Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society meeting
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Members and interested public are invited to attend. CVGS Vice President Jane Gramlich will present “Navigating Ancestry.com.” The most popular subscription genealogy database is a powerhouse […]
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by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA The U.S. stock market has long been a cornerstone of American capitalism, allowing companies to raise capital and gain visibility. Recently, however, there’s been a decline in the number of publicly traded companies, with many businesses opting to stay private. This trend, combined with the rise of private market investing, […]
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by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Around this time of year some of us may be heading away to visit family and friends, travelling to a vacation destination or spending some time in a warmer climate to escape our frigid winter. These situations will leave our homes vulnerable should a no-heat situation occur while we […]
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Using the Holiday Season to Discuss a Difficult Topic
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC It’s unbelievable, but 2024 is almost over. As we approach the holidays, we unite with family, enjoy great food, and engage in many discussions. One often overlooked discussion is the importance of communicating your wishes regarding estate planning. It’s challenging, difficult, and maybe even unthinkable to imagine losing […]
Almost 3 million visit CVNP each year, as it celebrates a half century birthday
by Dan Holland According to National Park Service statistics, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, was the twelfth most visited park in the United States in 2023, welcoming nearly 2.9 million visitors. Consisting of nearly 33,000 acres of reclaimed rural lands and former industrial sites along a 25-mile stretch of the Cuyahoga River Valley between Cleveland […]
Prepping ahead, delegating can take stress out of Thanksgiving
by Emily Canning-Dean When people think of Thanksgiving, they often picture Norman Rockwell’s famous image of all the happy, expectant faces gathered around the dining room table as the matriarch sets down a beautifully dressed turkey waiting to be carved. “I’m really not sure how many people even do that in this day and age,” […]
Four new members added to BBHHS Gallery of Achievement
by Melissa Martin The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Gallery of Achievement grew slightly larger during the month of October as the school district celebrated the accomplishments of two graduates and two former teachers. This year’s induction class includes Allison Glovna Clarke, class of 1988; Sherry Zak Morris, class of 1973; Gordon Boyd, faculty; and Mark […]
Bees continue to battle following slow start to season
by Dan Holland Following a playoff run last year, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees varsity football team got off to a rough start in its current season with an 0-5 mid-season mark. Head football coach Jason Black is hopeful that a 33-13 victory at Stow-Munroe Falls High School in week six signals a turn in the […]
Navigating politics and religion
BUMC aims to reconcile post-election differences by Dan Holland In the mist of a heated general election season, a six week-long course being offered on Sunday mornings beginning Oct. 6 at Brecksville United Methodist Church hopes to provide a fresh perspective on the bigger picture. “After Party: Toward better Christian politics” will be taught in […]
Bee bucks create buzz around good behavior
by Emily Canning-Dean Thanks to the Bee Bucks program at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School, students have learned that good behavior can really pay off. Under this school-wide initiative, which has been in place for the last several years, teachers, administrators and other staff can award students with Bee Bucks when they are seen exhibiting positive […]
School district earns five stars on state report card
by Melissa Martin For the first time in its history, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has earned an overall rating of five stars in all five categories – Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation and Early Literacy – on the Ohio Department of Education report cards. David Martin, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction, […]
Administration reveals draft of three-year strategic plan
by Melissa Martin Sept. 18 school board meeting After nearly a year of planning and research, Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison unveiled a preliminary draft of the district’s three-year strategic plan to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education. Harrison said the plan, whose mission statement is “Educate, Empower and Engage,” is still being revised and will formally […]
BBHHS named National Blue Ribbon School
by Melissa Martin The U.S. Secretary of Education announced Sept. 23 that Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. BBHHS is one of 356 schools nationwide to earn the designation for 2024. Fourteen of those schools are in Ohio, and BBHHS is one of […]
Reconstruction of city service garage moves forward
