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Featured Event:
Hudson Community Choruses Spring Concert
Sunday, April 26, 2026
4pm
Hudson High School Auditorium, 2500 Hudson Aurora Road, Hudson.
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Tickets are now on sale for the Hudson Community Choruses (Adult, Youth & Children) spring concert – Unclouded Day: Raising Our Voices for Mental Health. “Our upcoming concert is centered on themes of hope, reflection and emotional well‑being,” said Artistic Director Dr. Jon C. Peterson. “Our aim is to use music to foster understanding, spark conversation and remind one another that none of us walks alone.”
The program features traditional, gospel and contemporary choral works. Representatives from State of Mind Hudson and Hudson Community First will share local mental‑health resources. Tickets purchased online in advance are $20 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are $25 at the door. A portion of ticket sales benefits State of Mind Hudson. Concert details can be found at www.hudsonsings.org.
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Hudson Trivia Question #1:
What legendary Hudson entrepreneur was a prolific inventor who, among other things, created a new way to cook hamburgers and was granted patents for the self-adhesive bandage?
(scroll to the end of this email for the answer)
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Hudson Garden Club:
Program on Edible Plants
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30pm
Parish Hall, Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St., Hudson
(enter through the red door in the back of the building)
| Janean Curfman, an Interpretive Naturalist for Summit Metro Parks, will share information about Edible Native Plants for the Home Landscape. Native plants aren’t just for the birds and bees! From strawberry and elderberry to pawpaw and persimmon, learn how to incorporate attractive, edible native trees, shrubs and perennials into your outdoor spaces for backyard snacks that come back year after year. RSVP to sherrybeam@hotmail.com | |
City of Hudson: Spring Recycling Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9am to 1pm
Hudson City Hall, 1140 Terex Rd, Hudson
In celebration of Earth Day 2026, a drive-thru recycling event for electronics and shredding will be held in the Hudson City Hall rear parking lot. Shredding service will be provided by Stericycle/Shred-it and is for Hudson residents only. There is a limit to two file-folder boxes per vehicle. There will also be a mobile hard drive shredder on-site. Ask our attendants on arrival where to park so you can bring your desktop or laptop to our shredding station and witness the hard drive being removed and destroyed.
Electronics recycling will be provided by Summit E-Waste. Visit https://www.hudson.oh.us/483/Hudson-Earth-Day for a list of items that will be accepted. There is a charge for each CRT "tube" TV dropped off: $10 for 12" or smaller / $20 for larger than 12". Screens are measured diagonally. All forms of payment are accepted, but have exact change ready to keep traffic moving.
Free Trees for Hudson Residents – The Tree Commission is giving away 200 trees at the Earth Day event. One tree per person while supplies last; first come, first served. Native tree types include Bur Oak, Tulip Poplar, River Birch and White Flowering Dogwood.
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Hudson Community First: The Gift of Failure
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7pm
Hudson Middle School Auditorium, 83 N. Oviatt St., Hudson
Jessica Lahey, educator and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, champions failure as a crucial element of long-term success. This presentation provides indispensable advice for handling homework, report cards, social dynamics, competitive sports and more. It is free and open to all.
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At The Library: Northern Indian Cooking Demo with Neelam Bhatia
Monday, April 27, 2026
6pm
Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson
| | Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration with Hudsonite Neelam Bhatia as she teaches the fundamentals of Northern Indian (Punjabi) cuisine with a focus on savory and spicy Chaat, a mouthwatering street food served with sweet and tangy Chutneys packed with enticing flavors. Neelam’s business, Spicy by Nature, focuses on simple homestyle cooking with fresh and aromatic ingredients for healthy and tasty dishes. Registration is required. | | |
Hudson Trivia Question #2:
What is the source of the water provided to Hudson homes and businesses?
(scroll to the end of this email for the answer)
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Fresh Air in Hudson Parks
With spring in the air, now is the time to enjoy the fresh air and tranquility of Hudson’s parks. Here are several special opportunities, free of charge, offered by the nonprofit group Friends of Hudson Parks. Registration is requested for all events. Register at www.friendsofhudsonparks.org.
Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 19, 2026
1pm
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Rd., Hudson
Stroll around Hudson Springs Park and explore those flashes of color that briefly decorate these woods every spring. Join Friends of Hudson Parks member Jonathan Foise as the group looks for what’s blooming. Rain or shine. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring your own water.
