Inaugural Broadview Heights Beer Fest draws a crowd
by Dan Holland More than 300 area residents poured onto the grounds of Broadview Heights city campus the afternoon of July 27 to partake in the city’s first-ever Beer Fest. The event, which had all proceeds benefitting A Special Wish NEO, featured 23 area breweries that offered a wide variety of craft specialties. A Beer […]
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Local golfer defies odds to score par-4 hole-in-one
by Dan Holland For local golfer Peter Kijinski Jr., who was playing at Briarwood Golf Course in Broadview Heights on June 11, what began as a lackluster round of golf took a big turn for the spectacular when he landed a par-4 hole-in-one, known in golf circles as an “albatross” or double eagle. By acing […]
From the desk of Mayor Sam Alai
Thank you to everyone for another wonderful Home Days celebration in Broadview Heights! As always, the community came together and spent four days playing games, eating delicious food and, most importantly, enjoying time together. Our annual summer festival is one my favorite events because it gives me a chance to visit with family, friends and […]
Home Days brings four days of old-fashioned family fun
by Dan Holland Thousands of area residents flooded onto the Broadview Heights city campus from July 11-14 to participate in the city’s annual Home Days. The annual family-friendly event featured food, rides and attractions, games, live entertainment, three fireworks shows and more. The event, which was sponsored by more than 20 local businesses and organizations, […]
Projections refute overcrowding concerns
by Melissa Martin July 17 school board meeting The community’s concern that Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School is too small continues to be unsupported, as student enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year remains in line with previous projections. Much of the apprehension stems from a spike in kindergarten enrollment two years ago, but school board President […]
Mathnasium relocates to Avery Road
by Tia Began Mathnasium is a learning center focusing on all aspects of math. It empowers students to achieve their full mathematics potential (need to be attributed or written more objectively … i.e., it aims to … Mathnasium’s name may sound somewhat familiar, and now their location will be, too. The franchise has recently relocated […]
Local partnership addresses ways to improve senior health, wellness
With a three-year grant from Medical Mutual, the Kent State College of Public Health is conducting a three-part project focusing on senior health and wellness. CPH will conduct a senior-focused community needs assessment with the help of the area’s Senior Center Research Consortium, led by the city of Brecksville’s Director of Human Services and CPH […]
Strong Style opens Broadview Heights location
by Dan Holland Strong Style MMA and Training Center, which has been headquartered at 6900 Granger Rd., in Independence since 2006, opened its new main location July 29 at 7955 Broadview Rd. The building previously housed FX Fitness. Over the years, Strong Style has produced a number of well-known professional mixed martial arts fighters who […]
County Board of Elections launches election integrity voter education campaign
(Cleveland) – The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has initiated an Election Integrity Series, a comprehensive nine-topic program designed to educate and engage the community on various aspects of the election process. This series aims to enhance transparency, build trust, and ensure a well-informed electorate by delving into the mechanisms that uphold the integrity of […]
Local novelist’s book turned into television movie
by Dan Holland For Brecksville novelist Connie Laux having one of her mystery novels turned into a movie has been a whirlwind. The Hallmark Mystery Channel film, “Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery,” which made its debut Aug. 2, is based on her novel “The Secrets of Bones.” The novel is the second book in a […]
Chaplain program benefits police department, community
by Emily Canning-Dean Ryan Fewell has served the Broadview Heights community for the last 11 years, most recently as a patrol sergeant, but as the department’s chaplain, he has found a new way to serve both the department and the community. “We made the role official in 2020,” Fewell said. “In 2017, I started a […]
Brecksville author’s novel meant to ‘grow’ youths’ interest in reading
by Emily Canning-Dean As an eighth-grade language arts teacher, Justin Montello is very aware that not all kids enjoy reading. “Actually, I was a reluctant reader all the way through high school,” said the Brecksville resident and recently published author. “Then when I got my first job as a Title 1 tutor for fifth-graders, I […]
Former BBHHS baseballer strikes it big as golf professional
by Judy Stringer There’s 1,243 miles – and an immeasurable amount of hustle – between chasing birdies at Sleepy Hollow public golf course in Brecksville and running the show at the ultra-exclusive, Arnold Palmer-designed Deering Bay Yacht & County Club golf course in Miami. Yet, Broadview native Craig Corcoran, 35, managed to make that journey in […]
New BBHHS girl’s volleyball head coach to build on winning ways
by Dan Holland For Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School first-year girls’ head volleyball coach Sydney McKay, it’s all about building on the team’s past successes and teaching a few life lessons along the way. McKay, who has been coaching volleyball for the past ten years at the CYO, Junior Olympics and high school levels, previously coached […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Broadview Heights Police Department July 19 – A Foxglove Drive resident came to the station to report she found a handgun in her house that she did not want. The complainant told officers her husband recently passed away and when she was cleaning out his possession, she located the firearm and […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
At the Sept. 12 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club, Phyllis Mihalik, landscape designer and master gardener, will enlighten members about what goes on in their gardens when no one is watching. Mihalik will explain why gardeners are their gardens worst enemy and why their gardens survive nonetheless. ENGC meets the second Thursday of […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. We’re starting our new season with a dive into the world of genetic genealogy, which has revolutionized […]
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What is a trust? Why do I need one?
