Cleveland, OH
Ohio high school football scores for Week 6: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Week 6 high school football scores from around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Akr. Firestone 31, Akr. Buchtel 26
Akr. Hoban 56, Mount Vernon, Ill. 13
Alliance 20, Salem 16
Andover Pymatuning Valley 40, Ashtabula St John 0
Ansonia 32, W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 0
Ashland 33, Mansfield Madison 27, 3OT
Ashland Crestview 47, Greenwich S. Cent. 6
Ashland Mapleton 20, Plymouth 13
Ashville Teays Valley 21, Groveport-Madison 14
Attica Seneca E. 14, Upper Sandusky 7
Aurora 68, Cuyahoga Falls 7
Avon 35, Olmsted Falls 14
Avon Lake 28, Amherst Steele 20
Barnesville 56, Shadyside 0
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 16, Castalia Margaretta 7
Batavia 45, Mt. Orab Western Brown 7
Bay (OH) 28, Westlake 14
Bellbrook 6, Trenton Edgewood 0
Belmont Union Local 41, Beaver 14
Beloit W. Branch 64, Minerva 0
Berlin Center Western Reserve 36, Campbell Memorial 14
Birmingham Brother Rice, Mich. 22, Toledo St John’s Jesuit 21
Bishop Ready 16, Cols. KIPP 0
Bishop Watterson 28, Bishop Hartley 13
Bloom-Carroll 35, Lancaster Fairfield Union 0
Bowerston Conotton Valley 26, Lore City Buckeye Trail 24
Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 33, Stow-Munroe Falls 13
Brooklyn 22, Beachwood 7
Brookville 28, Carlisle 8
Brunswick 35, Shaker Hts. 3
Burton Berkshire 49, Middlefield Cardinal 6
Byesville Meadowbrook 21, New Concord John Glenn 17
Caldwell 34, Beverly Ft. Frye 27
Caledonia River Valley 10, Marion Harding 0
Camden Preble Shawnee 35, Union City Mississinawa Valley 0
Can. McKinley 26, Green 17
Canal Fulton Northwest 46, Massillon Tuslaw 7
Canal Winchester 31, Newark 7
Canal Winchester Harvest 12, Wheelersburg 6
Canfield S. Range 38, Poland Seminary 30
Carey 49, Bucyrus Wynford 14
Carrollton 24, Alliance Marlington 17
Centerburg 33, Cardington-Lincoln 6
Centerville 48, Beavercreek 13
Chagrin Falls 28, Mantua Crestwood 0
Chagrin Falls Kenston 20, Chardon 3
Chardon NDCL 63, Warren Howland 14
Cin. College Prep. 42, Holy Cross (Covington), Ky. 0
Cin. Country Day 50, Miami Valley Christian Academy 19
Cin. Hills Christian Academy 49, Norwood 6
Cin. McNicholas 41, Day. Chaminade Julienne 23
Cin. Moeller 38, Cin. La Salle 0
Cin. Mt Healthy 29, Cin. NW 16
Cin. Oak Hills 36, Cin. Sycamore 14
Cin. Winton Woods 41, Morrow Little Miami 14
Cin. Wyoming 31, Reading 0
Clarksville Clinton-Massie 38, Wilmington 16
Cle. Adams 44, Cle. Collinwood 8
Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 36, Cle. E. Tech 0
Cle. John Marshall 32, Cle. Lincoln W. 0
Cle. Rhodes 12, Cle. Hay 10
Coldwater 48, Rockford Parkway 0
Collins Western Reserve 28, Norwalk St Paul 7
Cols. Africentric 42, West 6
Cols. Centennial 52, Cols. Mifflin 0
Cols. DeSales 28, Cols. St. Charles 0
Cols. Grandview Hts. 40, Cols. Whetstone 8
Cols. Independence 24, Columbus South 13
