Fall fest remains a family favorite
by Dan Holland The fourth-annual Broadview Heights Fall Fest, held the afternoon of Sept. 28 at the city amphitheater, drew more than 2,000 attendees. The event featured a DJ, family photo station, games and prizes, hay rides courtesy of Luther’s Farm Market, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin decorating and face painting tent, inflatables, food trucks […]
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Portion of Sand Run Metro Park jogging trail closed for maintenance
A portion of the jogging trail at Sand Run Metro Park is closed to provide necessary repairs to a failing retaining wall. The trail is closed from Chestnut Drive (the entrance to Chestnut Lodge off Sand Run Parkway) to the Shadowfield area. Repairs are expected to be complete by May 2025 or sooner. During the […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society meets
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, 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. The meeting topic will be “DAR: Yesterday and Today” presented by Cynthia Kettler, who has been […]
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Estate Planning for Pets
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Nobody wants to think about losing their pet, but have you thought about what will happen to your pet if they lose you? Creating a pet trust clause as part of your comprehensive estate plan will ensure that your furry friends are left in the right hands and […]
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I’m scared of the dentist. My teeth are in terrible shape. What is nitrous?
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS Our team at Dr. Farian’s office understands that the sights, sounds, and sensations at the dentist’s office can be unsettling for some patients. We have a variety of options to help the patients who are scared. One effective technique that we use to comfort you is a gas called nitrous […]
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Prepare for the Cold Now
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Every year we are faced with the inevitable task of preparing for the coming winter weather season. Cooler weather is showing its face and we have begun calling on our heating systems to go back to work for us. The change of seasons requires us to prepare our heating […]
Bloodview Haunted House serves up more spooky fun this Halloween
by Dan Holland A once-condemned house on Broadview Road known for serving up thousands of shrieks and screams every Halloween is promising guests even more ghoulish frights this fall as it gears up for its 44th season of scaring. The Bloodview Haunted House, which officially opened in 1980, is the brainchild of the Broadview Heights […]
Fire Chief urges officials to use available funding for new station
by Dan Holland Sept. 3 city council meeting During a Sept. 3 city council meeting, Broadview Heights Fire Chief Jeff Hajek urged councilmembers to support using available funding to build a new fire station headquarters on the city campus along the south side of Faulhaber Memorial Drive. Hajek said measures to build a new station, […]
BBH first district to participate in Northeast Ohio composting operation
by Melissa Martin Aug. 21 school board meeting The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools announced a partnership with Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based, worker-owned composting cooperative whose mission is to “feed people, not landfills.” Rust Belt Riders worker-owner Robert Kurtz told the school board his company is dedicated to food autonomy, climate resilience and making the […]
BBH Schools Foundation awards $98,982 in classroom grants
by Denise Gawlik Innovation is the key word when it comes to writing a winning grant proposal to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation. The foundation’s grant program is not intended to supply funds for routine, day-to-day educational needs of teachers and staff. But rather, successful grant applications propose unique classroom experiences and push the boundaries […]
School board president recognized by state
North Royalton School Board President Jackie Arendt has received the Ohio School Boards Association Recognition Award. This is a distinct award and part of OSBA’s STAR Awards Program – Service, Training, Aptitude and Recognition. “Your efforts reflect a true commitment toward public education and the importance you attach to your role as a school board […]
Band director inducted to International Bandmasters Association
Over the summer, North Royalton High School Band Director David Vitale was nominated and inducted into the International Bandmasters Association, also known as Phi Beta Mu. This organization is composed of an elite group of band directors. The group evolved from the National Bandmasters Association, and expanded into foreign countries and developed into the International […]
Letter to the Editor
BBH Pride fosters acceptance To the Editor: Our family has participated in many wonderful workshops and the two Pride festivals put on by BBH Pride. The second Pride Fest, with nearly 2,000 people, was a fun and wonderful event the community really enjoyed. Events like Pride festivals and workshops are powerful tools for fostering understanding […]
Letter to the Editor
Advertiser’s claims are purposely misleading To the Editor: Thank you, editors, for your service to the community. Information is valuable and powerful. We implore you, however, to honor that responsibility and fact-check any “informative advertisements.” A recent entry, paid for by a single person, listed inaccurate and dangerous claims related to BBH Pride, HRC and […]
Letter to the Editor
Advertiser offers residents a chance to refute his claims To the Editor: It’s come to my attention that my advertisement in the September Broadview Journal upset a few of our fellow citizens, some of whom suggested that my ad be censored. I take seriously the responsibility of publishing information about elections. I research carefully and […]
