Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame nominations due by May 31
The Ohio Department of Aging is requesting nominations of outstanding older adults to induct into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The hall honors current or long-time Ohio residents age 60 and older who have made and continue to make a lasting impact on their communities, their professions or their vocations. Nominations must be […]
Independence and Nordonia students experience math through virtual reality
by Sara Hill No other employment sector is more forward thinking than education, where interactive whiteboards have replaced one-dimensional blackboards, touch screens have rendered chalk and erasers useless, and virtual platforms have turned traditional learning on its head. And students, thanks to their progressive school leaders, are embracing new technologies like never before. “It was […]
Brandywine Road closed for bridge construction through September
by Laura Bednar Brandywine Road at the entrance to Brandywine Falls closed at the end of April for bridge construction and will remain closed for 150 days. According to the Summit County Engineer’s website, engineers will rehabilitate the bridge that runs over Brandywine Creek. Construction includes a reinforced concrete deck, new bridge railing, structural steel […]
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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 […]
Sweet victory: St. Barnabas principal becomes human ice cream sundae
St. Barnabas Catholic School Principal Erin Faetanini was turned into a human ice cream sundae on March 1 in celebration of students exceeding the school fundraising goal. For the second year in a row, St. Barnabas School held its “DanceFit Challenge,” in which students receive monetary pledges for minutes danced. The goal was to raise […]
Trustee’s Corner
Police officer Jason Lamtman recently left the Sagamore Hills Police Department for a position at a local college as a police sergeant. As a result, part-time officer Glenn Lucore, who helped the service department as a substitute driver this past winter, was offered and accepted a full-time position. We wish them both well in their […]
Residents and trustees express concerns over Acadia Farms zoning
by Kathleen Steele GaivinMay 9 township trustees meeting Acadia Farms at 9947 Olde Eight Rd. began billing itself last summer as an event center and “boutique hotel.” The problem is, the former summer home of multimillionaire industrialist Cyrus Eaton isn’t zoned for any of that, according to Sagamore Hills trustees. The owners of Acadia Farms […]
Superintendent’s Corner
I can’t believe another school year is coming to a close. This is the time the schools are busy wrapping up the year, which includes honoring a bunch of great kids, teachers and volunteers. As we wind down another year, I am constantly grateful for the opportunity to serve in the best school district in […]
Board, community speak in favor of new buildings
by Laura Bednar April 25 board of education meeting Nordonia Hills Board of Education members discussed a plan to construct three new school buildings, which was presented at the March meeting. After holding meetings and collecting surveys from residents, a steering committee – made up of community members and led by consultant Cooperative Strategies – […]
NVASION Studios brings new sound to Sagamore
by Nancy Vondrak The red brick building on Valley View Road west of the Speedway on Olde Eight Road has been a variety of businesses over the years, but as of the winter of 2021, it’s sporting a new vibe: NVASION Studios. “NVASION is a recording studio that specializes in recording, mixing and mastering vocal performances,” […]
Two Nordonia seniors cap careers with North-South All-Star Game
Photo above: Bryan Russ by Sheldon Ocker Given the assigned task of developing a teenager’s athletic skills and mental toughness, a high school football coach often gets to know more about his players than anyone outside their families. Nordonia head football coach Jeff Fox has not only tutored Cooper Rusk and Bryan Russ for their […]
Students in the News
Nordonia High School senior Leah Jackson and sophomore Cailin Joyce took home cash prizes after their work was selected at this year’s second annual “Door #2” juried student art exhibit. NHS student Sophie Heiser was accepted into The Cleveland Institute of Arts summer program for 3D Modeling for Inventive Design. Sophie will be taking AP […]
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How to Avoid the Big Bad Wolf of Probate
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Perhaps you’re tempted to skip this article thinking that probate doesn’t affect you. But whether you have a comprehensive family trust or are just getting started with a basic estate plan, understanding and avoiding probate is paramount for each person considering the future for their loved ones. Probate […]
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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 […]
The Grapevine
Robert Francis Anelli and Dorothy Christine Milavec recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on April 29, 1972, at St. Pius X Church in Bedford, Ohio. Anelli was born in Brooklyn, New York, and later graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Milavec was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Hoban […]
Police Beat
