
Bath Police offer tips for preventing mail and identity theft
Following reports of mail theft from external United States Post Office collection boxes in Bath Township, residents and business owners are urged to exercise caution when depositing checks and other correspondence that include personal information. Victims of these incidents learned through bank notification that checks deposited in collection boxes may have been stolen, and payee […]

Historic Bath Town Hall renovations wrapping up after delays
by Laura Bednar Renovations on historic Bath Town Hall are wrapping up after beginning in late summer of last year. Township trustees approved a bid from Metis Construction Services in June 2021 to do the renovations for $288,259. Service Director Caine Collins said the delay in finishing the renovations, scheduled to take 60 days, was […]

Phase II of sidewalk project moves forward
by Laura Bednar Bath Township is moving forward to add sidewalks in the Montrose-Ghent area. Phase II of the sidewalk project will create sidewalks on the west side of North Cleveland Massillon Road from state Route 18 to Springside Drive. Police Chief and Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli said guests of the many hotels in the […]

Revere Superintendent’s Corner
Celebrating the Class of 2022 This class of seniors has experienced and, I am extremely pleased to write, overcome historic challenges. The class of 2022 has navigated through a multi-year global pandemic and a divided political landscape that made designing public policy on their behalf arduous. They, nevertheless, persevered and prevailed. This class is leading […]

Richfield teachers who came to the rescue during COVID will be compensated
by Sheldon Ocker May 10 board of education work session Superintendent Michael Tefs introduced a memorandum of understanding to the Revere Board of Education that would provide additional pay to Richfield Elementary teachers who took on extra students during a COVID spike earlier this school year. “There was a period of about six weeks during […]

A message from the Izaak Walton League
To the Editor, We all love to hike, walk our dogs, drive, horseback ride, or just look out our windows to enjoy nature. There are many ways we can make sure our soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife live in harmony. There are many organizations and government agencies that can help you to achieve this […]

Bath holds first-ever spring STEM event
The inaugural “Spring into Nature with STEM” event was hosted on April 30 at the University of Akron Field Station and Regal Beagle shelter at the Bath Nature Preserve. This event targeted second- through sixth-graders and focused on educating kids about the Bath Nature Preserve through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math. Each participant received […]

County sells vacant developmental disabilities center in Bath
by Laura Bednar The office of Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro recently sold the former site of a Summit County Developmental Disabilities center at 340 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd. The site is 7.9 acres and was sold to TKM Global Technologies for $900,000, according to a resolution authorizing the sale. Colleen Kelly of the Summit […]

Grapevine
Bath’s own, Magistrate Jennifer D. Towell was selected for a Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio Women of Distinction Award for her commitment to making the community a better place to live and work, and for her dedication to the law profession. The awards event recognizes female leaders who exemplify Girl Scout values of ethical leadership, professional accomplishments, […]

Bath author charts path to creativity in first book
by Sheldon Ocker Bath resident Dennis Kleidon has had a diverse career as an architect, teacher, publisher, graphic designer, artist, advertising entrepreneur and now author. All of these occupations have two things in common: structure and creative thinking. Out of Kleidon’s experience and a strong belief that productive life doesn’t end when retirement begins came […]
Enthusiastic middle-schoolers all-in on Revere’s Esports program
by Sheldon Ocker Revere administrators needn’t have worried that their decision to start an Esports program for middle-schoolers would be met with apathy. Although competitive gaming didn’t begin until late in the school year, it was instantly popular. According to volunteer coach Andrew Edwards, 50 kids tried out for the two-level program – one set […]
Bath School Students of the Month
Grade 3, Ziva Humphrey: Ziva sets an example as a quiet and a consistent leader in the classroom. She is found frequently helping others around her and has a positive attitude. She is a caring and thoughtful student who works hard, stays organized and actively participates in class. Grade 4, Sai Deepshika Gumaplli: Deepshika is an outstanding […]
Creekside Baseball Organization
The Creekside Baseball Organization is looking for players for its 15u summer travel team. Contact Dan Stricko for more information at 330-559-8129. ∞
Copley American Legion hosts flea market, collectibles sale
Copley American Legion is holding a flea market and collectibles sale on June 11 at the American Legion Post 473 at 3255 Copley Rd. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There are 30 vendor spots available for $20 inside and $15 outside. Tables are $5. Proceeds go toward the Post’s renovation fund. To reserve a spot, contact […]
National Park Service temporarily closes Brandywine Falls parking lot amid construction, restroom makeover
Cuyahoga Valley National Park closed the Brandywine Falls parking lot and the upper section of the Brandywine Gorge Trail in early May. A section of the Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike Trail is also closed, making the waterfall inaccessible from that trail. Due to multiple construction projects in the area, this closure will be […]
Peninsula Art Academy June events
For more information or to register for an event, call 330-657-2248, stop in at 1600 Mill St., or visit peninsulaartacademy.org. Exhibit opening: “Art For, Of, and About The Garden,” opens with a reception June 5, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs from June 5-July 3. Artists are invited to submit garden-related artwork in any medium by June […]
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Rethinking with ReWorks – ReWorks’ document shredding and recycling program
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks In July, our Document Shredding and Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, at Longwood Park, which is located at 1566 East Aurora Road in Macedonia. This service is open to both residents and businesses of Summit County. ReWorks offers this Document Shredding and Recycling Event at […]
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Inflation & Your Investment Portfolio Part 2
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA While you have enjoyed tame inflation, increasing economic growth and higher stock prices beefing up your investments over the last 10-plus years, you should never solely rely on any economic regime to dominate your portfolio or forsake diversification. Instead, the foundation of good long-term investing must be built on evidence […]

