Sunday, March 10, 2013
Here's what's been going on in Strongsville
A wrap-up of news in Strongsville this week: Teachers' strike -- The Strongsville Education Association votes to strike at 12:01 a.m. March 4 after contract talks break down. Teachers man picket lines, with reports of chaotic conditions inside Strongsville High School. Teachers' strike part 2 -- Some teachers cross the picket line. Tempers flare in parking lots, with two picketers reporting they were hit by cars and another arrested for blocking a vehicle from entering. Fliers saying "Do you know a scab lives in your neighborhood?" were distributed near the Parma home of a teacher who crossed the picket line. Teachers' strike part 3 -- Key players from the two sides meet Wednesday night to talk about how to proceed, but come away saying …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Court awards $300 to disgruntled neighbor, but doesn't ban fireworks
UPDATED MARCH 7 A Crown Point Parkway man who took his neighbor to court over a Thanksgiving night celebration that kicks off a massive Christmas lighting display will get reimbursed for clean-up costs, but no damages. Kevin Roberts is to receive $305.95 from his neighbor, Dan Hoag -- the cost of cleaning up debris from a fireworks show Hoag hosted in his back yard on Thanksgiving. But the magistrate did not order Hoag to stop shooting off fireworks, and he did not award Roberts any of the $3,000 in damages he was seeking. "That's fine," said Hoag, who offered during the court hearing Jan. 30 to reimburse Roberts the $305. "People have already sent in more than that in donations to me." The case stems from a Christmas display and a …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Here's what went on in Strongsville over the last few days
A wrap-up of Strongsville news this week: Christmas display in court -- A magistrate heard the case one neighbor brought against another over a lighting ceremony with fireworks on Crown Point Parkway. New business coming -- Foundation Software will move from Brunswick into a vacant building on Foltz Parkway, bringing all 103 employees. Burglaries -- Three home break-ins in one area of town are being investigated by police. Pearl Road widening on track -- The city didn't get a state grant it was hoping for, but still plans to break ground this summer. Robot goes to state -- A robotics team from Strongsville won a qualifying round and will complete for the state title.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
No decision yet in court case
Two next-door neighbors on Crown Point Parkway argued their cases in Berea Municipal Court Wednesday over a Christmas display and a lighting ceremony with fireworks on the cul-de-sac street. Kevin Roberts is seeking damages and asking that the backyard fireworks show be shut down permanently. "I want to send a clear message that this (fireworks display) is illegal and never to do it again," Roberts said. Dan Hoag, who organizes the lighting display and sets off the fireworks in his yard, said the lawsuit is the result of a "vendetta" Roberts has against his neighbors. "Regardless of the fireworks, we're not going to stop decorating," Hoag said. Magistrate Lawrence G. Sheehe Jr., who heard the case in Small Claims Court, did not issue a …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Here's what happened in Strongsville over the last few days
A round-up of the top stories in Strongsville this week: New food at Target -- The discount store will add fresh produce to its grocery section. Possible abduction attempt -- Police are looking for two men in a black car who asked a girl if she wanted a ride as she waited for the bus to her elementary school. Parents have reported suspicious activity since then; police say they are following up every lead. Christmas display prompts court action -- A Crown Point Parkway resident objects to his neighbors' holiday celebration. New drug on the streets -- Strongsville police are on the lookout for a hallucinogenic drug that has been linked to deaths in other states. Teachers make a stand -- About 300 Strongsville teachers attended part of a …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Crown Point Parkway man alleges damage after annual lighting celebration
The man behind the Christmas lights on Crown Point Parkway -- the cul de sac that's made national news for its annual holiday display -- is being sued by a neighbor in Small Claims Court. Kevin Roberts is seeking $3,000 from Dan Hoag, alleging a fireworks display on Thanksgiving ruined his dinner and damaged his property. The case is scheduled for a hearing Jan. 30 in Berea Municipal Court. "I think it's a shame," said Hoag, who started the street-long decorating two decades ago with neighbor Dan Paliwoda. "We're just trying to do something nice for families and kids." Roberts did not return a phone call seeking comment. His complaint, filed Dec. 13, alleges debris from the fireworks damaged the roof of his house, his car and his lawn, …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Strongsville street is showing its holiday spirit again
Santa will start his annual visits to Crown Point Parkway this weekend. The jolly old elf will visit with kids and pose for photos free of charge from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday till Christmas. Crown Point Parkway, which runs off Hunt Road in the Chandler Commons subdivision, draws thousands of visitors each year to its amazing display of lights and decorations. Elves, reindeer and other characters like the Grinch and Mickey Mouse can often be found wandering the cul de sac as well. If anyone would like to show their appreciation for the lights, all donations this year will go to the family of a young boy who has been battling a brain tumor for the last six years.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Halloween? Nope, not on this street
It's October, which means it's time for Crown Point Parkway to start decorating for Christmas. Every year, the cul-de-sac attracts thousands of visitors to its amazing holiday display, anchored by this home, belonging to Dan Hoag, who started the decorating tradition on the street. The lights go on Thanksgiving night.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Strongsville home is in the running for grand prize -- $100,000 for the public schools
Thank you Faith Comodeca Paliwoda for submitting the entry of your decorated home in the Patch Deck the House contest. You're the Strongsville finalist! You're in the running to get to the next stage -- the 24 finalists who will get their electric bill for December (up to $500) paid by Patch. They will compete for the chance to win $100,000 for Strongsville City Schools. Tonight we'll find out if Strongsville is among the 24 finalists. National voting begins Friday morning, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. Vote once a day, every day, for your favorite — and feel free to share the link on all your social networks! Voting ends at midnight Jan. 8. Awesome decorations, by the way. The Paliwoda house is on Crown Point Parkway, the cul-de-sac so decked out it…
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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Kim L
12:27 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
I saw mr Roberts walking the picket line today, since he knows the community hates and laughs at him, so he is just "hanging" with his own kind more ›