Moving up to the majors
by Dan Holland For lifelong Broadview Heights resident Mason Eckelman, being selected by the Seattle Mariners in the eighth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on July 12 was a dream come true going back to his childhood. One day later, Eckelman, who was the 250th overall pick, learned that his cousin, Henry […]
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 […]
Citywide garage sale draws droves to city campus
by Dan Holland The Broadview Heights annual citywide garage sale, held Aug. 27-29, included close to 100 sale spots at residences around the city, with 61 individual sales being held Aug. 29 on the lawn in front of the city amphitheater. Area residents flooded onto city campus to hunt for the best bargains from 9 […]
Government
Council approves amendments to e-bike legislation
by Dan Holland In light of the increasing popularity of e-bikes, members of Broadview Heights […]
City officials weigh police department’s need for additional space
by Dan Holland Aug. 25 work session, Aug. 31 city council meeting During an Aug. […]
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 […]
Sports
Five inducted into North Royalton Athletic Hall of Fame
by Melissa Martin North Royalton High School celebrated five distinguished alumni as the newest members of the North Royalton Athletic Hall of Fame during an Aug. 27 ceremony. The Class of 2026 includes Dean Chuppa, Class of 1979; Debbie Andrews, 1990; Troy Richert, 2011; Nick Woods, 2014; and Joseph Marousek, 2020. Each was selected for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Broadview Heights Police Department had to contend with in August. Chicken so good you'll forget where […]
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Coming Events
Oct 09
Reverse raffle
Tickets are on sale for the third annual Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Chorus Reverse Raffle fundraiser
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
Don’t put off dental appointments – tooth decay spreads!
If you've been putting off dental appointments, you could be making your situation worse! Tooth […]
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 […]
Top Five Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC We recently lost one of my favorite artists, […]