Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 5 May 2025 22:56:06 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); The former Constantine Garden Center was demolished in mid-April after John Constantine announced in October 2024 that he was closing the business the business was like a friend to many of the residents of Richfield and often engaged in conversation with “Johnny,” a life-long resident When Constantine decided to close the business Sam Petros negotiated to purchase the property as the demolition started and the fire department used the house on the property for training purposes the Richfield Village Council had not yet approved the deal. A special hearing will take place on April 30 at which the public will weigh in on a zoning change that would allow Petros to build 44 attached apartments Plans show 38 units of about 1,350 square feet with two bedrooms Photo caption: The gray sky reflected the mood of the community when demolition equipment worked for a few days to tear down the former Constantine Garden Center Richfield and Bath Fire Departments are using the former house for training purposes Subscribe to the FREE monthly Newsletter Ohio — A massive fire broke out at a Richfield Township home Tuesday morning The house is located in the 3000 block of West Streetsboro Road At least 10 fire departments are assisting the Richfield Township Fire Department The cause of the fire is unknown at this time Fire crews from the Richfield Township Fire Department are attempting to put out a Streetsboro Road house fire The fire reportedly broke out at a residence in the 3100 block of West Streetsboro Road just after 7 a.m There was no one in the home when the fire began The cause and origin of the fire are still under investigation Multiple fire departments are assisting the Richfield Township Fire Department in extinguishing the fire Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com new lakeside dining by Lake Minnetonka and a favorite pizza patio returns in St Chef Oscar Ramos will open El Taco Real at 2208 W That includes traditional Mexican tacos with corn tortillas (made in house) onions and lime — just like what Ramos grew up on in Juventino Rosas The menu also will have room for experimentation “We’re going to have two different lines of tacos: traditional and gourmet,” said Ramos It’s the realization of a dream for the chef/owner and he ended up running a construction business in the Twin Cities Traditional recipes come from Ramos and his family including an uncle who used to run a taqueria Ramos also asked restaurateurs from establishments he loved while growing up for their recipes and they obliged gourmet tacos will get dressed up with a wider range of ingredients and flavors Chefs Pat Weber and Dave Buxton and hospitality guru Sara Phelps of Mise en Place consulting will help create that part of the menu and launch the operation whose résumé includes Masa & Agave at Hotel Ivy menu items such as gorditas and salads will be offered at the fast-casual spot in the former Tazzah Mediterranean (which also happens to be a historic Taco Bell) El Taco Real’s grand opening will be May 8 “I’ve always cooked and always wanted to have a restaurant and I remember my mom putting me in culinary school,” said Ramos The new restaurant with Lake Minnetonka views will serve breakfast through dinner with crowd-pleasing dishes that draw a little nostalgic inspiration Brown’s inspiration for the food was a bit of “South Florida-meets-Minnesota.” The food program was also built with a consciousness: Microgreens herbs and edible florals will be grown on-site on the front end and they’ll compost all the organic materials and deliver it to area farms “We want to be known as a place that not only creates unique and delicious food but also a place that makes its mark on the community,” Brown said in a statement Shoreline Resort owner Kelly Olsen and Brown have known each other since high school The restaurant is named for Olsen’s grandmother The second location of chef Daniel del Prado’s pizza restaurant Rosalia is now open at 333 E pizzas are wood-fired Neapolitan-style with a variety of toppings along with a lineup of dips and roasted vegetables The restaurant also offers a popular gluten-free variety Alongside the food is a full bar offering a selection of amaros The opening comes just weeks after del Prado decided to shutter all four locations of his Cafe Ceres coffee shop/cafe months after baristas voted to unionize but there were some snags and now they’re running with Hey Y’all What remains: The restaurant is huge and there are plenty of dining spaces including that giant one that’s a Ferris wheel The menu is mostly tacos and good bar food including a smash burger taco and pans of gooey queso With Farina Rossa opening in Fair State Brewing’s kitchen there was some concern that the fun times might end with the outdoor kitchen from JohnMichael Lynch’s exceptional pizza eatery things are running smoothly over at Fair State where the chef specializes in tavern and Detroit-style pizzas The restaurant inside Union Depot in St. Paul will add patio space outside the historic structure just in time for the farmers market and Saints seasons. What was once 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn is also making a little name shift to 1881 Eating House while still serving its elevated comfort fare it will be open Wednesday through Sunday with weekend brunch hours And for anyone who might have missed the news earlier this week, Guacaya Bistreaux has closed on Washington Avenue. But the good news is that chef/owner Pedro Wolcott says there are plans to bring it back in a different location. Joy Summers is a St. Paul-based food reporter who has been covering Twin Cities restaurants since 2010. She joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2021. Nancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor. Duluth “We remain committed to our mission of sharing Palestinian culture and cuisine albeit in ways yet to be determined,” its owners wrote Enjoy good times by the pitcher as you raise a glass to fun in the sun with friends From buffets and family-style dinners to heat-and-serve and top-notch pastries — An elderly woman who could've been scammed thousands of dollars notified authorities and then helped them catch the suspect in a bitcoin scam sting "It's important for other possible victims or people who might look at an email to see if maybe there is something up with this?' Trust your gut instinct on it," Detective Luke Wilhelm said "Don't immediately see what you're reading and go with it According to the Washington County major crimes detective bitcoin email scams are a growing problem in the community He said attackers typically go after the elderly and people living with disabilities Watch: 86-year-old Richfield woman helps deputies catch scammer He said someone pretending to be Geek Squad emailed a Richfield woman and asked her for a subscription cancellation fee but became suspicious when the person requested cash or bitcoin she called deputies and worked with them to catch the alleged culprit "When she started receiving the phone calls we were able to coach her properly on ways to keep that suspect on the line to be able to come down and take care of the money." flew from California to Chicago and then drove up to her home for an arranged $26,500 cash pickup "In working with her directly we were able to get a great investigation together," he said have her keep her money and we're also now holding someone accountable for it." The alleged scammer fell for the sting and was arrested at the woman's home Wilhelm hopes other potential victims follow in her footsteps and call law enforcement before losing their money to a