School safety will not involve arming Revere teachers
by Sheldon Ocker June 21 school board work session Board member Mike Kahoe reported to the Revere School Board the implications of Ohio House Bill 99, which makes it easier to arm teachers and other school employees. Governor Mike DeWine signed off on the bill in mid-June. So what has changed? As Kahoe explained, those […]
School safety will not involve arming Revere teachers
by Sheldon Ocker June 21 school board work session Board member Mike Kahoe reported to the Revere School Board the implications of Ohio House Bill 99, which makes it easier to arm teachers and other school employees. Governor Mike DeWine signed off on the bill in mid-June. So what has changed? As Kahoe explained, those […]
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Trend Following: The Missing Diversifier to Your Stock and Bond Portfolio?
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA This year has been a tough one for investors. Through the end of May, the S&P 500 and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond indices have declined at -12.8% and -8.9%, respectively. Both stocks and bonds, which is what most investors predominantly own, are down at the same time. Double ouch. […]
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Rethinking Household Hazardous Waste with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks The ReWorks’ Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center opened for the 2022 season on June 2. Summit County residents only can bring their household hazardous waste to the HHWRC from 2-7 p.m. every Thursday from June through the end of September. When is the ReWorks’ HHWRC the busiest? ReWorks […]
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Tips to Keep Your AC Running Smoothly
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating With the warm weather here once again, we will be calling on our air conditioners to keep us comfortable. Running the air conditioner will cause your electric bill to rise, but with these tips you can effectively keep charges to a minimum. • Locate and replace your air filter. […]
Private fireworks banned; Water line construction beginning July 14
by Sue Serdinak June 7 village council meeting Richfield Village Council passed an ordinance to prohibit the discharge, ignition or explosion of fireworks at all times except by licensed exhibitors. This ordinance overrides the recent passage of Ohio House Bill 172 that amended the Ohio Revised Code to allow fireworks on private property by private […]
Mobile vet clinic takes Humane Society services beyond the shelter
The Humane Society of Summit County recently launched MABEL (Making Animals Better and Enriching Lives): a new, state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic offering affordable vet care to the residents and pets of Summit County. Affordable options for veterinary care are often distant from high-need communities and some previously available resources have closed. The Humane Society of […]
Copley Historical Society holds meeting
Copley Historical Society will meet Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall. The group will hold its bi-annual elections and discuss the previous day’s strawberry festival at Copley Bandstand, Heritage Day activities, depot and caboose open houses and the cemetery walking tour this fall. A representative from Norton Historical Society will share […]
Summit Soil and Water holds first annual watershed tour
Join Summit Soil and Water Conservation District for the first annual watershed tour. Summit SWCD’s Yellow Creek Watershed tour will be held Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This tour will be held at Bath Nature Preserve and will feature sites of interest in the Yellow Creek watershed and provide information such as what […]
Hale Farm & Village holds pollinator festival and plant sale
Hale Farm & Village will hold its annual “Sow and Grow Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale” on June 11 and 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For GPS directions to Hale Farm, use 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, Ohio. Community partners will highlight both the historic and modern-day benefits of the Cuyahoga Valley’s natural resources, and the […]
Shared rec director moves forward
May 23 Richfield Joint Recreation District meeting The Richfield Joint Recreation District board approved a resolution to share a recreation director with the Village of Richfield. According to the resolution, “in the interest of regionalism and cooperation” Richfield Village Mayor Michael Wheeler would hire one full-time employee for the post of parks and recreation director […]
State officials to honor Richfield’s tree program
by Sara Hill Richfield will celebrate its 27-year status as a “Tree City USA” with a commemorative event set for June 9 on the grounds of Village Hall. Richfield was scheduled to be recognized in 2020 for its 25th anniversary, but that event was canceled due to the pandemic. The Tree City USA Awards Program […]
Water will be shut off on June 5
Cleveland Water Department will be shutting off the water into Richfield on Sunday, June 5 for six to eight hours. The shut off will begin at 10 p.m. According to their press release the shut off will affect everyone connected to the water line in Richfield Village and Richfield Township. Once the line repairs are […]
Community Day committee seeks donations, sponsors and activities
The Bath Richfield Kiwanis will sponsor the 50th Annual Richfield Community Day on Sunday, August 14. This event requires a lot of time, manpower and operating expenses. Local businesses and individuals are asked to contribute to help make this year’s special event a big success. Consider a monetary donation, or highlight your business with a […]
Mayor’s Corner
Summer is here! I wish everyone safe and fun travels. The cemetery board recently sent rule updates to council who then approved them. New rule signs are posted in both Richfield cemeteries. We are currently taking applications for part-time positions in our zoning department, service department and our dispatch center. The complete job descriptions and […]
Council waives sewer fee for township properties, considers shared recreation director
By Sue Serdinak May 3 village council meeting In acknowledgment of the high sewer bills that 10 owners paid over several years, Richfield Village Council voted to not charge them a fee to tap into the village’s newest sewer line. The properties are in, or just beyond, the Briarwood development off Route 303. They were […]
Council approves $1.4M in paving contracts, some using recycling method
by Sue Serdinak May 11 special village council meeting Richfield Village Council suspended readings and passed legislation on two big-ticket items. Members unanimously accepted a bid of $735,178 from Perrin Asphalt to pave five village streets using the traditional resurfacing method. Council also unanimously accepted a bid of $684,964 from Angelo Benedetti, Inc. to pave […]