April 3—During a traffic stop on Valley View and Wood Hollow roads, police found multiple people in the vehicle to have warrants for their arrest. April 4—Police observed a vehicle running in the parking lot of a W. Aurora Road restaurant. The driver was later arrested for physical control of a motor vehicle. April 8—Officers […]
Fire destroys 122-year-old barn
by Laura Bednar A 122-year-old barn on Brandywine Road burned down on March 28. Macedonia Fire Chief Brian Ripley said the Northfield and Sagamore Hills Divisions of the Macedonia Fire Department joined firefighters at the scene after receiving a call at 1:33 p.m. Barn owner Bonnie Dusek said her son was on the property and […]
Proposed tax levy to provide fire services
by Michele Collins A proposed tax levy for Sagamore Hills Township will provide 24/7/365 fire service coverage, according to Sagamore Hills Trustee Paul Schweikert. Schweikert said the levy ensures a professional firefighting staff will cover the township, thanks to a 15-year contract with the city of Macedonia for fire services. He stated that the levy, […]
Trustee’s Corner
Sagamore Hills has had five reasonably mild winters in a row. The MLK Day and Feb. 3 storms were two of the worst snowfalls in a decade. Both delivered a minimum of at least 15 inches of snow. The Feb. 3 storm canceled waste removal pickup. The severity of this winter has generated a big […]
Proposed age-restricted community will not include senior care services
by Kathleen Steele GaivinMarch 14 township trustees meetingSagamore Hills trustees answered questions about a proposed 55 and older housing development at the corner of West Aurora and Carter roads after hearing that some people mistakenly thought the building would be an elderly care facility. The Sagamore Hills Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plan for the […]
Police, roads to get new vehicles
by Kathleen Steele GaivinApril 11 trustees meetingSagamore Hills trustees authorized the purchase of two vehicles for the police and roads departments. At the request of Police Chief David Hayes, the township is purchasing a 2022 Ford pickup truck for the Sagamore Hills Police Department for an estimated $55,000. The truck will be used to haul […]
Superintendent’s Corner
As you are likely aware, school facilities are the hottest topic we are working on. We are so grateful the community passed an operating levy in 2019, which covers things like salaries, benefits, utilities, supplies and materials. Nordonia is unique in being the only school district in Summit County without a dedicated permanent improvement levy. […]
Steering committee presents recommendation for facility upgrades, revised grade groupings
by Laura Bednar The Nordonia Hills City Schools, in partnership with consultant Cooperative Strategies, created a steering committee of more than 30 community members to determine the future of school facilities. After several months of meetings and collecting online surveys, Scott Leopold from Cooperative Strategies presented findings to the board of education. He said the […]
Nordonia Boys Bowling team makes state tournament, girls team adds individual qualifier
by Martin McConnell This season, the Nordonia High School Boys Bowling team advanced to the Ohio state tournament for the third straight year. The girls team qualified for the district tournament and also placed one individual qualifier at the state level with sophomore Kolbey Lewin. Senior Kyle Drazil led the boys team in scoring with […]
The Grapevine
Sagamore Hills native Ben Dodds, sophomore at Mount Union University, was chosen to be a Regula Scholar at the college for the 2022-23 school year. The program runs through Mount Union’s Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement and provides scholars with stipends for internships, conferences, travel and other programs. Students are chosen through […]
Police Beat
March 3—Police reported to a wooded area of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Valley View Road for report of a body found. Paramedics confirmed the body to be a deceased male. March 12—An officer responded to help Macedonia Fire with a medical emergency call on Wood Hollow Road. Police were called to a Chaffee […]
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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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COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Did you know that you can be reimbursed for the funeral expenses of a lost loved one that passed from COVID-19? The pandemic has affected the lives of many Americans and their families. Reimbursement of funeral costs is a small way to ease the grief of losing a […]
Rubber City Theater announces 2022 season
Rubber City Theatre announced its home and residency for the 2022 season will be at The University of Akron. RCT’s full schedule of performances for the year will be held at UA performance spaces, pending final approval. The 2022 season includes: Henrik Ibsen’s “Enemy of The People” in May; “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of […]
Peninsula Art Academy
The Peninsula Art Academy is seeking volunteers. If interested in becoming a gallery associate, art instructor, or working on the academy’s web design and social media, please reach out. Peninsula Art Academy offers an experience worthy of inclusion on a resume for emerging artists and new business or nonprofit types. Volunteers can work in the […]
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