Large audience challenges RJRD board action
by Sue Serdinak Jan. 27 RJRD meeting Richfield Village Council chambers was packed with people eager to voice their opinion about the December 2024 actions of the Richfield Joint Recreation District board, which refused to renew the memorandum of understanding with the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve. Board members voting at that meeting said the […]
Officers will ride to recognize fallen officers – support is requested
Three members of the Richfield Police Department will ride their bikes for 300 miles this spring to raise awareness of police officers that were killed in the line of duty. Officers Mazen Awad, Joel Meister and Rudy Prhne will join more than 2,000 other law enforcement officers to ride bikes in the Police Unity Tour […]
Richfield safety forces under siege with a staggering number of highway accidents
by Sue Serdinak Richfield Police Chief Michael Swanson reported that in the 8 ½-month period, from March 25, 2024, when reconstruction on I-77 started, to Jan. 6, 2025, there were 195 crashes on the highway. Many accidents required transporting victims to a hospital by the Richfield Fire Department. Some involved extrication from vehicles. Occasionally, there […]
Property valuation formal complaint filing period open through March 31
Property owners wishing to challenge their property valuations for tax year 2024 may do so as of Jan. 1. The Cuyahoga County Board of Revision will accept formal complaints from Jan. 1 through March 31. All complaints must be filed with the Board of Revision by 11:59 p.m. or bear a United States postmark of […]
Mayor’s Corner
Hopefully, Punxsutawney Phil will not see his shadow on Feb. 2, so winter will end earlier and spring will begin soon. I wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. The Village of Richfield snow crews are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We respond to calls out at any time of the […]
Center of town parking and snowplowing explained
by Sue Serdinak Jan. 7 village council meeting With the Richfield Brewing Company open and filled to near capacity practically every night, the village has received complaints about the parking. Mayor Michael Wheeler said he has been watching the situation and on a recent busy night at the brewery, and with an event at Masonic […]
Meeting canceled
The January 21 Village council meeting was canceled due to the cold temperatures. No substitute date was scheduled as the Richfield Times goes to press.
Township Corner
I hope everyone had a Happy New Year. I am looking forward to 2025. The first order of business every year is to pass our organizational resolution. This covers duties for trustees and employees and sets pay rates and fees. As the trustee in charge of the road department, winter maintenance is a major concern […]
Trustee chair reappointed and shares 2025 goals
by Dan Holland Jan. 2 township trustees meeting Richfield Township trustees re-elected Don Laubacher as chairperson and Janet Jankura as vice-chair of the board. Laubacher reflected on his time serving as a trustee. “What I’ve enjoyed the most over the past three years as a trustee is helping residents solve problems, building relationships with them, […]
Lake Erie photo contest announced
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s 33rd annual “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest is an opportunity for Ohioans to capture and showcase the unique beauty, wildlife, communities and vibrant life surrounding all the wonder that Lake Erie has to offer. The photo contest invites photographers to submit up to five images that represent the essence […]
Revere transportation supervisor lauded
by Sheldon Ocker Jan. 13 board of education organizational meeting and work session Transportation department Supervisor A.J. Neitenbach came in for high praise from Revere board of education members for carrying out two duties, in one case, almost heroically. Finding and keeping school bus drivers has been a challenge nationally, but Neitenbach has repeatedly kept […]
District participates in threat assessment program
by Dan Holland Revere High School was the site of a training session in November to prevent targeted violence in the school district. The U.S. Secret Service’s Cleveland Field Office and National Threat Assessment Center conducted the training, which included law enforcement personnel, community support program leaders, and school staff and administration. Officer Scott Dressler, […]
A big thank you to the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve
To the Editor, I have worked on many community projects as a Richfield Village Council member and Revere parent. During that time, I think the most organized, knowledgeable, and committed organization I have seen is the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve (FoRHP). I frequently hike at Richfield Heritage Preserve (the “Park”) and without fail, I […]
Recreation district board leadership unchanged for 2025
by Sue Serdinak Jan. 13 RJRD organizational meeting 2024 Richfield Joint Recreation District board Chairperson Anita Gantner called the meeting to order and asked Richfield Township Trustee Don Laubacher to swear in Steve McPeake. Township trustees had reappointed him to a three-year term on the board. Richfield Village Councilperson Sue Ann Philippbar swore in David […]
The impact of beaver and deer on the park is discussed
by Dan Holland The impact of beavers and deer in Richfield Heritage Preserve on flora and park infrastructure has been under discussion in recent months. Shortly after the park was purchased by Richfield Village and Township, Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve formed a partnership with the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District to provide advice […]
Critical of fun bus policy
To the Editor, As a senior citizen of the Village of Richfield and past village council member, I am writing about an inequity in the senior center operations. There is a “fun bus” that seats 14 so that a CDL license is not needed for our short trips. The current policy is that anyone from […]
Recognizing patriots of American Revolution
To the Editor, The Richfield Historical Society, in partnership with various local organizations, is planning to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th Semiquincentennial anniversary of independence and the founding of our nation in 1776. I appreciate my own family’s participation in the American Revolution. My great grandfather (x4) Josiah Brown, Sr. was a private who […]
Sports team apparel requested
The Richfield Civic Organization will collect gently used Revere and Ohio sports team wear and apparel on several dates including Feb. 1-14 and April 1-11 at the four Revere schools, during school hours. Collection bins will be located near each building’s main office. Other collections will be on April 26 from 8-10 a.m. at the […]
Jigsaw puzzles requested
The Richfield Senior Center is looking for jigsaw puzzles with 300 or 500 pieces. Larger puzzles do not fit the tables. Drop the puzzles off any weekday between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Call 330-659-9203 to request that the puzzles be picked up.