Cols. Upper Arlington 42, Hilliard Bradley 0
Columbiana 49, Leetonia 7
Columbiana Crestview 57, Brookfield 7
Columbus Grove 38, Harrod Allen E. 13
Convoy Crestview 36, Delphos Jefferson 0
Copley 34, Kent Roosevelt 20
Creston Norwayne 45, Apple Creek Waynedale 10
Crown City S. Gallia 36, Portsmouth Notre Dame 8
Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 37, Wooster Triway 7
Dalton 41, West Salem Northwestern 7
Danville 22, Loudonville 0
Day. Meadowdale 20, Day. Ponitz Tech. 0
Day. Northridge 24, Covington 0
Defiance 34, Kenton 27
Delaware Buckeye Valley 33, Cols. Bexley 0
Delaware Hayes 35, Worthington Kilbourne 27
Delaware Olentangy Berlin 31, Hilliard Darby 13
Delta 28, Swanton 0
Dematha, Md. 20, Massillon Washington 14
Dola Hardin Northern 42, Morral Ridgedale 0
Dover 31, Canfield 14
Dresden Tri-Valley 66, Zanesville Maysville 20
E. Liverpool 41, Cambridge 7
Edgerton 39, Defiance Ayersville 7
Edon 43, Montpelier 12
Elida 17, Celina 14
Elyria Cath. 28, STVM 22
Erie McDowell, Pa. 38, Cle. VASJ 35
Fairport Harbor Harding 43, Orwell Grand Valley 14
Findlay 42, Holland Springfield 13
Findlay Liberty-Benton 28, Arlington 0
Fremont Ross 26, Napoleon 20
Ft. Loramie 42, Spencerville 21
Gahanna Lincoln 28, Grove City Cent. Crossing 6
Galion Northmor 19, Fredericktown 6
Galloway Westland 41, Dublin Scioto 13
Garrettsville Garfield 42, Ravenna SE 7
Gates Mills Gilmour 54, Hunting Valley University 0
Geneva 48, Ashtabula Edgewood 0
Genoa 28, Tontogany Otsego 21
Gibsonburg 34, Elmore Woodmore 0
Girard 13, Cortland Lakeview 6
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 42, Magnolia Sandy Valley 14
Goshen 34, New Richmond 14
Grafton Midview 16, Berea-Midpark 7
Grove City Christian 26, Corning Miller 0
Hamilton 34, Cin. Princeton 0
Hamilton Badin 35, Bishop Fenwick 7
Hamler Patrick Henry 44, Wauseon 0
Hannibal River 48, Bridgeport 6
Hanoverton United 42, Lisbon David Anderson 0
Haviland Wayne Trace 12, Hicksville 0
Hickory, Pa. 49, Niles McKinley 0
Holgate 24, Fremont St. Joseph 14
Howard E. Knox 20, Mt Gilead 0
Huber Hts. Wayne 30, Clayton Northmont 14
Huron 9, Port Clinton 6
Independence 22, Cuyahoga Hts. 18
Jeromesville Hillsdale 14, Smithville 7
Johnstown Northridge 42, Newark Cath. 20
Kettering Fairmont 34, Miamisburg 0
Kings Mills Kings 38, Lebanon 7
Kirtland 65, Fairview 16
LaGrange Keystone 14, Sullivan Black River 0
Leavittsburg LaBrae 34, Warren Champion 13
Lewis Center Olentangy 35, Thomas Worthington 0
Lewistown Indian Lake 13, St. Paris Graham 7
Lexington 19, Mansfield 0
Liberty Center 42, Bryan 0
Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 50, Middletown 23
Lima 56, Tol. Woodward 0
Lima Perry 34, N. Baltimore 0
London 51, Bellefontaine 6
Lorain Clearview 42, Wellington 19
Louisville 7, Can. Cent. Cath. 6
Lowellville 40, Mineral Ridge 27
Madison 42, Ashtabula Lakeside 6
Malvern 41, Strasburg 14
Maria Stein Marion Local 48, Versailles 0
Marietta 21, Circleville 17
Marion Pleasant 17, Bellville Clear Fork 10, OT
