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 […]
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School levy fails again
by Laura Bednar The Nordonia Hills City School District failed again in passing a levy at the polls on Nov. 5. Issue 30 was a 5-mill levy, providing 4 mills for district operations and 1 mill for permanent improvements. Taxpayers would have paid $175 for each $100,000 of county-appraised property value. There were 10,904 votes […]
Schedule to be set for New Aurora lawsuit
by Laura Bednar The next step in a lawsuit against Sagamore Hills Township by New Aurora Health and property owner Investments at Barnett is a case management conference Nov. 19, according to the Summit County Clerk of Courts website. The lawsuit, filed in August, was a response to the Sagamore Hills Board of Zoning Appeals’ […]
Trustee reviews NOPEC funded projects, looks ahead
by Dan Holland Oct. 15 township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills Township Trustee David DePasquale reviewed energy-efficient projects completed in the township funded by NOPEC grants. He also noted additional projects he would like to see completed with remaining and incoming funds. The township recently received a $28,600 reimbursement check to cover the cost of two […]
Trustee Corner
This past spring, I reached out to Sen. Sherrod Brown about the vacant house at 840 West Highland Rd. This property was acquired by the National Park in March of 1998. The park operated this property as a rental unit until two years ago when it became unlivable after a tree fell on the roof. […]
Associate principal wins state award
by Laura Bednar Oct. 28 board of education meeting Nordonia High School Associate Principal Jessica Archer was recognized for earning the Ohio Association Of Secondary School Administrators Associate Principal of the Year award. Senior Hailey Wright was one of Archer’s recommenders and spoke highly of her at the meeting, saying Archer is a mentor, leader […]
Principals highlight achievements, student growth in State of the Schools address
by Laura Bednar Principals from Nordonia Hills City Schools highlighted the progress and accomplishments during the past year at the October State of the Schools address. Ledgeview and Northfield Elementary Kristen Cottrell, principal for Ledgeview Elementary, said the amount of time children spend reading is a predictor of academic success. Over the last three years, […]
Superintendent’s Column
October in review: celebrating community, learning and honoring veterans This past October, Nordonia Hills City Schools were buzzing with excitement, activities and achievements that highlight our district’s commitment to excellence and community engagement. Each school contributed to a vibrant month, showcasing the dedication of students, staff and families. At Nordonia High School, our varsity football […]
Nordonia football team approaches playoffs with optimism
by Chris Collins The Nordonia High School Football Team is an experienced, senior-dominated squad under Head Coach Jeff Fox that hoped to make a long run in the playoffs. The Knights are coming off their fourth consecutive eight-win regular season and defeated Solon 38-6 in the opening round of the playoffs on Oct. 29. Nordonia […]
Police Beat
Oct. 1—Dispatch advised of a resident that wanted to make a report regarding her juvenile daughter being part of witness intimidation. Upon reviewing everything provided by the mother, police determined no witness intimidation was observed. Oct. 2—An elderly Spring Pond Road resident was found dead in his home. Oct. 4—Police stopped a vehicle for traffic […]
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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Rethinking Batteries with ReWorks
by Marcie E. Kress, Executive Director, ReWorks If you take a quick glance around, you can likely find at least one item that is battery-powered. Whether they are single-use batteries that must be replaced or embedded batteries that must be recharged, they all eventually become ineffective and stop functioning, leaving you to decide how to […]
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Watch Your Home While Away
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Around this time of year some of us may be heading away to visit family and friends, travelling to a vacation destination or spending some time in a warmer climate to escape our frigid winter. These situations will leave our homes vulnerable should a no-heat situation occur while we […]
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Using the Holiday Season to Discuss a Difficult Topic
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC It’s unbelievable, but 2024 is almost over. As we approach the holidays, we unite with family, enjoy great food, and engage in many discussions. One often overlooked discussion is the importance of communicating your wishes regarding estate planning. It’s challenging, difficult, and maybe even unthinkable to imagine losing […]
The Singing Angels mark 60 years of making a difference
