Sagamore Hills Estates senior living facility closes
by Laura Bednar Sagamore Hills Estates assisted living facility on W. Aurora Road has closed, with residents moved out as of June 1. Sinceri Senior Living, which operates over 77 facilities across the U.S., has managed Sagamore Hills Estates since November 2021. According to its website, Sinceri manages independent living, assisted living, memory care and […]
Girls on the Run returns to normal after inventive response to pandemic
by Laura Bednar The Lee Eaton and Northfield Elementary “Girls on the Run” teams returned to a regular format this season after the pandemic forced them to find creative ways to continue programming. Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit that aims to strengthen the social, emotional and physical health of girls in grades […]
Trustees Corner
On behalf of the Sagamore Hills trustees, I want to thank you for your approval of the 1.5-mill fire levy. We had several calls of complaints that we did not explain the levy very well. The reason for this was we did not know if Ohio was going to hold a primary election in May. […]
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Superintendent’s Corner
The Nordonia Hills City School District holds the safety of our students as our top priority. As we continue to learn about the horrific act of violence that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, we are called to reflect upon our safety practices and procedures in the Nordonia Schools. […]
Treasurer presents five-year forecast, board rejects ‘backpack bill’
by Laura Bednar May 23 board of education meeting Nordonia Hills schools Treasurer Matthew Brown outlined his five-year forecast for fiscal years 2022-26 to the board of education. He divided the district’s revenue into four categories: property taxes (70.8%), state aid and reimbursements (15.2%), other revenues (13.7%) and other financing sources (.12%). Residential and commercial […]
Letter to the Editor
In response to last month’s May 9 trustees meeting article on Acadia Farms zoning: I have had the pleasure of visiting Acadia Farms during Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce events. They have been professional with no loud noises. This location is so beautiful, peaceful, and convenient. It is a spectacular location. I would hope that […]
‘Esther’s Law’ allows families to monitor nursing home residents
by Laura Bednar A newly passed Ohio law allows nursing home residents and/or resident representatives to install cameras in resident rooms to monitor quality of care. “Esther’s Law,” went into effect in March as a result of efforts by Steve Piskor and Ohio lawmakers. Piskor put a hidden camera in his mother Esther’s room at […]
The Grapevine
Ashley Matousek of Sagamore Hills is one of four Baldwin Wallace University softball players to be named to the 2022 All-Ohio Athletic Conference softball team. Matousek, who garners her third career accolade and second straight second-team honor, led the team with 10 doubles and was fifth on the team with a .301 batting average (34-of-113). […]
Students in the News
The Nordonia Knights are the 2022 12u Ohio Prospect League Baseball Tournament champions. Nordonia High School student athlete Emily Eterovich took third place in the OHSAA Girls Division I Pole Vault and set a new school record height of 12’8”. Members of the Ledgeview Elementary Running Club completed a race at the Cleveland Zoo on […]
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 […]
Computer Networking Academy student competes at States
by Michele Collins Aidan Sedor is the kind of kid that enjoys a challenge. When he discovered how much it would cost to buy all the components needed to make his dream computer, he said it would be cheaper to build one himself. This past year, he did just that. His affinity for computers has […]
Nordonia holds first-ever ‘Disabilities Week’
by Laura Bednar The Nordonia Hills City School district held its first-ever “Disabilities Week” from May 9-13. School psychologist Gina Worsdall said she presented the idea to the Nordonia Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council along with a teacher and fellow DEIC committee member. Worsdall and Intervention Specialist Sarah Polito have held a disabilities week at […]
Police Beat
May 1—Officers responded to a domestic dispute at Eaton Ridge Drive over ownership of a pickup truck. May 2—A Canyon View Road resident reported that her neighbor made threatening comments toward her. Police were dispatched to Nesbitt Road for report of property damage by a dump truck. The truck driver was cited for operating without […]
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Rethinking Household Hazardous Waste with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks The ReWorks’ Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center opened for the 2022 season on June 2. Summit County residents only can bring their household hazardous waste to the HHWRC from 2-7 p.m. every Thursday from June through the end of September. When is the ReWorks’ HHWRC the busiest? ReWorks […]
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Preparing for Our Aging Parents
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Over 60% of Americans will need some form of long-term care in their lifetime. The type of care ranges from day-to-day assistance around the house to permanent care in a nursing home. With the growing need for care, there also have been an increasing number of organizations that […]
Mobile vet clinic takes Humane Society services beyond the shelter
The Humane Society of Summit County recently launched MABEL (Making Animals Better and Enriching Lives): a new, state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic offering affordable vet care to the residents and pets of Summit County. Affordable options for veterinary care are often distant from high-need communities and some previously available resources have closed. The Humane Society of […]
Summit Soil and Water holds first annual watershed tour
Join Summit Soil and Water Conservation District for the first annual watershed tour. Summit SWCD’s Yellow Creek Watershed tour will be held Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This tour will be held at Bath Nature Preserve and will feature sites of interest in the Yellow Creek watershed and provide information such as what […]
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 […]
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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