Martins Ferry 48, Fairfield Christian 0
Marysville 35, Dublin Jerome 21
Mason 31, Fairfield 13
Massillon Jackson 31, Massillon Perry 13
Maumee 49, Millbury Lake 7
Mayfield 6, Eastlake North 0
McArthur Vinton County 14, Albany Alexander 0
McComb 7, Van Buren 3
McDonald 35, Atwater Waterloo 0
McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 20, Mt. Victory Ridgemont 0
Mechanicsburg 18, W. Jefferson 7
Medina 51, Euclid 18
Medina Buckeye 45, Parma Hts. Valley Forge 13
Medina Highland 49, Barberton 7
Metamora Evergreen 26, Archbold 14
Milan Edison 21, Bellevue 6
Millersburg W. Holmes 34, Wooster 6
Milton-Union 32, Casstown Miami E. 14
Minster 12, St. Henry (OH) 7
Monroeville 71, New London 0
Mt. Vernon 37, Zanesville 0
N. Can. Hoover 21, Can. Glenoak 7
N. Olmsted 42, Lakewood 20
N. Ridgeville 56, Elyria 7
N. Robinson Col. Crawford 58, Bucyrus 6
Nelsonville-York 42, Pomeroy Meigs 14
New Albany 20, Grove City 17
New Bremen 14, Ft. Recovery 12
New Franklin Manchester 49, Can. South 9
New Lexington 51, Coshocton 14
New Middletown Spring. 40, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 9
New Philadelphia 59, Linsly, W.Va. 28
Newark Licking Valley 28, Pataskala Licking Hts. 22
Newcomerstown 41, E. Can. 7
Oak Harbor 49, Fostoria 0
Oberlin Firelands 28, Sheffield Brookside 0
Ontario 49, Galion 0
Orange 42, Painesville Harvey 38
Oregon Clay 24, Bowling Green 22
Orrville 31, Navarre Fairless 7
Ottawa-Glandorf 26, Lima Bath 0
Painesville Riverside 35, Willoughby S. 28
Pandora-Gilboa 34, Bloomdale Elmwood 0
Pemberville Eastwood 48, Rossford 0
Peninsula Woodridge 27, Akr. Coventry 0
Perry 41, Rocky River Lutheran W. 14
Perrysburg 55, Sylvania Northview 0
Philo 37, Crooksville 7
Pickerington Cent. 42, Lancaster 7
Pickerington N. 42, Westerville Cent. 7
Pioneer N. Central 63, Vanlue 8
Plain City Jonathan Alder 21, Urbana 7
Powell Olentangy Liberty 19, Dublin Coffman 15
Purcell Marian 48, Cin. Dohn 6
Rayland Buckeye 36, Sarahsville Shenandoah 31
Reynoldsburg 26, Logan 13
Richmond Edison 35, Toronto 19
Richwood N. Union 6, Spring. Shawnee 0
Rittman 22, Doylestown Chippewa 21
S. Charleston SE 28, Spring. Cath. Cent. 8
Salineville Southern 44, E. Palestine 21
Sandusky 41, Tiffin Columbian 13
Sandusky Perkins 28, Clyde 7
Sandusky St. Mary 43, Lakeside Danbury 14
Shelby 41, Sparta Highland 6
Sherwood Fairview 21, Paulding 19
Sidney 43, Greenville 6
Spring. Kenton Ridge 30, New Carlisle Tecumseh 0
Spring. NW 22, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 0
Springfield 16, Springboro 6
St Bernard-Elmwood Place 16, Lockland 0
St Clairsville 41, Cadiz Harrison Cent. 0
St Marys 49, Van Wert 14
St. Bernard Roger Bacon 41, Cin. N. College Hill 0
St. Xavier (OH) 22, Cin. Elder 17
Steubenville 48, Wheeling Park, W.Va. 17
Streetsboro 55, Norton 0
Strongsville 28, Cle. Hts. 0
Struthers 25, Hubbard 0
Sugar Grove Berne Union 48, Millersport 0
Sugarcreek Garaway 38, Uhrichsville Claymont 0
