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Property owners involved in failed Berea annexation now suing Olmsted Township over zoning
BEREA, Ohio -- Mayor Cyril Kleem informed City Council at its May 20 meeting that Olmsted Township property owners Joseph and Suzanne Hollo, along with Builders and Developers Co. Inc., filed suit against Olmsted Township officials May 13 for what the lawsuit claims is “an unconstitutional application of zoning ordinances.”
Cuyahoga Falls seeks artists for public art project
Cuyahoga Falls has issued a request for qualifications for a public art project in its downtown. The city is seeking a professional artist for a collaborative project that will incorporate a primary historical photo(s) or imagery relevant to local history as the main component of a mural on the Portage Trail bridge underpass. Qualification packets must be submitted by noon on Friday, June 14. The request for qualifications is available at https://www.cityofcf.com/bids/portage-trail-bridge-underpass-historic-imagery-mural For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 330-971-8135 or development@cityofcf.com. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cuyahoga Falls seeks artists for public art project
K9 officer could join Medina High School SRO next school year
MEDINA, Ohio – School Resource Officer Nick MacLarren, who works at Medina High School during the school year, could have a furry partner with him starting in the fall. During a recent city meeting, Police Chief Ed Kinney announced that school personnel had reached out to both him and MacLarren to express their interest in having a K9 officer at the high school.
Here’s what summer has to offer at the Medina County District Library
MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina County District Library (MCDL) has released its new Library Live newsletter, full of events for summer 2024. It is now available at all library locations, as well as online at mcdl.info/LibraryLive. Kids through fifth grade can get it on the fun with the Summer Reading...
North Ridgeville City Schools sends off Class of 2024
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- With commencement ceremonies in the rearview mirror and the last day of the school year set for this week, the North Ridgeville City School District looks back on 2023-24 and sets the slate for activities yet to come. Among the 333 graduating seniors of 2024, 129...
Summer pool season is almost here. When do Summit County public pools open?
It's aMemorial Day weekend, and that means it's time to take advantage of Summit County's public pools. This is not an exhaustive list, but here's a sampling of the aquatic offerings that can be found throughout Summit County. Akron ...
Cannabis entrepreneur says dispensary could bring over $800,000 annually to Brook Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- A cannabis attorney and entrepreneur is eyeing a vacant building on Snow Road for a new dispensary that she claims would bring in over $800,000 in annual revenue for the city. Cannabis compliance attorney Paula Givens was awarded extra time to speak during the May 21...
Here's how Summit County residents can assess tree health on their property
Summit County residents have many things to worry about when a storm touches down in their area. However, a tree crashing through the roof of a home happens more often than people might think — with or without serious storms. ...
Polaris Career Expo wows fifth-, sixth-graders with future possibilities
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The midway at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds May 15 looked almost like a festival was in progress, with hundreds of kids excitedly roaming the grounds to visit a variety of exhibits. Polaris Career Center held its first-ever career expo, hosting more than 3,000 fifth- and sixth-graders...
Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District celebrates 25 years of cleaning up waterways
BROOKLYN, Ohio -- Spring cleanup in Northeast Ohio includes houses, garages and waterways. Regarding the latter, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District on June 1 marks its 25th year of volunteers cleaning up Big Creek. “The cleanup was started by Cuyahoga Soil and Water 25 years ago, when cleanups focused...
Broadview Heights approves raises, Timberlake to get sidewalks, Akron schools make cuts: Our Towns
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The tiny village of Timberlake will receive $1.1 million in state funding for sidewalk installation along the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard and for three enhanced crossings for transit stop access. Timberlake’s population was 629 in 2020 according to the census that year. If you...
Medina’s CDL program benefits city and employees
MEDINA, Ohio – During a recent Health, Safety and Sanitation Committee meeting, Service Director Nino Piccoli outlined some of the challenges of the sanitation department and the methods the city is using to face those challenges. “It is most likely that we will need to move away from part-time...
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