Explore Trumbull Woods Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10am
Trumbull Wood Park, 10357 Wellman Rd., Hudson
Join Friends of Hudson Parks Board Member Sue Ramlo to learn the history of Trumbull Woods Park and the family that lived there. Marcia Carsten and Jonathan Foise of Friends of Hudson Parks will help identify the beautiful spring wildflowers and other native plants that the Trumbulls lovingly preserved. Rain or shine. Please wear sturdy closed toed shoes and bring your own water.
Spring Bird Walk
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:30am
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Rd., Hudson
Join Ed Carroll, a Friends of Hudson Parks member, on a hike around Hudson Springs Park to search for migratory birds. Meet in front of the restrooms. Last year’s group observed an Eastern Kingbird, Barred Owlet, Baltimore Oriole and Osprey along with a number of other birds. A limited supply of binoculars is available and you’ll be provided a checklist and field guide. Bring your camera!
Race for the Parks
Sunday, May 3, 2026
8:30am
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Rd., Hudson
Join this 5k & 10k event as it highlights one of the gems of the Hudson park system – Hudson Springs Park. The non-technical wide crushed gravel path is a favorite of local runners and walkers as it winds around the lake and through the forest. Start your day with a run and then enjoy dining, shopping, and meandering in Downtown Hudson all while you help raise money for Hudson Parks! To register or volunteer, visit: www.westernreserveracing.com/races/race-for-parks/. Proceeds from this event will support the Friends of Hudson Parks ongoing effort to bring more fun and outdoor education to the Hudson parks.
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Hudson Senior Network Classes and Events
Registration is open for wellness classes, page turners, social gatherings and special events hosted on two Wednesdays each month by Hudson Senior Network. Ways to Register:
Here is the upcoming lineup:
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April 8: The Low-Vision Clinic & All it Can Do. Sponsor: Laurel Lake (Lunch & Learn).
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April 22: The Real West Point. Sponsor: Assisting Hands (Snack & Refreshments).
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May 13: The Fashion Show. Sponsor: Hudson Senior Network (Lunch).
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May 27: Color My Style. Sponsor: Blossom Care Center (Snack & Refreshments).
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June 10: Everything You Need to Know About Trusts, Wills & How to Avoid Probate. Sponsor: Hudson Grande (Lunch & Learn).
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June 24: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Sponsor: Home Health Care of Hudson (Snack & Refreshments).
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Hudson Trivia Question #3:
Where was the local football field where Pro Football Hall of Famer Dante Lavelli played home games as a star running back for Hudson High School in the 1930s?
(scroll to the end of this email to see how you can win a prize by guessing at the answer to this question)
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First & Main: All About Mom
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11am to 3pm
First & Main Green, downtown Hudson
Celebrate Mom with a fun-filled afternoon at All About Mom on the First & Main Green. Guests can enjoy free photos, kids’ crafts (such as making a bookmark or card for Mom), refreshments, live music and children’s entertainment throughout the day. Bring the whole family and create a memorable Mother’s Day weekend celebration. More information at www.firstandmainhudson.com/play.
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Fun at First & Main
Tuesdays, May 19, June 16 and July 14, 2026
10am to 12noon
Saturday August 15, 2026
11am to 2pm
First & Main Green, downtown Hudson
Join us for Fun at First & Main where there will be fun and free interactive activities for kids, music, giveaways and more. These themed events are held monthly on Tuesdays (with the rain date on Thursday) in May, June and July. A special summer finale is planned for Saturday, August 15. Visit www.firstandmainhudson.com for more details or follow First & Main on social media.
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HHS Jazz Bands: Kicking off the Summer Bandstand Series
Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
6:30pm
Downtown Gazebo Green
| | Continuing a tradition, Hudson High School’s Jazz 1 and 2 bands will perform at the downtown gazebo to open the Hudson Bandstand Summer Music Festival. Beyond the opening by HHS jazz bands, free Bandstand concerts continue each Sunday night throughout the summer. This concert is sponsored by Hudson Community Foundation. For more information on the season’s schedule, keep an eye on the Hudson Bandstand, Inc. Facebook page. | | |
Hudson Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 2006
10am to 12noon
Downtown Hudson
Celebrate Memorial Day with a day of family events starting with salute fireworks, the parade, and concluding with a ceremony at Markillie Cemetery. Applications for parade participation/floats will be open until May 1. All floats and participants must be staged by 9 a.m. at Milford Drive (near SR 303). The parade kicks off promptly at 10am and ends at Markillie Cemetery for a brief memorial ceremony featuring a keynote speaker, the Hudson High School Marching Band, and the Military and Veterans Commission.
