United Way collects school supplies for Akron and Medina students
United Way of Summit & Medina is collecting items for its “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive. Requested supplies include pencils, crayons, scissors, erasers, folders, glue sticks, rulers, notebooks, calculators and more. An estimated 39% of Summit County households and 31% of Medina County households struggle to afford Ohio’s cost of living, according to a […]
Collecting Coliseum Memories
The Richfield Coliseum opened 50 years ago with Frank Sinatra as the headliner. We’re interested in your memories of the famous arena that had only a 20-year life span. Please send your story by August 10 to news@scriptype.com, with “Coliseum” in the subject line. If you would rather “speak” your story, call 330-659-0303 and ask […]
Spurring local business interests overseas
by Dan Holland With Japan being the largest foreign job investor in the state of Ohio, accounting for 27.2% of foreign investment, Richfield Mayor Michael Wheeler traveled to Tokyo with a small contingency of fellow Northeast Ohio mayors to meet with several companies and officials to discuss potential economic development opportunities. The 860 Japanese companies […]
Community gave honor to millions on Memorial Day [photos]
by Sue Serdinak Although it had rained continuously in the early morning of Memorial Day, it stopped just in time for the Memorial Day Parade to leave Fellowship Hall and travel to the West Richfield Cemetery. The parade was led by Ohio Rep. Bill Roemer, 1st Lt. in the USAR Steve Wyotek, Amvets Commander Dave […]
Pavilion turns the page on the Green
by Sue Serdinak Twenty years ago, during the final year of Mayor Don Larsen’s term as mayor, Richfield Village purchased and razed four small buildings at the intersection of routes 303 and 176, with the hope of turning the corner into a public gathering space. Village officials took another step forward this year and authorized […]
Mayor’s Corner by Mayor Michael Wheeler
I congratulate Lt. Jason Purkey on his retirement effective May 31. Jason has over 31 years of service to the fire department. He started his career as a volunteer fire fighter. He was hired full-time in 2000 and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 2009. He was our fire inspector and helped with the […]
Issues remain in council’s effort to enforce sewer line charges
June 4 village council meeting by Sue Serdinak Richfield Village Council continues to delay the enforcement of a linear foot charge for properties that access the sanitary sewer line. In 1996, council passed legislation to charge properties a linear foot fee, in addition to a usage fee, for sewage treatment services. The fund created by […]
Sewer charges remain at the forefront of council meeting
by Sue Serdinak June 18 village council meeting Even though Richfield Village officials and staff are moving forward on several large projects that will greatly impact the community, sewers and their associated rates have brought dozens of residents to council meetings for the past four months. After inspections repeatedly showed that Richfield’s main sewer line […]
Township Corner by Trustee Robert Luther
Our road department will be chipping brush starting July 8. If you have brush to chip put it by the roadside in manageable bundles. The township road department has been busy mowing roadside ditches and keeping them clean. Summit County has discontinued mowing roadsides except where hazardous conditions exist. The Township Association of Summit County […]
Scout creates sign for Richfield Heritage Preserve
Patrick Kalal, a member of Richfield Scout Troop 387, designed and built a new entrance sign for Richfield Heritage Preserve as his Eagle Scout project. The sign’s beams were milled from trees sourced from the park’s property, adding a rustic touch to the project. Kalal involved troop members, family and friends in the construction process […]
Revere Superintendent’s Corner by Dan White
Meet our New Superintendent – A Q&A with Dan White On Thursday, May 30, Revere’s last school day with students, I had the opportunity to visit the district and spend time in our schools. I met many staff and students and what a wonderful day it was! I felt so welcomed and was impressed with […]
More lockers needed for incoming freshmen
by Sheldon Ocker May 14 board of education work session Next fall’s incoming class at Revere High School will need one thing previous classes didn’t need: more lockers. Because of the size of this year’s eighth-grade class, 50 additional lockers will be installed at the high school in time for fall classes. “We knew that […]
Ohio makes push to fill officiating gap with students
by Dan Holland Ohio recently became the first state to recognize a sports officiating license issued by the Ohio High School Athletic Association as counting toward high school graduation requirements in the health career field, according to a Nov. 15 OHSAA press release. The OHSAA also expanded its “Respect the Game” policies for the 2023-24 […]
Letter to the Editor
Organization requests fee for garage-sale hitchhikers To the Editor, Richfield Civic Organization would like to thank ScripType Publishing for printing the itemized listings and map, contributing significantly to the success of the 2024 Richfield Community Garage Sale. We also extend our gratitude to Larsen Lumber and Supply Co. for their donation of wooden stakes, integral […]
July 7 is deadline to sign up to participate in Community Day
