Celebrate the library’s 100th birthday
By joining the Friends of the Brecksville Library, patrons have the opportunity to support their community library to ensure it remains a vital part of the community. The group is dedicated to promoting the Brecksville branch of the Cuyahoga County Library by supporting its programming for children, teens and adults, buying new items for the […]
Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame nominations due by May 31
The Ohio Department of Aging is requesting nominations of outstanding older adults to induct into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The hall honors current or long-time Ohio residents age 60 and older who have made and continue to make a lasting impact on their communities, their professions or their vocations. Nominations must be […]
Reunion Weekend lineup announced
The BBHHS Alumni Association Reunion Weekend will take place in conjunction with Brecksville Home Days, June 24-26. Friday’s event lineup includes the 20th Annual Bud Wienieski Golf Outing at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Golf Club in Richfield. Those interested in participating are asked to contact Al Travaglianti at altrav237@live.com or 216-496-6549 for more information. Also […]
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Stepping up to take care of her family
by Denise Gawlik Train, train, train and then train some more. Indeed, for the larger part of the last six years, one could always find Olena Sadovska at a swimming pool. The Brecksville-Broadview Heights senior is, in fact, an elite swimmer who routinely finishes first in her marquee events, including the 100m breaststroke and 200m […]
Memorial Day parade, ceremony steps off at 10 a.m.
by Melissa Martin After taking a two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city will once again host its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Mayor Jerry Hruby said the event has been a long-standing Brecksville tradition that not only celebrates the first holiday […]
Brecksville Home Days returns to public square June 24-26
The city of Brecksville will host its annual Home Days celebration on Brecksville’s Public Square June 24-16. The festival will feature a variety of food trucks, rides for all ages, music and fireworks at 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. Leading off the Home Days Concert Series at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 24 is […]
Plan for holiday closures
City Hall, the city’s service department and the Brecksville Human Services Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. The Community Center will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rubbish and recycling pickups will be on Tuesday, May 31. Whenever there is a city holiday, rubbish pickup will take place […]
City council considers issuing TIF bonds for Valor Acres infrastructure
by Kathleen Steele GaivinApril 5 city council meetingBrecksville City council heard a first reading on a proposed ordinance authorizing the city to issue tax incremental funding revenue bonds of up to $12 million to pay for public improvements in and around the Valor Acres development April 5. “The best way to look at this is […]
City considers rezoning Central, Highland school properties
by Melissa Martin April 21 planning commission meeting Brecksville City Council and the city’s administration have asked members of the city’s planning commission to weigh in on the future of two school properties that will soon be placed on the market for redevelopment. Mayor Jerry Hruby requested that the commission consider zoning changes for the […]
Brecksville may allow non-residents to join community center
by Kathleen Steele GaivinMay 3 city council meetingBrecksville City Council authorized the law director to prepare legislation that, if approved by council, would allow non-resident memberships at the city’s community center. Non-resident memberships would be capped at 500. This is an opportunity to increase revenue and participation as well as offset increased costs, according to […]
City leaders remember Harwood as a ‘special person’
by Kathleen Steele GaivinFormer Brecksville City Council President Michael T. Harwood leaves behind a rich legacy of civic involvement, from coaching sports teams to leading city council. Harwood served 12 years on city council; he was president or vice president of council each of those years. “He was a natural leader,” Mayor Jerry Hruby said. […]
New high school parking lot should ease bus congestion
by Melissa Martin April 27 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Superintendent Joelle Magyar announced plans to construct a new parking lot at the high school campus this summer to align school starting times at the middle school and high school. Magyar said in light of recent school bus driver shortages, the district has spent […]
Connection Center connects older residents to services
Cuyahoga County residents age 60 and over can get connected to services and programs to help them age successfully by contacting the Division of Senior and Adult Services’ new Connection Center. The DSAS Connection Center is a free service staffed by trained social workers with extensive knowledge of the programs available to assist eligible adults […]
Brecksville man strikes plea deal to avoid felony child porn charges
by Melissa Martin A man who secretly recorded videos of his relatives and family friends, including a child, using the bathroom of his Brecksville home has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges. As part of a plea deal, Robert Sabados, 46, avoided felony child pornography charges and instead was charged with attempted disseminating matter harmful […]
San Francisco 49ers draft former Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bee
by MARTIN McCONNELL With the 187th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Fordham offensive tackle and former Brecksville Bees football star, Nick Zakelj. Zakelj becomes the third Bee, and the first BBHHS offensive lineman, to be drafted into the NFL. He joins punter Ray Stachowicz, a third-round pick in […]
