Cleveland, OH
Ohio high school football scores for Week 7: Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Week 7 high school football scores from around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.
Ada 35, Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 7
Akr. East 45, Akr. North 6
Albany Alexander 40, Bidwell River Valley 0
Andover Pymatuning Valley 38, Fairport Harbor Harding 0
Anna 13, Versailles 7
Ansonia 44, New Paris National Trail 14
Archbold 38, Swanton 0
Ashland 35, Mansfield 3
Ashland Crestview 34, Plymouth 0
Ashland Mapleton 29, Greenwich S. Cent. 27
Ashtabula Lakeside 21, Jefferson Area 20
Athens 35, Pomeroy Meigs 0
Atwater Waterloo 30, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 28
Aurora 45, Tallmadge 14
Austintown-Fitch 20, Massillon Perry 15
Avon 49, Berea-Midpark 7
Avon Lake 28, Elyria 0
Barnesville 44, Caldwell 0
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 56, Willard 0
Batavia 28, Wilmington 21
Bay (OH) 12, Parma Hts. Valley Forge 6
Beaver 39, Hubbard 31
Beaver Eastern 53, Willow Wood Symmes Valley 29
Bedford 35, Garfield Hts. 0
Bellbrook 31, Franklin 0
Bellefontaine 56, New Carlisle Tecumseh 8
Bellville Clear Fork 14, Marion Harding 13
Belmont Union Local 48, Cambridge 6
Beloit W. Branch 64, Alliance Marlington 14
Beverly Ft. Frye 27, Greenbrier West, W.Va. 0
Bishop Ready 42, Whitehall-Yearling 6
Bishop Watterson 45, Cols. KIPP 6
Bloom-Carroll 41, Circleville Logan Elm 14
Bowerston Conotton Valley 46, New Matamoras Frontier 20
Bowling Green 21, Sylvania Southview 14
Bridgeport 49, Beallsville 6
Brookville 28, Day. Oakwood 14
Brunswick 37, Euclid 0
Byesville Meadowbrook 36, Coshocton 27
Can. Cent. Cath. 23, Mogadore 14
Can. McKinley 28, N. Can. Hoover 21, OT
Canal Fulton Northwest 46, Orrville 45, OT
Canal Winchester 30, Ashville Teays Valley 10
Canfield 23, Louisville 16
Canfield S. Range 55, Girard 27
Carey 56, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 7
Carrollton 31, Alliance 21
Casstown Miami E. 51, Troy Christian 0
Castalia Margaretta 10, Tiffin Calvert 0
Cedarville 44, Spring. Cath. Cent. 22
Celina 36, Lima Bath 35
Centerburg 46, Mt Gilead 14
Centerville 33, Miamisburg 13
Chagrin Falls 39, Fairview 22
Chagrin Falls Kenston 21, Mayfield 3
Chardon 52, Willoughby S. 0
Chesapeake 41, South Point 26
Chillicothe Unioto 35, Frankfort Adena 0
Cin. Aiken 32, Cin. Western Hills 6
Cin. Anderson 56, Cin. Turpin 13
Cin. Country Day 44, Cin. Clark Montessori 14
Cin. Hills Christian Academy 52, Purcell Marian 22
Cin. Indian Hill 35, Reading 7
Cin. La Salle 28, Indpls Cathedral, Ind. 17
Cin. La Salle 28, Indpls Roncalli, Ind. 17
Cin. McNicholas 7, Kettering Alter 3
Cin. Moeller 42, Cin. Elder 14
Cin. N. College Hill 40, Norwood 14
Cin. Princeton 23, Cin. Oak Hills 10
Cin. West Clermont 30, Cin. Walnut Hills 0
Cin. Winton Woods 49, Loveland 0
Cin. Wyoming 56, Cin. Deer Park 20
Clarksville Clinton-Massie 55, Goshen 0
Cle. Adams 20, Cle. John Marshall 16
Cle. Benedictine 42, Elyria Cath. 9
Cle. E. Tech 40, Cle. Lincoln W. 0
Cle. Glenville 35, Cle. Rhodes 14
Cle. Hts. 14, River Rouge, Mich. 7
