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Investing Considerations: AI, Deep Seek, and Creative Destruction
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Capitalism is a dynamic economic system where competition drives innovation and efficiency. However, it also has a ruthless side: the process of creative destruction, a term popularized by economist Joseph Schumpeter. This concept describes how innovation continuously disrupts industries, topples market leaders, and replaces them with more efficient or technologically […]

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What are those icicles telling you?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating This past January was a record-setting month. Temperatures dipped below 0, and it seemed snowfall of a couple of inches occurred almost every other day. This combination of extreme cold and frequent snow has allowed the buildup of snow cover on our roofs. Driving around I noticed what seemed […]

Lake Erie photo contest announced
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s 33rd annual “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest is an opportunity for Ohioans to capture and showcase the unique beauty, wildlife, communities and vibrant life surrounding all the wonder that Lake Erie has to offer. The photo contest invites photographers to submit up to five images that represent the essence […]

House Bill 315 affects Ohio township operations
by Laura Bednar On Jan. 2, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 315, which includes 17 provisions that directly affect Ohio townships. Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) introduced the bill at the request of the Ohio Township Association. OTA Executive Director Heidi M. Frought said in an OTA press […]

Wayside Exhibit marks ten years as Scenic Byways gateway
by Wendy Turrell In 2015, the Heritage Corridors of Bath committee installed the Wayside Exhibit to mark the beginning of the Bath Heritage Corridors Scenic Byway. The corridor connects 14 roads – that feature Bath historic landmarks – to Hale Farm & Village, the Bath Nature Preserve and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Wayside […]

Township Administrator’s Corner
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), or drones, have become increasingly popular for recreational and commercial purposes. While their applications are vast, ranging from aerial photography to emergency services operations, the rising prevalence of sUAS has also brought challenges. Recent reports of unidentified drones in parts of the East Coast, along with a drone striking and […]

Police department welcomes detective
by Laura Bednar Dec. 30 township trustees special meeting Bath trustees approved police officer Rob Young as a full-time detective, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Police Chief Vito Sinopoli said an upcoming retirement is expected in the detective bureau, and Young will fill the vacancy, joining one other full-time detective and one part-time detective. Sinopoli said […]

Detective retires, work continues on land use plan
by Alex Vukoder Jan. 13 township trustees meeting Bath Township trustees acknowledged the retirement of Det. Michael Gabel, a K9 police officer since 1995 and integral part of the detective bureau. Police Chief/Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli said he was known for his tireless dedication and steady demeanor and will be missed. In his resignation letter, Gabel […]

Community gives input on Bath Community Park project
by Laura Bednar Bath Township, in conjunction with Environmental Design Group, held a stakeholder’s meeting on Jan. 16 for members of the public to offer suggestions for Bath Community Park improvements. Bath contracted with the civil engineering company in November to create a master plan for the park. Engaging with the public was the second […]
Revere Superintendent’s Corner
The new year always brings energy and excitement. The Revere Board of Education convened for its annual organizational meeting on Jan. 13. The elected president, Keith Malick, and vice president, Courtney Stein, were formally sworn into their roles. Additionally, the board set the time, place and dates for regular 2025 meetings, which can be found on […]
School board OKs paper testing for third-graders
by Sheldon Ocker Jan. 21 board of education meeting For the fourth consecutive year, the Revere Board of Education approved the use of paper for third-grade state testing in English and math. Ohio requires every other grade level to take its tests online. Because of its preference for online testing, the state mandates that school […]
Sports team apparel requested
The Richfield Civic Organization will collect gently used Revere and Ohio sports team wear and apparel on several dates including Feb. 1-14 and April 1-11 at the four Revere schools, during school hours. Collection bins will be located near each building’s main office. Other collections will be on April 26 from 8-10 a.m. at the […]
Discover Bath Barns: LaSalle Barn at Shade Tree Farm
by Laura Bednar Bath Township’s Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee manages one of 27 designated scenic byways in Ohio. The Heritage Corridors of Bath byway, established in 2001, covers 39 miles of road within the township and is designed to tell the story of Ohio’s Western Reserve from the Bath Township perspective: Preserve the rural […]
The Grapevine
The late Jim Hower, a longtime Bath Fire Department member and community leader, left a $3.8 million estate to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy, the largest individual gift in its history. The donation will support maintenance and improvements to the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, a treasured resource for millions of visitors. Hower, who […]
Plant of the Month: Clustered Mountain Mint
Submitted by the Bath Gamma Garden Club The Perennial Plant Association has awarded Clustered Mountain Mint (pcynanthemum muticum) as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2025. The PPA consists of professionals who participate in growing and using perennials. The criteria for selecting the perennial plant of the year include a wide growing range and […]
Bath Business Association Updates
The Bath Business Association is pleased to announce its 2025 officers/executive board and their respective business affiliations: President: Jim Warzlow (Devcom/Ghent Investors) Vice President: James McClellan (community member) Secretary: Kathy Sidaway (community member) Treasurer: Kelley Brubaker (Profit Scale Thrive and Broken Road Images) Now in its 23rd year, the Bath Business Association promotes business in Bath. Members of the […]
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis news
After many months, the exterior renovation of Richfield Fellowship Hall has been completed. Regular Thursday meetings of Kiwanis will resume at Fellowship Hall. The first Thursday of each month is reserved for board meetings, held at the Bath Church on West Bath Road. Construction on the Richfield Brewery site was also completed, which includes the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd.This month’s topic will be “Cooking in the 18th Century,” presented by Karen Kashary.Getting a meal on the table […]

