Storm victims eligible for tax relief
Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise announced that real estate tax relief is available to residents who have sustained damage to their property in the wake of the Aug. 8 storm. The filing deadline is Dec. 31. Scalise stressed the importance of filing this application as soon as possible. Any deduction from value will […]
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Nordonia Hills Branch Library celebrates 25 years in current location
by Michele Collins The Akron-Summit County Public Library system is celebrating its 150th anniversary serving the greater Summit County community with a full slate of events and activities. But its Nordonia Hills Branch Library is celebrating an anniversary of its own: 25 years of being housed at its 9458 Olde 8 Rd. location in Northfield. […]
Nordonia High School class of 1984 celebrates 40th reunion [photos]
Michael Richards (r) and Bernice Terrypose with a Knight statue in the high school.Photos by Michael Rankin. Alumni (l-r) Kevin Jones, Caroline Reinecker, Michael Richards, Bernice Terry, JohnBanta, Tracy Dennis, Lynne Motyka, Lisa Kuchta, Kevin O’Connell, Denise Calell andSue Worrell took a tour of Nordonia High School. Many members of the Nordonia High School class […]
Passerby’s quick action minimizes effects of garage fire
by Laura Bednar Two community members brought a whole new meaning to the phrase “being neighborly” after seeing a garage fire on South Ridge Road and jumping into action. Sagamore resident Ashleigh Apsega was riding her bicycle on July 23, starting at her home on Mottl Drive and traveling along South Ridge Road, when she […]
Trustees Corner by Trustee John Zaccardelli
As township trustees, Dave DePasquale, Paul Schweikert and I have been asked where our stormwater fees go. Twenty years ago, the EPA mandated the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to address combined sewer overflows entering Lake Erie. Currently, we have 10 years to go on Project Clean Lake. To date, 73 projects have been completed […]
Commission discusses accessory structure requirements
by Laura Bednar July 22 zoning commission meeting The Sagamore Hills Zoning Commission continued its discussion about increasing size allowance for accessory structures after residents complained. Zoning Chair Dwight Chasar said township trustees received calls from residents who wanted an increase in the number of accessory structures allowed on residential property and an increase in […]
Trustees enact food truck regulations
by Laura Bednar July 30 special township trustees meeting A new section regarding food truck regulations was added to the Sagamore Hills Township zoning resolution. The Sagamore Zoning Commission crafted the language for the regulations, and trustees approved them after making adjustments. Food trucks are now permitted in all areas of the township. They cannot […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Welcome back to school! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I wanted to share some important news about our district’s financial plans. The board of education has approved a 5-mill tax levy for the Nov. 5 ballot. Out of the 5 mills proposed, 4 mills will be used for operations and 1 mill […]
Nordonia board will try again to pass levy
by Laura Bednar July 11 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education will ask voters in November to pass a 5-mill levy: four mills for operations and one for permanent improvements, the same combination that failed at the polls in March. The Summit County Fiscal Officer calculated the estimated revenue generated from […]
Author depicts triumph over tragedy in first published memoir
by Nicole Rosselot Sagamore Hills resident and author Cynthia Harriett Carswell was on a training call at work when she looked down at her phone and saw the message: “Congratulations! Your book has been published!” on her screen. “I was flabbergasted,” Carswell said. “I have no idea what the second half of the training call […]
Backyard conservation begins with ‘grasscycling’
Submitted by Summit Soil and Water Conservation District Did you know that you could maintain a healthier lawn, save money and protect the environment all at the same time? “Grasscycling” is a healthy landscaping practice that simply means leaving your grass clippings on the lawn, instead of sweeping them into the street or bagging them […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department July 1—A resident turned in a license plate he found in his garbage. Police traced the plate to the vehicle owner, who said her rear license plate was missing. Using Flock cameras, police found that the plate had been stolen and duct taped on another vehicle. July […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. We’re starting our new season with a dive into the world of genetic genealogy, which has revolutionized […]
Nordonia Hills Garden Club
Attention all gardeners and aspiring gardeners! Nordonia Hills Garden Club meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Macedonia City Center, 1484 East Aurora Rd. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept.18, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an educational program presented by Janean Curfman, interpretative […]
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What is a trust? Why do I need one?