scammer Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo Two people were rescued from an apartment fire Monday night First responders told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that when they arrived they saw people hanging out of the third-floor windows around 8 p.m Rescuers were able to put up ladders and help them down; luckily one of the men who got out of his apartment said his three cats did not survive “I just saw a lot of black smoke coming out of my apartment and I just feared my cats weren’t okay,” Tommy Florance told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS “And of course they didn’t make it All three of my cats died in the fire.” Florance says that he and his neighbor’s apartments were destroyed; the Red Cross is helping them find a new place to stay The cause behind the fire has not been determined at this time A GoFundMe has been started to help Florance. CLICK HERE to donate Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 5 May 2025 22:56:41 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A baby owl who had been injured after an apparent fall in Richfield has been reunited with its family was brought back to its nest at the Wood Lake Nature Center on Wednesday the owlet was found on the ground where it appeared to have fallen from a tree several days prior as well as a parent who was perched nearby where they found a fracture in the bird’s right ulna allowing patient 25-159 to be brought back to the nest “Baby season is kicking into high gear with TRC admitting more than 20 young great horned owls already,” the Raptor Center said in a statement “As these little ones get stronger and curious about the world beyond their nest They grow from nestlings to ‘branchers’ — raptors old enough to hop out of their nest and begin exploring despite their flight feathers not having fully developed yet They perch on branches while still being cared for by their parents.” The Raptor Center says their hospital typically sees a number of these branchers become patients around spring The center says it is important that baby raptors return to a nest quickly because their parents can best teach them all they need to know to survive in the wild Fox 8 Cleveland WJW smoke pour from massive fire at Richfield Township home Tears of joy over a positive pregnancy test quickly turned to tears of fear for a Conneaut woman The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Coshocton A major dredging project is now underway along the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor beginning work to clear out the vital shipping lanes this would have been a very impressive and very important building The same area of low pressure that brought the rain into Northeast Ohio over the weekend will bring in more rain on Monday and Tuesday Scattered to numerous rain showers and storms will develop Monday afternoon/evening A few stronger storms will impact areas mainly for places along and east of I-77 Kenny Crumpton is a guest on the Tales and Trails Metroparks Podcast A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect Monday morning for several Northeast Ohio Counties until 10 a.m Kent State University held its annual commemoration ceremony Sunday to honor the memory of May 4 1970 and the victims who died and were injured during the tragic event A crash has closed the ramp from I-71 North to I-490 East Monday morning Congratulations to Cleveland's Own - Jacob's Ladder Special Needs Fitness Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application returned peacefully to his heavenly home in Provo and patient in his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) 1953 in Richfield to Alten and Alta Wintch Christensen Dave was the fifth of six children raised in their loving He graduated from Richfield High School and later from Brigham Young University in Accounting He spent his life building and serving so many in Richfield “I enjoyed all things I did in my life They were all my favorites.” He loved taking his family snow skiing He taught his children to work by his side in the yard He loved Christensen candy and working at Christensen’s He has a strong testimony of the restored gospel and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He served a two-year mission in the Denmark Copenhagen Mission along with the foundation provided by his parents prepared him for a lifetime of service that he loved He loved serving in the church and served in many callings including Primary teacher Kathy; and their children: Scott (Alison) Christensen Also his siblings: Evelyn (George) Johnson His children express their utmost gratitude to their mother for her faithful and unwavering love as she served as his caregiver for the past 15 years.  Viewings will be held Friday evening at Magleby Mortuary on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 9:00-10:30 AM Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research https://www.michaeljfox.org   Live streaming can be found below David's obituary Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors      GayLynne Jensen Crane passed away peacefully at home to Lorna Dean Lorensen and Tell Ogilvie Jensen and family.      GayLynne grew up in a loving home and a community of extended family She was the fifth child and second daughter of seven children GayLynne was loved and adored by her parents and siblings She was known as the towhead tomboy of the family Her youth was filled with countless happy hours racing her cousins Spending time with extended family was the highlight of her younger years.      GayLynne graduated from Richfield High School GayLynne finished her associate’s degree at Snow College then enjoyed visiting and living with many different family members She also spent this time developing her artistic talents which she would share throughout her life.     On March 1 Bill and GayLynne were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple but their plans were called off when Bill was ordered to Korea for a year GayLynne continued living with family members and waiting for her new husband to return safely home Bill and GayLynne returned to Richfield to start a family.      Before being blessed with her children GayLynne was the favorite aunt and babysitter to many nieces and nephews who still love and adore her She was soon blessed with three children of her own to whom she dedicated her life.      GayLynne was a fun mom; she attended baseball and softball games She taught her children the value of hard work and how to raise a family.      GayLynne never stopped learning and developing new talents Earning her Cosmetology degree allowed her opportunities to connect with people She also earned her CNA certification and enjoyed working in the physical therapy office.      GayLynne has a very strong testimony of the Gospel and love for her Savior Bill and GayLynne served a mission in Adam-ondi-Ahman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints GayLynne loved serving in the Relief Society and Young Women’s organizations of the Church and singing with the choir.      Grandchildren were the highlight of GayLynne’s life The past 28 years have been dedicated to loving Each grandchild’s arrival brought more love and more joy Her grandchildren have been showered with love and quilts by their grandma!      Quilting was GayLynne’s favorite hobby and artistic endeavor much of her free time has been spent creating quilts and giving them away She made some of her best friends and favorite memories while quilting.      GayLynne is survived by her three children: Kimberly (Matthew) Robinson one great-granddaughter and another on the way; siblings: Garth (Pat) Jensen and Bryce (Julie) Jensen; sisters-in-law: LaRue Nielson She was preceded in death by her loving husband and eternal companion Bill; her parents; and siblings: Robert Nielson and Don Naser.      