Cle. JFK 18, Cle. Collinwood 14
Clyde 33, Tiffin Columbian 14
Coldwater 52, Delphos St John’s 7
Cols. Beechcroft 40, Cols. Mifflin 14
Cols. DeSales 14, Bishop Hartley 6
Cols. Franklin Hts. 34, Dublin Scioto 14
Cols. Grandview Hts. 49, Worthington Christian 21
Cols. Hamilton Twp. 53, Circleville 28
Cols. Upper Arlington 31, Powell Olentangy Liberty 28
Columbia Station Columbia 33, Wellington 7
Columbiana Crestview 60, Newton Falls 0
Columbus Grove 50, Ft. Loramie 20
Copley 62, Cuyahoga Falls 7
Corning Miller 44, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 18
Cuyahoga Falls CVCA 38, Navarre Fairless 7
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 19, Akr. Hoban 14
Dalton 54, Rittman 14
Danville 34, Cardington-Lincoln 8
Day. Chaminade Julienne 48, Bishop Fenwick 14
Defiance 35, Elida 0
Defiance Ayersville 21, Hicksville 20
Defiance Tinora 3, Haviland Wayne Trace 0, OT
Delaware Buckeye Valley 31, Cols. St. Charles 13
Delaware Hayes 24, Westerville S. 21
Delaware Olentangy Berlin 43, Thomas Worthington 14
Delta 21, Wauseon 14
Dover 48, Wooster 28
Dresden Tri-Valley 65, Warsaw River View 0
Dublin Jerome 35, Hilliard Darby 14
E. Liverpool 21, Richmond Edison 20, OT
E. Palestine 28, Wellsville 27
East 43, Cols. Whetstone 14
Eaton 31, Monroe 21
Edgerton 38, Paulding 26
Edon 37, Northwood 6
Findlay Liberty-Benton 38, Pandora-Gilboa 21
Fredericktown 39, Loudonville 14
Gahanna Cols. Academy 42, Cols. Bexley 0
Gahanna Lincoln 41, New Albany 6
Galion Northmor 42, Howard E. Knox 0
Galloway Westland 34, Westerville N. 21
Garrettsville Garfield 20, Youngs. Liberty 13
Gates Mills Hawken 27, Rocky River Lutheran W. 21
Geneva 75, Conneaut 6
Germantown Valley View 35, Middletown Madison 0
Gibsonburg 55, Kansas Lakota 7
Glouster Trimble 52, Belpre 6
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 40, Sugarcreek Garaway 35
Granville 21, Pataskala Licking Hts. 0
Green 35, Can. Glenoak 0
Grove City Christian 48, Millersport 0
Hamilton 42, Fairfield 21
Hamilton Badin 56, Day. Carroll 7
Hamilton Ross 17, Trenton Edgewood 14, OT
Hanoverton United 49, Leetonia 6
Harrison 49, Cin. Mt Healthy 26
Heath 50, Hebron Lakewood 13
Hilliard Davidson 45, Hilliard Bradley 13
Holgate 54, Sebring McKinley 0
Huber Hts. Wayne 36, Springfield 6
Hudson 35, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 0
Hunting Valley University 31, Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 14
Huron 19, Bellevue 7
Independence 41, Brooklyn 6
Ironton 48, Pikeville, Ky. 33
Ironton Rock Hill 37, Gallipolis Gallia 12
Jackson 42, Washington C.H. 0
Jackson Lumen Christi, Mich. 63, Tol. St. Francis 35
Jamestown Greeneview 33, S. Charleston SE 0
Jeromesville Hillsdale 34, Apple Creek Waynedale 14
Johnstown 28, Johnstown Northridge 0
Kettering Fairmont 42, Clayton Northmont 13
Kings Mills Kings 38, Morrow Little Miami 0
Kirtland 46, Burton Berkshire 11
LaGrange Keystone 43, Sheffield Brookside 14
Lakewood 32, Parma Normandy 24
Lancaster 20, Logan 6
Lancaster Fairfield Union 49, Baltimore Liberty Union 21
Leavittsburg LaBrae 25, Brookfield 20
Lebanon 22, Milford (OH) 16