by Melissa Martin Oct. 1 city council meeting Brecksville City Council accepted the proposal of I.A. Lewin, P.E. and Associates for structural engineering services for the Brecksville Service Garage fire reconstruction project. The firm will bill the city $170 per hour, the total not to exceed $8,500. In conjunction with the reconstruction project, council accepted […]
Council revokes tax break after business fails to meet payroll promises
by Melissa Martin Sept. 17 city council meeting Brecksville City Council voted unanimously to amend and restate an economic incentive and job preservation agreement with Physicians Ambulance Service Inc. that was enacted to create new jobs in the city. According to Monica Bartkiewicz, director of planning and community development, the agreement was approved by council […]
Library improvements bring modern conveniences
by Emily Canning-Dean In an effort to make the facility more user friendly for patrons, Cuyahoga County Public Libraries spent much of the summer making upgrades at the Brecksville Branch Library. “As we are making improvements or replacing some of our branches, we are looking at creating more modern spaces, accessibility and convenience,” said Kate […]
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces new CEO
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Board of Trustees appointed Larry Stevenson as the new president/CEO, effective Sept. 3, according to a press release. He succeeds Joe Mazur, a former Richfield resident, who is retiring after seven years of service. Stevenson joins CVSR with a background in rail management and executive leadership. Most recently, he served […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society meets
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Members and interested public are invited to attend. The meeting topic will be “DAR: Yesterday and Today” presented by Cynthia Kettler, who has been […]
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Brecksville resident going strong after dim lung cancer prognosis
by Emily Canning-Dean As a nonsmoker, Matt Hiznay never thought he would be diagnosed with lung cancer, but just before he was preparing for his second year in medical school, the Brecksville resident received some very grim news. While the initial prognosis looked bleak, thanks to newly developed drugs, Hiznay is going strong and has […]
Brecksville hosts citywide garage sale
by Tia Began If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, the city of Brecksville was the place to be Aug. 24 as dozens of homeowners participated in the community’s annual citywide garage sale. Shoppers, who were either visitors, or residents themselves to the city of Brecksville, pulled up to houses posted with signs and balloons […]
Marriott to be hotel brand at Valor Acres
by Melissa Martin DiGeronimo Companies, the development company behind the Valor Acres mixed-use development, said it signed an agreement with Marriott International to build an AC Marriott hotel as part of the project. Construction of the six-floor, 136-guest room hotel is slated to begin in early 2025, with a tentative completion date set for late […]
Fire department gets new lieutenant
By Melissa Martin Aug. 20 city council meeting After Mark Bender became fire chief this summer, Brecksville City Council unanimously approved the promotion of firefighter/paramedic Matthew Sternad to lieutenant, Bender’s former position. Sternad was one of three finalists for the position, following a civil service examination and a first round of interviews. The other finalists […]
City pursues second grant for Kids’ Quarters
by Melissa Martin Sept. 3 city council meeting Brecksville City Council passed a resolution authorizing the administration to apply for a $50,000 grant to help fund the second phase of the Kids’ Quarters Project at the community center. The grant would come from the Cuyahoga Community Development Supplemental grant program, which funds projects to help […]
Recreation space planned for Valor Acres
by Melissa Martin An open outdoor area with grass, turf, picnic tables, fire pits, a stage, seating and an indoor pavilion will be added to the mixed-use portion of Valor Acres. The recreation and rest area, called Valor Square, will sit to the north and slightly west of an office building at the corner of Brecksville […]
City Hall to remain open on Columbus Day
The city of Brecksville reminds residents that Columbus Day, Monday, Oct.14, is not an official city holiday, which means city buildings will be open that day. Accordingly, rubbish and recycling pick up will take place on its normal schedule. ∞
BBH first district to participate in Northeast Ohio composting operation
by Melissa Martin Aug. 21 school board meeting The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools announced a partnership with Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based, worker-owned composting cooperative whose mission is to “feed people, not landfills.” Rust Belt Riders worker-owner Robert Kurtz told the school board his company is dedicated to food autonomy, climate resilience and making the […]
BBH Schools Foundation awards $98,982 in classroom grants
by Denise Gawlik Innovation is the key word when it comes to writing a winning grant proposal to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation. The foundation’s grant program is not intended to supply funds for routine, day-to-day educational needs of teachers and staff. But rather, successful grant applications propose unique classroom experiences and push the boundaries […]