Funeral services will be held Monday at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield and Monday morning prior to services at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m Interment will be in the Richfield City Cemetery Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com RICHFIELD, Wis. — A controversial meeting in Richfield wrapped up Thursday with the village planning commission voting against a substance abuse recoverycenter moving its women’s facility from Milwaukee to the small town Hundreds of Richfield residents lined up to attend the meeting Thursday night—most opposing the recovery center’s plan to replace an empty church Angie Kjorlien has lived in Richfield for 24 years and resides near the potential recovery center She and other community members shared their concerns after multiple meetings led to a final decision on Thursday "Just through the trees right here,” Kjorlien said She is worried about living near the women’s center and says decreasing property values are her top concern "I hope there is no future discussion of this,” Kjorlien emphasized Watch: Richfield votes against women's recovery center relocation in Thursday meeting She believes something else should occupy the empty church "I hope something does go in there that everybody would like I think it would make a great senior center—something the community could get together and use.” A majority of the community agrees with Kjorlien who wore a shirt and made signs urging the board to deny the recovery center the property "It's not that we don't think people need the help,” said Meyer “It's just that this is not the location for it." She believes their small community is not the proper place for a substance abuse recovery center This organization is just not the right fit for that." the board rejected the recovery center’s proposal If you’re in Washington County and have a story idea you can email me—just like Angie did—at marcus.aarsvold@tmj4.com RICHFIELD — With the April 1 election drawing closer and closer the Daily News sent out questionnaires to candidates in each contested race to give them a chance to introduce themselves and give local voters an idea about who they are voting for the village president seat is up for grabs and current village president John Jeffords and challenger Danah Zoulek will be the two candidates on the ballot for the position since the former Town of Richfield was incorporated in 2008 He was a Richfield town board supervisor dating back to 1994 Each submitted responses to the Daily News’ inquiries Daily News: What do you believe qualifies you for this position Jeffords: Having an accounting background has equipped me with the expertise to manage the financial affairs of the Village I find it helpful in the annual budgeting process understanding the Village’s financial statements analyzing the impact of spending on taxes and more recently financing road maintenance and conversion to a Municipal Fire Department via referendum rather than increasing taxes to cover the interest of borrowing money making use of my many years of political experience has convinced me that utilizing a pragmatic approach to problem solving facilitates in planning for the future and helps prioritize the values of the community My vision for Richfield is guided by the Richfield Comprehensive Growth Plan A plan that preserves Richfield as a bedroom community develops a downtown retail and commercial area along Hwy 175 and promotes industrial tax base along the Hwy 41/45 corridor Army combat veteran (including service in Iraq) mother of two teenage children and a very strong supporter of President Donald Trump I also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received five military awards and developed strong leadership I regularly make financially-responsible decisions All of these essential skills will allow me to effectively serve my community as village president and “Make Richfield Great Again” for everyone Daily News: What do you think are the greatest needs/issues that the municipality should focus on right now SIGN UP Jeffords: We must remain focused on keeping Richfield a great place to live That includes management of the Village’s growth to control its impact on taxes the continued use of residential cluster zoning which produces large areas of open space and in addition encourage quality industrial and business growth Both of which must comply with our ground water ordinance and especially the residential areas to prevent the need for water and sewer A continued focus on making government more open and accountable by following my core values of listening to people Zoulek: The Richfield Village Board is “out of control.” Property taxes are much too high for our rural residential community The village board is wastefully spending our tax dollars including: 1) $9 million for sewer and water from Germantown which was sneakily approved at a special meeting with no citizen input 2) Over $800,000 for legal fees to fight its own taxpayers and 3) Millions of dollars for inappropriate business deals which benefit only a few privileged insiders the village board now is considering an unwanted unlicensed halfway house for drug addicts near many homes with children greatly threatening public safety Daily News: How (specifically) will you work to address these needs if elected Jeffords: I believe one way to help finance our current and future needs such as maintaining 150 miles of road provide the equipment to plow and maintain our roads the equipment needed to maintain the Municipal Fire Dept is to develop an industrial park along the Hwy 41/45 corridor The intergovernmental agreement recently passed calls for the Village of Germantown to furnish sewer and water to the Richfield corridor that will provide for the development of a quality industrial park to increase our tax base Zoulek: Just like President Donald Trump now is doing at the national level encourage greater citizen input and enhance transparency in government here in Richfield I will: 1) Rescind the costly $9 million sewer and water agreement with Germantown 2) Solve problems without wasting money on costly legal fees unlicensed halfway house to protect public safety 4) Enhance transparency by making public records readily available 5) Expand citizen input opportunities at board meetings and 6) Enact reasonable term limits for board members See all of our election coverage at gmtoday.com/elections Read more of our election coverage at gmtoday.com/elections To see every race and referendum that will be on your ballot, visit myvote.wi.gov and click on the "What's On My Ballot?" button Education: College graduate with a BBA in Accounting Occupation: Retired Financial Controller for Zenith Tech part of the Walbeck Group of Companies after 39 years ■ Richfield Village Trustee 1st Term (Village incorporated 2/13/08) ■ Member of Richfield’s Planning Commission Years Living in Municipality: 4th Generation Richfield Resident Occupation: Business Owner (Scenic Pit LLC) 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Washington County news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Have Washington County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 8:37 PM | Updated: 10:31 pm BY MICHELLE LEE SALT LAKE CITY — A police chase Wednesday night ended with a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Richfield “We had a pursuit that ended at MM (mile marker) 62 after the vehicle was spiked,” said Utah Highway Patrol spokesman Lt “The occupant is not complying with law enforcement.” Roden said troopers temporarily closed westbound I-70 at milepost 63 This story is developing and may be updated The New York Times and the