Former volunteers challenge new Summit Animal Control policies
by Wendy Turrell A group of concerned pet advocates, some of them former Summit County Animal Control shelter volunteers, have organized under the name “Save Summit Strays.” They are collecting signatures to get a proposal on the November ballot for a county ordinance to regulate the shelter. Jody Owens and Cathy Soles are spearheading the […]
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Township holds public hearing June 12
A public hearing of the Sagamore Hills Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Sagamore Hills Township Safety Center, 11551 Valley View Rd., on Monday, June 12, at 6:45 p.m. before the trustees regular meeting at 7 p.m.The purpose of the hearing is to review the budget for 2024. ∞
Nordonia Hills Athletic Association builds community through baseball
Nordonia Hills Athletic Association builds community through baseball by Laura Bednar The Nordonia Hills Athletic Association brought a community focus to its spring baseball and softball clinics. For three weekends in March, the association held clinic sessions for young athletes ages 6-12 to practice their skills with current Nordonia High School athletes and coaches. NHAA […]
Sagamore resident finds fulfillment as artist
by Laura Bednar To Sagamore Hills resident Mick Stryffeler, art was a hobby and after his retirement, he decided to share his work with the community and people took notice of his talent. Stryffeler has produced art through high school, college and into adulthood, taking drawing classes in Cuyahoga Falls. “It was therapeutic, a stress […]
Electric line maintenance tentatively scheduled
by Laura Bednar April 10 township trustees meeting Sagamore Township trustee John Zaccardelli said FirstEnergy made a preliminary summary of maintenance and tree trimming schedules for power lines in the township. General maintenance is scheduled for 2027 along the following: A corridor that parallels the Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail running south across Sagamore […]
Trustees Corner – Trustee John Zaccardelli
First Energy is encouraging customers of its Ohio electric companies to evaluate offers from competitive electric suppliers. Failure to do so will result in rising energy prices this summer. Effective June 1, residential customers of First Energy will pay $12.39 cents/kwh. Sagamore Hills will be using NOPEC, which will be $6.42 cents/kwh. This is the […]
Commission discusses solar panel regulations
by Laura Bednar April 24 zoning commission meeting The Sagamore Hills Zoning Commission invited Jess Ennis, president of Sun Lion Energy, to discuss solar panel operation and regulations. Ennis has been in the solar business for 11 years; his company designs and builds solar electric systems for residential and commercial structures. In both, Ennis said […]
Check township website for special meetings
by Laura Bednar May 8 township trustees meeting Since the Nordonia Hills News Leader is no longer running in print, Sagamore Hills will be posting notifications of special trustee meetings on the township’s website, mysagamorehills.com. Township Attorney Jeff Snell said the township is not required to post about special meetings but had been doing so […]
Sagamore’s license plate reader cameras aid in solving crime
by Michele CollinsSagamore Hills Police Chief David Hayes said Flock Safety cameras help police solve crime in the township and surrounding communities. The cameras, which were up and running as of February, identify vehicles on the road by reading their license plates.“Flock Safety is an American company that leases Automated License Plate Recognition technology to […]
Speed trailers return to township this spring
by Laura Bednar Speed trailers will return to roads in Sagamore Hills in April after making their debut last year. These trailers are not equipped with cameras; they digitally flash the speed limit and the speed of passing motorists. “The goal is to educate people that live in the community,” said Police Chief David Hayes, […]
Superintendent’s Corner by Dr. Joe Clark
Spring brings a sense of renewal and growth to Nordonia Schools, as the community navigates the challenges and opportunities of educating students in the 21st century. Despite obstacles, the students, teachers, staff and families have shown dedication to providing a safe and enriching learning environment. Looking ahead, Nordonia schools are poised for continued innovation, inspiration […]
New scholarship fund aims to cover kindergarten tuition
by Laura Bednar April 17 board of education meeting A new program called Nordonia SGO has been created to award scholarships to all-day kindergarten students, with priority given to low-income families. Nordonia SGO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been certified by the Ohio Attorney General’s office as a qualified scholarship granting organization. Nordonia […]
The Humane Society of Summit County – Putts for Pets
The Humane Society of Summit County is hosting its annual “Putts for Pets” golf fundraiser at Silver Lake Country Club. The outing, which includes 18 holes of golf, games, a raffle and dinner, will be held Monday, July 10. Registration is available for individual golfers and groups of four. Tickets and information on sponsorship opportunities […]
Girls on the Run receives $25,000 from Rite Aid
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio receives $25,000 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio has received a $25,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures, designed to combat health disparities and advance fitness and friendships among adolescent girls. Girls on the Run is a leader in positive youth development, and its […]
