Revere names new superintendent
April 23 special board of education meeting by Sheldon Ocker The Revere Board of Education selected its next superintendent after reducing a list of more than 30 candidates to three. Succeeding Dr. Michael Tefs, who resigned in January, is Dan White, who has been superintendent of the Keystone school district in Lorain County since 2018. […]
Revere superintendent aspirants quizzed
by Sheldon Ocker The three finalists for the post of Revere superintendent underwent a battery of questioning from four groups of stakeholders in a special board of education meeting on April 18 at the high school. Administrators, teachers, members of the board and residents of the Revere community separately interviewed each candidate for 45 minutes […]
Community invited to quiz superintendent finalists
A special meeting of the Revere Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, from 5 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the high school media center. With the list of superintendent candidates trimmed to three – Keystone Schools Superintendent Dan White, Revere Middle School Principal Bill Conley and Solon Director of Operations Mike Acomb […]
Religious group lobbies for new policy
by Sheldon Ocker March 19 school board meeting The Revere Schools Board of Education briefly outlined a proposed new policy that would allow students at any level to take off-campus religious instruction during the school day. Several years ago, the state mandated this opportunity for religious training. As board member Courtney Stein explained, released time […]
Captivating astronomical event to attract crowds to Richfield
by Sue Serdinak All eyes will be on the sky on April 8 as Richfield and communities in 13 states from Eagles Pass, Texas, to Maine, will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. During this rare phenomenon, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight for a […]
Revere community asked to participate in Project Pride on April 20
Community members of Bath Township, Richfield Village and Richfield Township are invited to participate in the annual roadside cleanup event known as Project Pride on Saturday, April 20. Rain or shine, the event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon. Volunteers will meet at Revere High School, 3420 Everett Rd., to check-in, pick […]
Registration is open for June 1 community garage sale
Sign-ups are now being taken for the 42nd Annual Richfield Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Richfield Civic Organization with support from The Richfield Times. This popular event will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The June Richfield Times will include an itemized listing of all sales and a map showing […]
Enter contest to win perennial plants
Spring is here, and many are planning their flower gardens. To encourage would-be gardeners of all ages to experience the joy of having their own spot in the sun, the Richfield Historical Society is planning a contest in conjunction with the their garden tour and plant sale on Saturday, June 8. One lucky entrant will […]
Mayor’s Corner by Mayor Michael Wheeler
Spring is here and so is tax time. As a reminder, individual municipal income tax filings are due Monday, April 15. Your estimated income taxes and/or extension of time to file, is also April 15. The blood supply in the United States is running critically short. I am designating April as blood donation month in […]
Forgotten legislation would implement new sewer fee
by Sue Serdinak March 5 village council meeting Richfield Village’s main sewer line was installed along Brecksville Road in 1991 to bring business development to the community. The plan was for income tax revenue from businesses to fund the government. Businesses did come, bringing in enough tax dollars to allow the village to operate without […]
Council approves 12-hour patrol shifts
by Sue Serdinak March 19 village council meeting The meeting started with a moment of silence in recognition of the March 11 death of police officer Jeffrey Michel, who had been ill for an extended time. 12-hour shifts Council entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police and Ohio Labor Council, […]
Township Corner by Trustee Robert Luther
I hope everyone has been enjoying the mild winter weather. I have plowed snow most of my life and cannot remember a year as light on snow and as warm as this year. Our salt usage and overtime pay are way down. We met with a few township residents who live in the Briarwood area […]
Township fails to receive grant
by Dan Holland March 7 township trustees meeting Richfield Township Administrator Mindy Lott informed trustees that the Ohio Public Works Commission did not approve a $154,000 grant to the township to address stormwater issues. The grant was requested to correct drainage issues on Farnham and Stubbins roads and Hecker Drive, with work to include grading […]
Revere Superintendent’s Corner by Dr. Michael Tefs
Higher-order thinking skills, student engagement, and Revere Players production of Cinderella We are often bombarded with national narratives regarding the demise of America’s public schools – that students are not prepared to read by grade 4, unacceptable graduation rates, and student behavior. The brush strokes of this narrative are a tad too broad for me. […]
Questions arise about superintendent’s resignation
by Sheldon Ocker Feb. 20 school board meeting The community was bound to question why Michael Tefs would tender his resignation 2 ½ years into his first contract as Revere Schools superintendent. With little or no apparent dissatisfaction among district parents or the board of education and no word from Tefs about the offer of […]
Class time off for religious instruction coming?
