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, […]
Singing Angels mark 60 years of making a difference
By Karen Nathan Make Music. Make Friends. Make a Difference. That was the mission, plain and simple, when Bill Boehm founded the Singing Angels 60 years ago. A life-long performer, Mr. Boehm, as he was known to all, returned home to Cleveland after World War II and became the stage director of Cleveland’s Musicarnival, a […]
Officials discuss barrier options for Tollis Parkway
by Dan Holland Sept. 16 city council meeting and Sept. 9 service/safety committee meeting Members of the city’s service and safety committees deliberated the merits and drawbacks of installing a moveable electric gate at the west end of Tollis Parkway in place of an existing removeable guard rail. The guard rail, which has been in […]
Portion of Sand Run Metro Park jogging trail closed for maintenance
A portion of the jogging trail at Sand Run Metro Park is closed to provide necessary repairs to a failing retaining wall. The trail is closed from Chestnut Drive (the entrance to Chestnut Lodge off Sand Run Parkway) to the Shadowfield area. Repairs are expected to be complete by May 2025 or sooner. During the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society meets
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Members and interested public are invited to attend. The meeting topic will be “DAR: Yesterday and Today” presented by Cynthia Kettler, who has been […]
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Estate Planning for Pets
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Nobody wants to think about losing their pet, but have you thought about what will happen to your pet if they lose you? Creating a pet trust clause as part of your comprehensive estate plan will ensure that your furry friends are left in the right hands and […]
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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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Prepare for the Cold Now
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Every year we are faced with the inevitable task of preparing for the coming winter weather season. Cooler weather is showing its face and we have begun calling on our heating systems to go back to work for us. The change of seasons requires us to prepare our heating […]
Bloodview Haunted House serves up more spooky fun this Halloween
by Dan Holland A once-condemned house on Broadview Road known for serving up thousands of shrieks and screams every Halloween is promising guests even more ghoulish frights this fall as it gears up for its 44th season of scaring. The Bloodview Haunted House, which officially opened in 1980, is the brainchild of the Broadview Heights […]
Fire Chief urges officials to use available funding for new station
by Dan Holland Sept. 3 city council meeting During a Sept. 3 city council meeting, Broadview Heights Fire Chief Jeff Hajek urged councilmembers to support using available funding to build a new fire station headquarters on the city campus along the south side of Faulhaber Memorial Drive. Hajek said measures to build a new station, […]
BBH first district to participate in Northeast Ohio composting operation
by Melissa Martin Aug. 21 school board meeting The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools announced a partnership with Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based, worker-owned composting cooperative whose mission is to “feed people, not landfills.” Rust Belt Riders worker-owner Robert Kurtz told the school board his company is dedicated to food autonomy, climate resilience and making the […]
BBH Schools Foundation awards $98,982 in classroom grants
by Denise Gawlik Innovation is the key word when it comes to writing a winning grant proposal to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation. The foundation’s grant program is not intended to supply funds for routine, day-to-day educational needs of teachers and staff. But rather, successful grant applications propose unique classroom experiences and push the boundaries […]
School board president recognized by state
North Royalton School Board President Jackie Arendt has received the Ohio School Boards Association Recognition Award. This is a distinct award and part of OSBA’s STAR Awards Program – Service, Training, Aptitude and Recognition. “Your efforts reflect a true commitment toward public education and the importance you attach to your role as a school board […]
Band director inducted to International Bandmasters Association
Over the summer, North Royalton High School Band Director David Vitale was nominated and inducted into the International Bandmasters Association, also known as Phi Beta Mu. This organization is composed of an elite group of band directors. The group evolved from the National Bandmasters Association, and expanded into foreign countries and developed into the International […]
Letter to the Editor
BBH Pride fosters acceptance To the Editor: Our family has participated in many wonderful workshops and the two Pride festivals put on by BBH Pride. The second Pride Fest, with nearly 2,000 people, was a fun and wonderful event the community really enjoyed. Events like Pride festivals and workshops are powerful tools for fostering understanding […]