Inclusive student coffee cart serves the district, teaches life skills
by Alex Vukoder The Revere Roasters do more than sell coffee to the Revere Local School community. The group, made up of special needs students from Revere Middle School, has donated funds to a nonprofit and supported the idea of inclusion for all. The Revere Roasters started last school year after parents identified that there […]
Revere Senior Center News
Meal Delivery: All Richfield seniors in need can receive meals seven days per week. The cost is $3 per meal. You choose the days you want a meal. Call Ilse Dabernig at 330-659-4306, or the Senior Center at 330-659-9203. It is time to join or renew your membership, which costs $10 for village and township […]
Police arrest suspect involved in gun store robbery
by Laura Bednar Police have arrested 19-year-old Zaveeyon Teasley, of Cleveland, in connection with the Summit Armory break-in and robbery. The store is located on N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath, south of Everett Road, and is owned by Richfield resident Tim Ostrander. On Nov. 3, a stolen vehicle drove into Summit Armory gun store. Three […]
Revere Community C.A.R.E.
The next general meeting of Revere Community C.A.R.E. will be held Monday, Feb. 13, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Richfield Branch Library. At C.A.R.E.’s meetings, information is shared regarding at-risk behaviors and negative influences such as drugs, dangers of social media, bullying, dating, teen violence, addictive behaviors, self-harm and anxiety issues children may be dealing with. […]
Revere Council of PTAs
The Revere Council of PTAs held a reception on Jan. 5 for the 46 Revere students who entered the 2022-2023 Ohio/National PTA Reflections Program. Each student received a certificate and a participation ribbon at the event, hosted by Richfield School PTA. They will also be recognized at the 2023 Revere Schools Celebration of the Arts […]
County dog licenses go on sale Dec. 1
Dog licenses for Summit County residents will be available for purchase through Jan. 31, 2023. 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 can find the owner quickly […]
CVCC job fair seeking employers for March 2
CVCC job fair seeking employers for March 2 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will host a job fair on Thursday, March 2, from 2-5 p.m. CVCC invites employers and organizations in all fields with full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities available for job seekers age 14 and older to participate in the job fair. A $30 […]
Revere Power Pack Fundraiser
“The Revere Voice” fundraiser will be held Feb. 4 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn to benefit the Revere Power Pack program, a nonprofit that provides children in the Revere community with adequate food on the weekends. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a sit-down dinner, auction, cash bar and “The Revere Voice” competition, modeled […]
CVCC students sponsor wreaths for Wreaths Across America
by Martin McConnell For the fifth straight year, students from the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center asked the community to sponsor wreaths for the graves of fallen veterans as part of the national “Wreaths Across America” program on Dec. 17. Forty students across four profession-related classes collected about 800 wreaths this year. They traveled to the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd., Independence. This month’s meeting will be a presentation by Jane Gramlich, CVGS vice president and program chair, entitled […]
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Water line construction update
According to Richfield Village Mayor Michael Wheeler, the contractor for the Cleveland Water line in the center of Richfield will install temporary paving on Broadview Road this week, starting at the intersection of Rt. 303 and going south to Grant Street. They will also pave Grant Street. The contractor is only able to pave 400 […]
‘Live at the Library’ concert features dulcimer music
The Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach and the Wadsworth Public Library begin the 2023 “Live at the Library” concerts with Akron-based musician Mark Alan Wade on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth. Wade will showcase the hammered and mountain dulcimer and their unique histories. […]
Richfield fire, police honored with Star of Life award
Amputee victim gets a chance for new career by Dan Holland Members of Richfield safety forces were honored Nov. 7 at the EMS Star of Life Awards in Columbus for actions related to their collective response to a vehicle accident on I-77 on Sept. 12, 2021, involving the rescue of a gravely injured motorist. Police […]
Cops treat kids to shopping and cruiser ride
Baby Yoda was the favorite toy chosen by local children who went shopping with area police officers for the Christmas With a Cop program. One child asked for and received a BMX mountain bike. Richfield officers Anthony Padula, Shelby Noffsinger, Thomas Randolph, Michael Testa and his spouse, Jacob Totten and his spouse, and Chief Michael […]
Snowbird Festival scheduled as resident appreciation
