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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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 […]
Councilperson challenges sale of property for brewery
by Sue Serdinak April 13 village council meeting Richfield Village Council held a special meeting to do the third reading on an ordinance to proceed with the plan to extend Grant Street, construct a new library drive entrance and create public parking in the historic district. The land involved is the former Heinle property, on […]
Research and development facility approved for triangle of land
by Sue Serdinak April 19 village council meeting Shortly after the meeting opened, council went into executive session to discuss business information associated with economic development. When the meeting reconvened, legislation was introduced and passed, with second and third readings suspended, to approve an income tax job-creation grant to Agrana Fruit US Inc. According to […]
New service director takes the reins
by Dan Holland For newly-appointed Richfield Village Service Director Scott Waldemarson, it’s all about putting forth his best effort every day and leaning heavily on the professional experience he gained in a similar position. He worked in the service department of Cuyahoga Heights, his hometown, for 22 years, 12 as service director. “My knowledge and […]
Township Corner
by Trustee Don Laubacher In my first 4 months in office, quite a few of you have contacted me to ask questions and share opinions. Thank you. I appreciate hearing from you. We continue discussing the best ways to leverage our allocation of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds of $262,000. These ARP monies provide us […]
Resurfacing contract awarded for Kings Forest Subdivision
By Dan Holland April 7 virtual township trustees meeting Richfield Township Administrator Mindy Lott reported that bids had been received for street resurfacing of the Kings Forest subdivision. The $204,930 contract, which will make up phase two of the project, was awarded to Barbicas Construction Company of Akron. The price includes resurfacing, leveling and a […]
RJRD extends contracts for work at lower lake dam
by Dan Holland March 28 Richfield Joint Recreation District board meeting and work session The Richfield Joint Recreation District board approved a resolution for an extension through April 30 for NorthStar Construction to complete concrete work on the lower dam and spillway at Richfield Heritage Preserve. A separate resolution authorized a change directive not to […]
Selig and Wehner set high goals as new RJRD board members
by Dan Holland The Richfield Joint Recreation District welcomed two new board members in 2022. Newcomers Mike Selig and David Wehner were both appointed to RJRD by Richfield Village. Selig is filling the unexpired term of Cynthia Lombardo, who resigned from the board last fall. His term expires Dec. 31, 2022. Wehner will serve a […]
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 […]
Consider volunteering this year
To the editor, As we finally emerge from two years of hiding, we celebrate with family and friends wearing a more visible smile and feeling gratitude for all that we have. It is an opportune time to volunteer or join a service group within our community or beyond. Volunteering one’s time and talents gives us […]
Questions land development, parking plan
To the editor, It is probably too late unless there is a ground swell of people who care and request a change. What is it about? The land at the corner of Grant Street and Broadview Road was bought by the village [in 2020] for overflow parking for the library, Masonic Hall, Fellowship Hall and […]
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 […]
Local business milestones
Locally owned businesses are part of the fabric of a community. When residents own and operate a business, they add to the character of a community. And often the owners are special characters themselves! Richfield Auto Center celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. Martin Pedigo started the business in 1947, the year his son, Martin […]
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, […]
Senior Center offers array of programs
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 is […]
Police Beat
Upon arrival at a disabled vehicle on I-77 SB, the woman passenger stated her boyfriend, who was driving, had gone for help. After further questioning she admitted she was driving and there was no boyfriend. It was learned she was driving under suspension and she had a warrant outside the pickup radius. A hypodermic needle […]
Simple Recycling returns to driveway pickups
Rather than discarding items in the trash, residents have the option to donate them to Simple Recycling. The company, which collected only cloth items in the past, is now accepting additional items such as jewelry, shoes, purses, toys, blankets, drapes, pillows, sleeping bags, tools, silverware, dishes, pans and backpacks. To request a pickup of these […]
Revere, unions agree on three-year contracts
by Sheldon Ocker April 5 board of education work session Revere Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Tefs informed the board of education that tentative three-year agreements have been reached with the Revere Education Association and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees. According to Tefs, the REA, which represents Revere teachers, has already ratified the […]
Busy courses expected amid golf resurgence
by Judy Stringer The decade or so before the Coronavirus pandemic saw thousands of U.S. golf course closures as the number of golfers shrank and the appetite for developable land expanded. In two local examples, the 168-acre former Boston Hills Country Club was cleared to make way for a new Costco store and Arhaus headquarters, […]
Bath School Students of the month
Grade 3: Maria Luisa Schmid-Pereira Maria is an excellent student who takes her academic work very seriously, while not forgetting to also have a little fun. She is a good friend, caring classmate, and the time and attention she gives to her work does not go unnoticed. Grade: 4 Ben Franczak Ben consistently takes pride in his […]
Revere Council of PTAs announces district educator, Helping Hands award recipients
The Revere Council of PTAs selected Dr. Darren LeBeau, music educator at Revere High School and Bath Elementary, to receive its 2021-2022 Outstanding District Educator Award. Criteria for this award include making a positive impact on the lives of children, dedication to the mission of the PTA, and provision of PTA involvement or support. The […]
Brecksville, Richfield United Church of Christ swap pastors
by Martin McConnell The Brecksville United Church of Christ and Richfield United Church of Christ have both recently found new pastors, with their two pastors essentially switching places. Rev. John King had been the senior pastor at Richfield United Church of Christ since 2014. His earlier background is in the Catholic faith, where he was […]
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Inflation & Your Investment Portfolio Part 1
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Rethinking Household Hazardous Waste with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks The ReWorks’ Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center (HHWRC) opens for the 2022 season on Thursday, June 2. Summit County residents only can bring their household hazardous waste to the HHWRC every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., June through the end of September. Some common questions and answers: […]
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Pollutants and Air Monitoring
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Now that spring is here, we are re- minded of our allergies as the trees and flowers start pollinating. This is just one of many other “pollutants” that can make us sneeze or become uncomfortable. Actually, there are a number of items in our homes that can create the […]
As we are preparing the annual State of the Schools Address, I thought this would be a terrific time to test readers’ knowledge of their Revere Local School District. Good luck. Your Revere Local School District: Eight Fun Fast Facts: • How many students are enrolled in the Revere Local Schools? Answer: 2,811 of the […]
I welcome Robert Vidika as a part-time police officer whom I swore into office on March 15. Part-timers fill vacancies in the schedule, which reduces overtime costs. They are also able to fill our full-time vacancies when those positions become available. The waterline to downtown will be delayed until the fall due to the backlog […]
Council chambers to get TV monitors, new sound
by Sue Serdinak March 15 village council meeting Richfield Village council approved a contract for $45,000 with Baypoint Technology, a Richfield company, to install new audio and video technology in the council meeting room. When the installation is complete, hopefully by mid-April, the room will have four TV monitors and new sound equipment. Opioid The […]
Council chambers update to include video monitors
by Sue Serdinak Feb. 15 village council meeting Planning and Zoning Director Brian Frantz presented details of the planned update of council chambers at the Richfield Village Council meeting. Frantz said 55-inch wall monitors would be mounted at several locations, and council members and other speakers would be given wireless microphones. Frantz said the system […]
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