Rising seniors paint parking spaces, provide art club funds
by Michele Collins In early August, rising seniors at Nordonia High School raced to get their parking spot applications in, including a $10 fee to enable them to paint their space. The painted spaces program has become a signature event for the seniors, in which they use colorful artwork to let everyone know a particular […]
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Resident mechanic competes at national level, prepares for career
by Laura Bednar Nicholas Schaub grew up around cars, but didn’t take an interest in working on them until he bought a Jeep at age 14 and got his hands dirty. Schaub is a Sagamore resident and ’22 Nordonia High School graduate. He took classes through the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center during his junior and […]
Northfield Baptist Church celebrates associate pastor’s 20th anniversary
by Nicole Rosselot SummerFest at Northfield Baptist Church provided the perfect opportunity to recognize Associate Pastor Eric Puff for his two decades of service to the congregation. Puff, who celebrated 20 years with the church on Sept. 1, was presented with a special plaque commemorating his anniversary at the conclusion of SummerFest on Aug. 7. […]
Trustees Corner
I had several calls concerning a large crane in the township parking lot. Sagamore Hills has a variety of businesses renting space on the township tower. One of the businesses was enhancing their communication. It has nothing to do with township dispatching, which is being done by the city of Macedonia. We did repave the […]
Superintendent’s Corner
It has been a wonderful start to the 2022-23 school year! We are so excited for students to be back in classrooms. I want to share some exciting news this month, tell you about a few upcoming events and answer some questions related to the bond issue. Award-winning programming: The National Diversity Council has selected […]
Board introduces new teachers; public comments on levy
by Laura Bednar Aug. 29 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education introduced 14 new teachers to begin the school year. The list: Kristina Brown, middle school long-term sub; Kalli Butler, intervention specialist for Northfield and Rushwood elementary schools; Kyle Fenn, family consumer science teacher at the high school, Lauren Greco, Ledgeview […]
In opposition to the proposed school levy
To the Editor: Nordonia is one of two districts in Summit County without a permanent improvement levy. Superintendent Joe Clark complains about this all the time, yet it was on his watch when he allowed a 1.49-mill renewal to expire in 2011. In 2011, taxpayers were told 6 mills were needed to maintain the school […]
Opposes proposed school levy
To the Editor: Our home is appraised at $180,000. This bond issue of 7.75 mills should cost us about $491 extra per year. 7.75 mills, plus 2.86 mills already on the books, totals 10.61 mills. This is a lot, plus we pay for the Cuyahoga Valley JUSD. I will never live to see this paid […]
Nordonia’s ‘Knights TV’ begins partnership with Community Focus
by Martin McConnell Nordonia High School’s “Knights TV” athletics streaming program has operated on student knowledge and equipment since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the program is getting a technological boost for this football season. Knights TV will refine its streaming process and reach more viewers through the program’s partnership with Spectrum’s […]
Wayback Burgers opens on Aurora Road
by Laura Bednar Wayback Burgers, 463 E. Aurora Road, Suite 250, in Macedonia officially opened its doors on Aug. 13. Raj Patel, franchise owner, said he chose the location because there were not many burger restaurants in Macedonia, and he and his wife travel to the area often to eat or see a movie. Patel […]
Nordonia a cappella groups release album
by Nancy Vondrak The start of a new school year is synonymous with new experiences. For Nordonia Schools’ a cappella choirs, this fall marks the debut of their latest album “Aftershock.” This 14-track recording features all five of Nordonia’s a cappella groups, which encompass students from grades five through 12. “Genesis” showcases fifth and sixth grade singers at Lee […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
The Emerald Necklace Garden Club will discuss how to overwinter tropical plants at its next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13. Pat Cotsman and Nathalie Petri, two local gardeners with proven expertise in saving tropical plants such as canna, elephant ears, caladiums and dahlias from year to year will share tips on how these favorites can […]
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CVCC’s technician and machining programs ready to upskill and train
Staffing shortages and a demand for workers in the machining industry has restricted a company’s ability to upskill staff and accommodate training for multiple people at once. However, companies may opt to upskill a few employees at a time by outsourcing training to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. This format will not interfere with current […]
Two Nordonia groups hold meeting to support bond levy
The Nordonia Hills City Schools Board of Education voted to put a bond issue on the Nov. 8 ballot for new school buildings. Two groups who support the schools, Positively Nordonia and Friends of Nordonia Hills Schools, will be hosting a kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Nordonia High School […]
Free weddings offered in Summit County’s newest Metro Park area
Summit County Probate Court and Summit Metro Parks are partnering to offer a free outdoor wedding ceremony and vow renewal for Summit County residents at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park, at 1212 Cuyahoga St. in Akron. The outdoor wedding event will be held on Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Akron […]
Counseling and mental health services available at T.E.A.C.
