Auditions announced for the 2025 season of Tetélestai
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries announced audition dates for the upcoming season of its musical passion play, Tetélestai. Auditions will be held Jan 11-12 and Jan. 18-19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9080 Shepard Rd., in Macedonia. CPAM is seeking actors/singers and tech crew for this musical presentation. A personal profile must be submitted to be scheduled […]
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Five ways to incorporate Montessori in the home
By Remi Stefanski, South Suburban Montessori School Children’s House Guide The Montessori Approach can stretch farther than within the classroom. The benefits of the philosophy can be seen, not only in schools, but at home as well. If you are looking to incorporate the Montessori Approach into your home, here are 5 ways to integrate the approach […]
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Maximizing Your Charitable Giving: A Guide to Doing Good While Reaping Tax Benefits
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Charitable giving offers a meaningful way to support the causes you care about while also providing an opportunity to help your finances. When you donate to nonprofit organizations, you’re helping drive their missions forward. While the immediate impact is important, charitable giving also fosters a culture of generosity, setting a […]
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Avoiding Emergencies
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating From the Experts Avoiding Emergencies At some point you will probably have to call a repair company because your furnace has stopped working. Inevitably, mechanical things will break down and quit working. Many times we are able to repair whatever broke with a new part and you are ready […]
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How to Avoid the Big Bad Wolf of Probate Court
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Perhaps you’re tempted to skip this article thinking that probate court doesn’t affect you. But whether you have a comprehensive family trust or are just getting started with a basic estate plan, understanding and avoiding probate is paramount for each person considering the future of their loved ones. […]
Larger-than-life Santa continues to be holiday attraction
by Laura Bednar If you’re driving around Bath Township looking at holiday displays, there is one house not to miss, and with the size of the decoration, you probably won’t. A 20-foot figure of Santa Claus will be on display for the 37th year at Ed Hesseman’s home on Shaw Road Ext. Ed’s son Jonathan […]
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 […]
Discover Bath Barns: Boltz and DeMund barns
by Laura Bednar Bath Township’s Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee manages one of 27 designated scenic byways in Ohio. The Heritage Corridors of Bath byway, established in 2001, covers 39 miles of road within the township and is designed to tell the story of Ohio’s Western Reserve from the Bath Township perspective: Preserve the rural […]
Bath Volunteers for Service earn AFP Service Award for community contributions
The members of Bath Volunteers for Service were honored with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Special Recognition Award, acknowledging their efforts in making a positive impact in Bath and across Summit County. BVS was established in 1958 when 13 women came together with a goal of helping to better the lives of local children and […]
Bath introduces text-to-911
Bath Township residents can now text an emergency to 911 if they are unable to call. To text an emergency, enter 911 into the recipient field, type out the emergency, including your address, and press send. Be prepared for a dispatcher to respond. In order to take advantage of the text option, a person must […]
Township Administrator’s Corner
As the first snowflakes of the season will soon begin to fall, Bath Township is taking proactive steps to prepare for the winter weather ahead. The township’s service department will continue its well-coordinated snow and ice management strategy aimed at keeping roads safe and accessible during inclement weather. This effort includes maintaining a network of […]
Trustees appoint part-time fiscal officer, review JEDD recommendations
by Alex Vukoder Nov. 12 township trustees meeting Bath Township trustees appointed Doris Lewis as part-time fiscal officer with an effective start date of Nov. 13 at the rate of $28 per hour with a one-year probationary period. Township Administrator/Police Chief Vito Sinopoli explained that the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the fiscal officer to appoint […]
Township plans to enhance Bath Community Park
by Laura Bednar Oct. 28 township trustees meeting Bath Township will apply for two grants that would enhance Bath Community Park and allow community members to learn about barn art. The first grant is through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Conservation Fund. It would be a 50-50 matching grant, with the […]
Testosterone replacement clinic open in Fairlawn
by Sheldon Ocker If you’re feeling sluggish, your energy is low and it takes an effort to lift an object heavier than a can of soup, Theresa Ziebro might have the solution. She has run Gameday Men’s Health Clinic in Fairlawn since August, in a small office building on Miller Road, just south of West […]
Business brief: Holiday pop up shop
A holiday pop-up shop will be open at 1969 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. at the corner of Ira Rd. (the former Garth Andrews building) Thursdays through Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. until Dec. 28. The main business in attendance will be Vignettes, offering art, antiques and collectibles. In addition, local artists will offer paintings, photographs and ceramic […]
