Nordonia holds Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony
by Dan Holland The Nordonia Athletic Department inducted 17 individuals and five Nordonia High School teams into its 2024 Hall of Fame class at an induction ceremony and dinner held Sept. 7 at Gambitta’s Party Center in Northfield. The inductees were also introduced prior to the Sept. 6 varsity football game against Mayfield High School […]
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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 […]
Trustees Corner by Trustee David DePasquale
Unbeknownst to Sagamore Hills Township, Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree had been working on a grant to help smaller police agencies. Fatheree took time out of her day to pop into our police station with a surprise for Chief David Hayes. Fatheree said, “Dave, I have been working on a grant for small police agencies […]
Township ratifies levy millage; permits tattoo shops
by Laura Bednar Aug. 12 township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills trustees approved levies as determined by the Summit County Budget Commission. The budget includes inside and outside millage for the following township funds: general, police, fire and EMS, road improvement and road and bridge. Residents will pay a rate of 9.92 mills for the 2025 […]
New Aurora Health sues township over zoning decision
by Laura Bednar After the Sagamore Hills Board of Zoning Appeals voted to uphold the zoning inspector’s denial of an occupancy permit at 997 W. Aurora Rd. for New Aurora Health, the company, along with the property owner Investments at Barnett, sued the township. The board of zoning appeals’ decision was made in February, but […]
Zoning commission member appointed
by Laura Bednar Aug. 21 special township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills trustees appointed Chris Wojkiewicz to the zoning commission, taking the place of Dennis Witkiewicz, who is resigning for personal reasons. Wojkiewicz is a 36-year resident of the township and submitted a letter of interest to be on the zoning commission. He will serve the […]
Township to upgrade park security cameras
by Laura Bednar Sept. 9 township trustees meeting The camera surveillance system in Sagamore Hills Park will be upgraded with new digital cameras that township police officers can access remotely through a cell phone or iPad. Trustee David DePasquale said the current camera system is outdated and doesn’t produce a quality picture. The cameras in […]
Superintendent’s Corner – Casey Wright
As we look forward to the 2024-2025 school year, I am thrilled to share some important initiatives aimed at improving student engagement and success in our district. This year, our focus is on fostering collaboration and community involvement to establish a supportive and enriching environment for our students. September is Attendance Awareness Month across Ohio, […]
Superintendent, treasurer outline goals
by Laura Bednar Aug. 26 board of education meeting Nordonia Hills Superintendent Casey Wright and Treasurer Kyle Kiffer explained how they met their professional goals last year and outlined their ambitions for the current school year. Wright became superintendent in January and set six-month goals for himself. He said he met with 15 different groups […]
Nordonia adopts new ELA curriculum
by Chloe Leng The Nordonia Hills City School District is changing its English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-12. For the past four years, the school district’s three K-4 school buildings have been using pilot programs to test out different ELA curricula, according to Todd Stuart, director of curriculum and instruction. During the trials of […]
‘Fill the Bus’ campaign kicks off Oct. 2
The Nordonia Hills City School District, along with Building Boosters of Nordonia Hills, will host the 10th annual “Fill the Bus” campaign from Oct. 2-26 to benefit The Emergency Assistance Center. The last day of the collection is National Make a Difference Day for 2024. The community is asked to help fill a bus by […]
Real estate tax relief available to storm victims
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 fiscal office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an application for valuation deduction for destroyed […]
The Grapevine
Five boys from Sagamore Hills and Northfield completed their first triathlon at Cleveland Triathlon on Aug. 18, at the age of 14. Anderson Seredick, Simon Anderson, Jack Delong and Ethan Markey are all rising freshmen at Nordonia High School and Matthew Anderson is a rising 8th-grader. The group bonded and trained together over the summer, […]
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 […]
New volleyball coach prioritizes team mentality
by Dan Holland For first-year Nordonia High School Girls’ Head Volleyball Coach Erick Sopata, it’s all about bringing back the team’s winning ways and putting the team first. “We are working really hard at creating a positive culture and environment for the girls,” said Sopata. “We’re doing everything we can to help the program get […]
Resident ‘submerges’ herself in writing debut novel
by Michele Collins Author Chloe Briggs has just finished her first book, a fictional story that follows a woman from her teen years throughout her life, touching on issues like mental health, addiction and mystery. It also includes the hunt for a missing child. “Submerged” has garnered high reviews from its first group of readers, […]
Liberty Valley Church expands facility with 1,000-seat auditorium
by Samantha Lumpkin Liberty Valley Church at 9871 Old 8 Rd. in Northfield has recently amplified its vision and its facility. Pastor Jeff Tauring said the addition of an auditorium to the previous church building has helped the congregation become more involved in the community. This expansion coincided with the church shifting its focus from […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Sagamore Hills Police Department Aug. 1—Officers took a report of harassment between two men at a Spring Pond Road residence. Aug. 2—Police responded to a domestic dispute between a father and son on N. Gannett Road. The son was transported to the hospital due to his mental state. Aug. 6—Police dispatched […]
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. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Betsy Kollman from Kollman’s Greenhouse will be our featured speaker. The […]
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Changes Coming to Freon and Air Conditioners
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating On the horizon again is a major change to the freon that affects new air conditioners and heat pumps for residential and commercial use. First, here is a little history of what has changed since 2010 regarding freon in air conditioners. Back in 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
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Can Poor Sleep Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC As an elder law attorney, I often engage with families struggling with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s. This disease is the most common form of dementia and is one that is devastating to endure for family members. We care about our seniors, and aside from the legal […]
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 […]
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 […]