Salt Lake Tribune Years in district/municipality: Living in Hubertus for approximately 6 years road construction — driving quad-axle and operating heavy equipment Prior elected positions: VFW officer for 20 yrs — elected as Jr I am considered a Past Commander and re-elected again to Jr Vice Commander as of last spring to repeat the process Occupation: Early retirement from corporate America Now a small business owner (NexGen Ventures LLC) focused on real estate investing Prior elected/appointed positions: While our kids were growing I was the President of the Richfield Baseball and Softball program Years living in the municipality: Lifelong Occupation: Community Development Director ■ Friess Lake School Board (President for 9 years) ■ Village of Richfield Architectural Review Board (2 years) ■ Village of Richfield Parks Board Chairman (3 years) RICHFIELD — With the April 1 election drawing nearer the Daily News sent out questionnaires to candidates in each contested race to give them a chance to give local voters an idea about who they are voting for two Village Board Trustee positions are up for grabs Pamela Schmitt and Bob Lalk will be the three candidates on the ballot for the position Wolff and Schmitt submitted responses to Daily News’ inquiries also submitted responses to the questionnaire Wolff: I have been an active member of the Village of Richfield since I moved here 25 years ago and spent nearly 15 years on the Friess Lake School Board (including 9 as President) serving on the Architectural Review Board and Chairing the Park Board for 3 years prepared me for the challenges as a Village Trustee And having served on the Village Board for 8 years I believe I’m the best qualified candidate running My voting history and reputation are an open book — and one I am extremely proud of Schmitt: I grew up on a dairy farm in Richfield and with the exception of my time away serving in the military I love the town and people and always strive to do what’s best for both As a member of the Village Board for the past two years I have taken the time to research and discern issues that have come before me I strive to make the best decisions for the people and the Village of Richfield ■ BA Degree in Global Security (Minor in Arabic) ■ Taught: peacekeeping classes in Tahrir Square (Egypt 2012) and beginner English to the Sudanese refugees earning me an International Peace Studies Conflict Resolutions Certificate and running my own painting business during the last recession (2008) Kreutzer: We moved our young family to Richfield 29 years ago because it was a community that valued heritage I’m seeing Richfield diverge from those traits along with the overall Vision and Mission of its Comprehensive Plan I want to help get Richfield back on track I had to balance the needs of my teams with those of the overall organization I will bring these qualities to the Village Board Daily News: What do you think are the greatest needs/ issues that the municipality should focus on right now Wolff: Protecting our “Country Way of Life” is certainly first and foremost But things like balancing the village needs (like safe roads and overall public safety) with our conservative approach towards taxes are going to be an ongoing issue protecting our water resources and ground water from the dangers of contamination will always be important since municipal water throughout the Village is not economically feasible Schmitt: The greatest needs within the village currently include zoning concerns ■ We need a conflict-of-interest policy AND better ethics (Avoiding the appearance of impropriety) ■ Term limits — No one should serve 26-30 yrs on any board Our Village is the only one in Wisconsin with a 5-member board .. ■ Methods need to be put in place to ensure citizen input and so the board cannot “make up” their own ideas about zoning Kreutzer: Reuniting Richfield — The current turmoil centered around the sale and repurposing old St Hubert’s with Great Lakes Teen Challenge (GLATC) has divided Richfield The issue is wrought with emotion due to involvement of the Catholic church and local government We have Village officials appearing to be more concerned about themselves and their special interests than those of residents Wolff: I will always put the Village residents first when it comes to development and change My reputation and voting history speaks louder than any other candidate running the Richfield Village Board has built a strong reputation protecting the residents’ desire for fiscal conservatism — while providing essential services Our continued approach to shared services between Richfield and other municipalities allows us to accomplish more than when communities go it alone Our partnership with Germantown to bring municipal water/sewer to the NE Industrial corridor is a great example of this Industrial development will pay the vast majority of the costs while residents will benefit from the long term tax revenue I will review zoning codes to ensure their relevance to the current needs of the Village I will continue to cultivate relationships with public safety officials to address safety concerns Teamwork and consideration of public input is essential to establishing a shared vision for the future ■ Add Referendums (for example: the current board voted sewer and water costing taxpayers 9 million dollars with no referendum or public comments) Kreutzer: Create Transparency — I will work to create more openness in Village Board operations and decision-making ensuring the voices of Richfield residents are heard and respected Ensure Financial Stewardship — I am committed to ensuring that our tax dollars are spent wisely with investments that align with Richfield’s culture and directly benefit our community Bring Common Sense Leadership — Decisions should be based on logic and what’s best for the residents of Richfield—not special interests or outdated systems I will fight to implement Term Limits of elected and appointed to officials to prevent complacency within our leadership He worked and played on the family farm with his nine brothers and sisters He attended the College of Southern Utah (now Southern Utah University) in Cedar City he joined the Navy and served his country for three years during the Vietnam War on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D he returned to school and earned a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics Their family has grown to include three daughters-in-law—Alicia Collin; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild Ross established Brown’s Shoe and Boot Repair on Main Street He repaired everything from purses to trampolines—anything made with leather—but focused mainly on cowboy boots He was valued for his skills by nearly everyone in the surrounding counties and his excellence was renowned across several states he could no longer carry on and had to be carried out by his lifelong friend Ross wanted to continue working out of loyalty to the community and because it was where his friends could find him Even when he agreed not to take in new work that day he still hoped to recover enough to finish what he had started Ross was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He served in many callings and cherished the years he served with Kaye in the Manti Temple he spent his time coaching Little League baseball His friends and family have treasured memories of Monday night pool and intense games of Settlers of Catan or “Trains” (Ticket to Ride) His favorite pastime was fishing in his little aluminum boat with his brother Dahl He also loved cheering for his favorite teams: the Utah Jazz West Jordan; as well as 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; siblings: Melvin “Buzz” (Bonnie) He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield