All of Brecksville was looking up April 8
By Tia Began The heavens aligned precisely for a great viewing event hosted by new mayor, Daryl Kingston, and the city of Brecksville for the April 8 solar eclipse, which could be viewed in totality across Northeast Ohio. The rare alignment positioned the moon between the sun and Earth, creating a shadow time for roughly […]
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Youngsters float in the fun at Aqua Egg Hunt
by Dan Holland The Easter season kicked off March 15 at the Brecksville Community Center’s Jack A. Hruby Natatorium as the city hosted its annual Aqua Egg Hunt for children from 6 months to 12 years in the indoor activity pool. Thousands of plastic eggs, placed in the pool and collected in netted bags by […]
Council authorizes purchase of new street sweeper using NEORSD funds
by Melissa Martin March 19 city council meeting Brecksville City Council passed a resolution to share the cost of a new street sweeper with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. The city’s existing sweeper was damaged during a fire in the city’s service garage Feb. 25. The Booker Victor 65 Tango sweeper will cost $327,349 […]
Council approves hike in EMS billing rates – City will continue to ‘soft bill’ residents
by Melissa Martin April 2 city council meeting At the request of Fire Chief Nick Zamiska, Brecksville City Council approved on April 2 a billing rate increase for emergency medical services. Zamiska said the city’s billing vendor, Great Lakes Billing Associates, has advised him that the city’s rates are below the state average, noting that […]
Authorities investigate missing medications
by Dan Holland An active police investigation is underway following March 11 report of prescription medications designated for students missing from a school clinic at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School, located at 2500 Oakes Rd. According to Brecksville Police, two school nurses confirmed the missing medications while checking the prescription medication logs. Bryan Wycuff, assistant superintendent […]
District’s strategic planning survey, campus master plan underway
by Melissa Martin March 20 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Superintendent Jeff Harrison encouraged residents in both communities to take part in a survey distributed by the district as part of its strategic planning process. Harrison told the school board the survey is being conducted to gauge residents’ perceptions of the school district and […]
Letter to the Editor
Young people go to school to learn about history, mathematics, geography, language arts, not to be indoctrinated into radical, leftist ideologies. Extremists are now demanding that not only are we to tolerate their beliefs about sexuality but to promote them. This has zero business being in our schools. A recent Wall Street Journal article states: […]
Poster contest for K-12 students announced
The Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting its annual poster contest for K-12 students in Cuyahoga County. The theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.” The submission deadline is Wednesday, May 22 (International Day for Biological Diversity), at 6 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/4wem35da to register a class by Friday, April 26 (Arbor […]
Natural surface trails enhance scenic views for Brecksville Reservation visitors
by Emily Canning-Dean Hikers who enjoy a scenic view while they get some exercise have more opportunities for just that this spring when they visit the Brecksville Reservation. Back in the fall, the Cleveland Metroparks celebrated the grand opening of 2 miles of new natural surface trails at Brecksville Reservation. “Construction took about five months […]
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market opens May 4, kicks off seasonal events
by Judy Stringer and Laura Bednar The outdoor Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market, formerly know as the Countryside Farmers Market, returns Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.- noon. The weekly market is held at Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd. in Peninsula. Maryann Lipaj, marketing coordinator for the market, said roughly 75 vendors have signed on to […]
Fourth-graders get free Western Reserve Historical Society access
Western Reserve Historical Society announced a new promotion for fourth- grade students in partnership with America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026. The 4th Grade History Pass is specifically designed for fourth-grade students across the state. Every fourth-grade student in Ohio will have the opportunity to […]
Cuyahoga County hosts sexennial reappraisal presentations
Taxpayers can learn how the appraisal will affect property taxes. The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office is educating taxpayers about the state- ordered reappraisal and how it could affect property taxes. The county will host a series of community meetings in all 11 county council districts. All events are open to the public and will begin […]
Local author creates colorful world of Perry the Poodle
by Emily Canning-Dean Even as a young boy, Robert Hasman had a way with words. The Brecksville resident fondly remembers arriving home from baseball practice one day as a kid and noticing a hole in the toe of his sock. “My mom was teaching a Jazzercise class and wouldn’t be home until late and I […]
About Town
Carter Lloyd, a graduate of Brecksville-Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, is one of nine Baldwin Wallace University men’s wrestlers to be named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference Team. Lloyd, who garners his first career honor, was named to the first team. This season, he has a record of 29-6 with a career-best in pins with seven, […]