Sycamore Mohawk 48, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 0
Tallmadge 20, Richfield Revere 13
Thornville Sheridan 62, Warsaw River View 0
Tol. Cent. Cath. 27, Cle. St Ignatius 26
Tol. Ottawa Hills 37, Northwood 6
Tol. Start 34, Tol. Rogers 14
Troy 21, Piqua 7
Uniontown Lake 61, Cle. JFK 0
Utica 44, Hebron Lakewood 0
Valley Wetzel, W.Va. 47, Beallsville 0
Vermilion 21, Norwalk 0
W. Chester Lakota W. 52, Cin. Colerain 0
W. Lafayette Ridgewood 42, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 7
W. Liberty-Salem 24, Spring. NE 21
Wadsworth 21, Hudson 14, OT
Wapakoneta 28, Lima Shawnee 0
Warren Harding 24, Solon 0
Warren JFK 27, Mogadore 8
Waterford 22, Reedsville Eastern 19
Waynesfield-Goshen 24, Cory-Rawson 0
Waynesville 31, Hamilton Ross 14
Westerville N. 3, Westerville S. 0
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 27, Tol. Whitmer 3
Williamsburg 42, Fayetteville-Perry 6
Windham 60, Vienna Mathews 6
Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 42, Magnolia, W.Va. 0
Worthington Christian 41, Marion Elgin 0
Xenia 43, Fairborn 7
Youngs. Liberty 48, Newton Falls 0
Youngs. Ursuline 35, Austintown-Fitch 0
Youngs. Valley Christian 46, Wellsville 14
Zanesville Rosecrans 35, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 18
Zanesville W. Muskingum 42, McConnelsville Morgan 0
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Athens vs. Vincent Warren, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Bainbridge Paint Valley vs. Frankfort Adena, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Chesapeake vs. Portsmouth, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Chillicothe Zane Trace vs. Chillicothe Huntington, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Chillicothe vs. Washington C.H., ppd. to Sep 28th.
Cin. Clark Montessori vs. Hamilton New Miami, ppd. to Sep 29th.
Cin. Indian Hill vs. Cin. Madeira, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Cin. Walnut Hills vs. Loveland, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Cols. Hamilton Twp. vs. Amanda-Clearcreek, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Day. Carroll vs. Kettering Alter, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Day. Oakwood vs. Germantown Valley View, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Greenfield McClain vs. Jackson, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Jamestown Greeneview vs. Spring. Greenon, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Lees Creek E. Clinton vs. Bethel-Tate, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Lewisburg Tri-County N. vs. New Madison Tri-Village, ppd. to Sep 28th.
London Madison-Plains vs. Cedarville, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Milford Center Fairbanks vs. N. Lewisburg Triad, ppd. to Sep 28th.
New Paris National Trail vs. Arcanum, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Oxford Talawanda vs. Cin. Shroder, ppd.
Southeastern vs. Williamsport Westfall, ppd. to Sep 28th.