Thefts from unlocked motor vehicles occur in Bath Hills Subdivision
The Bath Township Police Department is warning residents about a series of thefts from unlocked motor vehicles in the Bath Hills Subdivision that took place May 12. Unknown suspect(s) entered vehicles parked in the areas of San Moritz, Beaverbrook, Pebble Beach and Olentangy Drives between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., removing miscellaneous […]
Bath Historical Society memorializes Bath school history in new exhibit
by Brooke Massaro The Bath Historical Society is set to present a new exhibit titled, “Bath Schools through the Years” on Memorial Day, May 30. The exhibit will showcase the development and early history of Bath Township schools during the years 1818-1960. The exhibit will also highlight specific former teachers and principals of Bath schools. […]
Shop local artisans on May 21
Crafty Mart, a local non-profit that supports artists, makers and artisans in the greater Akron area, will host a Launch Market on Saturday, May 21, from 12-4 p.m. The event will be held at Carbon Black inside Bounce Innovation Hub at 526 S. Main St. Attendees can shop from a variety of unique gifts and […]
Revere students garner accomplishments
Revere High School senior Jeanne Hujer received an Honorable Mention under the 2022 Division II Girls Basketball All-Ohio Teams. CVCC Sports Medicine student Abigail Gayner from Revere took first place in Sports Medicine at the Ohio HOSA State Leadership Conference. RHS juniors Nicolas Cultrona and Louis Reynolds, and senior Abigail Gayner were inducted into the […]
Bath Elementary outdoor land lab continues to grow
by Wendy Turrell Bath Elementary School curriculum had incorporated real-world learning in its land lab for over 20 years, but while the new school was being built, nature quickly took over its trails and outdoor classroom. Principal Dan Fry said when the new school was completed, “We started to plan with our Bath PTA to […]
Grapevine
I had the honor of spending time with Donald Mathias, his son, Bob and future daughter-in-law, Brenda Bletz last yearto reflect and reminisce on 99 years and am happy to share with you that he marked 100 years this April! Mathiascelebrated with a little help from the Coast Guard and more than 60 family and […]

Revere Superintendent’s Corner
As we are preparing to graduate the Class of 2022, I thought you would enjoy reading about our Senior Internship Project, an optional program open to all eligible Revere seniors. It serves as an amazing transition from the traditional high school experience within the walls of our beautiful high school, to hands-on experience in the […]
Love of good food is foundation for Plates by Post
by Wendy Turrell Liz Post and Jason Smith have rapidly grown their baking passion from an Instagram site, to a licensed home bakery, to their new bakery and café in the former Richfield Gourmet Café. After a soft launch in May, they plan to build on their offerings of fresh-baked pastries, specialty coffee drinks, and […]

Celebrezze scholarship available to Revere seniors
The Celebrezze family announces the continuation of the Officer Vincent R. Celebrezze Memorial Scholarship to a Revere High School graduating senior. Officer Vincent R. Celebrezze (1940-1988), a long-time Richfield resident and son of Sal and Pearl Celebrezze, faithfully served as an officer in the Richfield Police Department. He also owned and operated Celebrezze & Son, […]

Registration open for Bath Community Garage Sale
The Bath Business Association is sponsoring the tenth annual Bath Community Garage Sale on June 11, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. “The garage sale is a great way to de-clutter your home and make some extra cash,” said Kelley Brubaker, BBA secretary and garage sale committee chair. “There should be an amazing selection of items this […]
Township Administrator’s Corner
Many industries have experienced operational changes during the pandemic and waste hauling contractors were no exception. Limited workforce availability, increasing fuel prices and the additional cost of dumping refuse in landfills has negatively impacted the few remaining waste hauling companies that service residential and commercial customers in Northeast Ohio. To adapt and ensure efficient customer […]

Trustees approve 2022 appropriations for $14.6 million budget
by Laura Bednar March 21 township trustees meeting Bath Township Fiscal Officer Gregory Thewes presented trustees with the list of 2022 permanent appropriations, which outlines where township funds will be allocated throughout the year. Trustees approved the budget of almost $14.6 million. According to March 2022 township financial details, the top five largest allocations were […]
Larry Nance Jr. inducted into Revere Alumni Hall of Fame
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Renovated Bath Veterans Memorial invites reflection
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