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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Christ the Redeemer to host new concert series
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Brecksville has announced the debut of Concerts@CRLC. The goal of the concert series stems from Martin Luther’s quote: “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise.” James C. Alfieri, director of music at CRLC, believes that Concerts@CRLC is a perfect way to complement the church’s music […]
Officers recognized for dedication at annual police awards ceremony
by Laura Bednar Two Sagamore Hills police officers were recognized at the police awards ceremony on Jan. 28, and Carson Carrell was sworn in as the newest full-time officer. Police Chief David Hayes swore in Carrell, who has been a police officer with Milton Township for two years. Carrell was in the Sagamore Police Explorers […]
Community members unite for lung health, awareness
by Laura Bednar Recent events like the fires in L.A. or the global pandemic bring to attention the importance of lung health, and Sagamore residents along with the Northfield VFW Post 6768 are supporting an event that raises awareness of lung disease in a variety of forms. The American Lung Association’s annual “Fight for Air […]
Trustees Corner
Sagamore Hills Zoning had another busy year in 2024 with 120 zoning permits issued. There were zero condemned structures. There were 10 permits issued for new homes, 21 for fences, 19 for accessory buildings, 22 for home additions, five for swimming pools and 16 for decks. Permits issued from 2017-2024 include 137 new homes, 171 […]
Zoning commission pushes accessory building regulations
by Laura Bednar Jan. 21 zoning commission meeting The Sagamore Hills Zoning Commission sent proposed changes of zoning code definitions and accessory building sizes to township trustees for review. Among definitions, the biggest changes were adding a definition for an electrical vehicle charging station and removing the section on assisted living because it is defined […]
Police levy renewal to appear on May ballot
by Laura Bednar Sagamore Hills Trustees voted to send a 6-mill renewal of a police levy to the May 6 ballot during a special meeting on Feb. 4. This is a replacement of an existing levy that was approved in 2012. The continuing levy would cost taxpayers $210 per $100,000 of county fiscal officer’s appraised […]
Almost 3 million visit CVNP each year, as it celebrates a half-century birthday
by Dan Holland According to National Park Service statistics, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, was the twelfth most visited park in the United States in 2023, welcoming nearly 2.9 million visitors. Consisting of nearly 33,000 acres of reclaimed rural lands and former industrial sites along a 25-mile stretch of the Cuyahoga River Valley between Cleveland […]
Local author features towpath, national park as backdrop for novel
by Emily Canning-Dean Growing up in Akron, Broadview Heights resident Jonathan Walter has many memories of The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Including these northeast Ohio gems in his newly released time travel suspense thriller, The Towpath, seemed like the perfect fit. “I have fond memories riding on the trail […]
Rules approved for accessory structure size
by Laura Bednar Feb. 10 regular township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills trustees approved new rules for accessory structures proposed by the township zoning commission with one change. Properties three-fourths of an acre and smaller can have an accessory building up to 450 square feet. Parcels more than 2 acres can have an accessory structure up […]
Superintendent’s Corner
As we move into February, I’m excited to share some important events and updates across the Nordonia Hills City School District. Nordonia High School Nordonia High School continues to showcase the incredible talent of our students. Our Mock Trial team earned 2nd place in the Summit County competition and advanced to the next round on […]
Summit County ADM Board to open mental health center in Sagamore Hills
by Emily Canning-Dean The Summit County Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board is hopeful that a new 16-bed mental health facility will be up and running in Sagamore Hills by early next year. “Our worst-case scenario is for the project to be finished in February 2026,” said Aimee Wade, executive director of the […]
Voters to see 5-mill levy on the ballot for third time in past year
by Laura Bednar Jan. 28 board of education special meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education held a special meeting to place a levy on the May 6 ballot. After board members discussed the issue and heard from community members, they voted 4-1 to add a 5-mill continuous operating levy to the ballot. Board members […]
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 Rep. 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 […]
Police Beat
Jan. 2—A Spafford Oval resident asked for a welfare check on her neighbor, who had texted her that she did not feel safe and was having issues with her roommate. The neighbor and her roommate refused to answer the door for the police and stated they were fine. Jan. 4—A Greengate Oval resident reported fraud […]