Summit SWCD promotes winter salt awareness
The use of road salt on streets and sidewalks during the Northeast Ohio winter season is a necessary evil that residents have come to expect. Most may not realize, however, that road salt is extremely harmful to our surface and groundwater and the species that depend on freshwater. The salt has a cumulative effect, adding […]
Children services department, sheriff’s office form partnership
Summit County Children Services, the agency that responds to reports of child abuse and neglect, has partnered with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, which has assigned a deputy sheriff devoted to child abuse and neglect investigations for up to 40 hours per week. Deputy Joseph Krupla has been selected to serve in this capacity. Krupla […]
The Grapevine
Ryleigh Murphy, a fifth-grader at Bath Elementary, underwent 10 surgeries over the past two years for cranial empyema, a rare condition affecting her brain. During her recovery, she found comfort and joy in painting fingernails. She and her family transformed the hobby into a pop-up spa to raise funds for another Bath student, Ava Cooper. Cooper […]
United Way of Summit & Medina offers volunteer opportunities in 2025
United Way of Summit & Medina is recruiting participants for its 2025 volunteer opportunities. Designed to accommodate individuals, families and groups – including workplace teams – these events allow volunteers to make a direct positive impact on their community. Last year, United Way volunteer events brought together 700 people from across the two counties. Volunteers […]
Revere lineman has time to rack up more honors
by Sheldon Ocker Offensive linemen don’t have to develop humility. It’s part of the job description. Unlike quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and even defensive players, offensive linemen can’t amass piles of glossy statistics. Nor are they the focus of fans. How many Revere High School fans sit in the stands and focus on the offensive […]
Nance signed with 76ers
In another sports update, former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Pete Nance, the youngest member of the NBA Nance family, signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Nance is a 2018 Revere graduate. He was signed to the Cleveland Cavaliers training camp roster in fall of 2023, but didn’t make the final roster. He played eight games with the Cleveland […]
Police Beat
A local business received an email from a known vendor requesting an ACH payment along with instructions. Four days after the payment was made, a Bank of America fraud team member called to report a possible fraud. Instructions were given on how to file a claim to recover the fund’s original payment of $272,404. Bank […]
House Bill 315 affects Ohio township operations
by Laura Bednar On Jan. 2, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 315, which includes 17 provisions that directly affect Ohio townships. Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) and Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) introduced the bill at the request of the Ohio Township Association. OTA Executive Director Heidi M. Frought said in an OTA press […]
Revere Superintendent’s Corner
The new year always brings energy and excitement. The Revere Board of Education convened for its annual organizational meeting on Jan. 13. The elected president, Keith Malick, and vice president, Courtney Stein, were formally sworn into their roles. Additionally, the board set the time, place and dates for regular 2025 meetings, which can be found on […]
School board OKs paper testing for third-graders
by Sheldon Ocker Jan. 21 board of education meeting For the fourth consecutive year, the Revere Board of Education approved the use of paper for third-grade state testing in English and math. Ohio requires every other grade level to take its tests online. Because of its preference for online testing, the state mandates that school […]
Sports team apparel requested
The Richfield Civic Organization will collect gently used Revere and Ohio sports team wear and apparel on several dates including Feb. 1-14 and April 1-11 at the four Revere schools, during school hours. Collection bins will be located near each building’s main office. Other collections will be on April 26 from 8-10 a.m. at the […]
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis news
After many months, the exterior renovation of Richfield Fellowship Hall has been completed. Regular Thursday meetings of Kiwanis will resume at Fellowship Hall. The first Thursday of each month is reserved for board meetings, held at the Bath Church on West Bath Road. Construction on the Richfield Brewery site was also completed, which includes the […]
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 […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd.This month’s topic will be “Cooking in the 18th Century,” presented by Karen Kashary.Getting a meal on the table […]
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Richfield Civic Organization