About Town
by Denise Gawlik The May primary season again reminded us of the ever-deepening divisive world we live in. About Town, however, would like to take a moment to remind us of what we can accomplish when we all work together. Two examples of such “teamwork” can be found within our Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School community, […]
High school students rejoice at the return of The HIVE
by Denise Gawlik Spring break may have been over, but Brecksville-Broadview Heights high school students could still find a bit of joy in their return to school with the reopening of The HIVE. Pre-Covid, The HIVE was a popular grab-n-go café where students could pick up a quick drink and a snack either before school […]
BBHHS ranks fourth in greater Cleveland, 21st in Ohio
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School has once again received a high ranking from U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s annual “Best High Schools Rankings.“ The 2022 report ranked BBHHS fourth in the Cleveland area, 21st in the state of Ohio and 573rd overall in the United States. The U.S. News rankings include data on […]
Cocoa brings creative, comforting, caring support
Superintendent Joelle Magyar said the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools continues the process of training the district’s new therapy dog for use throughout the entire district beginning at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. “Cocoa, our loveable new therapy dog, is joining our school family to bring comfort and caring to the many mental health […]
Chippewa Garden Club cultivates 11 state awards
At its convention last week, Garden Club of Ohio presented over 200 awards to member clubs. Chippewa Garden Club won an award for each application submitted – 10 in total. The club’s awards include first-place wins in the horticulture or Environmental Education Award for the Monarch Project at Home Days and for its holiday project: […]
Greene Acres launches 2022 raffle
As part of its 2022 fundraiser, the nonprofit Greene Acres Community Garden Inc. will be raffling off three prize packages that will delight backyard chefs from Parma to Peninsula and all points beyond. The Grand Prize, valued at more than $400, includes a Char-Broil Performance Silver 5-burner gas grill with nearly 650 square-inches of cooking […]
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Nice weather means more yoga!
by Tracy Rhinehart, Owner, Studio 108 Around here we love sunny skies and warm temperatures. We appreciate it. After all, it doesn’t last long. But sometimes taking advantage of the lovely weather means that we skip out on our yoga practice, opting instead for a run, a game of golf, a ride on the towpath […]
National Park Service temporarily closes Brandywine Falls parking lot amid construction, restroom makeover
Cuyahoga Valley National Park closed the Brandywine Falls parking lot and the upper section of the Brandywine Gorge Trail in early May. A section of the Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike Trail is also closed, making the waterfall inaccessible from that trail. Due to multiple construction projects in the area, this closure will be […]
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How to Avoid the Big Bad Wolf of Probate
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Perhaps you’re tempted to skip this article thinking that probate doesn’t affect you. But whether you have a comprehensive family trust or are just getting started with a basic estate plan, understanding and avoiding probate is paramount for each person considering the future for their loved ones. Probate […]
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Choosing an Air Conditioner
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a major decision, one that should not be taken lightly. It is an important home investment. When the summer heat is at its highest, you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable air conditioner possible. Here are a few […]
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Inflation & Your Investment Portfolio Part 2
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA While you have enjoyed tame inflation, increasing economic growth and higher stock prices beefing up your investments over the last 10-plus years, you should never solely rely on any economic regime to dominate your portfolio or forsake diversification. Instead, the foundation of good long-term investing must be built on evidence […]
Busy courses expected amid golf resurgence
by Judy Stringer The decade or so before the Coronavirus pandemic saw thousands of U.S. golf course closures as the number of golfers shrank and the appetite for developable land expanded. In two local examples, the 168-acre former Boston Hills Country Club was cleared to make way for a new Costco store and Arhaus headquarters, […]
Safety Town registration now open
Brecksville Safety Town registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis to local students entering kindergarten this fall. There are four sessions this year: June 6-17, 9-11 a.m.; June 6-17, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; June 20-July 1, 9-11 a.m.; and June 20-July 1, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. There is a registration fee of $20 per student. […]
City recognized for financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city of Brecksville for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards […]
In-person voting open; two local issues on ballot
The May 3 Primary Election will decide the statewide, county, U.S. Congressional and judicial candidates who will advance to the Nov. 8 General Election. Voters will also decide on candidates for Democratic County Central Committee members. Ohio State House, State Senate and State Central Committee contests will not be on the ballot. There will be […]
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