Cleveland, OH
Donald W. Fenner
Donald W. Fenner
OBITUARY
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald W. Fenner, age 90, of Mentor (formerly of Willowick), who died December 17, 2024, at home. Don was born in Cleveland, OH on August 13, 1934, to John and Emily (nee Maly) Fenner. He was a graduate of Cleveland South High School. Don was truly the best of us. A kind, generous and compassionate soul who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. He married the love of his life Margaret Ann (nee Fallon) in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on July 12, 1958, before he began his U.S. Army service in Korea. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2023. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2023.One of 10 children, Don, was honorably discharged in 1960 and then entered a 30-plus-year career as a salesperson and manager at Sears Roebuck Co. retiring in 1991. He had a second career as a property handyman where he took pride in his work at Parkshore Apartments, where he dedicated himself to enhancing apartment living. At home, his workshop in the garage became his haven where he spent countless hours crafting cemetery crosses, birdhouses, toy barns, gates, and more. There was nothing he couldn’t fix, and he saved everything “just in case” with a craftsman’s foresight. His resourcefulness and ingenuity were unmatched. His family was his greatest joy and deepest pride. A devoted father and grandfather, he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones, always putting their happiness and well-being first. His love knew no bounds, and his presence brought comfort, strength, and warmth to all who were lucky enough to call him family. Loved by all, Don had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. His laughter, wisdom, and kind heart will be profoundly missed but forever remembered. Don is survived by his cherished sons Donald (Robyn Francis) of Cleveland; and Jeff (Cindy) of Mentor; grandsons Christopher Fenner of Columbus; Ryan (Mary) Fenner of Hilliard; Michael Fenner of Willoughby and Brendan Fenner of New York City; sister Joan (nee Fenner) Morawski; brother-in-law Clement Nesnadny; and many nieces and nephews. He is also remembered fondly by his extended family and friends who were touched by his warmth and infectious spirit. Calling hours will be held Friday, December 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Brickman Bros. Funeral Home, 37433 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 32114 Vine St. Willowick, OH 44095. Internment is at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of Cleveland or St. Jude’s Research Hospital. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to bring us smiles and laughter in the years to come.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland police announce 6 more arrests in connection to September street takeovers
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police announced six more arrested in connection to the Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 street takeovers in a release Friday.
Cleveland police make arrests in Columbus in connection to September street takeovers
Cleveland Police said the six were arrested on Tuesday and the charges for them all range from aggravated riot, tampering with evidence, disruption of public service and possession of criminal tools to obstruction of official business.
Cleveland Police arrested the following individuals:
- Duane Thomas Sanders, Jr. age 22, of Cleveland
- Noah Scott Painting, age 20, of Brunswick
- Robert Hezekiah Polk, age 18, of Strongsville
- Imari Tylonic Cross, age 22, of North Canton
Below are the mugshots of the individuals arrested by Cleveland Police:
Troopers arrest 2 people in connection to Cleveland street takeovers
Parma Police arrested 23-year-old David Goldwin of Independence.
Linndale Police arrested 19-year-old Ali Zahid Jumma Al Jubainawi of Akron.
Below are the mug shots of Jubainawi (left) and Goldwin (right):
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Cleveland Police said this brings the total arrests to 15.
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According to the release, there is an active warrant for 20-year-old Ethan James Yovann of Parma Heights.
The Street Takeover Task Force Tip Line is also still active.
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Anyone with information can call: 216-623-5474 or email to police@clevelandohio.gov.
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6 must-see home holiday displays lighting up Northeast Ohio neighborhoods (photos)
In neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio, homes are glowing with twinkling lights, oversized decorations and holiday cheer. But these dazzling displays aren’t always just for show. For many local families, lighting up the season is also a way to give back to those in need.
From Brunswick to Medina, these festive homes offer more than just a photo opportunity. They inspire generosity, bringing communities together to support charities that make a real difference. Here’s a look at some of the standout displays and the stories behind them.
Wadsworth Griswold House – Wadsworth
For Greg Osterland, 44, and his wife, turning his home on Duane Lane in Wadsworth into a scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” was a way to honor a family tradition. Inspired by the movie his family watched every Christmas Eve, Osterland’s display features 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, an RV like the one seen in the movie and even mannequins dressed as Cousin Eddie and Clark Griswold.
“It (The Griswold house from the movie) didn’t really exist, but I was able to create something that made it exist and put something that brings smiles to kids’ faces,” Osterland said. “That’s what’s kept me coming back.”
Through his Hollywood-inspired display, Osterland raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides event, which works to support people with cystic fibrosis (CF), a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, according to the organization’s website.