The Richfield Civic Organization will hold its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m., at Fellowship Hall. Items to be discussed include the April 26 Earth Day event, June 7 Richfield Community Garage Sale and August 9 Corny 5K and Family Trail Run/Walk. The Richfield Civic Organization enriches our community through sponsored […]
County dog licenses on sale through Jan. 31
Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced that dog licenses are available for purchase through Jan. 31. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54 and a permanent license is $180. If a lost dog is brought to Summit County Animal Control wearing a license tag, staff […]
Planning has begun for local semiquincentennial celebration
by Sue Serdinak July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Richfield Historical Society has begun planning to commemorate the historic event and is including the communities of Bath, Broadview Heights, Brecksville and Hinckley. The schools and groups in all of the communities have been enthusiastically accepting the […]
Brewery opened its doors in December to a full house
After waiting almost four years, Richfield Brewing Company opened its doors on December 6 and 7 to soft openings. The following week, the rustic facility with seating for over 200, was packed. People in the crowd were from Richfield and all around Northeast Ohio. Owner Mike Lytz thanked all of the contractors who brought the […]
Snowbird Festival returns on January 26
The Snowbird Festival should bring outdoor fun and warm food and drinks to those who attend on Jan. 26. The event, which is co-sponsored by Richfield Joint Recreation District, Richfield Township and Richfield Village, will take place from 1-4 p.m. Siberian Husky dogs and other winter animals from the Akron Zoo will be part of […]
Planning has begun for local semiquincentennial celebration
by Sue Serdinak July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The Richfield Historical Society has begun planning to commemorate the historic event and is including the communities of Bath, Broadview Heights, Brecksville and Hinckley. The schools and groups in all of the communities have been enthusiastically accepting […]
Mayors Column January 2025
Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a safe and sane holiday season. We look forward to 2025. Please welcome Daniel Eifel, Matthew Fleshman and Brian McClellan as our newest fire medics. As a reminder, weather permitting, we are picking up Christmas trees through the first week of January. In 2024 we repaired, replaced and authorized […]
Increased calls for service becoming a problem for Richfield Fire
by Sue Serdinak Dec. 3 village council meeting The number of emergency calls to the Richfield Village Fire Department continues to drain the department’s budget, while the ability to respond to the calls becomes more difficult. Chief George Seifert said the department frequently gets two calls for service almost simultaneously. He said that a four-person […]
Residents voice concerns over proposed multifamily development
by Dan Holland Dec. 10 planning and zoning commission meeting Nearly one hundred residents filed into Richfield Village hall for a planning and zoning commission hearing concerning a proposed residential development by Petros Development Group that would allow multifamily, senior (55+) rental units to be built along Brecksville Road near Everett Road. The proposal, which […]
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Coming Events
The Akron Zoo offers exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods”
The Akron Zoo is offering a special exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods” from Jan. 20-March 7 in the zoo’s Nature’s Theater. The exhibit will focus on three main topics: how Black residents in Akron expanded the John Brown Monument, fought a plan to move the zoo from Perkins Woods and operated a long-lived custard stand at the park’s edge. “Celebrating Black History” is open during zoo operating hours of 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily and is included in general admission. For more information, visit akronzoo.org or call 330-375-2550.
11:00 am - 4:00pm
Epiphany Arts Festival
The Bath United Church of Christ is holding its 25th annual Epiphany Arts Festival. The hours are: Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed. 12-4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
11:30 am
Spring Flower Sale
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is partnering with the fundraising organization Flower Power
Epiphany Arts Fest
The Bath Church UCC at 3980 W. Bath Rd. presents its 25th annual Epiphany Arts Festival, a non-juried secular art show
Richfield Civic Organization Meeting
The Richfield Civic Organization will hold its regular monthly meeting
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer Open House
Contact the volunteer office at volunteer@forcvnp.org or 440-717-3846, or visit nps.gov/cuva/getinvolved/volunteer.htm for more information
1:00pm - 3:30pm