Local nonprofit organizations can sign up to participate in Richfield Community Day. Participation in this annual event offers an opportunity to highlight the work of the organization. Each group will be given a table and chair under the big tent and are required to provide an activity for children or adults. Groups may sell items […]
Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza, statue opens to public
A memorial plaza paying tribute to abolitionist Sojourner Truth’s legacy opened on High Street in downtown Akron. Truth, a staunch advocate for abolition, civil rights and women’s suffrage, gave her most famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” in Akron. The speech is among the most iconic in American history. The new landmark is located near […]
NEORSD predicts fee increases will continue, due to inflation, ongoing infrastructure needs
by Dan Holland Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District provides wastewater and stormwater services for more than one million residents in 61 communities within the greater Cleveland and Akron metropolitan areas. A court order in 1972 necessitated the creation of a regional sewer district “to establish a total wastewater control system for the collection, treatment and […]
Lock 29 parking, river access in Peninsula closed through Dec. 1
Cuyahoga Valley National Park has closed the Lock 29 parking lot and river access in Peninsula until Dec. 1, while a contractor completes riverbank stabilization work. Parking will be available at other nearby locations, and visitors will still have access to the Towpath Trail and amenities in the village of Peninsula. The park is continuing a […]
Seven of ScripType’s home communities appear in Cleveland Magazine’s 2024 Top 20 Suburbs
Richfield jumped to number three on the list, after ranking 18th in 2023. Editors credit Richfield’s “manageable property taxes” and “quick commute times” for the climb. Brecksville held on to its ninth spot for a second year and won praise for its safety and education rankings. Broadview Heights ranked just below its easterly neighbor, securing […]
Kiwanis receives grant to support youths in crisis
by Sue Serdinak The Bath-Richfield Kiwanis was recently awarded a $3,700 grant from the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families and the grant will help pay for supplies, a patio and gathering place at Shelter Care’s Safe Landing Youth Shelter. Shelter Care provides crisis and […]
Residents share thoughts on new pavilion and changes to the Green
by Chloe Leng At the second concert of the year, when the New Barleycorn group performed, audience members were asked what they thought of the new pavilion and the sidewalk that winds around the Green. Many community members spoke favorably of the additions and are eager to see what the village adds next. Residents John […]
Around the Community
by Sue Serdinak Painted by hand It was surprising to see two people on a scaffold, using rollers, painting the 238-foot-tall water tower that was built over the last two years. Village officials chose the sky blue color to blend in with the sky. “Richfield” will not be painted on the tower. Mayor Michael Wheeler […]
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis
Thanks to the community for supporting our Memorial Weekend Pancake Breakfast and Key Club Plant Sale to make this a very successful event. We were awarded a $3,700 grant from the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation. This grant and some of our funds will enable us to design and build an outdoor space for Shelter Care’s […]
Richfield Senior Center
We are a come-as-you-are social club for anyone over the age of 55. Our members vary in age and interests. We offer many activities from everyday coffee and conversation to handcrafts, exercise like yoga and tai chi, line dancing, games, our very own band, bus trips, breakfast and lunch, and special event parties. We have […]
The Grapevine by S. Serdinak
Success follows hard work The Farian family in Richfield has another doctor in residence, with Adriana Farian being certified as Dr. Adriana Farian, DDS. Dr. Adriana Farian has completed her dental residency and is joining her father, Dr. Zenon Farian, at his dental office in Broadview Heights. Photo submitted. Farian, a graduate of Revere High […]
Heart of Revere beating stronger than ever
by Sheldon Ocker You won’t find Torina White’s name on the Heart of Revere website, even though in a real sense, White is the Heart of Revere. When the Revere Local Schools Board of Education honored her earlier this year, White sat in quiet anonymity as Bonnie Simonelli, Revere’s at-risk student coordinator, described how White […]
Revere Notes
An accident in a Revere High chemistry lab on May 21 – two substances became dangerous when combined – caused the school to be evacuated and the bomb squad to be called. “Officer [Scott] Dressler, as he always does, helped organize the emergency services,” Superintendent Michael Tefs said. “And out of an absolute immense amount […]
Middle school girls shatter track records
by Sheldon Ocker It was one of those years for Lauren Duncan. She enjoyed her day job as a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Revere Middle School. But it was after school, during late afternoon spring days, that Duncan will remember, maybe forever. Duncan coaches the middle school girls track team, a team that broke […]
Calling Revere Class of 1984
The Revere High School Class of 1984 is in search of many missing classmates, whom the Revere Reunion Committee would like to invite to the class 40th reunion on Aug. 16 and 17. Join the Revere Class of 1984 Facebook page, or text Kelly at 440-862-1768 for more details. ∞
Police Beat