BBHHS team takes top honors in raising funds for cancer cause
by Dan Holland Team Compass, a student-led team consisting of approximately 25 students at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, earned top honors in this year’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year campaign, besting 36 Northeast Ohio high schools by raising $114,000 over a seven-week period to support LLS and its mission. This year’s […]
Robotics teams bring home state championship trophies for second year
Both the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Middle School robotics teams brought home championship wins from the VEX VRC State Tournament March 8-9, held in Marion, Ohio. The high school tournament consisted of 86 teams, while the middle school tournament hosted 60 of the top teams from around the state. BBH Middle School now stands […]
Buzz fundraiser nets $19K for classrooms
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation, in collaboration with the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District, has announced that its annual fundraiser raised more than $19,000 to benefit its classroom enrichment grant program. Buzz Around the World with the Schools Foundation 2024: A Global Tasting to Support Classroom Grants took place on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Carpe […]
Wrestling team wins fourth consecutive conference title, sends 10 to state tournament
by Dan Holland The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School wrestling team, under longtime head coach Todd Haverdill, not only managed to win its fourth-straight Suburban Leage conference title this year, but also sent 10 qualifiers to the state tournament held March 8-10 at Ohio State University’s Jerome Schottenstein Center. The Bees, who finished fifth in the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Eva Szabo will talk about the waves of Hungarian immigration, the resulting settlements in Cleveland and […]
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Democratic Club
The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Brecksville Broadview Heights Democratic Club on April 23, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Broadview Heights City Hall, 9543 Broadview Rd. Meeting topics will include the results of the March Presidential Primary Election as well as state and local government issues […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
The Emerald Necklace Garden Club will host its annual spring Plant Sale and Garden Faire on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will take place at the Brecksville United Methodist Church, 65 Public Square, in Brecksville. There will be potted perennials, including native plants, annuals, herbs, indoor plants and more than 100 […]
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A New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating If you are considering replacing your air conditioner this year, you might be surprised at the features new A/C systems can provide. A new air conditioning system will offer lower electricity bills compared to units built just 10 years ago. When comparing efficiency between systems, look for the manufacturer’s […]
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Trends in Social Security Claiming Ages
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Bees’ gymnastics team lands 21st consecutive state championship
by Dan Holland One of the longest high school sports championship streaks in the nation extended its winning streak to 21 consecutive team state championships on March 2, as the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School gymnastics team took part in the Ohio High School Athletics Association state tournament at Hilliard Bradley High School in the Columbus […]
Kingston to deliver State-of-the-City address on April 18
Brecksville Mayor Daryl Kingston will bring the community up to date on what is happening in 2024 when he delivers his first State-of-the-City address on Thursday, April 18. The Brecksville Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor the event at the Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Dr. Doors open at 6 p.m. At 7 […]
Brecksville to celebrate Earth Day on April 21
Spring means Earth Day and the Brecksville Horticulture Department invites you to celebrate with them on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the city’s horticulture building, 6916 Stadium Dr. This year’s theme is, “Planet vs. Plastics.” See how the city’s horticulture team makes Brecksville beautiful year-round and check out the equipment they […]
Egg Hunt set for March 30
The Brecksville Kiwanis Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Pack up the kids and get them to the new location this year, Blossom Hill, 4400 Oakes Rd., where there will be an astronomical 5000 eggs!! Kids 12 and under will be divided into […]
Council authorizes emergency expenses following service department fire
by Melissa Martin March 5 city council meeting Brecksville City Council authorized a series of emergency expenses following a Feb. 25 fire at the city’s service department garage. The building and its contents, including two service department vehicles, tools and other equipment, have been declared a total loss, according to Service Director Joe Kickel. “It […]
Master plan will tackle traffic congestion
by Melissa Martin Feb. 21 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Superintendent Jeff Harrison said the district is moving forward to create a campus master plan and expects to hire Architectural Vision Group at the March school board meeting. Headquartered in Cleveland, AVG has worked on several school-related projects in recent years for nearby communities, […]
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