Nordonia Hills Garden Club
Attention all gardeners and aspiring gardeners! Nordonia Hills Garden Club meets 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, March 19. Our featured speaker will be Mike Madar from 303 Mushroom Co.in Streetsboro. […]
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What are those icicles telling you?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating This past January was a record-setting month. Temperatures dipped below 0, and it seemed snowfall of a couple of inches occurred almost every other day. This combination of extreme cold and frequent snow has allowed the buildup of snow cover on our roofs. Driving around I noticed what seemed […]
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The Essential Components of a Comprehensive Estate Plan
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Estate planning is a critical process that ensures your assets, family, and personal wishes are protected and managed in the event of your incapacity or death. Despite its importance, many people delay creating an estate plan due to misconceptions, procrastination, or the belief that it’s only for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nordonia plans for the future with artificial intelligence summit
by Sarah McClain Nordonia Hills City School District took a significant step toward embracing artificial intelligence in education with its first-ever AI Summit held at Nordonia Hills High School late last year. The professional development event offered staff, administrators, district leaders and guests the opportunity to explore the growing role of AI in education and […]
TEAC teams with humane society on pet food assistance
While walking through the food pantry with one of her clients, Joyce Hunt, executive director of The Emergency Assistance Center in Northfield, distinctly remembers the woman’s interest in tuna. “She was asking how many cans of tuna she could have,” Hunt said. “I remarked ‘you must really love tuna.’ She said she actually hated tuna […]
Historical society restores Longwood Manor, seeks items for display
Longwood Manor was the home of Col. William Frew Long, the first mayor of the city of Macedonia. It is a Tudor-style three-story structure, located at 1634 East Aurora Rd. in Macedonia. Currently, the first floor is open for tours on the last Sunday of the month through October. The Longwood Manor Historical Society is […]
Sagamore resident’s life ‘mission’ led her to Africa
by Laura Bednar Sagamore Hills resident Polly Strong has spent her life in service to others locally and internationally. She has written literature, spoke at conferences throughout the country and spent decades as a missionary teaching and aiding the people of Africa. Faith has been the cornerstone of Strong’s life since childhood. “My family firmly […]
Trustees Corner
Police Chief David Hayes would like to recognize Sgt. Ken Wolf for his December efforts. Wolf has once again displayed top fitness to complement his outstanding performance as a member of Metro Swat. No sooner was Hayes done praising Wolf than the Cleveland PD contacted Wolf asking if Metro Swat would accompany them on a […]
Together for Tomorrow: our journey to stronger Nordonia schools
Superintendent’s Corner by Casey Wright As we head into the new year, I’m excited to share an important milestone in our district’s journey: we’ve wrapped up the community engagement phase for the Nordonia Schools Strategic Plan. This part of the process was all about teamwork and open conversations, laying a solid foundation for the future […]
High school principal appointed, roofing projects planned
by Laura Bednar Dec. 16 board of education meeting Superintendent Casey Wright announced to the board of education that Nordonia High School Principal Louise Terringo will leave her position effective July 31, 2025, and high school Associate Principal Jessica Archer will take her place. Terringo started five years ago as a long-term substitute at Lee […]
CVNP looks at Towpath improvement, rail service expansion
by Dan Holland As Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of becoming a unit of the National Park Service in December, officials are looking toward future improvements in the park, which stretches through the Cuyahoga River Valley for 25 miles between Cleveland and Akron. Several partner organizations that work in tandem with CVNP […]
The Grapevine
Summit Metro Parks announced it chose Sagamore Hills resident Mark Szeremet as its chief of planning and development. With over 28 years of service with the park district, Szeremet will now lead the planning department in planning and implementing capital improvements to preserve the quality of natural resources and enhance the visitor experience. Szeremet holds a master’s […]
Police Beat
Dec. 4—A female called police stating her ex-boyfriend came to her home on Kiltie Lane, pushed her down the stairs, stole her phone and drove away. She refused to press charges. Dec. 4—Sagamore police assisted Macedonia Fire Department, National Park Service and Summit Metroparks in locating and rescuing three individuals that fell into a ravine […]
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.
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