by Sheldon Ocker March 12 board of education work session The Revere Schools Board of Education is considering a new policy that allows students to leave their school building to take religious instruction from a private party away from school property. According to the prospective policy, students will be excused from class if six requirements […]
Board approves new park logo; grant for bridge replacement finalized
by Dan Holland Feb. 26 RJRD board meeting Richfield Joint Recreation District board members approved use of a new park logo for Richfield Heritage Preserve. Christy Bell created the logo nearly two years ago, according to Park Director John Piepsny. “This new logo encompasses our iconic structure, the mill, and also brings forward the nature […]
Bath – Richfield Kiwanis
The Bath-Richfield Kiwanis is planning outdoor spring service projects including landscaping at Shelter Care facilities and at Camp Manatoc. The group is also planning its annual Memorial Day two-day pancake breakfast event, to be held on Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Hall. The Revere Key […]
Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve
The Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 7 – 9:30 p.m., at the The Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve. The meeting is open to the public. Friends are celebrating the 15th year of their founding and the 10th year of their partnership with the community of Richfield […]
Senior Center (April activities)
Nori, Richfield’s canine officer, and Officer Jake Totten, will be at the senior center on Thursday, April 11, at 11:30 a.m. Nori will find some hidden contraband and there will be a question-and-answer session. If Nori is needed for official police work, his demonstration will be rescheduled. Bus trips and dinner outings have started for […]
‘The only one’ bridal shop opens in historical district
by Dan Holland L’Unico Bridal is the newest business to open in the heart of the Richfield Historic District. Owner Jillian Bujnak began renovating the front space of the 19th-century building last fall to create a bridal shop that would offer a unique one-stop experience for brides-to-be, hence the name L’Unico Bridal – Italian for […]
The Grapevine by S. Serdinak
Congratulations to Richfield resident Adia Vinciguerra who earned a first place in the Richfield Heritage Preserve youth art contest, which focused on Ohio’s native plants, animals, and landscapes. Her sculpture was titled Wings by the Egret. The contest was open to all kindergarten through sixth-graders. Congratulations to our local students who have had a successful […]
PTA’s recognize educators and members
Revere Council of PTAs selected Lynn Dubsky, whose name was submitted by Bath Elementary PTA, to receive its 2023-2024 Outstanding District Educator Award. Criteria for this award include making a positive impact on the lives of children, a dedication to the mission of the PTA, and supporting and being involved with the PTA. Other individual […]
Revere Notes
Bath Elementary fourth-grader Gwenn Kelly was recognized by the Revere board of education for teaching sign language to her fellow students. Kelly, the only deaf student at Bath Elementary, is adept at signing, as she demonstrated to the board by having a conversation with Rachel Vitez, who is charged with making certain that hearing impaired […]
Bath Elementary Students of the Month
Grade 3: Cohen Huecker Cohen is a respectful, responsible, problem-solver. He is a hard-working student who is incredibly patient when working with others and does an amazing job of ensuring other students feel valued. Cohen takes great care of the classroom and his teachers can always rely on him to do the right thing. Cohen […]
Revere chess player showing skills far beyond his years
by Sheldon Ocker What was the first clue a chess prodigy was growing up in your Richfield home? That was the question posed to Kamala and Romesh Adury. They are the parents of Revere High School junior Anant Adury, who is stockpiling chess awards faster than the Cleveland Browns stack up injured football players. When […]
Revere Youth Wrestling boasts successful season
Revere Youth Wrestling wrapped up a great 2023-24 season. The program has been growing for the last several years, and reached a record number of 89 kids signing up this season. With a wide range of ages – kindergarten through sixth grade – the team is split up into two groups, All-Star and Varsity, to accommodate […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Richfield Police Department compiled by Ken Miles Someone broke into the new water tower and spray painted graffiti on the wall. They were careful to remove any incriminating evidence such as spray cans. Two other things the perps need to consider: surveillance cameras and their own big mouths. The Revere SRO […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Tom Neel, retired library director of the Ohio Genealogical Society, will talk about the use of […]
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Local lawyer travels halfway around the world to be Kenyan medical volunteer
by Sue Serdinak and Wendy Turrell Mark Willis practices personal injury law in Akron and is a part-time Richfield fire-medic when he is available. He said he likes to stay busy and involved – and he does. For many years, he joined the work trips of the Bethel Lutheran Church mission group. Working in personal […]