For all the details, visit www.hudson.oh.us/1255/Memorial-Day
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Hudson Trivia Question #4:
Where is the sign marking the place where Abraham Lincoln spoke to the people of Hudson?
(scroll to the end of this email for the answer)
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Hudson Ice Cream Social
Friday, June 12, 2026
5:30pm to 8pm
Clock Tower and Gazebo Greens, downtown Hudson
The Ice Cream Social – a community party for all ages – is a Hudson tradition hosted by the Hudson League for Service. Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream and pie while listening to musical performers, playing cornhole, soccer, mini golf and face painting. Check out the Fire Museum, safety house, fire and EMS vehicles. Meet members from local organizations providing fun including the Clocktower Rotary, Hudson League for Service, Hudson Community Choruses, State of Mind Hudson, Hudson Community Foundation, Scouts, Kiwanis and many others. For more details, visit www.hudsonleagueforservce.org.
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Hudson Home & Garden Tour 2026
Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026
Around Hudson (locations to be announced)
The Hudson Home and Garden Tour, presented annually by Hudson Garden Club, is one of our community’s biggest and most popular events. The 78th annual tour is Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, 2026. This year's Tour will feature four distinctive homes, four beautiful gardens and one specially designed outdoor living and entertaining space.
Online ticket sales will open on May 1. For those who prefer to purchase tickets in person, sales begin on June 1. Presale tickets are available for $35, while tickets purchased on the day of the Tour will be $45. More details at www.hudsongardenclub.org.
On this same weekend, Hudson Society of Artists will be conducting its annual Closeline Art Show & Sale at East Woods Intermediate School from 10am to 5pm on Friday, June 12, 2026, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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Follies by Hudson Players
April 24, 2026, through May 16, 2026
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm
Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt St., Hudson
Blending dazzling, show-stopping favorites with deeply personal moments, Follies pulls back the curtain on ambition, love, regret, and the price of chasing dreams. Featuring an unforgettable score by Stephen Sondheim, including iconic songs like Broadway Baby, I’m Still Here and Losing My Mind, this is musical theater at its most spectacular—and most haunting.
Hudson Players’ production tells the story of one last theatrical reunion. One night only. One chance to face the past. In a once-glorious theater scheduled for demolition, the legendary Weismann Follies performers return for a final gathering on the very stage where they were once stars. Sequins shimmer. Champagne flows. Laughter echoes. But beneath the glitter lies something far more powerful.
Admission is $15 and $13 for students and seniors. Season tickets are available for $36. For tickets and more information, visit www.hudsonplayers.com.
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Music from The Western Reserve: Piano Concert
Sunday, April 26, 2026
5pm (with pre-concert talk at 4:30pm)
Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St., Hudson
Internationally acclaimed pianist Maxim Lando, a recent medalist in the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition, takes the stage in a program that highlights his breathtaking virtuosity, fearless creativity, and magnetic stage presence. Hailed as one of the most exciting young artists of his generation, Lando has captivated audiences around the world with performances that are both technically dazzling and emotionally profound. His adventurous programming, deep musical insight and charismatic artistry have earned him a growing reputation on the international concert scene. Tickets are $30 and available online at www.musicwr.org.
Music from the Western Reserve is a premier Hudson-based concert series showcasing a variety of musical performances from September to April each year. Performances are at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson.
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Hudson Trivia Question #5:
When was the great fire that destroyed most of downtown Hudson?
(scroll to the end of this email for the answer)
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Hudson Society of Artists
Meetings on Monday, April 20, May 4 and May 18, 2026
7pm
Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt St., Hudson
* Note: the May 4 meeting only will be held at Hudson City Hall, 1140 Terex Rd., Hudson
The Hudson Society of Artists is an organization of individuals interested in furthering artistic endeavors in northeast Ohio. Membership is open to artists of all ages and abilities, from professionals to beginners, as well as those interested in the arts but not necessarily artists themselves.
