Area youth invited to ‘Raising The Bar’ conference on legal professions
“Raising the Bar” will hold its third annual conference on Saturday, March 29, at the Akron Municipal Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference is co-hosted by Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton and Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, who co-created Raising the Bar to introduce minority high school students in the […]
National Park Service closes Towpath section
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park has temporarily closed the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Red Lock Trailhead and Brandywine Creek until Friday, May 2. The trail will be fully closed during this time. It will not reopen during evenings and weekends. The closure will also impact the Valley Trail, which uses the Towpath […]
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Bath mastiff among qualifying dogs for global Westminster show
by Wendy Turrell Bath resident Catherine Haller’s blue-blooded male mastiff, Gryphon, earned the honor of competing in the American Kennel Club’s most prestigious show for purebred dogs, the Westminster in New York City. The February show featured 2,600 dogs from 13 countries. Westminster only accepts dogs that have earned their breed Championship designation. Haller said […]
Township Administrator’s corner
Bath Township property owners recently received their property tax bills and may have noticed an additional fee for stormwater management. The first half tax bills from the Summit County Fiscal Office include a charge labeled “C52 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT – ENGINEER.” While it appears as a special assessment, it is, in fact, a stormwater utility […]
Police implement AI program for non-emergency calls
by Laura Bednar Jan. 27 board of trustees meeting Bath police entered into an agreement with the Summit County Department of Public Safety for Public Service Answering Point participation in the Aurelian AI non-emergency dispatch program. The program uses artificial intelligence to respond to non-emergency calls such as weather alerts, power outages or lost pets. […]
Bath’s updated Comprehensive Plan presented to public
by Dan Holland The public was invited to ask questions and offer input on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for Bath Township, presented in an open meeting in February. The vision statement of the plan is to “Keep Bath Township Rural.” The plan, which has been underway over the last year, is an update and expansion […]
Bath searching for part-time firefighters
by Sheldon Ocker Feb. 10 board of trustees meeting During his review of 2024, Bath Fire Chief Rob Campbell took time to list his 16 full-time personnel and 21 part-time firefighters/paramedics. “This list [of part-timers] is significantly smaller than it has been in past years,” he said. “Part-time staff has been a challenge not only […]
Board hears presentation on school bus safety
by Sheldon Ocker Feb. 11 board of education work session Over the past 20 years or so, a multitude of random shootings has turned the nation’s school buildings into fortresses and teachers into trained crisis managers. But what about school buses? The relative vulnerability of the vehicles that transport students makes them an easy target […]
Superintendent’s Corner
As we move through the winter months, there is much to celebrate in our school district. Our students continue to achieve great things both in and out of the classroom, and I am proud to share some exciting updates with our community. At Bath Elementary School, students are making the most of the winter season […]
Disney World is in Revere’s future
by Sheldon Ocker Feb. 18 board of education meeting The Revere Board of Education approved a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for band and orchestra members who will march in a parade as well as tour the giant amusement park. Dates of the visit are Jan. 15-18, 2026, and the cost per […]
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Now in its second year, Discover Bath Barns, established by Bath Township as a program of the Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee, was created to help guide willing private and public barn owners to preserve their heritage barns. The rustic charm and weathered exteriors of these structures are part of our shared […]
Heritage barn quilt square competition opens
The Discover Bath Barns Committee presents the second annual “Heritage Barn Quilt Square Competition,” with submissions accepted until April 6. The contest is sponsored by Michelle Anderson, owner of the Welton-Barker Barn on Wye Road. Completed squares and application forms must be dropped off at the Bake Shop in Ghent, 800 Wye Rd. between 7 […]
Local organizations offer scholarships to high school seniors
Bath Volunteers for Service Bath Volunteers for Service will award at least two, $1,000 merit awards to graduating seniors who have demonstrated volunteer service as an integral part of their lives. Applicants must live in the Revere Local School District and attend an area high school or a certified home program. Applications are available from […]
Discovering Lost Barns of Bath: Joss Barn
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. When traveling the byway, more than 30 barns are visible, many more than 100 years old and several listed […]