X-Golf offers simulated courses, lessons and brews
by Noell Wolfgram Evans Many golfers dream of playing a round at St. Andrews in Scotland, the “birthplace of golf.” Now they can. In Fairlawn. Golfers can play a simulated round at St. Andrews, Pebble Beach and dozens of other world-class courses at the newly-opened X-Golf on Springside Drive in Fairlawn. X-Golf bills itself as: […]
Longtime Bath resident celebrates 100th birthday
by Laura Bednar Edward Paul has lived a life of service to his church, his country and his community, and on Nov. 9, he celebrated his 100th birthday. The longtime Bath resident has lived at Concordia at Sumner retirement community in Copley for the last three years, where his centennial party took place. The receiving […]
Grapevine column
Bath’s own Mark Pawuk has etched his name in racing history, clinching the 2024 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world championship at the National Hot Rod Association Midwest Nationals. A veteran of the drag racing world, Pawuk’s journey to this milestone has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by decades of dedication and determination. With his […]
Revere grad is latest WNBA coach
by Sheldon Ocker Revere Hall of Fame athlete Karl Smesko is the new head coach of the WNBA Atlanta Dream after a hugely successful run at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Smesko founded the FGCU women’s basketball program as a Division II team in 2002 and posted a 30-1 record in his first […]
Lakeside Christian Church holds double celebration
by Wendy Turrell Lakeside Christian Church celebrated twin milestones at its Nov. 3 worship service: the fifteenth anniversary of the church founding and the dedication of a new wing that doubled the space for family programs. The new addition at the Knollwood Lane church is a congregational aspiration that started before the pandemic. Pastor Petar […]
Plant of the Month: Poinsettia
Submitted by the Bath Gamma Garden Club The colorful poinsettia is indisputably the plant most associated with the Christmas holiday season. In fact, poinsettias are the most commercially important potted plant in the world because of its association with the December holiday season. Over two million will be sold this year, making it the largest […]
Bath Gamma Garden Club meeting
The Bath Gamma Garden Club will hold its annual holiday party at the Hale Farm Gate House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. Members will vote on the slate of officers for next year, share a meal and exchange gifts. During this past year, BGGC maintained its garden at the Hale Farm Salt Box […]
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis News
The Richfield Brewery Memorial Walk and Wishing Well was completed in November and memorial bricks will be available to purchase after the brewery opens. December service projects include buying Christmas gifts for a needy family in the Adopt-A-Family program, delivering underwear and shampoo to the Hope and Healing Center, and the annual bell ringing and […]
Revere celebrates veterans with extensive program
by Laura Bednar Revere High School welcomed all veterans through its doors for breakfast, a singing performance by first-grade students and a presentation by former Air Force Col. James McClellan. Members of the high school student council served breakfast to veterans from all branches of the service. The vets were treated to a performance by […]
Revere Superintendent’s Corner
Celebrating Fall Traditions While Revere is notably recognized for a tradition of excellence in academics, I’m excited to share some highlights and fall traditions that showcase our students’ talents, creativity, and school spirit. The season’s vibrant colors provide a perfect backdrop for the events that have become cherished traditions that bring our school community together. […]
Revere board discusses therapy dogs, background checks
by Sheldon Ocker Nov. 12 work session Another sign that Revere is no longer your grandfather’s school system: The Revere board of education is deliberating the efficacy of therapy dogs and background checks for school volunteers. Superintendent Dan White explained why the board needed to formulate a policy about therapy dogs, even though the district […]
Middle school girls’ character glows
by Sheldon Ocker November 19 board of education meeting Middle school Principal Bill Conley told the Revere board of education a story of kindness by his girls cross country team that was so touching he was almost brought to tears. The incident came to his attention in an email sent to middle school husband and […]
Revere Notes
Revere High senior Anya Makkar was recognized by the board of education for creating a plan designed to help staff and teachers assist students struggling with grief following a tragic occurrence in their lives. Revere High Principal Doug Faris explained that the genesis of Makkar’s actions was the loss of her father in October 2023. […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society meeting
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Members and interested public are invited to attend. CVGS Vice President Jane Gramlich will present “Navigating Ancestry.com.” The most popular subscription genealogy database is a powerhouse […]
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The Shrinking Number of Stocks in the Stock Market
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA The U.S. stock market has long been a cornerstone of American capitalism, allowing companies to raise capital and gain visibility. Recently, however, there’s been a decline in the number of publicly traded companies, with many businesses opting to stay private. This trend, combined with the rise of private market investing, […]