by Karen Nathan Make music. Make friends. Make a difference. That was the mission, plain and simple, when Bill Boehm founded The Singing Angels 60 years ago. A lifelong performer, Boehm returned home to Cleveland after World War II and became the stage director of Cleveland’s Musicarnival, a theater-in-the-round located on the Thistledown Racetrack property. […]
Prepping ahead, delegating can take stress out of Thanksgiving
by Emily Canning-Dean When people think of Thanksgiving, they often picture Norman Rockwell’s famous image of all the happy, expectant faces gathered around the dining room table as the matriarch sets down a beautifully dressed turkey waiting to be carved. “I’m really not sure how many people even do that in this day and age,” […]
Police Beat
Sept. 2—Officers responded to Springwood Road and Natalie Boulevard for report of an elderly female walking alone and confused. She was taken home and her son said she had a history of memory issues. Sept. 2—A Brandywine Road resident had an allergic reaction to an infusion for a medical condition. Macedonia EMS performed CPR and […]
Nordonia Hills Garden Club meeting
All gardeners and aspiring gardeners are invited to Nordonia Hills Garden Club meetings on 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, Nov. 20, and the featured speaker will be Matt Valencic. His […]
Nordonia Drama kicks off theater season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
by Laura Bednar Nordonia Drama has added a musical to its mainstage production lineup, marking the first time in school history there will be a fall musical, fall play and a spring musical. Drama director Chris Simmons said he has wanted to produce more shows, but the pandemic slowed those plans. This year, “everything was […]
Grapevine
Congratulations to all the students who graduated and achieved high academic status. Joe Ziegler graduated on May 11 from Ohio Wesleyan University. Ziegler earned a bachelor of arts degree, majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Athena Kolettis and Joe Ziegler earned Ohio Wesleyan Dean’s List recognition for spring semester 2024. Katherine Ziegler of Sagamore […]
‘The Mullet’ combines business and pleasure in new rental space
by Dan Holland Taking a cue from a popular 1990s hairstyle, The Mullet, located at 500 W. Aurora Rd., Suite 140, offers, as the saying goes: “business up front, party in the back.” The 3,500-square-foot building, which houses four business offices in the front, provides a corridor to a fully-furnished 2,000-square-foot party room at the […]
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: I am writing to encourage others in our community to consider voting YES for the Nordonia Hills City Schools levy this November. This levy is imperative for student and staff safety and success. It will support funding for facility repairs and safety improvements. If this levy is not approved, we can expect […]
Nordonia earns 4.5 out of 5 stars on state report card
by Laura Bednar The Nordonia Hills City School District earned 4.5 stars on the state repot card, a .5 drop from its 5-star rating last year. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s star-based system defines 4.5 stars as “exceeding state standards.” The state rates schools in five categories: performance on state tests; student progress; […]
Board adopts new policies to align with state
by Laura Bednar Sept. 23 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills City Schools updated its board policies to align with recently passed state Senate Bill 168. The policies included issues such as evaluation of administrators, board member compensation, excused student absences and CPR and AED training for school personnel. Most notable were policies relating […]
Trustees appoint resident to water board
by Laura Bednar Sept. 16 special township trustees meeting Sagamore Hills trustees appointed resident Mike Cunningham to the North Hills water board. The North Hills Water District is a governmental authority that owns the water mains and hydrants that deliver water from Cleveland to many residents within Sagamore and Northfield Center townships. Seven representatives make […]
Trustee Column
Let me start my column with a number of housekeeping items. 1. I have had a number of calls regarding police levy signs on Rt. 82 and Olde 8 Road. This is a levy for Northfield Center residents. Sagamore Hills has NO levies on the ballot this November. 2. A resident new to Sagamore Hills […]
Superintendent Column
Reflecting on our past, building our future togetherIn September, I welcomed Ron Dilley, a former business director in the Nordonia Hills City School District under Superintendent William Boliantz in the 1960s, to my office. He brought with him a piece of our district’s history: a 1969 report titled “The Nordonia Hills Local School District: A […]
What happens to my ballot?
by Tracey Mackay, president of the League of Women Voters of Hudson This is what happens to your ballot in Summit County when you vote: Before Polls Open All poll workers attend training prior to Election Day. The night before the election, poll workers set up and test all equipment, then disassemble and secure it. […]
Trick or Treat time set
Sagamore Hills will hold its Trick or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, (Halloween) from 6-8 p.m. ∞
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 […]