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Local band spreads joy through the power of music
by Laura Bednar Even after 55 years, the Cuyahoga Valley Concert Band hasn’t lost its passion for music and the community members who enjoy its performances. The band started in 1969 as the Bedford Concert Band to offer seniors the chance to see live music. The goal is still true today, as most of the […]
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ACCESS flourishes after 40 years with help from local volunteers
by Emily Canning-Dean For the last four decades, ACCESS Shelter in Akron has helped women and children who face homelessness, and local volunteers have been instrumental in helping them to continue that mission. “We are so proud of the last 40 years of work in our community, but I am also so excited to look […]
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Trustees Corner – Paul Schweikert
This June, I had an exasperated resident call asking me if Sagamore Hills Township was going to hit him up for more taxes. I laughed and told him no. The catalyst for his question came from Trustee Dave DePasquale’s Sagamore Voice article. Dave had listed Sagamore’s cemetery assessment as $52,000. The resident was concerned because […]
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Park structures updated; trustees appoint zoning member
by Laura Bednar June 10 township trustees meeting The roofs and siding were replaced on all structures except steel buildings in Sagamore Hills Park. In addition, metal siding was installed on the baseball field bathrooms and the front facing roof on the bathroom near the park entrance. “They [structures] haven’t been touched since they’ve been […]
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Trustees discuss food truck proposal
by Dan Holland July 8 township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills Trustees, during a public hearing prior to the regular meeting, discussed a proposed addition to the township’s zoning code regarding food truck regulations. Under the proposal, which was approved by the township zoning commission, a property would be limited to two food truck events within […]
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Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Celebrating our athletic legendsI am thrilled to share some exciting news from the Nordonia Athletic Department. We are proud to announce the newest class of inductees to the Nordonia Athletic Hall of Fame. These individuals and teams have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and sportsmanship, and we are honored to recognize their achievements. This year’s inductees […]
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Board moves forward with 5-mill levy
by Laura Bednar June 20 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education took the first step to put a 5-mill levy on the November ballot for funding operations and permanent improvements. The board discussed the levy before voting 4-1 to move forward, using 4 mills for operations and 1 mill for permanent […]
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New location, same atmosphere for Spennato’s
by Michele Collins Spennato’s, a favorite Italian restaurant of Northfield, Sagamore, Macedonia, and Twinsburg residents, has a new home. Although the surroundings may look a little different, the eatery’s homemade Italian favorites have not changed a bit. Egidio and Mary DiPaola, along with their son Anthony and his wife Stephanie, operate Spennato’s Italian Ristorante, which […]
Local skier named to national team, aims to qualify for Olympics
by Wendy Turrell Without significant elevation or consistent cold weather, Ohio is not known for creating ski champions. Those facts didn’t stop Sagamore Hills native Kyra Dossa from placing 7th individually and 4th in the mixed team event at the 2024 Freestyle Junior Ski World Championships; then going on to place 8th in her first […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department June 3—A male requested a property damage report at his Scenic Point Road residence after he claimed a vehicle damaged his yard. June 3—A Fleetwood Drive resident complained of the trash company picking up the dumpsters in his development early, violating the county’s noise ordinance before 6 […]
Nordonia grads to serve as members of armed forces
by Alfred Hood This year’s Nordonia High School graduating class included four seniors that made the decision to join the armed forces following their high school careers. Raleigh DeBoo will be joining the U.S. Navy, Justin Zambach and Matthew Baynes are both set to become a part of the U.S. Air Force and Zachary Pelko […]
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Debt after Death – What Every Family Member Should Know
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC You come home one day to find a letter from a credit card company. It demands an $80,000 debt incurred by your late spouse. The credit card company demands payment and threatens to take legal action against you if you don’t pay. Don’t be afraid of these bullies. […]
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Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating So far this summer we have experienced quite a few extended periods of extremely hot weather. Whenever the temperatures stay elevated, an air conditioner that is not working at its peak efficiency begins to fall behind. Sometimes this situation can be avoided by following these simple steps. Check your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local mother and daughter team publish two children’s books
by Michele Collins Sabrina Makhsimova was just nine years old when she asked her mother about a drawing her mom had made. Inspired by her mother Dinara Mirtalipova’s characters from what she called “North Pole Village,” Sabrina wrote a poem that went along with the characters. “It was a simple little paragraph, but just for […]
Northern Lights appear in Sagamore
After experiencing a solar eclipse, Northeast Ohio was again the site of a solar phenomenon when the Northern Lights were visible in early May. Communities throughout the state, including Sagamore Hills, could see the multi-colored Aurora Borealis, though the colors and sharpness of the lights were clearer through smartphone pictures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
Community gathers for VFW Memorial Day parade
Children in the Nordonia Hills Athletic Association’sDrills Training Center T-ball league proudly waveflags. Photos by Michael Rankin. The Nordonia 8U traveling baseball teamremembered the fallen servicemen and women. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 6768 in Northfield was represented in the parade.