Four meetings, all free and open to the public, are scheduled for the months of April and May. Presenters are:
- April 20 - Carole Pollard, intricate quilting
- May 4* – Mike Schmidt, stop action art
- May 16-17 -- Watercolor Workshop by Christopher Leeper
- May 18 -- Helen Wilson, collage/assemblage
All Hudson Society of Artists meetings are open to all at no charge. For more information, visit www.hudsonsocietyofartists.com
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HHS Drama Club: Legally Blonde
Friday, April 17, 2026 (7pm)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 (7pm)
Sunday, April 19, 2026 (2pm)
Hudson High School Auditorium, 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd, Hudson
The Hudson High School Drama Club proudly presents Legally Blonde The Musical! Support our students and appreciate the quality of young talent in our community. Reserved seats tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students. For advance sales online, go to CUR8 - Hudson High School Drama Club Projects.
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HHS Orchestras: Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7pm
Hudson High School Auditorium, 2500 Hudson Aurora Rd, Hudson
| | Hudson High School’s orchestras will perform their spring concert under the direction of Mr. Roberto Iriarte. The high school orchestras are curricular classes that accept all string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp). The orchestras rehearse daily as an orchestra to review, maintain and refine their skills. The concert is free to attend. | | |
Peg’s Foundation and Gallery:
Illuminated Fundamentals
Now through May 2, 2026
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11am to 4pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11am to 7pm
Closed on Sunday & Federal Holidays
53 First Street, Hudson
The current exhibit at Peg’s Gallery – Illuminated Fundamentals -- runs through May 2. This multi-artist show centers on the essential elements that support a meaningful, connected life: purpose, autonomy, connection, self-acceptance, play and strong support networks. Through immersive, visual, and interactive experiences, the exhibit explores ideas that are often difficult to articulate. Peg’s Gallery is free and open to the public.
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Door 2 Art Studio – Open Studio
Every Wednesday
4pm to 8pm
5374 Darrow Rd, Hudson
Door 2 is a multi-faceted art studio in Hudson with professional artists on staff. Door 2 hosts community events, Open Studio, an Artist Speaker Series, Art Classes, Artist Forum and more. All activities are free and open to the public.
Several offerings:
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Open Studio every Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm is open to everyone ages 14+. There are free materials and instructions in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Adults, college and high school artists are welcome.
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At Artist Features once each month, hear from a local artist or creative professional about his/her background and work. On Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30pm, the featured artist is Michelle Moncrief. On Wednesday, June 10, it’s Audra Lozina.
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Door 2 offers Studio Classes once each month from 5pm to 8pm on selected Wednesdays (doors open at 4pm). On May 20, it’s Rendering Textures Using Acrylic Paint with Rosie Skocdapole. On June 24, it’s Paper Marbling with Jennifer Omaitz. All classes are free. No registration is required and all materials will be provided.
For more information, visit www.door2art.com
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Hudson Trivia Question #6:
How many cemeteries are located in Hudson?
(scroll to the end of this email for the answer)
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Hudson Farmers Market
Saturdays starting June 6 through October 10, 2026
9am to 12:30pm
Hudson Clocktower and Gazebo Greens
The Hudson Farmers Market is a collaborative, volunteer-run effort dedicated to preserving the unique character of Hudson and providing fresh local products. Hudson Farmers Market is an independent nonprofit organization (not affiliated with or funded by the City of Hudson) managed entirely by civic-minded residents and volunteers. It began as a project of Leadership Hudson (Class of 2006-2007), a program sponsored by The Rotary Club of Hudson Clock Tower.
Opened in 2006, the market has grown to host more than 40 vendor tents, all of which represent businesses located within a 100-mile radius of Hudson. Learn more at www.hudsonohiofarmersmarket.org.
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Library Summer Learning Program
June 8, 2026, through Aug. 1, 2026
Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson
The Hudson Library's Summer Learning Program for children kicks off on June 8 and runs through Aug. 1. This year’s theme is “Unearth A Story.” Online registration opens on May 8. For more details on this and the library's other programs for kids, go to www.hudsonlibrary.org
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Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 3, 2026 (rain date is Sunday, July 5)
Beginning at dusk
Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd., Hudson
The Independence Day Fireworks Celebration is Hudson's community annual tradition to honor America. Join us for an unforgettable evening of family fun, local food vendors and fireworks to celebrate our country's 250th birthday! Proudly presented by the Hudson Community Foundation, the spectacular fireworks come from Hudson’s own American Fireworks. For all the details, visit Independence Day Fireworks Celebration | Hudson, OH - Official Website
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Art On The Green
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, and Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
Dowtown Hudson
For 2026, The Hudson Society of Artists’ signature event -- Art on the Green – returns to the heart of Hudson on the downtown Greens. New categories being accepted this year include artisan candles, soap/skincare and gourmet foods. For more details, visit www.hudsonsocietyofartists.com
| | A Look Back to Recent Events | | At a March 18 program at Door2 Art Studio, participants learned collage techniques from artist Karen Koch. | | At a free informational seminar hosted by Hudson Community Foundation on April 1, Hudsonites age 60 and over learned how to avoid becoming a victim of financial scams. The session was organized in recognition of a rapidly rising number of reports about local seniors being targeted by sophisticated scammers. | | Hudson has a new Community Events Calendar! | | |
Hudson Community Foundation has launched Hudson Happenings, a new all-encompassing community events calendar created in partnership with Hudson City Schools, Hudson Library and the City of Hudson. This new calendar is one place for everything happening around town. From nonprofit programs and community events to school activities and city government happenings, it’s all in one easy, convenient place.