Over 700 enjoyed the Snowbird Festival
The Snowbird Festival held on Jan. 21 at the Richfield Heritage Preserve attracted about 700 people. License plates showed visitors came from Summit and surrounding counties. Sledding on a hill near the Amity House was a big attraction, as well as crafts, games, marshmallow roasting and story time. Refreshments were offered free, including chili that […]
Easter Egg Hunt set for March 23 at Town Hall
At precisely 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, the Richfield Easter egg hunt will start at the pavilion behind Town Hall. Candy-filled eggs will be scattered about the lawn. The Easter bunny is expected to arrive and hand out additional prizes. Please bring your own basket or bag. The hunt for eggs wraps up very […]
Letter to the Editor
Requesting Fire/EMS levy support To the editor, On March 19 township voters will be asked to approve a levy for our fire/EMS services. This 2.66-mill continuing levy will replace a 2.85-mill 3-year levy that expired last December. We approved last year a new Fire/EMS contract with the Village of Richfield that goes through 2026. Annual […]
Chamber honored two businesses and welcomed county fiscal officer
The Richfield Chamber of Commerce recognized two local businesses at their annual banquet in January. In addition, the Chamber was honored to have Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise speak at a luncheon. HTZ Construction was named the 2023 Koewler Law Firm Business of the Year. Owners Adam and Lori Bryant opened and expanded their […]
Mayor’s Corner by Mayor Michael Wheeler
I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter, Passover and spring break. If you are traveling by car, please drive carefully. The tennis and pickleball courts are out to bid. We should have results back by March 15. Please welcome Cynthia Kilgore, our newest police officer, as well as Thomas (Bart) Randolf and […]
Timber-frame pavilion coming to the Green; company hired to repair Glencairn sewer
by Sue Serdinak Feb. 6 village council meeting. After years of discussion, a pavilion on the Green is closer to becoming a reality now that Mayor Michael Wheeler and Richfield Village Council have agreed on a design. Landscape architect Rob Morgan showed photos of the timber frame structure, which will be suitable for band performances […]
Council considers new regulations for signs
by Sue Serdinak Feb. 20 council meeting Richfield Village Council held a public hearing regarding signs displayed on residential and commercial properties. Planning Director Brian Frantz cited U.S. Supreme Court decisions on free speech that prohibit a municipality from regulating the content of signs. It can regulate the size; the size limit must be the […]
Township Corner by Trustee Janet Jankura
Primary elections are on March 19 and Richfield Township residents have the chance to vote on local Issue 5 – a decrease in tax millage. Imagine that, a tax millage decrease! The trustees propose to continue our excellent fire and emergency medical services from Richfield Village by lowering the amount of our levy from 2.85 […]
Trustees approve funds for 2024 roads program
by Dan Holland Feb. 1 township trustees meeting Richfield Township trustees approved a resolution to participate in the 2024 Summit County Regional Pavement Maintenance Program for an amount not to exceed $661,000. Resurfacing of the Glencairn Forest subdivision will continue this year and will include East Galloway and West Galloway drives, Bannockburn Drive, Balmoral Drive, […]
Revere Corner by Keith Malick, president of Revere Board of Education
The Revere column is provided this month by Keith Malick, president of the Revere Local Schools Board of Education. Dr. Michael Tefs, our current superintendent, has resigned from the district effective July 31, 2024. The board of education took the first step toward beginning the search process for Revere’s next superintendent by engaging in a […]
Revere pays $200,000 to settle suits
by Sheldon Ocker Revere schools paid $200,000 through two of its insurance carriers (Liberty Mutual and Netherlands Insurance Co.) in January to settle two lawsuits involving a current or former student and his family. The settlement is confidential as to the name of the plaintiff and his family. The specifics of the suit also were […]
Revere seniors might get freebie
by Sheldon Ocker Feb. 13 board of education work session Revere High School seniors in good academic standing can get a portion of the school day off, if the board of education approves a resolution proposed by Principal Andrew Peltz. He explained that approximately 165 seniors either are in study hall or away from campus […]
Monitoring is next step in Brandywine spill cleanup
by Judy Stringer Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will increase water quality monitoring along Brandywine Creek in response to the Jan. 27 tanker crash on state Route 8 in Macedonia that released diesel fuel into the nearby stream. “We already have citizen scientists that work with our watershed coordinator and visit a set of sites along […]
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