Brecksville joins Heritage Home Program
by Dan Holland Brecksville homeowners with properties 50 years or older can access low-interest loans and free renovation assistance through the Heritage Home Program, in partnership with the Cleveland Restoration Society. Heritage Home Program Manager told Brecksville City Council last fall that homes do not have to be historic in nature to qualify for the […]
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National Park Service closes Towpath section
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park has temporarily closed the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Red Lock Trailhead and Brandywine Creek until Friday, May 2. The trail will be fully closed during this time. It will not reopen during evenings and weekends. The closure will also impact the Valley Trail, which uses the Towpath […]
BBH Schools Foundation fundraiser nets $30,000
Submitted by Denise Gawlik Over 100 community members attended Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation’s annual fundraiser, “A Toast to Our Future.” This year, the Schools Foundation moved the event to Michael Angelo’s Winery in Richfield and raised a post-covid record of more than $30,000. All proceeds from the event benefit the Schools Foundation’s classroom grant enrichment […]
Mayor delivers annual state-of-the-city address
by Dan Holland Brecksville Mayor Daryl Kingston delivered his annual state-of-the-city address on Feb. 27 in the Brecksville Human Services Center Gathering Room. During the speech and corresponding slide presentation, Kingston highlighted city accomplishments in 2024 – his first year in office – and looked ahead to expectations for 2025. Among other continuing achievements, Kingston […]
Brecksville Road second phase set to begin in June
by Melissa Martin Feb. 18 city council meeting Brecksville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Independence for the resurfacing of Brecksville Road from Sprague Road to state Route 82. The work, part of the second phase of the Brecksville Road resurfacing project, is set to begin in […]
Schneider recognized for 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 […]
BBHHS boys varsity basketball team aims high
by Dan Holland Following four consecutive conference championships in a row, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights boys varsity basketball team tied for second place in the Suburban League National Division this season, posting a 9-5 conference record along with rival Stow-Munroe Falls. “It was a great run,” said Head Coach Steve Mehalik, now in his 18th year of […]
BBH updates religious training policy to meet new state law
by Melissa Martin Feb. 18 school board meeting To meet a new state mandate, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education announced plans to pass legislation in March permitting students to take off-campus religious education during the school day. On Jan. 8, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed H.B. 8, making it mandatory that all school districts […]
Letter to the Editor
Thank you, coaches for not making her choose To the Editor: Thank you, Brecksville Magazine, for highlighting the recent accomplishments of our BBHHS diver in the March 2025 issue. As parents, it has been an incredible experience watching our daughter compete and thrive in the sports she loves – diving and gymnastics. This is a […]
Christ the Redeemer to host new concert series
Christ Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Brecksville has announced the debut of Concerts@CRLC. James C. Alfieri, director of music at CRLC, believes that Concerts@CRLC is a perfect way to complement the church’s music program and provide community outreach. All three spring concerts, which are free and open to the public, will take place in […]
File property valuation complaints by March 31
Property owners wishing to challenge their property valuations for tax year 2024 may do so. The Cuyahoga County Board of Revision will accept formal complaints through March 31. All complaints must be filed with the Board of Revision by 11:59 p.m. or bear a United States postmark of March 31, 2025. Other postmarks are not […]
About Town
James Carson, a sophomore from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, recently won an array of prestigious music awards, both locally and and on the international stage. Carson is the Schumacher Young Artist Competition winner for 2025 and, accordingly, will be featured as the soloist in two concerts being performed by the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra May 3-4. […]
First Valor Acres restaurant announced
by Melissa Martin Chef and restaurateur Dante Boccuzzi is bringing his latest culinary vision to Brecksville with the opening of Masu, a modern sushi concept at Valor Acres. Set to debut this summer, Masu will deliver a sushi experience that blends authentic Japanese tradition with fresh fish and a unique dining atmosphere. Masu will offer […]
Bees wrestlers take their skill set to next level
by Dan Holland With winning its fifth-straight conference title this year in the Suburban League National Division, and having produced numerous state champions, state runners-up and state placers in recent years, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School wrestling team has made its mark on the sport. This year’s team is ranked #4 in Ohio and #24 […]
Chippewa Garden Club
