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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Bonding/Veneers for Special Events: Look Your Best in 2025
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS Do you have important dates lined up for the new year? Upcoming weddings, school reunions, and other special events are a great opportunity to revive your smile with cosmetic dentistry treatments. Life can be hard on even the healthiest teeth, leaving you with eroded enamel, discoloration, chips and other flaws […]
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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. […]
Students in the news
NRHS senior Eshaan Satyawada has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal and a substantial scholarship from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This honor recognizes Satyawada’s noteworthy performance in mathematics and science, solidifying his position among the nation’s top STEM students. The Rensselaer Medal comes with a merit scholarship valued at $40,000 per year, guaranteed for four years, totaling […]
Superintendent unveils campus master plan, strategic plan
by Melissa Martin Superintendent Jeff Harrison delivered his first State-of-the-Schools address before a crowd of nearly 100 at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Oct. 30, outlining the district’s new three-year strategic plan. As part of that plan, Harrison announced five priorities for the district to achieve between now and the end of the 2026-2027 school year. […]
Safety Town gets permanent home at North Royalton Elementary
City and school officials break ground at the new site of North Royalton’s Safety Town Oct. 24. Photo submitted.
New medical spa aims for whole-body wellness
IGIA Wellness & Med Spa celebrated its grand opening this fall.
Mayor Sam Alai’s column
Happy Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds me of all the things for which I am truly thankful. Too often, I, like many of you, get caught up in the hustle and bustle of my daily responsibilities and don’t take time to relax and reflect on the many blessings in […]
Council approves acceptance of county road funds
Nov. 5 city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council at their Nov. 5 meeting passed a resolution to accept 50/50 funding from Cuyahoga County to be put toward the cost of the 2025 Avery Road Improvement Project. The project, to pave the southernmost section of Avery Road between West Royalton Road and Oakes […]
Council passes ordinance to document city events, costs
Members of Broadview Heights City Council passed an ordinance that will require the city administration to present a list of events to be held on city grounds in 2025, along with their associated costs. That list is due to councilmembers by Dec. 16. An ordinance, which was proposed by Ward 3 council representative Brian Dunlap […]
Police renewal levy passes
by Dan Holland Issue 9, a police renewal levy in Broadview Heights, was passed by voters during the Nov. 5 general election by a 59% approval margin. Unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections showed 2,016 in favor and 1,394 opposed. The levy is an extension of a measure first adopted in 1964, […]
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 […]
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.
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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I’m scared of the dentist. My teeth are in terrible shape. What is nitrous?
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS Our team at Dr. Farian’s office understands that the sights, sounds, and sensations at the dentist’s office can be unsettling for some patients. We have a variety of options to help the patients who are scared. One effective technique that we use to comfort you is a gas called nitrous […]
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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,” […]
Fall fest remains a family favorite
by Dan Holland The fourth-annual Broadview Heights Fall Fest, held the afternoon of Sept. 28 at the city amphitheater, drew more than 2,000 attendees. The event featured a DJ, family photo station, games and prizes, hay rides courtesy of Luther’s Farm Market, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin decorating and face painting tent, inflatables, food trucks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Councilmember clarifies position on proposed ordinance
by Dan Holland Oct. 7 Rules, Ordinances and Franchises Committee meeting & city council meeting During an Oct. 7 meeting of the Rules, Ordinances and Franchises Committee, Ward 3 Council Representative Brian Dunlap clarified his position for a proposed ordinance he introduced to city council Sept. 23. The ordinance would prohibit the use of city […]
Creative Movement Center reopens in new location
by Dan Holland For Broadview Heights resident Hayley Weiss, owner of Creative Movement Center, moving from her previous locale at 203 E. Royalton Rd. into her new expanded space at 1 Eagle Valley Court was a journey of joy nearly three years in the making. The new 8,100 square-foot location, which features four dance studios, […]