Road construction in historic district to create summer disruptions
by Sue Serdinak May 17 village council meeting Construction personnel and their vehicles will be part of the Richfield Historic District scenery for most of the summer. In early June, the Heinle building will be razed, the first sign that activities have started. Shortly afterward, construction on the Grant Street extension and a municipal parking […]
Township Corner
I thank everyone who voted for our road levy. We usually run levies early so if they fail we have time to run them again in the fall. The Joint Economic Development District is generating income as development continues, which allowed us to decrease the levy amount. I hope that trend continues. The county engineers […]
Trustees commit portion of ARPA funds toward purchase of chipper
by Dan Holland May 5 virtual township trustees meeting Richfield Township Trustees passed a resolution authorizing spending $20,000 from its federal COVID relief funds to purchase a Vermeer brush chipper from Richfield Joint Recreation District. The township received $131,148 in federal COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act in September 2021 and will […]
Park district, village consider sharing recreation director/park director
by Sue Serdinak April 25 RJRD meeting Officials of Richfield Village and the Richfield Joint Recreation District are considering sharing a recreation director/park director. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richfield Village had a full-time recreation director. During the pandemic, most recreational activities were canceled, and the mayor’s executive assistant worked as a part-time, interim recreation […]
Brick house was built by family who arrived by sled in the Western Reserve
by Sara Hill Steve and Linda Wood don’t view themselves as the current “owners” of the Alger House. Rather, they see themselves as the “caretakers” of the 150-year-old Richfield property. The Alger House, built in 1872 by the Alger family, has had only a handful of caretakers over the course of its long and storied […]
The Grapevine
An article in the May Richfield Times led to a wonderful excursion for 97-year-old Lloyd Wright. Three years ago Wright moved back to Ohio and frequently commented on wanting to catch a walleye in Lake Erie. His son-in-law, Chris Marinchek, read the article in the May Richfield Times about the Cast it Forward program started […]
Mission group is on the road again
by Sue Serdinak The mission group of the Richfield United Church of Christ is back in action after taking a break for COVID-19. Ten people traveled to Dayton to help build new homes and repair homes damaged by a tornado that struck in 2019. The United Church of Christ Disaster Relief and Pathways to Ownership […]
Revere Notebook
Revere High School students Nicole Coveney and Claire Palopoli were winners in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition competition, and their works are on display in the Rhodes Office Tower in Columbus. According to Robert Pierson, Revere art teacher, there were 8,095 entries, divided into eight regions around the state. Initial judging trimmed that number […]
Revere Middle School launches student-led newspaper
by Wendy Turrell When eighth-grader Kaylynn Waldron came to Kelly Peel with the idea to start a newspaper written by and for Revere Middle School students, she found an enthusiastic hands-on supporter. Peel, a Revere sixth-grade language arts teacher, is the advisor for the RMS Press, and takes an active role in assisting the 15 […]
Police Beat
Officers went to a residence in South Richfield and arrested a woman for violation of a protection order on that address. The lady, being extremely uncooperative refused to get dressed but was eventually taken into custody along with a pair of pants and shoes. On the way to the Summit County Jail, she regaled the […]
Senior Center
Annual membership for the Richfield Senior Center is $10 for Richfield Village and Township residents and $15 for non-residents. Members 55 or older are invited to participate in the center’s array of programs, activities, trips and special events, which are listed in center’s newsletter. Only paid members are sent the newsletter and membership and pre-registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Choosing an Air Conditioner
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a major decision, one that should not be taken lightly. It is an important home investment. When the summer heat is at its highest, you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable air conditioner possible. Here are a few […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Final call for Garage Sale sign-up
The 40th Annual Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Richfield Civic Organization and supported by The Richfield Times, will be held on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Only a few days remain to sign up with a deadline of May 3. Download the sign-up form from richfieldcivicorganization.org or print your ad of 18 […]
AMVETS parade and Kiwanis breakfast set for Memorial Day weekend Key Club offers plant sale
Richfield AMVETS Post 176 will commemorate Memorial Day with a parade to the West Richfield Cemetery on May 30. All members of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Revere Youth Football Associates, Masons, fire department, police department, AMVETS, Sons of AMVETS, the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary and any veterans who would like to march […]
Mayor’s Corner
Questions and statements have come up in current council meetings as well as conversations around the Village that may have some misconceptions and inaccuracies.(Read article on page 10.) I offer the following to set the record straight. 1) There was no purposeful delay by Walter Haverfield to provide answers to Mr. Hudak’s claims. The […]
Contract for waterline construction based on $2.35 million bid
by Dan Holland April 5 village council meeting Richfield Village Planning and Zoning Director Brian Frantz reported that the Cleveland Water Department was prepared to sign a contract with Fabrizi Trucking & Paving to construct a water line in the central historic district. Plans call for a restricted water main to extend west along Route […]
Demolition on hold, bakery approved for historic district
by Sue Serdinak April12 village zoning commission meeting Two pre-Civil War buildings in the Richfield Historic District were the main topics of the Richfield Village Zoning Commission. Joe Butano, co-owner of Olesia’s Taverne of Richfield and the buildings immediately to the north and south of the Taverne, had asked for approval to raze the nearest […]
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