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 […]
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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 […]
City makes case for proposed fire station
by Dan Holland Jan. 9 informational meeting Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai and Fire Chief Jeff Hajek hosted an informational meeting at Broadview Heights City Hall Jan. 9 to present their vision for a new fire station to be built on the city campus. The project, which would require city council approval, would be funded […]
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, […]
Cuyahoga SWCD hosts poster contest for K-12 students
Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District hosts an annual poster contest for Cuyahoga County K-12 students, and this year’s theme is “Home is Where the Habitat is.” Awards will be given for first and second place in the following grade categories: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Winners in each grade band will advance to […]
Middle School Leaders Unite for Inspirational Conference
More than 200 student leaders from 12 area middle schools gathered at North Royalton Middle School on Jan. 29 for the Middle Level Leadership Conference featuring motivational speaker Dee Hankins. The conference, themed “Resilience: The Ability to Bounce Back,” featured Hankins sharing his powerful journey through 18 years in foster care and his daughter’s battle […]
North Royalton High School Band hits high notes
Wind ensemble invited to Severance Hall as senior makes all-state band The North Royalton High School Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at Severance Hall, home to the Cleveland Orchestra, during the 21st Annual Northeast Ohio Band Invitational on Jan. 26. “It is an honor to be selected to perform at this world-caliber stage,” said […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
School clinic aid sentenced to two years for medication stealing
District parents remain concerned about student, medication safety by Melissa Martin The former clinic aid who stole prescription medication from students at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School was sentenced to two years in prison on Jan. 22, for endangering the health and safety of children under her care. During her trial, Danielle Kovacs, 42, admitted to […]
Local author features towpath, national park as backdrop for novel
by Emily Canning-Dean Growing up in Akron, Broadview Heights resident Jonathan Walter has many memories of The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Including these northeast Ohio gems in his newly released time travel suspense thriller, The Towpath, seemed like the perfect fit. “I have fond memories riding on the trail […]
BBHHS diver looks to break more records, win more titles
by Dan Holland For junior diver Rachel Kirin, things continue looking up as she broke her own school record this season at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and repeated it as the Suburban League diving champion. Kirin, who is also a member of the BBHHS state-champion gymnastics team, decided to join the BBHHS swimming and diving […]
High schooler’s crocheted creations show other students how to start a business
Lillian Rawlin and Annelies Chase, Staff Writers At Brecksville Broadview Heights High School, every student knows the school motto, inspired by the beloved mascot: “Bee your best, Bee one community, Bee the future!” The school urges students to pursue their passions and to fulfill their dreams. The school playbook even states, “We are persistent in […]
Brecksville UMC cookbook encourages joyful gatherings
by Emily Canning-Dean During a perusal of the library at Brecksville United Methodist Church, visitors will find a variety of cookbooks, created by church members, on the shelves. “Our church has been in the community since 1814 so there have been a bunch of cookbooks published over the years,” said Melanie Smith of Brecksville UMC. […]
Bees’ boys wrestling team ranked 24th nationwide
Submitted by Leslie D’Anna Members of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School wrestling teams competed at the Top Gun tournament at Alliance High School Jan. 17-18. BBHHS won the tournament with the highest record-setting team score in the tournament history. Rylan Seacrist was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament, while Riley McPherson had five first-period […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
Renee Boronka, director of conservation, education & outreach with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, will speak at the March 13 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club. Members will learn about the organization’s nearly 30 years of improving landscapes and environments, connecting people with their environments and sustaining landscapes for current and future generations. Guests are […]
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What are those icicles telling you?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating This past January was a record-setting month. Temperatures dipped below 0, and it seemed snowfall of a couple of inches occurred almost every other day. This combination of extreme cold and frequent snow has allowed the buildup of snow cover on our roofs. Driving around I noticed what seemed […]
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The Essential Components of a Comprehensive Estate Plan
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Estate planning is a critical process that ensures your assets, family, and personal wishes are protected and managed in the event of your incapacity or death. Despite its importance, many people delay creating an estate plan due to misconceptions, procrastination, or the belief that it’s only for the […]
Property valuation formal complaint filing period open through March 31
Property owners wishing to challenge their property valuations for tax year 2024 may do so as of Jan. 1. The Cuyahoga County Board of Revision will accept formal complaints from Jan. 1 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 […]
Lake Erie photo contest announced
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s 33rd annual “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest is an opportunity for Ohioans to capture and showcase the unique beauty, wildlife, communities and vibrant life surrounding all the wonder that Lake Erie has to offer. The photo contest invites photographers to submit up to five images that represent the essence […]
Annual Shop-with-a-Cop event features holiday shopping spree
by Dan Holland The annual Shop with a Cop event – a joint venture held each December between the Broadview Heights and Seven Hills Police Departments – took place on Dec. 14. The event, sponsored by Meijer, located at 7701 Broadview Rd. in Seven Hills, provides an opportunity for 20 shoppers from the Brecksville-Broadview Heights […]
Fleet Team holds ceremonial groundbreaking
By Dan Holland Employees of Fleet Team, Inc., which plans to open a new global headquarters at the former site of Vatterott College, located at 5025 E. Royalton Rd., gathered in the 38,400 square-foot shell of the former school on Nov. 19 for a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by city officials. Fleet Team, a fleet management […]
Broadview Heights couple records first birth of 2025 in Northeast Ohio
by Dan Holland While many Northeast Ohioans were ringing in the new year at any number of area parties and galas, one Broadview Heights couple ended up celebrating the new year with a much more personal and special celebration. Peter and Grace Sokol welcomed their second daughter, Hailey Michelle Sokol, into the world at 12:04 […]
From the Mayor’s Desk
Happy New Year! I hope that all of you had an enjoyable holiday season and are settling into 2025. At city hall, the last few weeks of December were unexpectedly busy. Typically, things are pretty quiet there as we close out each year, but the end of 2024 was very different because a situation developed […]
Council votes 4-3 to approve 2025 city budget
by Dan Holland Dec. 16 work session and city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council during a Dec. 16 meeting cast a 4-3 vote to pass an ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for 2025 following a third and final public reading. The split vote followed a heated discussion […]
Council votes unanimously to pass legislation to avert city shutdown
by Dan Holland Dec. 23 special council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council at a special Dec. 23 meeting voted 6-0 to pass an ordinance for a temporary appropriation for current expenses and other expenditures in the city for the period of Jan. 1-15, 2025. The meeting, called by Mayor Sam Alai, was necessary […]
Coming Events
The Akron Zoo offers exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods”
The Akron Zoo is offering a special exhibit called “Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods” from Jan. 20-March 7 in the zoo’s Nature’s Theater. The exhibit will focus on three main topics: how Black residents in Akron expanded the John Brown Monument, fought a plan to move the zoo from Perkins Woods and operated a long-lived custard stand at the park’s edge. “Celebrating Black History” is open during zoo operating hours of 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily and is included in general admission. For more information, visit akronzoo.org or call 330-375-2550.
11:00 am - 4:00pm
Bus Stop opens Feb. 21 at Spotlights Theater
In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at to a cheerful roadside diner.
7:30pm
Empty Bowls
“Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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