Trustees Corner by Trustee David DePasquale
It is that time of year when companies are asking for permits to conduct door-to-door soliciting. All solicitors are required to wear a photo ID badge with their name and the address of the company they represent. If you don’t want to be bothered, visit mysagamorehills.com to register to be on the “no knock” list […]
Township enacts new rules for solicitors
by Laura Bednar May 13 township trustees meeting Sagamore Township trustees created a new policy in response to an influx of door-to-door solicitors in the township. Trustee Paul Schweikert said the township cannot outlaw solicitation per state law but can set limits. Each solicitor must pay a $150 registration fee valid for 90 days. Schweikert […]
Zoning commission approves food truck regulations
by Dan Holland May 28 zoning commission meeting The Sagamore Hills Township Zoning Commission voted to send a zoning text amendment regarding food trucks to township trustees for final approval. The regulations specify the number of times within a one-year period a property can host a food truck event, with certain specifications for residential, senior […]
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Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Celebrating the graduating class of 2024: a legacy of kindness On May 23, the Nordonia Hills City Schools’ class of 2024 graduated. The graduates embraced the class motto: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind,” inspired by Taylor Swift’s words. The graduates have […]
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Financial forecast shows deficit spending, student experience funds created
by Laura Bednar Nordonia Hills Schools Treasurer Kyle Kiffer presented the five-year forecast of the district’s finances from 2024-2028. The forecast is required biannually per the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Projected revenue for 2025 is $58.7 million, which falls to $57.3 million by 2028. Deficit spending was projected in each of the five […]
Balloon Dude opens in Route 82 storefront
by Laura Bednar What was once Balloon Barn in Sagamore Hills has rebranded to Balloon Dude, opening in its first storefront at 138 E. Aurora Rd. in Northfield. Jim Heller and his wife Robyn started the business almost six years ago out of a barn on their Sagamore Hills property. Heller said his wife was […]
St. Barnabas teacher made history come alive
by Laura Bednar For almost four decades, Judy Darus has made history an interactive experience in and out of the classroom for her St. Barnabas Catholic School students. Darus has been a St. Barnabas teacher for 38 years, 35 spent involved with Ohio History Day, an affiliate of National History Day and a free interdisciplinary […]
Police Beat
May 2—Officers responded to a Woodside Drive residence for report of an unresponsive female not breathing. She was pronounced dead by local medics, and no foul play was suspected. May 3—Police reported to a Smithfield Drive residence for a welfare check. The male in question had a cut across his face. It appeared he passed […]
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Will vs. Trust: Which Do I Need?
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Cottonwood and Your Air Conditioner
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating If you haven’t had your air conditioning cleaned recently, I can almost guarantee you that the outdoor coil has become plugged with dirt, lint and especially cottonwood. Cottonwood, a type of poplar tree that is present throughout Ohio, is native to portions of the eastern United States. In late […]
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Rethinking Batteries with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks If you take a quick glance around, you can likely find at least one item that is battery-powered. Whether they are single-use batteries that must be replaced or embedded batteries that must be recharged, they all eventually become ineffective and stop functioning, leaving you to decide how to […]