and Saturday morning prior to services at the church from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m Interment will be in the Koosharem Cemetery with military honors by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com Live streaming can be found below the obituary Wheatley Road ramps at Interstate 77 in Richfield to close MondayAkron Beacon JournalThe Wheatley Road ramps at Interstate 77 in northern Summit County will be closed starting Monday through early June for pavement reconstruction said Friday that two ramps will be closed and there will be detours: The detour for I-77 northbound will be Wheatley to Brecksville Road to the Ohio Turnpike entrance ramp to I-77 northbound The detour for Interstate 271 will be Wheatley to Brecksville Road to state Route 303 to I-271 The detour will be I-77 northbound to the turnpike exit to Brecksville Road to Wheatley These changes are continuing during the I-77 widening in Richfield and Bath and Richfield townships: • The ramp from state Route 21 southbound to I-77 southbound is closed through late July The detour is Route 21 southbound to Wheatley Road to I-77 southbound • I-77 between Everett Road and the turnpike has occasional lane restrictions — Despite seeing more men running golf simulators and participating in the sport Connie Neibauer followed her dream to open Par Tee Time Golf & Sports Bar in Washington County “I believe it is pretty much a male-dominated field just as many things are in the world and in sports,” she said she worked in restaurants and in the construction industry as a project manager “I think if you’re strong enough and you know what you’re doing a female deserves to own something just as much,” she said You’re never going to know until you do it Female and male golfers alike said the boss title suits Neibauer how to get things done and she does it so well Watch: Richfield woman opens Golf & Sports bar in Washington County “I don’t think anybody works harder,” Patty Syke said She matches up with anybody and everybody.” Neibauer knows her customers appreciate the new establishment that she designed “I put my heart and soul into this before we even opened and I have ever since in a different aspect,” she said People are very supportive and it’s impressive.” She said women can and should pursue passions and become their own bosses you shouldn’t be discouraged in business or in anything,” Neibauer said Par Tee Time Golf & Sports Bar is located at N95 W25901 County Road Q — An addiction recovery center is planning to move its women’s facility from Milwaukee to Richfield Gabriel School have sat empty for years on Hubertus Road until the Village of Richfield made the public aware of plans for Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge to purchase the property Neighbors shared mixed reactions to the news on Monday "There are a lot of security concerns," Michael Saur said "It's not a Department of Corrections facility that's being proposed but there are concerns with things being this close to a lot of residential areas." Saur said he plans to attend public input meetings to learn more about the proposed facility who lives across the street from the old church said he is not worried about the center coming to town Watch: Substance abuse recovery center could be coming to Richfield Ray Canales and Bob Strong also live on Hubertus Road and they are opposed to the planned center The two said they do not think the location is a good idea because it would be right next to a restaurant and bar Great Lakes programs and services director Jennifer Harper said the location would not be a problem because their volunteer and faith-based program prepares people to manage sobriety in the real world Harper sent the following statement to TMJ4 News:  The Dawson Home for Women prepares women for the reality of a world in which alcohol and establishments that serve it are plentiful Women are confronted with access to alcohol even on a trip to the grocery store  One reason we don’t have an issue with nearby establishments that serve alcohol is that we have a balanced and healthy daily program supervised by well-trained staff Because of a very successful highly structured program Great Lakes will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday The Village of Richfield Board and Joint Plan Commission will hold a public input meeting on Thursday — Hundreds of Richfield community members spoke out against a Milwaukee substance abuse recovery organization moving to town at an open house meeting Tuesday the plan was for people to walk through the meeting space at the Richfield Fire Station and speak individually with Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge (GLATC) but the event quickly turned into a crowd Q&A session "Who are these people going to be coming into our community?" multiple people asked "They come from all over the state of Wisconsin," GLATC programs and services director Jennifer Harper said Watch: Richfield community questions substance recovery staff over proposed move to their town Gabriel School on Hubertus Road with mostly negative reactions from louder Richfield residents I just don't find that this is a great place to do this," Lisa Ziolkowski said "I think there are great places north of here Some said they are worried about their property value I think what they're doing is great," Cindy Rogers said but it's just not a good fit here between two bars." A few people said they are in favor of the substance abuse facility making Richfield its home "I'm embarrassed to be from this community with its head in the sand to say that the problems these women will have are not from this community," Amy Kreuser said "[To say] that we don't have these problems and that people here don't have drinking problems I'm embarrassed that people are so opposed to this." “I’m just disappointed that the crowd cannot ask a single question and get a single answer," Ken Kreuser said but they can’t do it in an orderly fashion Others said the high turnout and vocal crowd are a good way to find more answers to questions concerning the community "I would like to see the village have more information out on this and a month or two of meetings before a vote on Thursday night." The Richfield Village Board and Plan Commission will hold a public input session at the fire station Thursday at 7 p.m or table GLATC's proposal to purchase the buildings and land from St Richfield has been known the last two years for its defensive ability but even Friday’s performance blew everyone’s expectations of the water Forcing five turnovers on a usually safe Grantsville squad was key in Richfield winning this 3A semifinal matchup 59-16 Grantsville was able to muster only 169 yards on the night 135 passing yards to go along with 34 rushing yards most of which came on back-to-back scoring drives when Richfield put its backups into the game after going up 45-0 “I have said 100 times that we have the best defensive coordinator in the state He does an excellent job preparing and getting the boys ready every week It is something that I have enjoyed the comfort of many times having this great defense being able to put the offense in a great position to score,” said Richfield coach Eric Thorson Richfield defense was able to force four fumbles on the night and one interception which is why the Wildcats only had 327 total yards of offense on the night but won big — they were routinely handed a smaller field thanks to their stellar defense Richfield was able to rack up 227 yards of offense on the ground for the night knowing that they would be able to drive into the heart of the Grantsville defense — which had only allowed 17.8 points per game entering Friday — slowly and aggressively The Wildcats were