Officials and residents hear initial presentations on proposed Sheetz station
by Dan Holland Feb. 10 Growth, Planning and Zoning, Feb. 12 Planning Commission meetings City officials and residents were presented with plans for a proposed 6,000 square-foot, 12-pump Sheetz fueling station and convenience store, to include a drive thru window, at 8085 Broadview Rd., on the site of a shuttered Rite Aid store. Sheetz operates […]
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Mayor’s Corner
Thankfully, I think we can finally say that spring is arriving in Broadview Heights. I feel like we had snow on the ground consistently for the better part of four months, but it seems like winter has decided to move on. March has been an exciting time for our community. Lots of good things are […]
Councilmembers prefer to maintain two fire stations
by Dan Holland Feb. 17 council work session Members of Broadview Heights City Council participated in a work session to discuss the pros and cons of building a proposed $14-million fire station and headquarters on city campus using a combination of grant money and city funds. A charter amendment ballot issue failed at the polls […]
Council tables fire station issue, forms committee
by Dan Holland Feb. 24 city council meeting Broadview Heights City Council voted 5-1 to table an ordinance that would have advanced $11.5 million from the city’s general fund to the fire station fund to construct a $14-million fire station and headquarters on city campus. It was announced during the meeting, following the vote, that […]
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 […]
Stan Hywet opens for 2025 season
Egg hunt on April 19 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens opens for the 2025 season on Tuesday, April 1. In April, guests who buy a ticket for a self-guided Manor House tour and donate a nonperishable food item when they arrive will receive a second ticket for a self-guided tour at no charge. All food […]
The Grapevine
James Carson, a sophomore from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, recently won an array of prestigious music awards, both locally 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. He […]
Broadview native’s book brings smiles to local charity
by Emily Canning-Dean Sales from Thomas Majka’s book, Lindsay Smiles, have already benefited individuals with Down Syndrome and their families, but the author and Broadview Heights native is taking measures to keep this good work going. Lindsay Smiles was released at the end of 2023 and is a book about the Smiles family moving back […]
NRMS drone Olympics take flight
In the halls of North Royalton Middle School, STEM education is taking flight—quite literally. For three years, seventh-grade students have been transforming their classrooms into dynamic learning environments where drones are more than just high-tech toys – they’re powerful educational tools that blend physics, programming, engineering, and creativity. The brainchild of STEM teachers Don Filips […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global Kindness Movement makes impact at local elementary school
North Royalton Elementary School participated in The Great Kindness Challenge from January 27-31, joining more than 41,000 schools worldwide in promoting random acts of kindness. Last year’s challenge generated over one billion kind acts in just one week. “The Great Kindness Challenge perfectly aligns with our school’s values of fostering compassion and community,” said NRES […]
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Warm Weather?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating The weather is changing quickly, and that might mean going from using your furnace right into using your air conditioning. Preparing now for the coming summer season will ensure that your air conditioning system is ready for the hot weather ahead. If you have installed a winter cover on […]
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Understanding Advanced Directives in a Comprehensive Estate Plan
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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 […]
From the Mayor’s Desk
On Feb. 3, at a council work session meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Hajek and I spoke about the continued need for a new fire station to replace the Broadview Road station, located on our city campus. We again presented the plan created by VAA Architecture, which was initially shared with the community and council when […]
Mayor, fire chief present fire station proposal to city council
by Dan Holland Feb. 3 city council work session Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai and Fire Chief Jeff Hajek, during a Feb. 3 council work session, presented a proposal for a new fire station to members of city council and residents in attendance. A series of public meetings for a proposed $14 million, 23,000-square-foot fire […]
New police chief sworn in
by Dan Holland Broadview Heights Police Lt. Don Polick was sworn in by Mayor Sam Alai as the city’s new police chief during a Jan. 24 ceremony in city council chambers attended by more than 100 people, including family members, city officials and safety forces personnel. Polick, who has served 31 years with the department, […]
Coming Events
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