BBHHS ceremony welcomes 22 new U.S. citizens
Immigrants from 16 countries naturalized in front of students, family and friends by Melissa Martin Twenty-two individuals representing 16 countries took their final steps to becoming American citizens Sept. 9 as they pledged the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in front of a federal judge, family members, friends and several representatives of the […]
Brecksville mourns former Police Chief Michael Carlin
by Melissa Martin Michael Carlin, the city's seventh police chief, passed away on Aug. 29 following 37 years of service and dedication to the safety and well-being of the Brecksville community. Before joining the city's police department, Carlin was a decorated Marine who served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He still holds the distinction […]
Knuth’s Cleveland offers Brecksville community an elevated shopping experience
by Adriana Gasiewski The sound of hangers rattling on clothing racks, popping champagne bottles and chatter expressing excitement about the opening of Knuth's Cleveland's new Brecksville location filled the air in the boutique on Sept. 2. Because Knuth's has been a Northeast Ohio staple since 1960, when Knuth's owner Penny Duijser bought the company in […]
Government
Mayor’s Corner
by Daryl Kingston September marks the beginning of a new season in Brecksville. As summer […]
Service department employees vote to unionize
by Melissa Martin City officials have announced that members of the city's service department voted […]
Council, city employees to practice active shooter drills
Increased training comes in response to recent North Royalton shooting by Melissa Martin Aug. 4 […]
Customers can now pay by credit card in all city departments
Payments will incur an additional 3% fee by Melissa Martin Sept. 1 city council meeting […]
Schools
BBH schools eye May ballot for operating levy
by Melissa Martin Brecksville-Broadview Heights school administrators are targeting the May 2027 ballot for a […]
BBHHS ranks fourth among schools in Cleveland metro area
by Melissa Martin Aug. 26 school board meeting The district continues to improve its reputation […]
CVCC maintains financial stability amid property tax changes
by Sheldon Ocker The Ohio General Assembly's recent focus on property tax reform has left […]
Schools Foundation awards nearly $90K in classroom grants
Submitted by Denise Gawlik The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation capped off the 2025-2026 school year […]
BBH school lunch programs integrate hydroponic gardens to provide locally sourced foods
by Dan Holland Students at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Middle School are not only […]
Students in the news
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School families enjoyed a variety of activities at the annual PSO Back […]
Community
Rumple Recycling do’s and don’ts
Recently, Rumpke has seen a noticeable increase in diapers at the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center, resulting in substantial contamination and loss of items that are recyclable. As such, the company is reminding customers about what can and cannot be recycled. Recycling don'ts Anything not included in Rumpke's acceptable items list would be a recycling […]
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
The Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland will meet on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. in Parma. The speaker will be Glenn Sobola, president of the Slavic Village Historical Society. His presentation is titled "It Wasn't Always Slavic Village," which hints at the earliest […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 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. Sunny Morton will present "How Learning about the Past Can Change the Future." As we commemorate […]
Owl ears: A guide to the Brecksville Reservation’s great horned owls
by Adriana Gasiewski Throughout the year in the Brecksville Reservation, and not just during the "owl-tumn," owls can be seen soaring above and into mosaic fields, large landscapes with diverse plants and the ecosystems inhabiting them. However, great horned owls, with their feather tufts standing tall on top of their heads, tend to stand out […]
Forget the flower garden, build a backyard wildlife haven
by Melissa Martin If your fall plans call for transforming your run-of-the-mill yard into a backyard oasis your friends and family will be able to enjoy next summer and for years to come, there's a good chance a trip or two to the local garden center for a few clearance plants is in your future. […]
Nonna’s Place makes assisted living feel like home
by Emily Canning-Dean As Luca and Michelle Ianiro prepared to open an assisted living space in Brecksville, it was Luca's grandmother they had in the forefront of their mind. "My parents are from Italy and my Nonna moved here when she was 50 and lived to be 100," Ianiro said. "When she passed, my wife […]
American Way Exteriors opens showroom location in Brecksville
by Dan Holland For American Way Exteriors owner Steve Moad, choosing Brecksville to open a fourth location in Ohio was a natural fit for the company, which also operates locations in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton metropolitan areas. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14. "We began looking around the Cuyahoga Valley, which has […]
A century of gratitude: Koenig celebrates 101 years
by Dan Holland For 10-year Chippewa Place resident Lois Koenig, a chance invite by a co-worker to a family dinner eventually led to her being married for 70 years to her friend's brother – who at the time was away serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Koenig first learned of her future […]
Police Beat
by Noell Wolfgram Evans A quick shortcut across the neighborhood, a poorly timed magic trick, a man carting around a fortune in recycling and an argument for not helping friends were just some of the things officers of the Brecksville Police Department had to contend with in August. Now you see it, now you don't […]
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
The Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland will meet on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. in Parma. The speaker will be Glenn Sobola, president of the Slavic Village Historical Society. His presentation is titled "It Wasn't Always Slavic Village," which hints at the earliest […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 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. Sunny Morton will present "How Learning about the Past Can Change the Future." As we commemorate […]
Brecksville Kiwanis helps children build service habits early
by Melissa Martin Parents play an important role in teaching children that civic service can begin early. Kelly Shaffer, an active member of the Brecksville Kiwanis for the past 23 years, knows firsthand that learning by example can have a lasting effect on children. "My son, Patrick, was just 10 days old when I took […]
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Coming Events
Oct 23
Hobbitts Preschool hosts Touch-A-Truck
Families can explore fire, police, and construction vehicles plus enjoy a book fair and food.
Information & Advice
Get Your HVAC System Ready for Winter: Tips from a Local Pro
by Kevin Olecki, President & Owner, Broadview Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical As the leaves […]
The Cost of Waiting for Clarity
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Uncertainty has a way of making waiting feel prudent. The […]
Top Five Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC We recently lost one of my favorite artists, […]