able to score at least 10 points in every quarter Friday They scored 14 in the first quarter thanks to a 7-yard rushing touchdown and another rushing touchdown that went for six yards In the second quarter the Wildcats were able to add a quick 17-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard chip shot field goal to end the first half up 24-0 In the third quarter the Wildcats did not slow down adding another rushing touchdown thanks to Slate Reitz and a 30-yard interception return to go along with a 13-yard touchdown run to make it 45-0 and sealing the game away with a running clock A big contributor to this scoring outburst from Richfield (which was the most they have scored in a game since scoring 63 against Carbon in 2013) was Gage Yardley a 7-yard rushing touchdown and a 17-yard receiving touchdown on the night scoring in about every way you can in a game of football “That is just the kind of player that he is He knows that he needs to be the best that he can be He knows that when he is the best player on the field It results in a win for that day,” Thorson said Richfield quarterback Griffin Wayman was also able to contribute through the air He only attempted 13 passes on the night but was able to connect on nine of those throws for exactly 100 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats “It is so exciting to be back in the championship game with this group of boys They all came in a little more starry-eyed They did not have as much varsity experience at the beginning of the season but they trusted the process of developing and doing their best,” Thorson said “I am so glad and happy that it paid off for them They have a lot of great young players that will be able to contribute for them a lot going forward into the next couple of seasons I really do wish them then best in the future.” Richfield will advance to next Saturday’s 3A state championship game at Southern Utah University against the top-seeded Morgan Trojans whom they have not matched up with on the field since a 3A quarterfinals loss in 2017 This is the second ever matchup with the Trojans in a football championship game but the first since all the way back in 1940 A driver has been arrested following a single-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning on Interstate 35 that injured three people a crash was reported in the area of southbound Interstate 35 West and 76th Street in Richfield around 1:30 a.m State Patrol said the vehicle had struck a metal sign prior to rolling over and blocking a single lane of traffic The three occupants of the vehicle all received minor injuries and were taken to the hospital; one of the passengers was reportedly not wearing their seatbelt Richfield residents pack into Fire Station 1 for the public information meeting about the possibility of Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge coming to the village Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge Associate Director Jennifer harper answers questions from Richfield residents RICHFIELD — Richfield held a public information meeting at Fire Station 1 on Tuesday night to give residents the opportunity to ask questions about a proposal to redevelop the former St Hubert’s Catholic Church into The Dawson Home for Women The village was petitioned by Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge a nonprofit that offers recovery programs for people addicted to alcohol and drugs The proposed Dawson Home for Women would be able to house up to 20 women with an average of 15 women being there at a time for the year-length recovery program Fire Station 1 was packed with residents standing shoulder to shoulder and lined out the door to ask representatives from Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge questions about why they want to come to Richfield and how this would affect the village and its residents While the meeting began with residents navigating around the room to ask questions of Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge representatives individually eventually it transformed into a town hall-style meeting with residents being able to ask the representatives questions as a group with answers being directly given to the audience The first question asked of the representatives was about the location of the property Hubert’s Catholic Church is located near a bar and the individuals in the facility are going through an addiction recovery program "We’ve been in operation for 43 years and we actually are adjacent to a bar within two blocks of a bar (in Milwaukee.) Unfortunately it’s very difficult to find a location that is not near a bar in Wisconsin," said Associate Director Jennifer Harper "We’ve never had any issue with anyone going to a bar." She added that alcohol is everywhere around us from bars and restaurants to grocery stores and gas stations and the organization wants the people it serves to "not live in a bubble and be able to acclimate." Harper was then asked about why a prior proposal it had to move to was shot down by Menomonee Falls as the property the nonprofit looked at was zoned for agricultural and residential use the property in Richfield was chosen because it was already zoned for institutional use and was the only institutionally zoned property between Milwaukee and Sheboygan that was for sale Another resident asked where the women that are in the facility would come from with most being referred by a pastor or previous graduate She added that Great Lakes wanted to use the Richfield property as it resembles the municipalities the women in the program come from more than its Milwaukee facility does Several residents were concerned about what having this facility near them would do to their property values one citing that having a recovery or rehabilitation clinic in your area can drop property values by 6-8% According to a packet of resident submitted questions Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge said that it would "reduce the impact on the current usage" and that "the proposed use would preserve the existing church while improving the school property and adding excellent landscaping and reducing the parking lot to provide more green space." Harper told residents that with other Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge facilities they are the nicest properties on the street and properties near their Milwaukee facility have held their property value Another resident asked about what the center does when it comes to a person relapsing which Harper said doesn’t happen at its facilities as individuals must go through detox before they can enter the recovery program including ones related to security (of which the facility uses cameras traffic on the road (of which Harper said would consist of a van coming and going five times a day) and an EPA report the contamination of groundwater on the site (which the representatives said they were not aware of and would have to look into) Eventually a resident asked those in the room to raise their hands if they support the proposed Dawson Home for Women Then those who were against it were asked to raise their hands prompting one resident to ask “why do you want to come here when the people don’t want you here?” The Richfield Plan Commission will now meet tonight at 7 p.m at Fire Station 1 for a joint public hearing with the Village Board about the consideration for an Adaptive Reuse Project development plan The Plan Commission will then give their recommendation to the Village Board which will vote on the proposal during its Feb A man from Richfield has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder after he allegedly fatally shot a woman in the back of the head in Minneapolis The Richfield Police Department says officers arrested Luke Joshua