Chippewa Garden Club will host its next meeting on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Brecksville Human Services Building, located at 2 Community Dr., in Brecksville. The guest speaker will be Sean Fenton, ISA Certified Arborist and Ohio Licensed Commercial Applicator for Bartlett Tree Experts, who will address “Managing Pests and Diseases in Your Landscapes Naturally.” […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
Learn about the North Union Farmers Market at the April 10 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club. Donita Anderson, an early food co-op devotee, biologist and chef, founded the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square in 1995. In the subsequent 30 years, it has grown into summer markets in eight additional locations, plus two […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 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. The topic will be “From Documents to Sentences to Stories: Rebuilding Family Stories” presented by Sunny […]
Lady Bees varsity basketball team shares in conference title
by Dan Holland The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School girls varsity basketball team finished atop the Suburban League National Division this season in a three-way tie, sharing conference champion honors with Hudson and Twinsburg, with all three posting an 11-3 conference record. It is the Bees first conference championship since 2007. Head coach Joe Zenir credits […]
Hospice of the Western Reserve needs volunteers
The Hospice and Western Reserve Navigator programs provide support to individuals who are facing a life-limiting or a terminal illness wherever they consider home. Volunteers are an essential part of the clinical team and are needed to support patients through phone calls and virtual visits. To learn more, visit hospicewr.org/volunteer or call 216-255- 9090.
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County hosts property valuation complaint information sessions
The Cuyahoga Board of Revision will host a series of information sessions for residents to learn about contesting their new property valuations. Last year, the county’s fiscal office conducted a state-mandated sexennial reappraisal to determine the value of all properties within the county. The reappraisal resulted in an average increase of 32% in home values […]
High school students invited to spring Envirothon
Envirothon, a competitive outdoor team event, offers a unique learning experience for high school students. The 2025 Area 2 Envirothon will be held on April 9, 2025, at the Cooke Family Wildlife Conservation Park, 4774 OH-13, in Shiloh. The event is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources. A team […]
Christ the Redeemer to host new concert series
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Brecksville has announced the debut of Concerts@CRLC. The goal of the concert series stems from Martin Luther’s quote: “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise.” James C. Alfieri, director of music at CRLC, believes that Concerts@CRLC is a perfect way to complement the church’s music […]
Senior Bees take their game beyond The Hive
Submitted by Philip Chermonte Several seniors at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School have decided to take their talents beyond the hive and have committed to continuing their athletic careers in college. Kendall Barrett has been playing soccer for 14 years and plans to continue her soccer journey at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. “It has […]
Highland Drive scheduled to close for 2 ½ months until mid-August
by Melissa Martin Jan. 21 city council meeting A portion of Highland Drive is expected to be closed to through traffic from the beginning of June through the middle of August while crews replace a culvert and a section of sidewalk, city officials announced Jan. 21. City engineer Gerry Wise told Brecksville City Council the […]
Local Realtor turns real-life experiences into comedy career
by Dan Holland For Nancy Abraham, a Realtor for Russell Real Estate Services and mother of four, a dare from her co-workers seven years ago ended up spawning a new side-career in comedy. “Never in my life did I think that I would do stand-up comedy,” said Abraham, who recently performed in the Brecksville Human […]
City to spend $86,000 to screen first responders for cancer, provide mental health treatment
by Melissa Martin Feb. 4 city council meeting Brecksville City Council unanimously approved two pieces of legislation that aims to spend more than $86,000 to enable firefighters and police officers to access mental health services, physical examinations and advanced screenings for early detection of cancer. According to Monica Bartkiewicz, director of planning and economic development, […]
New website to launch before spring break
by Melissa Martin Jan. 15 school board meeting Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison told Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Board members the district plans to roll out its new website before spring break, which begins March 24. The existing website is being reworked to improve content management and accessibility under the direction of JC Power Strategic Communications LLC, Harrison […]
Coming Events
Reduce Reuse Repair Fair
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will feature individuals and businesses that reuse materials and repair goods
Reduce Reuse Repair Fair
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will feature individuals and businesses that reuse materials and repair goods
10:00am - 2:0pm
Breakfast with the Bunny
First Congregational Church of Akron, located at 292 E Market St., Akron, will host a “Breakfast with the Bunny” event
9:00am - 11:00am