Kicking off the holiday season with a bang
by Dan Holland The holiday season kicked off in Brecksville Dec. 1 as hundreds of area residents turned out for the city’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. The parade, co-sponsored by the Cuyahoga Valley Native Sons & Daughters, featured a long line of floats, vehicles and live animals parading down Brecksville Road from city […]
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Reimagined Kids’ Quarters to feature accessible, multi-generational play
by Melissa Martin Dec. 3 city council meeting Brecksville City Council received its first peek at plans calling for a new layout and state-of-the-art play structures to be installed next year at the city’s Kids’ Quarters playground, located outside the city’s community center. As part of her interactive presentation featuring renderings of the equipment being […]
Cuyahoga County introduces taxpayer assistance program
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne joined County Treasurer Brad Cromes to introduce the Cuyahoga County Taxpayer Assistance Program. The program will operate in partnership with CHN Housing Partners, and is designed to provide up to $10,000 in one-time direct assistance to qualified County taxpayers ages 70 or older with an active delinquency. In addition to […]
First responders bring holiday joy to local children
by Emily Canning-Dean Thanks to the generosity of Brecksville’s first responders and the community as a whole, 51 local children spent a recent Saturday picking out Christmas presents and enjoying a pizza party during Brecksville’s Shop with a First Responder event. Back in November, the Brecksville police and fire associations began selling raffle tickets to […]
City employees go above and beyond to make special wish come true
by Emily Canning-Dean When 5-year-old Lamar arrived at the Brecksville Service Department in a limo the morning of Nov. 15, he was met by a long line of Brecksville sanitation employees standing by to applaud him. “The guys lined up on either side of the drive and then at the end of the drive there […]
Ohio CAT continues tradition of company-themed Christmas display
by Dan Holland Ohio CAT Corporate Headquarters, located at 3993 E. Royalton Rd., continues a tradition this year with a unique construction equipment holiday display set out front for passersby to enjoy. According to a company press release, each piece of equipment is decked out as a reindeer, complete with a reindeer name and glowing […]
Crafting up fun while helping the needy
by Dan Holland For the Handcrafters – a group of women who meet up each Monday afternoon at the Brecksville Human Services Department – a lifelong hobby that may include knitting, crocheting and other crafting disciplines provides a social outlet as well as an opportunity to donate needed items to the less fortunate in the […]
Schneider recognized for new teaching strategy
by Melissa Martin Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School Health and Life Skills Teacher teacher Maria Schneider has been recognized for incorporating literacy-based skills in health education as part of an article published on #slowchathealth, a global online blog for health education teachers. Schneider authored the article, “Ignite Deep Learning in Skills-Based Health Education” and details how she integrates the instructional approach […]
Light displays bring holiday dazzle to region
by Emily Canning-Dean Whether it is a quick jaunt to the county fairgrounds or a two-hour road trip to a popular tourist location, there are plenty of chances to take in all of the bright lights and cheer this holiday season. Thanks to the help of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, the Cleveland Metroparks […]
Auditions announced for the 2025 season of Tetélestai
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries announced audition dates for the upcoming season of its musical passion play, Tetélestai. Auditions will be held Jan 11-12 and Jan. 18-19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 9080 Shepard Rd., in Macedonia. CPAM is seeking actors/singers and tech crew for this musical presentation. A personal profile must be submitted to be scheduled […]
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Maximizing Your Charitable Giving: A Guide to Doing Good While Reaping Tax Benefits
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Charitable giving offers a meaningful way to support the causes you care about while also providing an opportunity to help your finances. When you donate to nonprofit organizations, you’re helping drive their missions forward. While the immediate impact is important, charitable giving also fosters a culture of generosity, setting a […]
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Avoiding Emergencies
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating From the Experts Avoiding Emergencies At some point you will probably have to call a repair company because your furnace has stopped working. Inevitably, mechanical things will break down and quit working. Many times we are able to repair whatever broke with a new part and you are ready […]
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How to Avoid the Big Bad Wolf of Probate Court
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Perhaps you’re tempted to skip this article thinking that probate court doesn’t affect you. But whether you have a comprehensive family trust or are just getting started with a basic estate plan, understanding and avoiding probate is paramount for each person considering the future of their loved ones. […]
More students pursuing vocational studies at CVCC
by Melissa Martin Oct. 16 school board meeting As college costs continue to skyrocket nationwide, Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District officials say the number of their high school students seeking vocational careers after graduation is on the upswing. According to statistics presented to the school board by Rachel Malec, the district representative to Cuyahoga Valley Career […]
Voters approve local issues
by Melissa Martin Brecksville voters approved Issues 7 and 8 at the polls Nov. 5. Issue 8 passed by a vote of 5,553 votes (67%) to 2,739 votes (33%), while Issue 7 passed by a vote of 4,747 (57%) to 3,617 (43%), according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Issue 7 prohibits Brecksville businesses […]
Ghouls of all kinds participate in annual community treat
The Beudert family of Brecksville, dressed as The Incredibles, crosses the finish line. Photo by Dan Holland.
New pickleball courts are fast becoming one of Brecksville’s most popular destinations
Brecksville’s new pickleball courts are located outside the city’s community center next to Kids’ Quarters. Photo submitted.
Maple Crest Farm hosts annual steeplechase event
The annual Halloween Hunter Pace steeplechase took place at Maple Crest Farm Oct. 19. Photo by Dan Holland.
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St. Basil’s fifth-grade girls’ volleyball team ended its season by winning the St. Peter’s volleyball tournament. The team was undefeated in the tournament and sported a regular-season record of 7-1. The nine-girl team was 15-2 in competition for the season. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Brecksville hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals service on […]
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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The Shrinking Number of Stocks in the Stock Market
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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Watch Your Home While Away
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, […]