Leipsic 30, McComb 27
Lewis Center Olentangy 31, Marysville 15
Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 27, Dublin Coffman 20
Lewistown Indian Lake 47, Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan 0
Lexington 19, Millersburg W. Holmes 13
Liberty Center 21, Hamler Patrick Henry 15
Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 36, Cin. Colerain 31
Lima 37, Tol. Rogers 6
Lima Perry 28, Cory-Rawson 3
Lockland 10, Hamilton New Miami 0
London 49, Plain City Jonathan Alder 0
London Madison-Plains 21, Spring. Greenon 0
Lorain 57, Warrensville Hts. 20
Lorain Clearview 28, Oberlin Firelands 6
Lou. Trinity, Ky. 7, St. Xavier (OH) 3
Lyndhurst Brush 42, Cle. Hay 0
Madison 42, Ashtabula Edgewood 7
Malvern 32, Lore City Buckeye Trail 14
Maple Hts. 60, E. Cle. Shaw 6
Maria Stein Marion Local 62, Ft. Recovery 0
Martins Ferry 50, Sugar Grove Berne Union 7
Mason 17, Middletown 14
Massillon Jackson 24, Uniontown Lake 14
Massillon Washington 45, Clarkson, Ontario 6
Maumee 33, Genoa 13
McDermott Scioto NW 19, McArthur Vinton County 11
McDonald 42, Lowellville 14
McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 30, Day. Christian 0
Medina Buckeye 49, Westlake 7
Medina Highland 56, Kent Roosevelt 7
Mentor 45, Shaker Hts. 6
Mentor Lake Cath. 46, Parma Padua 17
Metamora Evergreen 22, Bryan 7
Milan Edison 15, Sandusky Perkins 14
Milford Center Fairbanks 48, Mechanicsburg 36
Millbury Lake 17, Rossford 7
Milton-Union 29, Covington 7
Mineral Ridge 40, Campbell Memorial 8
Minster 48, New Bremen 14
Mogadore Field 42, Akr. Coventry 6
Monroeville 48, Collins Western Reserve 0
Montpelier 41, Richmond Hts. 6
Mt. Victory Ridgemont 14, Dola Hardin Northern 7
N. Baltimore 32, Morral Ridgedale 13
N. Ridgeville 38, Grafton Midview 20
N. Robinson Col. Crawford 21, Attica Seneca E. 20
N. Royalton 35, Stow-Munroe Falls 0
Nelsonville-York 39, Wellston 14
New Concord John Glenn 28, McConnelsville Morgan 16
New Franklin Manchester 46, Massillon Tuslaw 14
New Lexington 49, Zanesville Maysville 23
New Middletown Spring. 12, Berlin Center Western Reserve 0
New Philadelphia 35, Mansfield Madison 21
New Richmond 38, Mt. Orab Western Brown 16
Newark Licking Valley 35, Zanesville 0
Newcomerstown 52, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 0
Norwalk St Paul 55, New London 0
Oak Harbor 31, Tontogany Otsego 0
Olmsted Falls 44, Amherst Steele 13
Ontario 35, Marion Pleasant 14
Oregon Clay 42, Fremont Ross 35
Orwell Grand Valley 44, Vienna Mathews 8
Oxford Talawanda 34, Cin. NW 24
Painesville Harvey 41, Chesterland W. Geauga 34
Painesville Riverside 34, Eastlake North 0
Pataskala Watkins Memorial 27, Mt. Vernon 21, OT
Pemberville Eastwood 51, Fostoria 0
Perry 62, Orange 0
Pickerington Cent. 44, Newark 7
Pickerington N. 42, Grove City Cent. Crossing 0
Piketon 13, Bainbridge Paint Valley 12
Piqua 44, W. Carrollton 0
Poland Seminary 42, Niles McKinley 0
Portsmouth W. 22, Lucasville Valley 21
Proctorville Fairland 22, Portsmouth 21
Ravenna SE 22, Warren Champion 16
Reynoldsburg 22, Groveport-Madison 21
Richfield Revere 26, Barberton 21