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Is tooth loss a natural part of the aging process?
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS It may be common to see more people around you wearing dentures as you get into your 60s, 70s, and 80s – but this does not mean tooth loss is your destiny! Losing teeth is not something that happens “naturally” as a result of getting old. Tooth loss is caused […]
BBHHS grad competes in Olympic swimming trials
by Emily Canning-Dean From the time she was 6 years old, Hannah Bach has loved the water. She started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and the hard work paid off during her years as a champion swimmer at both Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and The Ohio State University. “I was recruited to Ohio […]
Summer Concert Series kicks off in earnest
by Dan Holland Hundreds of area residents gathered at the city amphitheater the evening of June 7 as Broadview Heights launched its annual summer concert series, Nights in the Heights Concert & Cruise-in, showcasing the traditional and country rock sounds of Country Honk. The free event featured a cruise-in sponsored by Next Level Auto Detailing […]
NRHS class of 2004 to host 20-year reunion
The North Royalton High School Class of 2004 will host a weekend-long reunion the weekend of Sept. 14. The reunion committee has planned a list of several events and is asking classmates to attend. For more information, contact Dan Langshaw by email at danielrlangshaw@yahoo.com or by text at 440-785-4240 for more information and how to […]
Residents thank officials for Pride Fest event
by Dan Holland June 17 city council meeting A number of residents at the June 17 city council meeting thanked the mayor and some members of city council for the city’s hosting of Pride Fest on June 8 at the city amphitheater. The event was sponsored by BBH Pride and Metro Health with support from […]
Council approves design phase for outdoor pickleball, basketball courts
by Dan Holland July 1 city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council approved an agreement between the city and Hejduk-Cox and Associates Inc., of Solon, for engineering design and surveying services for six lighted pickleball courts and a basketball court to be constructed in the grassy area to the south of the main […]
North Royalton Elementary named 2024 Hall of Fame School
The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators has named North Royalton Elementary School a 2024 OAESA Hall of Fame School. The Hall of Fame School Award recognizes schools that engage faculty, students and the community to provide a quality school experience. The school staff submitted an extensive application documenting the effectiveness of their educational program […]
RISE celebrates student ingenuity, research excellence
North Royalton City Schools recently hosted the 2024 Research and Independent Study Extravaganza (RISE), showcasing the achievements of 61 enriched English language arts students from grades five through eight. This year’s RISE event incorporated several objectives, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for the young scholars. The independent study project objectives encompassed a diverse range of […]
Wysocki, Lang honored
Nick Wysocki, a sixth-grade science teacher at North Royalton Middle School has been named North Royalton’s Teacher of the Year. He has worked with the district for 10 years. Principal Erin Calabrese called Wysocki an “excellent communicator and team leader.” “His professional preparation, curiosity, and work ethic are second to none. He crafts lessons and […]
Class-rank system to be tossed, starting with class of 2028
by Melissa Martin June 26 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison announced that the district plans to replace the high school class-rank model with the Latin-based cum laude system this fall with its incoming freshman class. Harrison explained that several other high schools throughout Northeast Ohio have already made the switch […]
Victoria Marie’s Boutique brings unique fashions to Broadview Heights
by Emily Canning-Dean Vicky Perrino has always had an eye for fashion. Before opening her business, Victoria Marie’s Boutique, located at 10474 Broadview Rd., Suite 100, Perrino traveled to Chicago and spent time at shows where she could meet with designers and see clothing and accessories in person so she could decide what would be […]