Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Twinsburg track star hopes to be on the podium in Columbus this track season.
State champion. That's the one title Twinsburg High junior Garrett Crichlow wants to hold in the 1600 Meters at the end of this track season. "That's the ultimate goal for him this season; to be on top of the podium," Coach Sarah Kmet said of her star runner. Based on previous times, Chrichlow is the second-fastest of all Division I returners in the 1600 Meters in Ohio, and he is anxious to become No. 1. Last season he smashed the Tigers record by posting a 4:16, going to the state meet where he finished seventh. At one point Chrichlow was the eighth fastest sophomore in the nation. “I hate waiting for the next season to start, so I’ll go very easy,” Chrichlow said of this past offseason. However, easy for him is about six miles at a time…
Friday, February 8, 2013
Kindergarten Kick-Off will be on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Registration for kindergarten students in Twinsburg will begin later in February. The registration kick off will be Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Wilcox Primary School. Parents of prospective kindergarten students (born on or before Aug. 1, 2008) or parents interested in Early Entrance screening are invited to this event. The program is designed to answer questions regarding registration, curriculum and the school environment. Time is allotted to visit a classroom and schedule an appointment for registration. The following are kindergarten registration dates and times: Appointments will be taken by phone at Wilcox (330-486-2030) beginning Friday, Feb. 22.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
State funding to Twinsburg is expected to increase 104 percent in 2014.
Twinsburg is one of the big winners in state funding over the next two years. The district is expected to get nearly $5.5 million in 2014 from state funding, according to preliminary numbers from the Ohio Department of Education. That is $2.8 million more than in 2013, when the district received $2.7 million, an increase of 104 percent. In 2015 the state is expected to dish out $6.8 million to the district, another 25 percent boost, resulting in another $1.3 million. These numbers are from Gov. John Kasich's budget proposal, and will likely change at least a little as the state legislature haggles out a final budget deal. Twinsburg taxpayers just approved new levy dollars to fund the schools, with 54 percent of voters supporting the new …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tour this $379,500 Neille Lane home complete with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Tour this home at 3073 Neille Ln. on the market for $379,500. The 2,943 square-foot home features four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a vaulted morning room. Watch the video above to see photos of the inside, and click here for the AOL Real Estate listing
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Invisible Fence donated pet oxygen masks to the Twinsburg Fire Department to save animals from smoke inhalation on Sunday.
The Twinsburg Fire Department have new equipment that might just save your pet's life someday. Invisible Fence, a pet safety company, recently donated rescue oxygen masks to 12 local fire departments, including Twinsburg. The mask donations are part of the company's Project Breathe, a nation-wide effort to equip fire stations across the U.S. and Canada with the special masks. Firefighters from around the area were in Stow to receive the donations and were trained on how to use the devices. Invisible Fence donated a total of 19 masks to help safety forces efficiently administer oxygen to a stricken animal. For more information visit www.invisiblefence.com/O2.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Twinsburg girls basketball is undefeated this season and primed for another state title run.
The Twinsburg Lady Tigers basketball team is proving itself to be a powerhouse every year. The Associated Press ranked the Tigers as the top team in the state in the lates poll released on Tuesday. Twinsburg sits at 13-0 after a win at Shaker Heights on Saturday, 66-33, according to The Plain Dealer. The schedule does get more difficult, however, as they host North Canton Hoover on Wednesday. Hoover is ranked seventh in the state and also undefeated with an 11-0 record. Twinsburg is looking for its third-straight state title this season under the guidance of head coach Julie Solis. The girls have barely missed a beat without former standout Malina Howard, who graduated last year and is playing for the University of Maryland, ranked No. 10 …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Find out what goes into Twinsburg's biggest Christmas lights display.
If you've ever witnessed the Larsen family's mega-Christmas display and wondered how much time and effort went into it, now you can find out. Patch Editor Mitch Cooper spent some time with the family behind Silverdale Lights and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at their amazing lights show.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Larsen Family lights up their home on Silverdale Circle in Twinsburg, donating proceeds to the Joshua Miktarian Scholarship Fund.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
One Twinsburg family's Christmas lights would make Clark Griswold drool. Each year the Larsen family will deck out their Silverdale Circle home with Christmas lights, drawing families from miles around to gaze at its twinkling. The family created Silverdale Lights more than six years ago and has accepted donations from visitors for Project Blue Light and the Joshua Miktarian Scholarship Fund. Even though it brings people from everywhere to their home, it brings something else close together: Their own family.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Head Coach Julie Solis has Twinsburg primed for another big season with a 5-0 start.
Three straight state titles and an in-state winning streak. Those are two subjects Twinsburg girls basketball coach Julie Solis doesn't have on her mind. "I honestly, and this is the truth, i don' t think about those things," Solis said. Obviously she is still competitive and wants championships and winning streaks, but like all good coaches, she won't give it the time of day. She simply focuses on the next game. "We had a good start and we're just trying to learn how to play with each other," Solis said. "I'm pretty happy." But sitting at 5-0 this season, the Lady Tigers are primed for another run at the state championship and haven't lost a game to an Ohio team in about two years, according to the Plain Dealer. "We still have a long way …
Twinsburg girls basketball coach Julie Solis is looking to a strong group of seniors to step up this season.
Trying to win a third-straight state championship while losing one of the best players in the state would be a challenge for any team. But if one team could do it, it would be the Twinsburg Lady Tigers. Head Coach Julie Solis is entering the season off to a great start already, leading the Tigers to a 5-0 record. And she's done it without the size of Malina Howard, who is suiting up for the University of Maryland this season. "Malina is a great player and it was great to have her but our identity is a lot different," Solis said. "It makes a difference not having someone who's 6'4"." Solis said her team is playing well so far and trying to learn to play together. She's happy with their start. "We're going with what we have," Solis said. "…
The Truth
10:28 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
With the amount of money the state is sending to Twinsburg, the carryover will continue to grow. At the end of the 2013-2014 budget the carryover will be close to 25 million and at the end 2014-2015 it will be close to 30 million. All employees took a 2 year pay freeze which is the majority of the budget. This along with all the fees the district is changing (which is outlandish) keeps the cost … more ›