Diagnosed with CF himself at age six, Osterland said not many were aware of what it’s like to live with the condition, but the prognosis for those living with the disease has drastically improved over time due to advancements in research and technology.
“When I was diagnosed, the average lifespan was 30. Now, because of all the advancements we’ve had, that number has bumped up well into the 60s and even the 70s,” Osterland said. “I’m well past 30 years old and I’ve never felt better.”
His journey with CF has given Osterland a positive outlook that he hopes to give to others during the holidays through his display and by collecting donations for the Great Strides event.
Over 11 years of collecting donations, the house has raised about $50,000 for the organization, Osterland said.
Where: 173 Duane Lane, Wadsworth
Highlights: Plenty custom-made visual references to “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” including the home’s holiday Italian lights. Interactive games for kids.
When to visit: Lights are on every day until 11 p.m., with extra time during the week of Christmas. The display typically comes down the first week of January.
How to Help: You’ll find a lock box lit up in the front yard with QR Code for donations or you can visit their donation link here. This year’s goal is $12,000.
A Licursi Creations Christmas Story – Medina
For the past six years, Justin Licursi, 37, and his wife have transformed their cul-de-sac into a winter wonderland with holiday lights, attracting lines of visitors eager to enjoy the display.
Licursi says he was inspired to support holiday cheer this way after visiting the residential lighting displays in Crown Point Parkway (also on this list) during his teenage years.
“I remember going there when I was a teenager with friends. It was like ‘Oh, this is magical, this is great,’ and I just always remembered that,” he said. “It was always just a positive feeling around Christmas time.”
When people began donating, the Licursis had to figure out what to do with the money, so they decided to find a family in need who they could support. In 2023, they raised about $10,000 for a local family with a husband who had pancreatic cancer, Licursi said.
This year, donations will support the Kranek family, who have a daughter diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer at just 22 months old.
Where: 6321 Shadow Creek Drive, Medina
Highlights: Large “Merry Christmas” sign. 18 community-donated trees lit up. Yearly Grinch photo opportunity.
When: Lights are up 5-11 p.m. every night.
How to help: Visit the display’s Facebook page for more options to support this year’s family.
Crown Point Parkway Festival of Lights – Strongsville
What began as a neighborhood holiday lighting contest in 1988 has grown into a dazzling tradition at Crown Point Parkway in Strongsville, attracting thousands of visitors each season.
Dan Hoag, 68, and his wife, alongside their neighbors, have built a collaborative display featuring coordinated light arches, themed areas like Frostyville and Candyland and more intricate decorations.
The project started small, with Dan determined to win a neighborhood lighting contest in 1988. By 1994, nearly every house on the street participated, and Crown Point Parkway gained local fame after appearing on multiple new channels and TV shows, including ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight” in 2015.
Hoag, a home improvement contractor, dedicates months to setting up.
“It’s a six-to-nine-month project,” Hoag said, explaining the effort that goes into ensuring every light and decoration is perfectly aligned. “Seeing the joy it brings makes it worth the effort,” he said. “Walking away is hard when you see how much good this does.”
Donations began when visitors insisted on giving back, and the neighborhood eventually started donating to organizations and families in need. The tradition has since raised nearly $250,000 for charitable causes over the years, Hoag said.
This year, donations will support the Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio and the Berea Animal Shelter.
Where: 14335 Crown Point Parkway, Strongsville
Highlights: Santa visits on the weekend. Meticulously placed and cared for lights. Themed display areas. Holiday light arches between homes. Widespread neighborhood participation.
When to visit: Lights on around 5:30-10 p.m., Monday– Thursday, 5:30–11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 6–9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
How to help: Collection box on site. Or, support the A Special Wish Northeast Ohio Chapter and Bera Animal Rescue online.
