support this homegrown harmony.

Thank you, Kathy, for letting us know about this wonderful event!

🏹 Archery Tag? We Had to Tell You About It

We see a lot of events around here. But every once in a while, something so off-the-wall fun pops up that we stop and say, “Okay, our Scoopers need to know about this.” Enter: Archery Tag.

Hosted at the Olmsted Community Center, this weekly event is basically what happens when dodgeball and The Hunger Games have a foam-tipped baby. It’s fast, it’s safe, it’s slightly ridiculous—and it looks like an absolute blast.

Your first three weeks are totally free, and they’ll even provide all the gear. After that, it’s just $10 a session to unleash your inner Katniss. Sessions run Tuesdays from April 22 through May 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m. in Olmsted Falls.

Even if you don't attend, the very fact that you now know that this even exists brings a smile to our faces!

Get all the details here if you're feeling adventurous!

🎤 Jim Gaffigan Brings the Laughs to Cleveland

Let’s face it—sometimes you just need a good laugh. And who better to deliver it than Jim Gaffigan, the king of clean comedy and the guy who made “Hot Pockets” a cultural punchline?

He’s a seven-time Grammy nominee, three-time Emmy winner, New York Times best-selling author, and all-around comedy legend. But what makes him truly iconic? His hilarious, painfully relatable takes on parenting, food, and all the weird little things that make life… life.

He’s performing at Playhouse Square in Cleveland this weekend, and the buzz is real. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are limited, but there’s still a solid shot at grabbing seats for the Sunday performance.

Don’t miss your chance to see one of the best in the game do what he does best: make us laugh until we can’t breathe.

Get your tickets here (while you still can!)

🏅 Roll Hud Recap

🥍⚾ A Mixed Bag with a Big Bounce-Back

It’s been a whirlwind week for Hudson’s varsity squads, with a little bit of everything—tough losses, close calls, and one very sweet rebound.

Softball first:
The girls took on Holy Name at home and despite a strong offensive showing, dropped the game 10–6. Corinne Stearns was unstoppable at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Bailey Deutsch added a hit, a walk, and a run scored, while Eva Masiella chipped in a hit and RBI. Plenty of bright spots in a game that just got away late.

Boys' Lacrosse had a brutal stretch to shake off.
On Wednesday, they fell to Hoover. Friday brought heartbreak in double overtime with a narrow loss to Hilliard. But the team didn’t hang their heads—instead, they came out swinging Saturday and handed Chagrin Falls a convincing loss. That bounce-back win was exactly what they needed heading into the next stretch of the season.

Girls' Lacrosse kept the momentum rolling with a strong performance against Dublin Coffman on Saturday, cruising to an 11–4 win. The offense was clicking, and the defense held firm—just how we like it.

Baseball had a week of two tales:
They extended their win streak to five with a gritty 7–5 win over Solon on Thursday, but ran into trouble Saturday against Hoover, falling 7–1. Still, they’re sitting at 9–2 overall and have been consistently strong across the board.

Hudson’s spring squads are deep in the grind now, and the determination is showing. Let’s keep the energy up and the support loud! 💙

#RollHUD!

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That’s a wrap for this one, Hudson.

Thanks for spending part of your day with us—we hope you leave feeling a little more connected, a little more in the know, and maybe even inspired to plant a tree, cheer on a local team, or buy a rubber duck. As always, we’ll be back soon with more hometown happenings, quirky finds, and reasons to love where you live.

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