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, […]
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 […]
Planning commission approves preliminary Concordia site plan
by Laura Bednar Feb. 4 planning commission meeting Independence planning commission voted unanimously to send the preliminary site plan for the Concordia housing development at Brecksville and Stone roads to city council for review. The decision followed a public hearing and discussions with Greg Modic, president of land development for Petros Development Group. Economic Development […]
Police levy renewal to appear on May ballot
by Laura Bednar Sagamore Hills Trustees voted to send a 6-mill renewal of a police levy to the May 6 ballot during a special meeting on Feb. 4. This is a replacement of an existing levy that was approved in 2012. The continuing levy would cost taxpayers $210 per $100,000 of county fiscal officer’s appraised […]
RJRD board finally allows open dialogue with Friends
by Sue Serdinak Feb. 24 RJRD board meeting The board of the Richfield Joint Recreation District had business to do, but more than 100 people attending the meeting (with a police officer in the back of the room), came to hear about ongoing issues involving the board and the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve. The […]
Binky the Buzzard tips his wings to Hinckley’s bicentennial
by Chris Studor For more than 40 years, Binky the Buzzard has graced the cover of The Hinckley Record’s March issue. In keeping with tradition, Binky takes the front cover again this year in honor of both his founder, Karl Kastl Jr., who passed away in 2024, and the township’s upcoming 200th birthday. Not long after his father’s […]
Discovering Lost Barns of Bath: Joss Barn
by Laura Bednar Bath Township’s Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee manages one of 27 designated scenic byways in Ohio. The Heritage Corridors of Bath byway, established in 2001, covers 39 miles of road within the township. When traveling the byway, more than 30 barns are visible, many more than 100 years old and several listed […]
Consultant urges move toward full-time firefighters, two new stations
Council seeks further guidance on potential locations by Judy Stringer Jan. 28 city council workshop A consulting firm that assessed Hudson’s fire and EMS services recommends the city increase the number of paid firefighters and construct at least one new fire station. Vaughan Miller, a public safely specialist with K2M Design, told Hudson City Council […]
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Spring Flower Sale
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is partnering with the fundraising organization Flower Power
Inside Out
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is sponsoring a fun way to share information about one’s emotions and how to navigate them with the showing of Disney’s Inside Out
Sunshine Week presentation
The League of Women Voters of Hudson will commemorate Sunshine Week with a special presentation at the Hudson Library
6:30pm
Cabin Fever Tour
Richfield Historical Society is holding its annual Cabin Fever Tour on Saturday, March 15.
Tree & Vine Pruning Tutorial
join Case-Barlow Farm for its annual dormant fruit tree and grape vine pruning class
11:00am - 2:00pm
Music at Bath
The Music at Bath Concert Series continues with Austin Walkin’ Cane in the Sanctuary of Bath Church
4:00pm
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