Wheeler receives humanitarian award
by Sue Serdinak Michael Wheeler, mayor of Richfield Village, was presented with the Harold K. Stubbs Award for having a positive impact in the community. Wheeler said being recognized with eight other accomplished and dedicated recipients “will be one of the top award experiences I will have.” “I was humbled to be chosen and to […]
Hinckley’s Citizen of the Year leads a life of service
by Chris Studor Looking back over the 46 years Dave Manley has lived in Hinckley, it’s hard to find a community organization he hasn’t participated in by striving to make the community of Hinckley a better place for its’ residents. For his efforts, Manley has been named the 2024 Hinckley Citizen of the Year and […]
Discover Bath Barns: Tubaugh barn
by Laura Bednar Bath Township’s Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee manages one of 27 designated scenic byways in the state of Ohio. The Heritage Corridors of Bath byway, established in 2001, covers 39 miles of road entirely within the township and is designed to tell the story of Ohio’s Western Reserve from the Bath Township […]
Shop bakes up goods to awaken senses
by Michele Collins When entering Awaken Bake Company in Hudson, it is the aroma of bread, scones, cookies and even sometimes pizza baking that welcomes you. The bakery – located at 85 S. Main St. in fthe ormer home of Great Lakes Baking Company – is owned by husband-and-wife team Ari Friedman and Stacy Siddle. They […]
Gawlik named Brecksville Citizen of the Year
by Dan Holland The distinction of being honored as the 2024 Brecksville Citizen of the Year, presented during the annual State of the City address on April 18, was a humbling experience for longtime resident Denise Gawlik. “I am overwhelmed by this touching ‘thank you’ of recognition by the city, and I sincerely appreciate it,” […]
Students, city to plant tree for Arbor Day
by Dan Holland Students and teachers of Assumption Academy, located at 9183 Broadview Rd., helped plant a maple tree on the church/school campus on April 26 in honor of Arbor Day. Jim Kraus, chair of the Broadview Heights Shade Tree Commission, read aloud a proclamation from Mayor Sam Alai to honor the occasion. Director of […]
Eagle Scout enhances primary school greenspace
by Alfred Hood Eagle Scout Luke Botros successfully transformed the common area at Independence Primary School into a vibrant greenspace. The former IPS student collaborated with IPS Principal TJ Ebert and PTO President and board of education member Katie Hill to plan and execute the project. Said Ebert, “While we were brainstorming, we had an Eagle […]
Nordonia High School choir students travel to NYC
by Nicole Rosselot This spring, students in Nordonia High School’s choral program traveled from “The Heart of it All” to “The Big Apple” to experience a little bit of everything New York City has to offer, including vocal workshops, sightseeing and selfies with Broadway stars. John Pickering, director of choral activities at NHS and music […]