Richfield Village and Township and the Richfield Joint Recreation District are sponsoring the Snowbird Festival on January 22 as an appreciation event for all the residents. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Richfield Heritage Preserve, with winter animals from the Akron Zoo making a special appearance from 2-2:45 p.m. Librarian Diane […]
ODOT completes project to stabilize Furnace Run bank on Route 303
Furnace Run flows under the bridge on Route 303, east of I-77, at the bottom of two hills. The channel had migrated to form a sharp bend just west of the bridge, causing increased velocity of flow that resulted in severe erosion. The embankment had eroded and was threatening the stability of the roadway. ODOT […]
Mayor’s Corner
Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a safe and sane holiday season. We look forward to 2023. As a reminder, weather permiting, we are picking up Christmas trees through the first week of January. In 2022 we repaired, replaced and authorized new infrastructure. We spent less than we have taken in and funded […]
Drone is onboard for searches
by Sue Serdinak Nov. 30 village council meeting The Richfield Village special council meeting started with the audience watching a live photo shoot of village property taken by an indoor drone. Mayor Michael Wheeler reported that the village purchased a drone that can search inside a building for $2,300 and a larger outdoor drone for […]
Water line road repair halted for winter
by Sue Serdinak Dec. 6 village council meeting Richfield Village Mayor Michael Wheeler said water line construction on routes 303 and 176 would be stalled until spring because asphalt plants are closing for the winter. However, crosswalks have been painted on the Route 303 at Humphrey Road and at the Parker Serdinak Trail. Another crosswalk […]
Property owner asks council to help keep Saia in Richfield
by Sue Serdinak December 14 village council special meeting The results of action taken at a special Richfield Village council meeting, the last of 2022, should have an economic impact on the village and eventually improve traffic congestion on Brecksville Road. Mark Pawuk, CEO of Seabreeze North and Cowboy Property Management, told council that the […]
Township Corner
I am sure snow will come, but as of December 15 we have had very little. Our Newton Road culvert replacement was completed in record time. The mild weather has been a blessing for road and construction projects and has saved everyone time and money. On Dec. 1 we held our organizational meeting. After checking […]
Trustees plan ahead for trash hauling levy renewal in May
By Dan Holland Dec. 1 township trustees meeting Richfield Township trustees approved a resolution for a waste-hauling levy of necessity in anticipation of placing a five-year, 1.1-mill renewal levy on the May 2, 2023, ballot. The current levy, which generates just over $200,000 per year, according to township fiscal officer Laurie Pinney, pays for waste […]
RJRD Board, officials hold final discussions for strategic planning initiative at RHP
by Dan Holland Nov. 17 Richfield Joint Recreation District work session Richfield Joint Recreation District board members and officials held a final work session in Richfield Village Council Chambers to discuss the Strategic Planning Initiative regarding Richfield Heritage Preserve. Discussions, which began in April, have included a number of meetings, a community workshop and an […]
RJRD board tries to reduce number of park buildings
by Sue Serdinak Nov. 28 RJRD meeting The number of structures in the Richfield Heritage Preserve that should be saved continues to be discussed at Richfield Joint Recreation District strategic planning and board meetings. “We have 39 buildings in the preserve,’’ board chair Anita Gantner said. “With an eye for fiscal responsibility, some must come […]
RJRD board disregards chairman and votes on strategic plan
by Sue Serdinak Dec. 19 Richfield Joint Recreation District work session and meeting The meeting was scheduled to adopt the strategic plan for the Richfield Heritage Preserve, an issue that was debated for most of 2022. Despite Chairman Anita Gantner‘s view that the board should postpone the vote, per the recommendation of legal council who […]
RHP partner groups offer list of progress
To the Editor, A letter in the December issue of the Richfield Times contained points concerning RHP that deserve clarification. RHP partner groups are not using Richfield tax dollars. They are bringing in funds through donations, grants and earned income. Much has already been accomplished at no cost to Richfield residents: • Amity House stabilized.• […]
Response to Jennifer Wehner’s December letter to the editor
To the Editor, The letter begins by identifying Rachel Oppenheimer as a non-Ohio resident and then repeatedly referencing the partner groups as “outside interest groups.” This depiction is inaccurate. Dr. Oppenheimer is no longer residing in Ohio, but has been a supporter of RHP since 2014. Many Richfield residents are members of one of the […]
Zoning enforcement needed
To the Editor, As a resident of the village for over 23 years, I feel the time has come to vent my frustrations over our lack of zoning enforcement. This year I called the zoning department several times, and the mayor, about issues I had spotted in my neighborhood. They both were very helpful and […]