Cain, 29, on Wednesday in connection with a Dec. 6 incident in Minneapolis when the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a 911 call of an adult woman who had been shot in a vehicle near the area of 4500 Hiawatha Avenue with a gunshot wound to the back of her head She was taken to the hospital in critical condition Police began to investigate reports of gunshots in the area and found a 911 call placed around 3:30 a.m on the 6200 block of Fifth Avenue South in Richfield who said he had called 911 after he reportedly saw several people who appeared to be stealing items from his van that was parked on the street Cain reportedly told police he had confronted them and they got into a gray pickup and left the area who admitted he had a gun during the confrontation and reportedly told officers that the group did not threaten or present weapons toward him Cain said he had fired two shots at the truck as it drove away and had taken the gun up to his cabin in Aitkin he decided it was best to “get it out of there.” Surveillance video obtained by police reportedly showed Cain rushing out of his home and yelling at the group before taking out his handgun The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office formally charged Cain with second-degree intentional murder on Friday and he remains in custody on $500,000 bail His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan A house in Richfield is a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning (Courtesy: Chief of Richfield Police Trent Lloyd) BY DEVIN OLDROYD SALT LAKE CITY — A house in Richfield is a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning Chief of Richfield Police Trent Lloyd said a neighbor reported the fire at around 5 a.m Lloyd said it started in a chicken coop that was pressed up against the house near a gas meter which caused gas to leak and the fire to spread to the house’s attic a 65-year-old woman and several cats were inside the home Surrounding homes were evacuated for around 20 minutes until Enbridge Gas could come shut off the gas Sevier County Sherriff’s Office and Utah Highway Patrol all responded to the scene Authorities advice not to have chicken coops placed up against your house the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire Richfield home with pool, outdoor fireplace sells for $1.2 million. See insideAkron Beacon JournalThese are the top selling homes in Summit County in the most recent report available from the Summit County Fiscal Office. The property linked here in Richfield Village as the top seller for week of Feb The complete real estate transactions for Summit Portage and Medina counties can be found be found below parcel 107306 W Huston St, Barberton, $2,195,0003021 Rainbow Ln, Richfield Village, $1,240,000176 Harvest Dr, Bath Township, $531,500According to Realtor.com the Richfield home on Rainbow Lane was built in 2006 on a a 3.53-acre lot five full and one half bathrooms and a four-car garage The gated entry to the home invites you down the long driveway to its stony facade there's a cozy dining space immediately to the left adorned by exposed stone archways The same stone archway borders the TV nook in the adjoining sitting room with a wine fridge and shelving beneath it Wolf range and made to look distressed cabinetry The primary suite features a spacious bedroom and generous en suite bathroom with a soaking tub There are also two walk-in closets with built-in shelving The lower level includes an expansive rec room there's a patio off the back of the house with a hot tub and it steps down onto the pool deck with the in-ground pool A stone pathway leads down to a gazebo with an outdoor stone fireplace for another gathering space See photos of the home here — A Richfield woman living with anxiety and panic attacks is still searching for her emotional support black Lab who went missing from her home in February He is 1 1/2 years old and weighs 55 pounds "He can feel when I'm feeling down or anxious and he comes right up to my lap and lays his head on me," Sierra Pellegrini said Bear ran off into the woods near Pellegrini's Richfield home on Woodland Drive and Willow Creek Road at 7 p.m She said he got out while her family was working on interior construction and strangers have all been searching for Bear ever since "We did a lot of driving around in our cars probably in a five- to seven-mile radius," Kwiat said "We just hope that by you guys coming out and letting us tell our story called law enforcement officers and veterinarians and hiked by foot to find the missing puppy Just because he ran away from home doesn't mean we don't care about him or that he wasn't being supervised." Pellegrini is offering a $900 reward for whoever returns Bear home or to a veterinarian safely — no questions asked "Just because he ran away from home doesn't mean we don't care about him or that he wasn't being supervised." you can contact Pellegrini through her email or on her Facebook page titled Let's Get Bear Home Four years is a long time to wait for a beer Mike Lytz is a patient man and has access to fresh drinking water It was in 2020 that Lytz and his late wife Margaret began seeking a location to build a brew pub The wait is finally over; the Richfield Brewing Company is scheduled to open this month in the Richfield Historic District across from the entrance to Blossom Music Center so why undertake a lengthy process that involved numerous and detailed specifications sought by Richfield Village a building process made more challenging by nationwide supply problems in addition to all the usual pain-in-the-neck requirements of Summit County “I think I fell and hit my head,” Lytz joked “I guess I’m the type of person that likes to be creative.” Lytz used to teach in the Akron Public Schools and coach football as an assistant to Clem Cariboolad at Hoban High School.  I know the joy for you is creating not maintaining,’’’ Lytz said “I’ve got a crew of younger people who signed on and I made them part owners,” he said “My goal is to have them take over eventually.” Richfield Brewing Company definitely is Lytz’s baby A voluminous hall with a vaulted ceiling adorned with huge wooden beams serves as the eating and drinking area There are no partitions or small private rooms to minimize the space The small bar is not for hanging out; it will be used as a service bar for bartenders and servers “The concept of a hall is people bringing their family and friends,” Lytz said The village didn’t want just another restaurant or bar Along one wall are garage doors that open to a long On the outer wall of this space are garage doors that can turn the space into an open-air veranda in summer Beyond the garage doors is an outdoor patio big enough for several additional tables Lytz estimates the entire dining and drinking space can accommodate more than 250 patrons Lytz calls the indoor design “kind of industrial contemporary.” But contemporary does not mean without character much of his brewery equipment and enhancements that give the Richfield Brewing Company a historical slant His dining tables came from the defunct West Hill Hardware an iconic Akron institution where someone with a 70-year-old broken lawnmower could find parts to fix it Much of his brewhouse equipment came from the John Harvard Brewing Company named for the founder of Harvard University Lytz also bought a giant beer mug that guarded the entrance to the Framingham brewery and attached it to the wall above his service bar Brewing four or five craft brews (for starters) happens behind a glass wall adjacent to the dining room You enter through a door that Lytz found in Florida Lytz and his wife were vacationing at Sanibel Island on the west side of Florida but once a week Margaret was required to visit the