Students fill sports officiating gap through school program
by Dan Holland Since Nordonia High School started a sports officiating program in the 2022-23 school year, there has been an increase in enrollment numbers and offerings in the program, according to NHS Physical Education Chairperson Amie Cormell. “Now, in our second year, we’ve gone from three to 16 students, and we’re hoping that it […]
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Northeast Ohio prepares for total solar eclipse: Learn about the upcoming phenomenon at Nordonia Library on March 30
by Dan Holland Residents of Northeast Ohio will be looking skyward on April 8, when a total solar eclipse passes over the area. Totality will begin at approximately 3:13 p.m. A number of municipalities, astronomy groups, school districts and other entities are planning ahead for the event, with a number of local school districts, including […]
NHAA gears up for another season with help from the bullpen
by Chris Collins As the weather warms up, the Nordonia Hills Athletic Association is preparing for baseball season under new leadership. Melinda Malyuk is the new president of NHAA following longtime president Jim Filisky and the brief term of Chad Akins, who resigned a few months after becoming president. Malyuk, who has lived in the […]
Trustees Corner by Trustee David DePasquale
As trustee representative to the Sagamore Hills Police Department, most of my interaction with township law enforcement involves the budgeting of the police department. Our expenditures for 2023 were $2 million. In 2023, we had 13 full-time officers including the police chief, four part-time officers and School Resource Officer Glenn Nicholl, paid by the Nordonia […]
Trustees approve TIF agreement with Nordonia schools
by Laura Bednar Feb. 12 township trustees meeting Township Attorney Jeff Snell said the dynamite blasting at the future site of the Parkview Senior Living development on Carter Road should end in March and developers will then break ground on the first phase of homes. The development is part of a 30-year tax increment financing […]
Board backs zoning inspector’s permit denial for New Aurora Health
by Laura Bednar Feb. 21 board of zoning appeals meeting Sagamore Hills Board of Zoning Appeals affirmed Zoning Inspector Ray Fantozzi’s denial of an occupancy permit for New Aurora Health at 997 W. Aurora Rd. Fantozzi denied the permit because the planned use for the property as a “mental health and substance abuse treatment center” […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Swing into action for education The Nordonia Schools Foundation is heading into its 25th year and continues to support educators and students through its annual charity golf outing. The outing will occur on June 8 at the Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club in Hudson and follows a 4-person scramble format. The day will begin with breakfast […]
District to investigate cost-saving measures
by Lori Gray Feb. 20 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education passed a resolution to investigate cost-savings measures for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. The resolution reads, in part, “The treasurer and superintendent are directed to investigate and identify cost-savings measures for the district, with a goal up to $1 […]
Rusty Stone opens in former flower shop
by Laura Bednar The Rusty Stone offers more than just personalized stones in its recently opened location at the intersection of Valley View and Olde 8 roads. Owner Martin Chitester had his foot in the door by selling his rocks at Graham’s Floral Shoppe, which previously filled the space. When the shop closed, they offered […]
Nordonia mock trial team advances to regional competition
by Nicole Rosselot Nordonia High School’s mock trial teams competed well this season under the guidance of faculty advisor Endre Szentkiralyi, an English and German teacher at NHS, and legal advisor Farhad Sethna, an immigration attorney with a private practice in Cuyahoga Falls. NHS sent two teams to the district competition at the Summit County […]
Drama students hit the stage with ‘Mama Mia!’ April 19-21
by Laura Bednar Nordonia Drama takes audiences on a trip down the aisle as they present the international smash hit “Mamma Mia!” April 19-21. The story unfolds at a Greek island taverna, when on the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover her father’s identity brings three men from her mother’s past […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department Feb. 2—A resident reported that her handgun was stolen from her vehicle on Eaton Ridge Drive. Feb. 4—Police received a call from a 21-year-old female who reported being tracked by an Apple Airtag without consent. Feb. 5—A 13-year-old girl and her Shih Tzu dog were attacked and […]
Summit SWCD seeks volunteers
Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking passionate volunteers to join the local stream monitoring team for the 2024 field season. This year, the program includes both the Cuyahoga River Basin and the Tuscarawas River Basin. Summit SWCD watershed coordinators will teach volunteers how to measure the health of local streams, so no […]
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Five Reasons Why Having a Family Trust is Better Than a Simple Will
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC When planning for your loved ones, one common misunderstanding is thinking that you have to be ultra-wealthy to need or benefit from a trust. While a common misconception, a lack of knowledge in this area can be costly. Even if your estate is fairly small, you still want […]
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Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
