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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 […]

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 […]

Independence Local Schools adopts new strategic vision

by Laura Bednar Feb. 18 board of education meeting The Independence Local Schools’ vision is to create “a legacy of excellence” as part of its new strategic plan. The strategic plan is the result of meetings and discussions with students, staff, community members and the board of education. In October 2024, Superintendent Kelli Cogan said […]

Resident life coach leads addiction recovery program at local church

by Charles Cassady Like many quests, the search for sobriety often needs a guide, and the addiction-rehabilitation field has another one through Joe Pannitto, a.k.a. “Coach Joe.” A professional life coach and counselor, Pannitto has initiated a self-improvement and substance abuse recovery mission connected with Western Reserve Grace Church, 1066 East Aurora Rd. in Macedonia. […]

RJRD board finally allows open dialogue with Friends

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 […]

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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