Cleveland Clinic’s facility on the east side of the state for cancer treatments “She would have to stay all day and I wasn’t allowed in the room,” Lytz said I went searching around on Facebook Market Place for fun and I found this place in Miami Beach that was a speakeasy during the Depression Lytz salvaged wood and stone from the former home of Dr It is the doctor’s property on which the brewery has been constructed Lytz also used wood trim from a dilapidated barn taken down by the village Andrew Rittenbeck is in charge of making the beer When Rittenbeck attended the University of Akron he had to make a choice: play bass in a jazz band or embark on a career focused on beer “I realized I didn’t want to look for a gig every day,’’ Rittenbeck said “I had a friend who introduced me to different types of [craft] beer and being young I never tried that stuff before Rittenbeck has worked at breweries in Cincinnati Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland (twice) and Hofbrau House The chef of the large and well-equipped kitchen is Mary Clarke Area foodies have already tasted Clarke’s food at Pitchfork Ken Stewart’s Lodge and as a caterer of private parties “I like what brings people home to a positive memory when something you eat just brightens your day.” Lytz and Clarke will not make Richfield Brewing Company into a wings and nacho joint The only reminder that Richfield Brewing Company stands on the site of the late Heinle’s former house is a water well that the revered physician used until he retired in 2018 “We’re going to make that into a wishing well and dedicate it to Margaret,’’ Lytz said “The proceeds will go to the Kiwanis Club.” Photo Caption: Mike Lytz stands beside the building and under the Richfield Brewing Company sign which overlooks landscaping of native plants Planning a family vacation can be tough, especially with varying interests and rising costs. Airline tickets have surged by 25%, according to the Federal Reserve of St. Louis, and high gas prices still linger, with the national average at $3.08 per gallon, as NerdWallet reports default (Photo: Richfield, Utah)But a memorable getaway is closer — and more attainable — than you might think. Richfield, Utah exciting rafting and tranquil moments by the lake here's a three-day suggested itinerary for your next family adventure Day 1: Mountain biking and exploring the outdoors Morning: Hit the trails at Pahvant Trail System Start your adventure with a heart-pumping morning on the trails Richfield is home to some of Utah's most epic biking and the Pahvant Trail System is where the magic happens Though there are plenty of trails for newbies It's a thrilling ride that will have you flying through the twists and turns with enough adrenaline to keep both teens and adults grinning from ear to ear roll back into Richfield for a well-deserved refuel at one of the local eateries there's something to satisfy every craving take a leisurely stroll through Richfield's charming downtown to hunt for a one-of-a-kind souvenir and soak in that small-town vibe let them burn off some energy at the local park or race around the bike pump track It's a great spot for a little family-friendly competition After a busy day, you deserve a laid-back evening. Treat the family to dinner at a local restaurant or diner, where you can enjoy classic American comfort food. If you're in the mood for something extra relaxing, consider ending the day with a visit to Mystic Hot Springs Soak in the natural hot springs while you enjoy the peaceful mountain views offering a perfect way to unwind after an active day Morning: Whitewater rafting on the Sevier River Brace yourself for an adrenaline-packed day on the Sevier River! Conquer the thrilling rapids that make this river a family favorite so you can sit back and enjoy the ride while learning about the area's history and wildlife UtahAfternoon: ATV riding through Sevier County Once you've dried off from the rafting trip, take the adventure up a notch with an ATV tour Sevier County is famous for its rugged desert landscapes and scenic trails and there's no better way to explore them than by ATV Rent a few ATVs and venture into the stunning wilderness surrounding Richfield The terrain is perfect if you want an off-the-beaten-path experience and there are plenty of trails suited for all levels of riders treat the family to a hearty dinner at one of Richfield's local steakhouses Choose from a wide variety of local dishes that are sure to satisfy hungry adventurers take in a family-friendly movie at the local theater or enjoy some evening fun at a nearby bowling alley or arcade On the final day of your trip, enjoy a scenic drive to Fish Lake one of Utah's most picturesque and peaceful locations the lake is a popular destination for fishing paddleboarding and simply relaxing by the shore while you enjoy a beautiful backdrop of mountains Afternoon: Picnic by the lake and explore the area Take a break for a family picnic by the lake Pack your own lunch or grab something from a local deli to enjoy by the water's edge Enjoy some last-minute shopping or stroll through town to take in the sights before you depart Richfield offers a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home and the experiences you've had here will be ones your family will talk about for years to come With your itinerary ready, the next step is finding the perfect place to stay Richfield offers a variety of accommodations to suit every family's needs Classic hotels in Richfield provide cozy rooms free breakfast and all the essential amenities for a comfortable stay It's the perfect choice for families who prefer convenience and comfort consider staying at one of the nearby campgrounds or RV parks These spots offer a wonderful blend of nature and convenience with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and restrooms allowing you to enjoy the wilderness without sacrificing comfort These options provide plenty of space for families to relax unwind and enjoy the comfort of a home away from home all while being surrounded by Richfield's natural beauty A memorable family vacation doesn't have to be far away or expensive Richfield offers an abundance of activities natural beauty and a welcoming atmosphere that will keep your entire family entertained for days If you're ready to start planning that next getaway, visit richfieldutah.com and begin your adventure today 23,000-square-foot Richfield home sells for $2 million. See inside contemporary '80s padAkron Beacon JournalThese are the top selling homes in Summit County in the most recent report available from the Summit County Fiscal Office. The property linked here in Richfield Village as the top seller for week of Jan According to Realtor.com the Richfield home on Everett Road was built in 1989 on a 14.08-acre lot eight full and three half bathrooms and a five-car garage the contemporary style home is angular with lots of glass and pillars throughout Of the notable rooms seen in photos there's a sunken living room with tiered seating and a fire place and large spaces like an office studio with lots of windows and skylights coffered ceiling and a spacious play room with a stage The massive kitchen could be considered commercial grade with at least two cooktops two islands and an adjoining walk-in pantry Other modern '80s design elements include a big curved white stair case the use of sleek surfaces and floors and sharp edges and corners The primary suite has an elevated spot for the bedroom and work out space a sunken living space and a vertical glass fireplace There's also a huge indoor pool with two swimming laps and an expansive pool deck The sunroom's walls are made up of windows with water views of the large pond on the property See photos of the home here.