Humane Society of Summit County announces 2023 car raffle
Humane Society of Summit County announces 2023 car raffle The Humane Society of Summit County is hosting its annual car raffle, and one lucky ticket holder will receive the grand prize of a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 with a maximum of 5,000 tickets sold. Tickets are […]
Brecksville family fulfills dream by opening campground
by Martin McConnell Brecksville residents Terry and Janet Schoen have long been willing campers, and their family members avid outdoorsmen. The couple has dreamed of owning a campground.That dream was realized with the opening of Valley Overlook at Camp Mueller, 4451 Akron Peninsula Rd. With reservations already being taken, the two are thrilled to bring […]
Akron-Summit County Library offers tools for entrepreneurs
by Laura Bednar The main branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library on S. High Street in Akron offers several resources for budding entrepreneurs. Tracy Williams, microbusiness specialist at the library, recently spoke to the Richfield Chamber of Commerce to highlight some of the library’s business offerings. The library’s Microbusiness Center and Makerspace, founded in […]
Pandemic triggered positive changes at food bank
by Laura Bednar Many companies adapted their work models during the pandemic, including the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Many initiatives the food bank developed in 2020 inspired the organization’s three-year strategic plan, which launched in mid-March. CEO and food bank President Dan Flowers said the pandemic brought about “a dramatic era of change.” The food bank […]
Avoid ticks this season with natural repellents
Submitted by Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Ellen Daniels Some experts are predicting a nasty spring tick season, with several types of ticks biting unwary people, dogs and cats. There are three types of ticks in Ohio: blacklegged, Lone Star and brown dog. Many people are unaware that ticks often crawl up clothing and can end up on your […]
Nordonia High School earns Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Nordonia High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with this award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses. More than 1,100 institutions achieved at least 50% female representation in AP […]
Students in the News
Joseph DeRusso, Athena Kolettis and Joe Ziegler were named to Ohio Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Miranda Alvord graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in December. Alvord earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was an English (creative writing) and psychology major and a Spanish minor. The following Nordonia High School graduates […]
Nordonia celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month
by Nicole Rosselot This spring, Nordonia Hills City School District joined communities around the country in observing National Disability Awareness Month, an annual campaign that encourages inclusivity and raises awareness and understanding of disabilities. Beginning the week of April 11, schools throughout the district participated in activities designed to foster connections between typically developing students […]
St. Barnabas taps the Rev. James Kulway as sixth pastor
by Laura Bednar After meeting with Edward Malesic, bishop of Cleveland, on March 24, Rev. James Kulway was appointed as the sixth pastor at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Kulway joined the parish in 2020 as the parochial vicar, which he said is a temporary position on a four-year rotation. In that post, he assisted the […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department April 3—A McPherson Circle resident stated items had gone missing in her home and she believed someone was coming into her home. Police found no persons in the home. April 4—An officer dispatched an injured deer on Dunham Road. Officers responded to a verbal argument between a […]
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Let’s Talk About Hybrid Water Heaters
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating With the discussion about electrification becoming more and more prevalent, we are getting an abundance of calls about converting to hybrid water heaters. So, what exactly is this new technology about?Hybrid water heaters are super-high-efficient electric heaters that generate hot water for about one-third the cost of conventional electric […]
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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 to take place on Saturday, July 8, at Longwood Park, 1566 E. Aurora Rd. in Macedonia.This service is open to both residents and businesses of Summit County. ReWorks offers the event at multiple locations throughout the county and […]
Humane Society of Summit County announces vaccine clinic dates
The Humane Society of Summit County is holding low-cost vaccine clinics on their MABEL mobile veterinary clinic on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Wild Birds Unlimited located at 597 Howe Ave. in Cuyahoga Falls. Bring your family dogs and cats that need the following services: rabies, microchip, cat FVRCP, FIV/FeLV test, dog […]
May Plant of the Month: Blue False Indigo
Submitted by the Bath Gamma Garden Club The genus name Baptisia is derived from the Greek word “bapto,” which means to dip or dye. Early American colonists used it as a substitute for true indigo, hence the common name “blue false indigo.” Baptisia australis is a member of the pea family. It is an upright, […]