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by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA The investment landscape in 2024 was defined by strong yet uneven returns across asset classes, as market concentration in U.S. equities reached new heights. While the most utilized global equity index, the MSCI All Country World Index, returned about 17%, performance was again driven disproportionately by a small number of […]
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Maintaining Your System
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating From the Experts Maintaining Your System An interesting phone call came to me last month from my cousin who has a winter home in Arizona. Recently widowed, she called me for advice concerning her furnace and air conditioning system. She called a random HVAC company out for a checkup […]

Bath invites input on future of the Bath Community Park
Bath Township is collaborating with Environmental Design Group to create a master plan for Bath Community Park, established in 1968. This 41-acre park, located at 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., serves as a vibrant community hub with diverse amenities including: EDG will host a stakeholder’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. to gather input […]
County dog licenses on sale through Jan. 31
Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced that dog licenses are available for purchase through Jan. 31. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54 and a permanent license is $180. If a lost dog is brought to Summit County Animal Control wearing a license tag, staff […]
Planning has begun for local semiquincentennial celebration
by Sue Serdinak July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Richfield Historical Society has begun planning to commemorate the historic event and is including the communities of Bath, Broadview Heights, Brecksville and Hinckley. The schools and groups in all of the communities have been enthusiastically accepting […]

Township Administrator’s Corner
As Bath Township welcomes 2025, the community reflects on a year filled with achievements while looking forward to continued progress. Township elected officials, administrative staff and employees have worked together to ensure a safe, vibrant and thriving community, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the year to come. Bath’s emergency services have demonstrated […]
Bath Elementary fifth-graders enjoy outdoor adventure
by Wendy Turrell Bath Elementary fifth-graders experienced the great outdoors at the school’s annual “Nature Exploration” program with the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. The education center is part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to CVEEC Director Amanda Schuster, and is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and the Conservancy, a […]

Texas Roadhouse, Sheetz developer walks away after county nixes site plan
by Laura Bednar Nov. 25 township trustees meeting The Summit County Engineer’s office announced that the developer of the Texas Roadhouse and Sheetz gas station on Medina Road walked away from the project after a discrepancy about the driveway location on Springside Drive. During the county’s year-in-review presentation, Deputy Director of Engineering Joe Paradise said […]
University of Akron Field Station serves over 2,000 students
by Laura Bednar Dec. 16 township trustees meeting Dr. Lara Roketenetz, director of the University of Akron Field Station in Bath Nature Preserve, gave an end-of-the-year report for the UAFS. The field station is a living laboratory for the advancement of knowledge through ecological research, education and stewardship of nature, according to its website. In […]
Revere board rolls out 2025-26 school calendar
by Sheldon Ocker Dec. 3 board of education work session The first day of classes in the Revere School District for the 2025-26 school year will be Aug. 26, 2025; the last day is scheduled for June 4, 2026. Students are scheduled to be in class for 176 days, but teachers are expected to be […]
Superintendent’s corner
Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our staff, families, students and community members for your enthusiastic participation in the Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour. These sessions have been going exceptionally well, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and hearing about what you love about our school district, […]
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Coming Events
The Akron Zoo offers exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods”
The Akron Zoo is offering a special exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods” from Jan. 20-March 7 in the zoo’s Nature’s Theater. The exhibit will focus on three main topics: how Black residents in Akron expanded the John Brown Monument, fought a plan to move the zoo from Perkins Woods and operated a long-lived custard stand at the park’s edge. “Celebrating Black History” is open during zoo operating hours of 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily and is included in general admission. For more information, visit akronzoo.org or call 330-375-2550.
11:00 am - 4:00pm
Epiphany Arts Festival
The Bath United Church of Christ is holding its 25th annual Epiphany Arts Festival. The hours are: Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed. 12-4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
11:30 am
Spring Flower Sale
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is partnering with the fundraising organization Flower Power
Epiphany Arts Fest
The Bath Church UCC at 3980 W. Bath Rd. presents its 25th annual Epiphany Arts Festival, a non-juried secular art show
Bath Church pop-up store
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ is hosting a pop-up thrift store
10:00am - 4:00pm
Music at Bath Concert Series
The Music at Bath Concert Series continues on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Historic Chapel at The Bath Church UCC, 3980 West Bath Rd. with “British Art Songs
4:00pm