Youth invited to legal professions conference
“Raising the Bar” will hold its third annual conference on Saturday, March 29, at the Akron Municipal Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The conference is co-hosted by Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton and Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, who co-created Raising the Bar to introduce minority high school students in the […]
The Grapevine
The 121st Charity Ball, hosted by the Akron Children’s Women’s Board, celebrated 19 remarkable young women and their families on Dec. 28 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Fairlawn. A cherished Akron tradition since 1895, the event recognizes families for their dedication to community service and support of Akron Children’s Hospital. Since 1951, the ball […]
Students foster inclusive community with sign language club
by Alex Vukoder At Bath Elementary School, Rachel Vitez is doing more than interpreting – she’s creating a community of inclusion and understanding through leading the sign language club. With over 40 years of experience as a professional interpreter and educator, Vitez’s passion for connecting people has spread through the Revere school community. Her journey […]
Girls with Grit: A day to celebrate empowerment
A woman’s place is in the home – or wherever she wants to be. That was among the messages delivered at Revere High School’s annual “Girls with Grit” program. For a full school day on March 4, 30 girls from Revere Middle School and 30 from Revere High School gathered in the high school auditorium […]
Student artwork wanted for park display
All students in grades K-8, from any school or home school, are invited to enter the third annual Richfield Heritage Preserve youth art contest. Artwork should represent a native plant, animal or natural landscape in Ohio. Any art medium including sculpture, photography, prints and digital art is eligible. Entries must be no smaller than 5-by-7 […]
PTAs recognize educators and volunteers
Revere Council of PTAs selected fourth-grade teacher Michelle George to receive its 2024-2025 Outstanding District Educator Award. Criteria for the award include making a positive impact on the lives of children, dedication to the mission of the PTA, and PTA involvement or support. Bath Elementary PTA submitted George’s name. Council chose Tricia Steiner as its […]
March Plant of the Month: Witch Hazel
Submitted by the Bath Gamma Garden Club American witch hazel is a large native shrub that provides stunning fall leaf color. It is best known for its yellow-fringed flowers that appear in late fall and remain on the branches well into the cold winter months. Witch hazel is host to numerous small moths including the […]
Bath Volunteers for Service
The Bath Volunteers for Service will hold its next meeting on March 7. The featured speaker will be Alicia Robinson, founder and executive director of Limitless Ambition – an Akron-based nonprofit that helps girls and young women overcome boundaries to their success through resources, training, scholarships and other support. The organization’s programs are designed to […]
Bath Gamma Garden Club
The Bath Gamma Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, March 5, with socializing beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Its focus will be on plans for the year and on how the club has changed over the decades. Committees will give reports and the club’s […]
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis
The Bath-Richfield Kiwanis is planning big events in 2025 including the Memorial Day weekend pancake breakfast, featuring the Revere Key Club plant sale, and participation in Richfield Community Day on Aug. 10. Nonprofits that want to participate in community day can find forms and regulations on the Kiwanis website.If you haven’t seen the Memorial Bricks […]
High school students invited to spring Envirothon
Envirothon, a competitive outdoor team event, offers a unique learning experience for high school students. The 2025 Area 2 Envirothon will be held on April 9, 2025, at the Cooke Family Wildlife Conservation Park, 4774 OH-13, in Shiloh. The event is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources. A team […]
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Coming Events
Music at Bath
The Music at Bath Concert Series continues with Austin Walkin’ Cane in the Sanctuary of Bath Church
4:00pm
Music At Bath
The Music at Bath Concert Series continues with Wit’s Folly Chamber Ensemble in the Historic Chapel of Bath Church
7:00pm
Breakfast with the Bunny
First Congregational Church of Akron, located at 292 E Market St., Akron, will host a “Breakfast with the Bunny” event
9:00am - 11:00am
Music at Bath Concert Series
The Music at Bath Concert Series continues with a performance of “Romantic Strings” by the Andrew Sords Quintet
4:00pm
Senior lunch and musical preview
The Revere High School PTSA is hosting the annual senior citizens brunch and a preview of the Revere Players’ spring musical
9:00am
Pollinator Powwow
Master Beekeeper Robert Najjar, president of Summit County Beekeepers, will present information on honeybees...
1:00pm
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church features Simple Gifts as the next performer in Concerts@CRLC.
4:00pm