Police Beat
Information provided by athe RIchfield Police Department compiled by Ken Miles A large box of marijuana was discovered by a local shipping company and turned over to police. A resident turned in 54 pairs of brass knuckles she said she no longer wanted. A resident on Maple Dr. stated her neighbors allow their dog to […]
Superintendent’s Corner
“RSF, RSF, RSF.” Can you hear me chanting the initials of the Revere Schools Foundation? I would like to publicly thank our Revere communities for their amazing support of the Revere Schools Foundation fundraiser, Illuminate, which took place on Nov. 5, at Portage Country Club. Thank you to everyone who contributed through attendance, participation in […]
Revere weighs merits of upgrading athletic facilities
by Sheldon Ocker Dec. 6 school board work session The Revere Board of Education listened to two parents pitch a plan to expand and renovate certain high school athletic facilities by holding a capital campaign designed to raise as much as $5 million. Jim and Beth Mullen, who have children in Revere schools, outlined to […]
Revere board funds two construction projects
by Sheldon Ocker Dec. 13 school board meeting The Revere Board of Education gave final approval to fund the school district’s current construction projects, which together total $1 million. According to board Treasurer Rick Berdine, building a new entrance to the high school football stadium will cost the district $650,000. The second project, creating a […]
Revere High artists have a new “gallery’’
by Laura Bednar The walls of the Ocelot Café (formerly named Plates by Post) on Wheatley Road in Richfield are not covered with the kind of stereotypical photos and prints usually found in coffee shops. Through a recent partnership between the café and Revere Local Schools, student artwork is hanging in the café that includes […]
Students in the News
by Sheldon Ocker Among those recognized at the December meeting of the Revere Board of Education was a team of six Bath Elementary students responsible for starting each school day with announcements over the public address system. Nathaniel Dolata, Georgia Mellion, Cece Childs, Annie Wilson, Gemma Sable and Anabelle Guo survived the tryout process that […]
Bath Elementary Students of the Month
Grade 3: Sophia Zatelli Sophia comes to school every day with a kind and positive attitude, and is friendly to all her classmates. She is studious and diligent about turning in her best work for every assignment. Sophia is always willing to help anyone in need. Grade 4: Janhavi (Vivi) ChandurkarVivi puts forth her greatest effort […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. The meeting is a genealogy help session. Got brick walls? Maybe we can help. Come prepared […]
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CVCC holds student and parent information night
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will host its annual student and parent information night on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. High school students and their families will learn more about the specialized career and college preparation opportunities available through the nearly 30 career-technical programs offered at CVCC. Attendees will be able to see programs, meet […]
Developer Sam Petros saves Farnam Manor
By Sheldon Ocker When Sam Petros first saw Farnam Manor last December, his reaction was, “No way,’’ as in no way am I going to commit to this money pit, even if it is one of Richfield’s most historic homes. Part of the mansion dates to the 1830s and, unfortunately, it looked it. Through the […]
Event is big winner for 100-year-old mill
The Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve hope one day to generate hydroelectric power from the Kirby water wheel. They advanced that effort by hosting one of the largest fundraisers in recent Richfield history. The One in a MILL-ion event, at the Lodge on Oct. 16, raised more than $100,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations and […]
NOPEC switches half-million-plus customers to default utility provider
by Dan Holland An unexpected spike in electricity costs earlier this year for customers of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) caused a stir among many residents around Northeast Ohio. In response to the higher costs, the nonprofit governmental energy aggregator announced that it would temporarily remove 550,000 electricity customers enrolled in its Standard […]
Mayor’s Corner
The Holiday Season is upon us. I wish everyone a very merry and happy holiday season. If you are traveling to another destination for the holidays, please drive safely and sanely. I thank council, department heads and all of our employees for staying under budget and helping to make the Village of Richfield an awesome […]
Condition of Route 303 remains problematic; sidewalks repaired
by Sue Serdinak Nov. 1 village council meeting The extremely rutted condition of the south side of state Route 303 between Town Hall and Broadview Road continues to plague drivers. The problem is that the installation of pipes for Cleveland Water was stalled because of a delay in the materials to fabricate the pipes. Service […]