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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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 […]
Nordonia Hills Garden Club
Attention all gardeners and aspiring gardeners! The 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 garden club meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and the featured speaker will be Steve Hendrix, a […]
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Five Characteristics of a Quality Preschool Program
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by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating From the Experts Maintaining Your System An interesting phone call came to me last month from my cousin who has a winter home in Arizona. Recently widowed, she called me for advice concerning her furnace and air conditioning system. She called a random HVAC company out for a checkup […]
Sagamore declares snow emergency, parking ban
The Sagamore Hills Township trustees have declared a snow emergency and parking ban on township streets starting Friday, Jan. 3, at midnight until Sunday, Jan. 5 at noon due to the upcoming winter storm. Under this declaration, authorized by the Ohio Revised Code, the Sagamore Hills Police Department is authorized to order vehicles into storage […]
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 […]
Valley View Towpath Trail section temporarily closed
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fitzwater Road and Pleasant Valley/Alexander Road in Valley View on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Jan. 20. The trail will be open on weekends from 6 p.m. on Fridays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. No detour is available.The […]
Rushwood students experience nature through Summit Soil program
by Laura Bednar Rushwood Elementary’s student leadership group learned about trees and explored the outdoors in a presentation from Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, along with consulting firm Euthenics. The leadership group, made up of third- and fourth-graders, is led by Rushwood teacher Renee Piper and meets once a month to participate in a […]
Rushwood debuts book vending machine
by Laura Bednar Rushwood Elementary students now have another place besides library shelves to find a good book. The Rushwood PTA funded the purchase and installation of a new book vending machine, which includes books for all grade levels from kindergarten through fourth grade. The PTA used money from its walk-a-thon fundraiser to purchase and […]
Police Beat
Nov. 2—Police responded to a Hawthorne Drive residence for an unresponsive female. The 95-year-old woman was pronounced dead by natural causes. Nov. 2—Officers reported to a West Aurora Road home for report of criminal damage. A male caused significant damage to his girlfriend’s vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Nov. 3—During a traffic stop […]
Light displays bring holiday dazzle to region
by Emily Canning-Dean Whether it is a quick jaunt to the county fairgrounds or a two-hour road trip to a popular tourist location, there are plenty of chances to take in all of the bright lights and cheer this holiday season. Thanks to the help of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, the Cleveland Metroparks […]
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 […]
Trustees Corner
By David DePasquale When I met with Police Chief David Hayes in September, he commended two patrol officers for removing dangerous drivers off the roads. I will share what Hayes told me. In late July, Patrolman Glenn Lucore and Patrolman Chris Danko were involved in stopping a vehicle on Troubadour Drive in the Eaton Estates. […]
Vicki Lester’s winning formula sees voice students to state competition
by Karen Nathan Behind the success of many local student performers is 30-year Sagamore resident and voice teacher Vicki Lester. From her piano in front of an iconic fireplace in her Olde 8 Road home, she coaches a generation of singers for success in Shining Star CLE, choruses and musical productions. A music educator, Lester […]
Trustees honor long-serving zoning board members, appoint replacements
by Dan Holland and Laura Bednar Nov. 12 township trustees meeting; Nov. 25 zoning commission meeting Sagamore Hills Township trustees passed three resolutions honoring long-serving board members of the zoning commission and board of zoning appeals who are retiring. Proclamations were presented to outgoing members Dwight Chasar, Dennis Witkiewicz and Frank Gambosi at a Nov. […]
Township Hall Sees Improvements
by Laura Bednar Dec. 9 township trustees meeting The township hall administrative and police offices are in the process of getting a fresh look. Sagamore Hills trustees approved local company M&M Painting and Remodeling to paint three administrative offices and three police offices in the township building for $5,200. This comes after Carpet Country out […]
Superintendent’s Corner
By Casey Wright As we get ready to celebrate the holiday season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many accomplishments and highlights from November at Nordonia Hills City Schools. Our schools showcased a strong commitment to learning, service and collaboration, from honoring our veterans to participating in community outreach efforts. Here’s […]
Financial forecast shows deficit spending; board members recognized
by Laura Bednar Nov. 18 board of education meeting Nordonia Hills City Schools Treasurer Kyle Kiffer presented the district’s five-year forecast for 2025-2029. Expenditures are projected to exceed revenue each year of the forecast with $59 million in revenue for 2025 falling to $58 million in 2029. Expenditures are on the rise with $60.4 million […]
The Grapevine
Sagamore resident Fiona Thackaberry Stevens made her debut at Great Lakes Theater in A Christmas Carol, taking on the roles of Soloist and Street Child. The production runs through Dec. 22 in the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square. This is Fiona’s fifth professional production. Other acting credits include Tessie in Annie at Porthouse Theatre, Lavender in Matilda the Musical at Weathervane Playhouse, Sharpay in High School Musical, Jr. […]
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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