Naelitz Holiday Displays – Brunswick
Nestled on Crestway Oval in Brunswick, the Naelitz family’s display boasts plenty of inflatables, animatronic holiday figures, and over 50,000 lights, according to Scott Naelitz, 54.
He grew up in a household that went all out for the holidays in the Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland. With his wife, he decided to carry on the tradition when starting his own family in Brunswick, he said.
When the Naelitzs noticed the amount of attention the display started to attract, they knew they had to make the most of it. Both longtime volunteers at the Brunswick Food Pantry, the couple began to collect nonperishable food items and monetary donations from visitors for the pantry.
“We just decided if we ever had the opportunity to be able to do something to help… as opposed to just being out there passing food, we’d take the opportunity to help them,” Naelitz said.
Where: 369 Crestway Oval, Brunswick
Highlights: Large “Joy” sign shining bright on the roof, blow molds.
When to visit: Their lights shine nightly from 5:30 to 11 p.m. through January 1.
How to help: In the yard is a donation box accepting non-perishable donations for the Brunswick Food Pantry.
Fairview Park Holiday Lights – Seabury Avenue
Fairview Park’s Seabury Avenue has become a well-known destination for holiday cheer and dazzling lights, thanks to Bill and Diane McVicker, who started their community’s extravagant neighborhood lighting tradition in 2012.
To get to the point where the neighborhood’s lighting festival is today, Bill, who inherited the habit of taking on holiday projects from his grandfather, worked that habit into his home’s lighting display and encouraged neighbors to do the same.
Now, through the neighborhood’s holiday display and fun attractions like the McVickers’ “Elf Tent” which offers hot chocolate, “magical” reindeer food, and more, they collect donations for three organizations: the Fairview Park Hunger Center, Fairview Park Meals on Wheels and the Fairview Park Senior Center.
“Kids will have a handful of coins for the drop box. It’s nice to see kids learning to give back at an early age,” Bill McVicker said.
The McVicker said it feels good to see families returning year after year and hearing stories about how their display has become part of other families’ traditions.
Since 2018, the family has raised over $23,000 for the three charities, according to the McVickers. They expect donations to be down this year due to increased enforcement of rules by the city of Fairview Park that aim to reduce unruly visitors and traffic issues.
Where: 21869 Seabury Ave., Fairview Park
Highlights: Elf tent with treats, merry-go-round for kids. Widespread neighborhood participation.
When to visit: Lights are on all the time. This year, community festivities run from December 20 to 25, with the Elf Tent open nightly from 6 to 9 p.m.
How to help: Donations collected on site, particularly in the Elf tent. Or, visit the charitable organizations online: Fairview Park Hunger Center, Fairview Park Meals on Wheels and the Fairview Park Senior Center.
Petkovsek Family Christmas Lights – North Royalton
On a corner lot in North Royalton, the Petkovsek family’s vibrant display has been a staple in the neighborhood since 2016. Thousands of lights illuminate the home, delighting visitors who often stop to snap photos or enjoy the festive atmosphere.
For Joe Petkovsek, 45, the tradition dates back to his childhood, helping his father decorate their family home every holiday season.
“As a kid, I remember having my eyes wide open helping my dad decorate the roof. I always enjoyed it.”
Now, he and his wife try to carry that tradition forward to the next generation. Their three kids — ages 10, 7, and 5 — are just as invested in helping build the display as he once was.
But for the Petkovseks, it’s not just about experiencing the fun themselves; it’s also about doing something good.
“We wanted to show the kids that the lights aren’t just for our joy, we’re doing something for the needy,” Petkovsek said.
Being an animal-loving household, the display collects donations for Stearns Homestead, an educational farm in Parma that takes care of various animals.
Where: 10020 Applewood Drive, North Royalton
Highlights: Lights everywhere, fun figures expanding the large property.
When to visit: Lights are on 5 p.m.–11 p.m. every night. Extended hours closer to Christmas. Open all night on Christmas Eve.
How to help: Collection box on the property. Or visit the farm’s website to support the cause.
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