Grants help with park improvements
by Sue Serdinak Aug. 26 RJRD meeting Before the regular meeting of the Richfield Joint Recreation District, fund raising/grant writing committee Chairperson Mike Selig outlined several ways to raise money for Richfield Heritage Preserve. The committee was awarded a $60,000 Nature Works grant earlier this year to replace the pedestrian bridge over the upper lake, […]
Highland Local Schools earn top rating on state report card
The Ohio Department of Education released the 2024 Ohio School Report Cards for school districts in the state of Ohio Sept. 13, analyzing school district performance in six areas: Achievement, Progress, Early Literacy, Gap Closing, Graduation, and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness (this component is not rated until 2025). School districts and schools receive […]
Discover Bath Barns: McLean barn
by Laura Bednar Bath Township’s Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee manages one of 27 designated scenic byways in Ohio. The Heritage Corridors of Bath byway, established in 2001, covers 39 miles of road within the township and is designed to tell the story of Ohio’s Western Reserve from the Bath Township perspective: Preserve the rural […]
Trainer showcases Hudson’s top dog around the country
by Michele Collins Hudson has a history of producing incredible human athletes, but here’s a tail-wagging fact: There is also a canine agility champion living in the clocktower shadow. Resident Dr. Kelly Kontur, a veterinarian and owner of Summit Animal Hospital in Northfield, is the proud pet parent and trainer of Tuppence, a Smooth Collie […]
Brecksville hosts citywide garage sale
by Tia Began If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, the city of Brecksville was the place to be Aug. 24 as dozens of homeowners participated in the community’s annual citywide garage sale. Shoppers, who were either visitors, or residents themselves to the city of Brecksville, pulled up to houses posted with signs and balloons […]
Band director inducted to International Bandmasters Association
Over the summer, North Royalton High School Band Director David Vitale was nominated and inducted into the International Bandmasters Association, also known as Phi Beta Mu. This organization is composed of an elite group of band directors. The group evolved from the National Bandmasters Association, and expanded into foreign countries and developed into the International […]
Pooches end the summer with doggie paddle in community pool [photos]
Derek Malicki stands with his dog Rosie on the jungle gym inthe middle of the pool. Remi is nervous to test the water as his owner Jamie Carselthrows a tennis ball. A golden retriever enjoys splashing andrunning in the water. Murphy swims proudly with his ball. Jase doesn’t tire from fetching his toy. Photo (main/above): […]
Neighborhood block party celebrates 10th year
by Laura Bednar A group of residents on Forsythe, Carlin, Holzhauer, Rehwinkle and Shearer roads have been getting together for a neighborhood block party for the last decade. The event usually draws between 50-70 people and is held at a different resident’s home each year. This year, Gary and Jen Hoffman held the party at […]