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC If you are familiar with the basics of estate planning, then you have likely heard of a trust. The term “trust” itself can be fairly ambiguous and refer to a wide variety of estate-planning tools. What all trusts have in common is that they are used to provide […]
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The Weight of Air
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Ever wonder why your basement is cooler than your main floor or why the second floor of your two story home is always warmer than your main floor? Even when your air conditioner is running properly, I’m sure you’ve noticed rooms get warmer the higher you go in your […]
Local band spreads joy through the power of music
by Laura Bednar Even after 55 years, the Cuyahoga Valley Concert Band hasn’t lost its passion for music and the community members who enjoy its performances. The band started in 1969 as the Bedford Concert Band to offer seniors the chance to see live music. The goal is still true today, as most of the […]
ACCESS flourishes after 40 years with help from local volunteers
by Emily Canning-Dean For the last four decades, ACCESS Shelter in Akron has helped women and children who face homelessness, and local volunteers have been instrumental in helping them to continue that mission. “We are so proud of the last 40 years of work in our community, but I am also so excited to look […]
Trustees Corner – Paul Schweikert
This June, I had an exasperated resident call asking me if Sagamore Hills Township was going to hit him up for more taxes. I laughed and told him no. The catalyst for his question came from Trustee Dave DePasquale’s Sagamore Voice article. Dave had listed Sagamore’s cemetery assessment as $52,000. The resident was concerned because […]
Park structures updated; trustees appoint zoning member
by Laura Bednar June 10 township trustees meeting The roofs and siding were replaced on all structures except steel buildings in Sagamore Hills Park. In addition, metal siding was installed on the baseball field bathrooms and the front facing roof on the bathroom near the park entrance. “They [structures] haven’t been touched since they’ve been […]
Trustees discuss food truck proposal
by Dan Holland July 8 township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills Trustees, during a public hearing prior to the regular meeting, discussed a proposed addition to the township’s zoning code regarding food truck regulations. Under the proposal, which was approved by the township zoning commission, a property would be limited to two food truck events within […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
Celebrating our athletic legendsI am thrilled to share some exciting news from the Nordonia Athletic Department. We are proud to announce the newest class of inductees to the Nordonia Athletic Hall of Fame. These individuals and teams have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and sportsmanship, and we are honored to recognize their achievements. This year’s inductees […]
Board moves forward with 5-mill levy
by Laura Bednar June 20 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education took the first step to put a 5-mill levy on the November ballot for funding operations and permanent improvements. The board discussed the levy before voting 4-1 to move forward, using 4 mills for operations and 1 mill for permanent […]
New location, same atmosphere for Spennato’s
by Michele Collins Spennato’s, a favorite Italian restaurant of Northfield, Sagamore, Macedonia, and Twinsburg residents, has a new home. Although the surroundings may look a little different, the eatery’s homemade Italian favorites have not changed a bit. Egidio and Mary DiPaola, along with their son Anthony and his wife Stephanie, operate Spennato’s Italian Ristorante, which […]
Local skier named to national team, aims to qualify for Olympics
by Wendy Turrell Without significant elevation or consistent cold weather, Ohio is not known for creating ski champions. Those facts didn’t stop Sagamore Hills native Kyra Dossa from placing 7th individually and 4th in the mixed team event at the 2024 Freestyle Junior Ski World Championships; then going on to place 8th in her first […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department June 3—A male requested a property damage report at his Scenic Point Road residence after he claimed a vehicle damaged his yard. June 3—A Fleetwood Drive resident complained of the trash company picking up the dumpsters in his development early, violating the county’s noise ordinance before 6 […]
Nordonia grads to serve as members of armed forces
by Alfred Hood This year’s Nordonia High School graduating class included four seniors that made the decision to join the armed forces following their high school careers. Raleigh DeBoo will be joining the U.S. Navy, Justin Zambach and Matthew Baynes are both set to become a part of the U.S. Air Force and Zachary Pelko […]
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Debt after Death – What Every Family Member Should Know
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC You come home one day to find a letter from a credit card company. It demands an $80,000 debt incurred by your late spouse. The credit card company demands payment and threatens to take legal action against you if you don’t pay. Don’t be afraid of these bullies. […]
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Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating So far this summer we have experienced quite a few extended periods of extremely hot weather. Whenever the temperatures stay elevated, an air conditioner that is not working at its peak efficiency begins to fall behind. Sometimes this situation can be avoided by following these simple steps. Check your […]
United Way collects school supplies for Akron and Medina students
United Way of Summit & Medina is collecting items for its “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive. Requested supplies include pencils, crayons, scissors, erasers, folders, glue sticks, rulers, notebooks, calculators and more. An estimated 39% of Summit County households and 31% of Medina County households struggle to afford Ohio’s cost of living, according to a […]