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Rethinking Food Waste: Prevention with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks Food waste is something we’ve all encountered, whether it’s scrap vegetable peels, the last bite of food left uneaten or food kept in the fridge too long. When food is discarded, not only are the nutrients within it going to waste, but the resources that were used to […]
District holds educational sessions on upcoming levy
Nordonia Hills City School District announces a series of educational sessions hosted by Treasurer Kyle Kiffer and Superintendent Casey Wright. The goal is to provide information about the levy vote on March 19 and answer any questions the community might have. Mark your calendars for the following dates: The sessions will ensure that all community […]
Native plant bundles, kits available through March 5
Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plants through March 5. This year, offerings will include single plant species purchased in bundles of three. One bundle is $15 with a $12.95 handling charge for each order, not each bundle. Orders will ship from the nursery to the customer’s home between April 2 and […]
Summit County Clerk of Courts, U.S. Representative host passport fair
Summit County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski and U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes will host a passport acceptance fair on Saturday, March 2, from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Clerk of Courts Northfield Title Office, 10333 Northfield Rd., Northfield Village. This fair aims to assist first-time applicants and children applying for new passports ahead of summer travel. […]
Police earn awards for saving a life, dedication to tasks
by Laura Bednar Instead of police officers being individually recognized during township trustee meetings, Police Chief David Hayes decided to hold a communal ceremony for some of Sagamore Hills finest officers. The Jan. 16 ceremony began with the swearing in of a recently hired officer, Chris Danko. He came to the department in September, but […]
Emergency Assistance Center opens in new location
by Michele Collins The Emergency Assistance Center of Northfield Center opened in a new location on Feb. 5, but its mission remains the same: help those who are struggling with food insecurity. The center’s new address is 9433 Olde 8 Rd., Suite B, just down the street from its original location. It serves an average […]
Boston Mills/Brandywine ski resorts celebrate 60th season
by Dan Holland Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort, comprised of sister resorts located two miles apart from one another within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, celebrates its 60th season of operation this year. Boston Mills, located at 7100 Riverview Rd. in Boston Township, celebrated its grand opening the weekend of Dec. 22, and the Brandywine Ski […]
Trustees Corner by Trustee John Zaccardelli
It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Dave Piekarski. Dave was a retired detective (2018) with the Sagamore Hills Police Department. Dave worked for the township for 20 years and solved many criminal felony cases. Dave was a tenacious officer. On behalf of all Sagamore Hills Township personnel, we extend our […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Embracing the future: the Senior Internship Project at Nordonia High School I am excited to share the latest news about the Senior Internship Project at Nordonia High School. This program is a testament to our commitment to innovative education, designed to prepare our students for both college and life by bridging the gap between high […]
5-mill levy to appear on March ballot
by Laura Bednar Residents will see a 5-mill levy on the March 19 ballot for the Nordonia Hills City School District. The Summit County Fiscal Officer estimates the levy will collect $7.3 million each year and will cost the taxpayer $175 for each $100,000 of the county fiscal officer’s appraised property value. The levy is, […]
Regional event: Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale
Hospice of the Western Reserve will host a warehouse sale on March 2, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and March 3, from 12-4 p.m. at its headquarters, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Items for sale often include fine china, glassware, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, artwork and more. This sale only, earrings, vases and clear glass are 50% […]
Regional event: Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater
Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater presents the musical “Working.” Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, “Working” paints a vivid portrait of the workers the world so often takes for granted. A Broadview Heights Spotlights’ Annual Coffee House production, there will be a complimentary beverage bar (non-alcoholic) sponsored by Caruso’s Coffee. Desserts […]
Treasurer gives 2023 financial recap
by Laura Bednar Jan. 8 board of education meeting Treasurer Kyle Kiffer gave an overview of the Nordonia Hills City School District’s finances in December and for the period of July 2023 through December 2023. In December, the district had a $16.6 million cash balance with $5.2 million of that earmarked for specific purposes. Revenue […]
Education on women’s impact in air, space takes flight through area museum
by Judy Stringer It’s no secret that Northeast Ohio is home to world-class museums like the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center, but among its more modest and lesser-known exhibition spaces is the International Women’s Air & Space Museum. Located at Burke Lakefront Airport in […]
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 […]