Information provided by the Richfield Police Department compiled by Ken Miles On 271 SB, officers located a grey sedan parked in the left lane, lights off, engine running, female driver slouched back in the seat. After much banging on the window, the woman came to and attempted to drive off. She stepped on the gas […]
Riverfront transformation underway at Valley View
Summit Metro Parks recently began riverfront construction at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park to create a new, high-quality access point to the Cuyahoga River. Once complete, the area will include a kayak and canoe put-in, walking trail, bike trail, restroom farmhouse and gathering barn with a fireplace. Acquired by the park […]
Brecksville Reservation opens new White Oak Trail loop
by Emily Canning-Dean In fall 2023, Cleveland Metroparks celebrated the grand opening of two miles of new natural surface trails at Brecksville Reservation. According to the Cleveland Metroparks, the White Oak Trail Loop provides hikers with an opportunity to weave through the hillsides and the mature oak-hickory forests on the reservation. This loop leads to […]
Online relationship support program available
Maintaining a strong relationship with a spouse or partner can be a challenge. And finding trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. Ohio State University Extension has launched the Ohio Strong Couples project as a collaborative effort with University of Illinois Extension. This free online program can help Ohio couples build greater intimacy […]
U.S. Poet Laureate to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park
On July 12, at 6 p.m., Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for a special event. The event is part of an initiative started by the National Park Service, Library of Congress and the Poetry Society of America that features site-specific poetry installations in the parks. In each park, a […]
Another Revere administrator resigns
Richfield Elementary School Principal Anthony Stretar has resigned to become superintendent of Black River schools in Ashland County. The Black River Board of Education approved Stretar’s hiring in mid-June. The Black River board began to seek a superintendent in March following the retirement of Chris Clark, who held the job for 10 years. Stretar’s three-year […]
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Local trail riding options abound in and around Richfield
by Dan Holland With a plethora of bridle trail options in and around the Richfield area, trail riding has become a popular pastime for residents over the decades. Popular public areas for trail riding include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Richfield Heritage Preserve, Brecksville Reservation, Bedford Reservation and Hinckley Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks, and Silver […]
Second Goat Derby brought laughter and enjoyment
In recognition of the Kentucky Derby, Richfield Heritage Preserve conducted its second Goat Derby on May 4. In spite of some rainy periods, about 700 people attended and wagered on goats, enjoyed live music, food trucks, raffles and a craft fair. The event raised about $9,000 for the park. ∞ Allison Krzywicki won the prize […]
Fire Department celebrates 90 years of service
by Dan Holland Hundreds of area residents turned out on May 18 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Richfield Fire Department. Attendees were treated to food trucks, a raffle with items donated by local businesses, corn hole and other activities. Former Richfield Fire Chief Phil McLean narrated a slide presentation documenting […]
Mayor’s Corner by Mayor Michael Wheeler
Summer is here!! I wish everyone safe and fun travels. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 16. I encourage everyone to do something special with their father. Great memories are one of life’s treasures. The Mayors One Million Step Challenge saw 21 teams aggregately travel over 22 million steps. This was great fun and exercise. […]
Green “park” is on fast track; sidewalks coming to Wheatley Road
by Sue Serdinak May 7 village council meeting As the timber frame pavilion is being erected, Village council passed two motions to authorize final actions to create a park-like space on the Green. They approved paying Hernandez Concrete $44,412 to install broom-finished walking paths in a loop throughout the park. Council also approved spending $37,225 […]
Sewer charges bring residents to council meeting
by Sue Serdinak May 21 village council meeting Richfield Village council chamber, normally rather empty for council meetings, was filled with residents who wanted to speak about a village requirement that everyone who has sewer service through the village and has a water well must install a meter to register the amount of water flowing […]
Township Corner by Trustee Janet Jankura
I hope you have an enjoyable and safe summertime. Please be careful around the various road construction projects. I want to thank State Representative Bill Roemer for facilitating quick repair of a large sinkhole that closed a portion of Route 303 near Briarwood. The state told our staff that it would not be fixed for […]
Trustees pass moratorium on marijuana dispensaries and operators
by Dan Holland May 2 township trustees meeting Richfield Township Trustees passed two resolutions to place a six-month moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators and medical marijuana dispensaries in the township. Trustee Chair Don Laubacher said the measures were based on recommendations from the township zoning commission. Laubacher noted that the use of medical marijuana was […]