Riverside Stebbins 47, Greenville 28
Rocky River 17, N. Olmsted 16
Salem 55, Minerva 0
Salineville Southern 25, Columbiana 21
Sandusky 42, Norwalk 0
Shadyside 20, Hannibal River 0
Shelby 55, Caledonia River Valley 21
Sherwood Fairview 42, Antwerp 14
Sidney Lehman 34, DeGraff Riverside 18
Sparta Highland 24, Galion 21
Spencerville 23, Harrod Allen E. 20
Spring. NE 47, N. Lewisburg Triad 18
Spring. NW 9, Richwood N. Union 7
Springboro 38, Beavercreek 0
St Bernard-Elmwood Place 42, Miami Valley Christian Academy 9
St Clairsville 49, Bellaire 8
St Marys 42, Lima Shawnee 0
St. Bernard Roger Bacon 42, Cin. Summit 2
St. Edward (OH) 28, Cle. St Ignatius 6
St. Paris Graham 27, Spring. Shawnee 7
Steubenville 48, Linsly, W.Va. 14
Streetsboro 42, Peninsula Woodridge 0
Strongsville 49, Medina 14
Struthers 27, Cortland Lakeview 9
Sullivan Black River 42, Oberlin 7
Summerfield, Mich. 48, Pioneer N. Central 7
Sunbury Big Walnut 31, Worthington Kilbourne 0
Sycamore Mohawk 31, Bucyrus Wynford 13
Thornville Sheridan 21, Philo 6
Tipp City Tippecanoe 42, Sidney 6
Tol. Cent. Cath. 56, Toledo St John’s Jesuit 21
Tol. Christian 50, Lakeside Danbury 8
Tol. Ottawa Hills 76, W. Unity Hilltop 6
Tol. Start 52, Tol. Waite 6
Tol. Whitmer 27, Perrysburg 13
Toronto 42, Rayland Buckeye 3
Twinsburg 27, Solon 21
Uhrichsville Claymont 30, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley 26
Upper Sandusky 56, Bucyrus 12
Urbana 27, Spring. Kenton Ridge 0
Utica 33, Newark Cath. 7
Van Buren 29, Arcadia 14
Van Wert 35, Ottawa-Glandorf 34, OT
Vermilion 36, Port Clinton 27
Vincent Warren 24, John Marshall, W.Va. 12
W. Alexandria Twin Valley S. 35, New Lebanon Dixie 0
W. Chester Lakota W. 52, Cin. Sycamore 0
W. Lafayette Ridgewood 35, Magnolia Sandy Valley 9
W. Liberty-Salem 43, W. Jefferson 6
Wadsworth 37, Macedonia Nordonia 36, OT
Wahama, W.Va. 35, Reedsville Eastern 31
Wapakoneta 42, Kenton 21
Warren Harding 19, Youngs. Boardman 14
Warren JFK 20, Rootstown 14
Waterford 42, Racine Southern 14
Waverly 36, Minford 0
Waynesfield-Goshen 21, Marion Elgin 14
Waynesville 42, Carlisle 14
Wheelersburg 45, Oak Hill 14
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 34, Findlay 25
Wickliffe 37, Cuyahoga Hts. 18
Williamsburg 22, Blanchester 18
Williamstown, W.Va. 30, Marietta 22
Wintersville Indian Creek 46, Cadiz Harrison Cent. 14
Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 34, Sarahsville Shenandoah 0
Wooster Triway 28, Can. South 12
Xenia 21, Troy 18
Youngs. East 20, Warren Howland 6
Youngs. Ursuline 37, STVM 7
Zanesville Rosecrans 17, Fairfield Christian 7
Zanesville W. Muskingum 41, Crooksville 0
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Beachwood vs. Garfield Hts. Trinity, ccd.
Creston Norwayne vs. Doylestown Chippewa, ppd. to Oct 5th.
Hannan, W.Va. vs. Manchester, ccd.
Saint Joseph Central, W.Va. vs. Dawson-Bryant High School, ccd.
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.
4 Columbus men accused in Cleveland street takeovers face judge
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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