by Nancy Vondrak Since 1992, The Emergency Assistance Center in Northfield has been highly regarded in the Nordonia Hills community for all the services it provides. In addition to being a food pantry, it offers clothing and hygiene products, seasonal support food programs, and onsite services from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and […]
NHAA plans to upgrade ballfields at Sagamore Hills Park
by Dan Holland Plans are in the works for the Nordonia Hills Athletic Association to upgrade the infield at Peters Field (Field No. 4) at Sagamore Hills Park, according to NHAA President Jim Filisky, who presented the plan to the Sagamore Hills Township Trustees at their May 9 meeting. The improvements may also be applied […]
Nordonia High School students embark on European tour
by Nicole Rosselot This past June, a dozen adventurous Nordonia High School students traveled across the Atlantic to the European countries of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The 10-day trip, led and planned by NHS English and German teacher Endre Szentkiralyi, allowed the students to expand their learning beyond the classroom. According to Szentkiralyi, who […]
Trustee Corner
I ran into Sgt. Ken Wolf when I was leaving Sagamore Hills Town Hall and he shared an interesting traffic story with me. On June 23, officers Glenn Lucore and Ryan Shelby observed a vehicle driving on Dunham Road approaching the Valley View intersection. The driver crashed the red light and went off the road. […]
Water district invites residents to paint fire hydrants
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin July 11 trustees meeting Sagamore Hills attorney Jeff Snell told township trustees that the North Hills Water District will provide paint for any volunteers who will paint one or more fire hydrants around the township. Snell also serves as the water district’s fiscal officer. “We [the water district] are not going […]
Zoning commission awaits new plans from Acadia Farms
by Laura Bednar Acadia Farms on Olde 8 Road was once a summer home and horse farm, but the current owners have proposed using the property as an event venue. Sagamore Hills Zoning Commission Chair Dr. David Koncal said the current owners took on the property over a year ago. The majority of the property […]
Trustees approve TIF for redevelopment project
by Dan Holland Aug. 8 township trustees regular meeting Sagamore Hills Township trustees passed a resolution to enter into a 30-year tax increment financing agreement to purchase vacant buildings from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and make way for 140 senior living, ranch-style apartments to be built at state Route 82 and Carter Road. The development […]
Superintendent’s Corner
If voters approve a bond issue in November, the Nordonia Schools will look much different for the next generations of students. After meeting for several months, a steering committee made up of more than 30 community members recommended to the board of education that the district consolidate and rebuild all new school buildings. In July, […]
$165 million bond levy to appear on November ballot
by Laura Bednar July 18 board of education meeting Nordonia Hills City Schools Board of Education approved adding a $165 million bond levy to the November ballot for the construction of three new school buildings. Four board members voted to submit the levy to residents; Matt Kearney opposed the bond issue. “It’s going to be […]
Sports officiating, military prep added to NHS curriculum
by Laura Bednar The physical education-health department at Nordonia High School is offering two new courses for students this year: sports officiating and cadet core. The school has tried to create new electives following the district’s decision to waive physical education for students who complete two seasons of a sport, band or cheerleading. This alternative […]
Students in the News
Ryan Keller, Sagamore Hills resident and Nordonia High School alumnus, was named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the spring 2022 semester. The following John Carroll University students from Sagamore Hills and Northfield have been named to the spring 2022 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List: Madison Bohacek, Nina Christley, Matthew Costantini, […]
St. Barnabas renovation to be complete by Christmas
by Michele Collins St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Northfield will be getting something special for Christmas this year: newly renovated parish offices and a restored rectory space. According to parish Administrator Rev. Fr. James Kulway, the St. Barnabas staff is ecstatic about the renovation projects going on at the 3,000-family-member parish, and hope to share […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department July 1—A woman reported her wallet missing or possibly stolen after shopping at a W. Aurora Road store. July 2—Officers were dispatched to a N. Gannett Road residence for report of a domestic dispute. July 3—Police returned to the same N. Gannett Road residence for another domestic […]