Councilman Recognizes Rylander, Tomci and Bastock in Blog

Here's a round up of what happened during the May 10 City Council meeting from Councilman Mike Rasor's perspective.

License Plates Honoring Fallen Officers Available Soon

Beginning Feb. 27, Ohio will offer "Honor Our Fallen" license plates for law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

Video: Plaque Dedicated to Bastock, Officer Who Held the Line

Safety officers, elected officials, friends and family gathered to dedicate a plaque at the Stow Municipal Court House to Officer Jonathan Bastock who died in the line of duty in February.

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Viewfinder: Stow Honor Guard Leads Parade

Officers march in memory of fallen Stow Police Officer Jonathan Bastock and others in Cleveland.

The Stow Police Department Honor Guard was asked to lead the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Service May 20.

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Viewfinder: Fundraiser for Officer Bastock's Family

McDonald's in Munroe Falls and Valleyview Tattoo in Stow donated 20 percent of its proceeds to the Bastock Family Fund Feb. 24.

A crush of people packed the McDonald's in Munroe Falls Feb. 24 in support of a fundraiser for fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock's family fund.  The event was organized by friend and neighbor Cassie Smith Jebber. McDonald's agreed to donate 20 percent of its proceeds to the fund between 5 and 8 p.m. Feb. 24. The total amount won't be tallied until Monday, she said.  "I was told they broke records that evening," Jebber said. Valleyview Tattoo on Hudson Drive also joined the cause. Owner Mary Merrie said she had 14 people getting a tattoo with 20 percent of the proceeds going to the Bastock family. Those who could not make the fundraisers, but would like to donate, can stop into Key Bank, 3857 Darrow Road in Stow, and make a donation to …

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Amanda Harnocz

8:44 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011

I'm glad there was such a wonderful turn out. It's wonderful to see community involvement and support like that.   more ›

Daily Patchcast: Business Goes Green and Kids Friendly Events Around Town!

Here's a roundup of the top stories across the region for Feb. 10.

Here's the list of the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Stow Says Farewell to Police Officer Jonathan Bastock Library Event Celebrates Black History Month Grab & Go Kids Planner: Tobogganing, Bieber Fever and Valentines Crafts Nordson Corp.’s New Green Headquarters Has Benefits For Environment And Employees

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Stow Says Farewell to Police Officer Jonathan Bastock

Officer Bastock was laid to rest at Silver Springs Cemetery today.

Friends, family and fellow safety service members said goodbye to Officer Jonathan Bastock of Cuyahoga Falls today at his funeral at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Bastock, 47, who died from a blood clot Feb. 5 while recuperating from knee surgery a few weeks ago, was on injury leave after falling on ice on a call in January. Parts of Darrow Road and Stow Road were closed for the procession to Silver Springs Cemetery today, where Bastock was honored with a gun salute. Police officers and firefighters from across Northeast Ohio attended the funeral to honor a man who "held the line" and put together Stow's Christmas Luminaries event to honor fallen servicemen.

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Daily Patchcast: An Officer's Final Farewell, Spring Arrives at the I-X Center and Clip Your Way to Savings!

The roundup of the top stories across the region on Feb. 8.

Here's the list of the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Stow Officer's Funeral Wednesday, Procession Route Set Avon Landscapers Bring Spring to Great Big Home & Garden Expo Lakewood Mayor Gets Raise, Council Only Gets Frustrated Coupon Clippers Save Big Bucks

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Daily Patchcast: Stow Police Officer Dies and a Retail Shake-Up in Strongsville

Here's a roundup of the region's top stories for Monday, Feb. 7.

Here's the list of the top stories from Patch sites in your area: Stow Officer's Funeral Wednesday Stow Police Officer Jon Bastock of Cuyahoga Falls Passes Away Lakewood Council Urges State to Renew Preservation Tax Credit Former Strongsville Rite Aid Store Gets New Tenant

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