View it online: https://events.hudsonhappenings.org/
| | Answers to trivia questions in this issue: | | |
#1: Hudsonite Burton D. Morgan, who died in 2003, held U.S. patent #4930500 for the self-adhesive bandage and patent #4867821 for the process for fabricating self-adhesive bandages. He founded or supported 50 companies and was a dynamic innovator in areas ranging from pressure-sensitive adhesives … to the cellophane used to package meats in supermarkets … to the “Hamburger Sizzler” (a metal disc developed in 1952 for cooking juicy burgers in the oven). Morgan’s legacy lives on through the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, located in downtown Hudson, which primarily supports entrepreneurial projects and programs locally and nationally.
#2: Water in Hudson comes from one of five different sources, depending on your location. (1) The largest part of Hudson, including about 2,300 customers in the central and southwest portions of the city, are served by a City of Hudson-owned water treatment plant on West Streetsboro Road that draws from five large underground wells before being filtered and treated. (2) Northern and eastern parts of Hudson receive water from the City of Akron, which sources its water from several surface reservoirs that are part of the Upper Cuyahoga River watershed. (3) A small section in the northeast corner of Hudson has water from the City of Cleveland, which draws it from Lake Erie. (4) A small portion on the southern border of Hudson is served by the City of Stow, which purchases its water from the City of Akron. (5) And some Hudson properties have their own groundwater wells.
#3: To guess at this answer, email us at celebratehudson@myhcf.org. A fabulous prize will be awarded to one randomly selected person who submits the correct answer.
#4: Abraham Lincoln stopped in Hudson on February 15, 1861, on his first inaugural whistlestop train trip from Springfield, IL, to Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 people gathered at the old Hudson Depot on South College Street to hear him speak from the rear platform of his train. The occasion is marked with a historic marker sign along the walking trail that runs behind the Hudson police station and the Rosewood Grill restaurant.
#5: In the early morning hours of April 28, 1892, a fire broke out in A.W. Lockhart’s Saloon on Main Street in Hudson and quickly spread to the entire block between the current Park Lane and Clinton Street. Many businesses were destroyed, including the popular Mansion House Hotel. Fortunately, the fire stopped at Clinton Street and those wooden buildings between Clinton Street and Owen Brown Street were spared. The burnt portion of Main Street was rebuilt in the manner we now know today.
#6: There are five cemeteries in Hudson – Draper Cemetery, Markillie Cemetery, O’Brien Cemetery, Olde Township Burying Ground and St. Mary Cemetery.
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The answer from last month’s trivia contest (from our
March 17 2026, issue):
In the March issue, we asked readers to submit their best answer to Hudson Trivia Question #3:
Where was Hudson’s original Acme grocery store located?
Acme opened a branch store in Hudson in 1913 at 140 North Main Street and operated there until relocating in 1963 to its current location in Acme Plaza on West Streetsboro Road. Today, 140 North Main Street is the home of Vignettes boutique and the Downtown/Uptown 140 restaurant and wine bar. Acme, founded in Akron in 1891, currently is celebrating its 135th anniversary. See below a photo of the original Acme store on Hudson's Main Street.
The winner of our March trivia contest is Michelle Little.
To celebrate Acme’s long-standing presence in our community, Michelle's prize includes a reusable Acme shopping bag, along with:
- A $50 Acme gift card
- From the current Acme candy aisle, a bag of favorite candies that were new and innovative in the era when Acme came to Hudson in 1913.
- Also from the current Acme candy aisle, a bag of favorite candies that were new and innovative in the era when Acme moved from Main Street to Acme Plaza in 1963.
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