Positive calls home brighten parents’ days
As a way to continue to enhance the culture at North Royalton Elementary School, students are now being recognized for their achievements and rewarded with the opportunity to join the principal in making a positive phone call home. “I absolutely love it when our Bears are so eager to share news about their positive behavior […]
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 […]
Issue 4 fails at polls May 3
by Dan Holland Issue 4, the charter amendment on the May 3 ballot that would have raised raise the fire and emergency medical services levy in Broadview Heights from 4.2 mills to a rate not to exceed 5.8 mills, failed by a 60% to 40% vote of the public. The additional funding was needed to […]
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Home Days returns in July
The 2022 Broadview Heights Home Days festival will take place July 7-10 at the Broadview Heights City Campus, 9543 Broadview Road, near the Community Amphitheater. Expect to see some new events this summer, such as Variety Show by Blake, performing at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Amphitheater. The popular Dr. U.R. Awesome’s Bubble Palooza […]
From the desk of Mayor Sam Alai
Welcome to spring! Although it seems like it took a long time for spring weather to finally arrive, I think that warmer temperatures and sunny days are finally here. With this warmer weather comes the start of another jam-packed sports season here in Broadview Heights. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation department, as always, has been […]
City council honors BBHHS gymnastics team
by Dan Holland April 18 city council meeting The first order of business at the April 18 Broadview Heights City Council meeting was honoring the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School girls gymnastics team for winning its 19th consecutive team state championship title. It is the school’s 22nd overall team state title since 1994. “This was No. […]
Four new police cruisers set to be outfitted
by Dan Holland May 2 city council meeting Broadview Heights City Council members approved the installation of equipment in four new Ford Explorer police cruisers by Hall Public Safety Upfitters at a cost of $16,280. The equipment was approved for purchase from Fallsway Equipment Co. in February. Council also approved a separate resolution to equip […]
Charter review process completed
by Dan Holland The Broadview Heights Charter Review Commission completed the last of its four scheduled meetings on April 5. Once approved by city council, the seven final items from the 2022 Charter Review will be placed on the November ballot for voter approval. The nine-person resident commission, which consists of a select group of […]
Summer road improvement plans unveiled
by Dan Holland April 11 Service and Safety Committee meeting Broadview Heights City Engineer Gary Yelenosky presented details of the city’s 2022 Road Program, along with a color-coded roadway condition map noting the condition of all city streets. Also presented was a second map listing streets designated for repairs and a new top coat, with […]
Portion of Royal View Elementary to become North Royalton senior center
At the April 19, 2022, North Royalton City Council meeting, it was announced that the School District and City are in the process of securing an agreement to transform a portion of the former Royal View Elementary School into a city senior center. North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz said the opportunity was born from a […]
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 […]
Harlequin Design Studio shines at new location
by Dan Holland After serving Broadview Heights and surrounding cities for more than 14 years out of its original location at 8133 Broadview Rd., Harlequin Design Studio hosted a grand opening April 9 at its new location at 313 Treeworth Ave. “We just outgrew the existing space, and it was time for something a little […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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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Are Your Teeth Making You Sick?
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS We all know that poor oral health can lead to cavities and gum disease. Old and failing dental work can be just as damaging as new cavities. But what many patients fail to realize is the great impact dental problems can have on your overall health. Poor oral health has […]
Police Beat
March 31 – A member of the service department reported that someone spray painted multiple images on the exterior walls of one of the buildings at the Broadview Heights Fields. The service department has since sprayed over the graffiti to remove it. April 2 – A woman was arrested on charges of domestic violence at […]
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, […]
BBHHS grad nominated for Woman of the Year award
by Nicole Rosselot The Cleveland Clinic recently nominated Sagamore Hills resident Beth Starek as a candidate for the Cleveland/Akron Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2022 Man/ Woman of the Year. Starek, an oncology nurse and clinical program manager with Cleveland Clinic Children’s infusion center for pediatric oncology, will compete with other nominees in a fundraising campaign […]
Carnation gram fundraiser raises money for Ukraine
North Royalton High School hosted a carnation gram fundraiser during the month of March. For $2, students and staff were able to purchase a carnation as well as a paper shamrock on which they could write a message of encouragement for Ukraine. The window of the main office was covered with shamrocks showing support. Approximately $2,400 […]
Aqua Egg Hunt makes a big splash
by Dan Holland Easter festivities came in with a splash at the Broadview Heights Recreation Center Natatorium as the city hosted its annual Aqua Egg Hunt for children ages six months to 10 years on April 2. During the event, children, assisted by their parents, collected floating or sunken plastic easter eggs from the pools. […]
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