
Schneider recognized for teaching strategy
by Melissa Martin Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School Health and Life Skills Teacher teacher Maria Schneider has been recognized for incorporating literacy-based skills in health education as part of an article published on #slowchathealth, a global online blog for health education teachers. Schneider authored the article, “Ignite Deep Learning in Skills-Based Health Education” and details how […]

Broadview native’s book brings smiles to local charity
by Emily Canning-Dean Sales from Thomas Majka’s book, Lindsay Smiles, have already benefited individuals with Down Syndrome and their families, but the author and Broadview Heights native is taking measures to keep this good work going. Lindsay Smiles was released at the end of 2023 and is a book about the Smiles family moving back […]

Independence Local Schools adopts new strategic vision
by Laura Bednar Feb. 18 board of education meeting The Independence Local Schools’ vision is to create “a legacy of excellence” as part of its new strategic plan. The strategic plan is the result of meetings and discussions with students, staff, community members and the board of education. In October 2024, Superintendent Kelli Cogan said […]

Resident life coach leads addiction recovery program at local church
by Charles Cassady Like many quests, the search for sobriety often needs a guide, and the addiction-rehabilitation field has another one through Joe Pannitto, a.k.a. “Coach Joe.” A professional life coach and counselor, Pannitto has initiated a self-improvement and substance abuse recovery mission connected with Western Reserve Grace Church, 1066 East Aurora Rd. in Macedonia. […]

Revere board gets preview of new cell phone policy
by Sheldon Ocker March 18 board of education meeting Superintendent Dan White apprised the Revere Board of Education of student cell phone rules that served as a first reading of a new policy, anticipating a vote in April. At the core of the policy, students would be restricted in their use of cell phones during […]

Hinckley’s Bicentennial celebration promises an unforgettable day
Submitted by Vicki Tift, Bicentennial steering committee member The long-awaited Bicentennial Celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the community will take place on Saturday, July 19. Planning for this milestone celebration has been underway for two years, and it promises to be an unforgettable day filled with excitement, history and community pride. The celebration […]

Stargazers gather in Bath Nature Preserve to view lunar eclipse
The Summit County Astronomy Club set their telescopes to view the total lunar eclipse from the night of March 13 into the early morning of March 14 from the observatory at Bath Nature Preserve. According to NASA, in a total lunar eclipse, the moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, […]

Local nonprofit aims to help disabled residents hit the trails
Adaptive ‘trikes’ on display May 1 in Cuyahoga Falls by Melissa Martin When former Hudson resident Betty Sepe suffered a stroke a few years back, she and her husband, Bill, thought their days of cycling were over. The couple, who enjoyed riding from the early days of their marriage, said biking was the one activity […]
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Coming Events
Game Night at the Library
Hudson Library and Historical Society will bring out its collection of board games for game night
6:00 pm
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