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Bath invites input on future of the Bath Community Park

Bath Township is collaborating with Environmental Design Group to create a master plan for Bath Community Park, established in 1968. This 41-acre park, located at 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., serves as a vibrant community hub with diverse amenities including: EDG will host a stakeholder’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. to gather input […]

County dog licenses on sale through Jan. 31

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced that dog licenses are available for purchase through Jan. 31. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54 and a permanent license is $180. If a lost dog is brought to Summit County Animal Control wearing a license tag, staff […]

Planning has begun for local semiquincentennial celebration

by Sue Serdinak July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Richfield Historical Society has begun planning to commemorate the historic event and is including the communities of Bath, Broadview Heights, Brecksville and Hinckley. The schools and groups in all of the communities have been enthusiastically accepting […]

Township Administrator’s Corner

As Bath Township welcomes 2025, the community reflects on a year filled with achievements while looking forward to continued progress. Township elected officials, administrative staff and employees have worked together to ensure a safe, vibrant and thriving community, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the year to come. Bath’s emergency services have demonstrated […]

Bath Elementary fifth-graders enjoy outdoor adventure

by Wendy Turrell Bath Elementary fifth-graders experienced the great outdoors at the school’s annual “Nature Exploration” program with the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. The education center is part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to CVEEC Director Amanda Schuster, and is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and the Conservancy, a […]

Texas Roadhouse, Sheetz developer walks away after county nixes site plan

by Laura Bednar Nov. 25 township trustees meeting The Summit County Engineer’s office announced that the developer of the Texas Roadhouse and Sheetz gas station on Medina Road walked away from the project after a discrepancy about the driveway location on Springside Drive. During the county’s year-in-review presentation, Deputy Director of Engineering Joe Paradise said […]

University of Akron Field Station serves over 2,000 students

by Laura Bednar Dec. 16 township trustees meeting Dr. Lara Roketenetz, director of the University of Akron Field Station in Bath Nature Preserve, gave an end-of-the-year report for the UAFS. The field station is a living laboratory for the advancement of knowledge through ecological research, education and stewardship of nature, according to its website. In […]

Revere board rolls out 2025-26 school calendar

by Sheldon Ocker Dec. 3 board of education work session The first day of classes in the Revere School District for the 2025-26 school year will be Aug. 26, 2025; the last day is scheduled for June 4, 2026. Students are scheduled to be in class for 176 days, but teachers are expected to be […]

Superintendent’s corner

Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our staff, families, students and community members for your enthusiastic participation in the Superintendent’s Listening and Learning Tour. These sessions have been going exceptionally well, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and hearing about what you love about our school district, […]

Treasurer gets contract extension

by Sheldon Ocker The Revere board of education has extended Treasurer Rick Berdine’s contract through the 2029-30 school year. Under terms of the new agreement, Berdine will be paid an annual salary of $146,072. He will be eligible for a 2% annual raise or the value of board-approved raises for other district administrators, whichever is […]

Two new courses proposed for Revere

by Sheldon Ocker Dec. 10 board of education meeting Two teachers made a proposal to the Revere Board of Education that would give extra assistance to high school students taking art and English classes. Sarah Zustin, who teaches art at the middle school and high school, explained why Art Connections would be a valuable addition […]

District participates in threat assessment program

by Dan Holland Revere High School was the site of a training session in November to prevent targeted violence in the school district. The training, which included law enforcement personnel, community support program leaders and school staff and administration, was conducted by the U.S. Secret Service’s Cleveland Field Office and National Threat Assessment Center. Officer […]

Cuyahoga Valley National Park looking at Towpath improvement and rail service expansion

by Dan Holland As Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of becoming a unit of the National Park Service in December, officials are looking toward future improvements in the park, which stretches through the Cuyahoga River Valley for 25 miles between Cleveland and Akron. Several partner organizations that work in tandem with CVNP […]

Bath Community Fund celebrates $300,000 grant milestone

The Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Bath Township. This round of grants, awarded in December, brings the fund’s cumulative grantmaking total to more than $300,000 since it was established in 2014. This is the fourth consecutive year that the fund is distributing $50,000 to […]

The Grapevine

By Alex Vukoder A new year brings fresh opportunities to be inspired by the incredible people and organizations around us. It’s a great time to shine a light on individuals who remind us of what’s possible when determination, kindness and community spirit come together. Longtime Bath resident Chris Kaczmar’s recent Ironman finish in Maryland was more than […]

Local cheerleader marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

by Karen Nathan Samantha Cordray, a senior at Revere High School, experienced an age-old holiday tradition up close, marching in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Cordray was one of 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers to be selected by Spirit of America Cheer and Pom. Dancers and cheerleaders have been performing in the parade […]

West Hill Baptist Church celebrates 75 years

by Sarah McClain West Hill Baptist Church celebrated a milestone anniversary this past November. The congregation, as well as local members of the community, joined for a dinner celebrating the 75th anniversary of the church, which was founded in 1949. Roughly 130 guests came together to enjoy a warm meal and fellowship. The anniversary dinner […]

Revere lineman has time to rack up more honors

by Sheldon Ocker Offensive linemen don’t have to develop humility. It’s part of the job description. Unlike quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and even defensive players, offensive linemen can’t amass piles of glossy statistics. Nor are they the focus of fans. How many Revere High School fans sit in the stands and focus on the offensive […]

Team NEO report looks at workforce challenges for future

by Emily Canning-Dean As the population ages, demographics shift and new technology emerges, employers face new challenges when it comes to developing and retaining a talented workforce. For that reason, Team NEO, the region’s economic development partner, has been releasing their annual report, Aligning Opportunities, for several years. The organization recently released its eighth annual […]

Valley View Towpath Trail section temporarily closed

Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fitzwater Road and Pleasant Valley/Alexander Road in Valley View on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Jan. 20. The trail will be open on weekends from 6 p.m. on Fridays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. No detour is available.The […]

Auditions announced for the 2025 season of Tetélestai

Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries announced audition dates for the upcoming season of its musical passion play, Tetélestai. Auditions will be held Jan 11-12 and Jan. 18-19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9080 Shepard Rd., in Macedonia. CPAM is seeking actors/singers and tech crew for this musical presentation. A personal profile must be submitted to be scheduled […]

Larger-than-life Santa continues to be holiday attraction

by Laura Bednar If you’re driving around Bath Township looking at holiday displays, there is one house not to miss, and with the size of the decoration, you probably won’t. A 20-foot figure of Santa Claus will be on display for the 37th year at Ed Hesseman’s home on Shaw Road Ext. Ed’s son Jonathan […]

Food rescue effort launches Summit County base

by Maddy Holman Food Rescue US, a national nonprofit based out of Stamford, Connecticut, has made its way to Summit County. The local branch aims to engage community members in food salvage, according to site director and Hudson resident Katie Evans. The organization is the first of its kind in the area, with existing Ohio […]

Discover Bath Barns: Boltz and DeMund barns

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 […]

Bath Volunteers for Service earn AFP Service Award for community contributions

The members of Bath Volunteers for Service were honored with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Special Recognition Award, acknowledging their efforts in making a positive impact in Bath and across Summit County. BVS was established in 1958 when 13 women came together with a goal of helping to better the lives of local children and […]

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Epiphany Arts Festival

The Bath United Church of Christ is holding its 25th annual Epiphany Arts Festival. The hours are: Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed. 12-4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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