Exercise studio helps families attain fitness goals
by Dan Holland For Claire Monda, owner and instructor at Team Momentum Fitness, located at 1 Eagle Valley Plaza, opening her own fitness studio has been a lifelong dream. The location had a soft opening in July followed by an official grand opening and ribbon cutting on Aug. 29. The lifelong dancer was an instructor […]
New business location caters to veterans, law enforcement, first responders
by Dan Holland A ribbon cutting event attended by city officials was held Aug. 29 at D2 Human Performance Center located at 3201 E. Royalton Rd., Suite 30. It is the seventh such location to open in the state of Ohio, with additional openings planned. The business provides advanced wellness modalities free of charge to […]
The Grapevine
North Royalton High School graduate Albert Armin was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Gilder Lehrman-National History Academy Scholarship last spring, securing him a full scholarship to attend the academy’s esteemed summer program June 30-July 26 at Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia. Armin was among the 90 students chosen from hundreds of applicants […]
Resident’s eye for photography gives him an edge
by Emily Canning-Dean It wasn’t until high school that PJ Apostle learned he had a talent for photography, but since that time he has had several photographs published in a prestigious magazine and even sells some of his work in the area. Recently, a sunset photo Apostle took at the beach in Florida was published […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Broadview Heights Police Department Aug. 14 – Police pulled over a gold-colored sedan after the driver failed to use a turn signal on state Route 82 near Avery Road. The officer said the driver and passenger looked as if they were trying to hide something and had learned the driver had […]
Plant of the Month: Beautyberry
Submitted by the Bath Gamma Garden Club With cooler weather just around the corner, it’s time to turn our attention to plants that offer winter interest. Think in terms of berries. Not only will you give your garden a boost, but you will also be providing your local wildlife with a nutritious boost as well. […]
Chippewa Garden Club celebrates 75 years
Chippewa Garden Club celebrated its 75th anniversary Aug. 10-11 by presenting a gift of its own to the community – the “Glimmer & Shimmer in the Garden” National Garden Club Flower Show. The event showcased not only floral designs, but horticulture, botanical arts, photography and educational exhibits, all of which were crafted by CGC members. […]
Chippewa Garden Club
Chippewa Garden Club’s will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Brent Giere, the co-owner of the historic Maple Crest Farms in Brecksville. Giere will give us key points of growing and the care of dahlias, including what type of light they need, watering techniques and […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
At the Oct. 10 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club, Cherise Kent, Cleveland Botanical Garden Green Corps Coordinator, will discuss the program this organization has offered to high schoolers for 26 years. The Green Corps program introduces youth to career paths in green industries through hands-on, paid internships. It generates interest in the benefit […]
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Changes Coming to Freon and Air Conditioners
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating On the horizon again is a major change to the freon that affects new air conditioners and heat pumps for residential and commercial use. First, here is a little history of what has changed since 2010 regarding freon in air conditioners. Back in 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
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Don’t put off dental appointments – tooth decay spreads!
by Dr. Zenon Farian, DDS If you’ve been putting off dental appointments, you could be making your situation worse! Tooth decay is notorious for its ability to intensify and spread when untreated. All cavities are caused by mouth bacteria, which feed on plaque and food residue. Everyone has this bacteria, and no one has “cavity-proof” […]
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Can Poor Sleep Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC As an elder law attorney, I often engage with families struggling with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s. This disease is the most common form of dementia and is one that is devastating to endure for family members. We care about our seniors, and aside from the legal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coming Events
'Hands-on Halloween'
Akron Children’s Museum hosts “Hands-on Halloween” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children will start their trek around the museum by designing a goody bag to fill up as they complete their Halloween Fun Guide. Children will groove to spooky sounds during live performances by “Mr. Jeff.” Attendees can contribute to a community service project by bringing new, fuzzy socks to be donated to children at Summit County Children Services for Foster and Kinship Homes. Tickets are $12 per child, $10 per adult with a $2 discount for members and are available at akronkids.org/Halloween. ∞
Milestones Autism Resources fundraiser
Milestones Autism Resources is hosting its “Strike It Big” bowling event on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spins Bowl, 5619 Brecksville Rd. in Independence. The family-friendly event will feature bowling teams, face painting, balloon artists, costume contests, local mascots, a raffle and more. Contributions to the fundraiser will support Milestones’ free autism Helpdesk, a service which allows individuals and families to contact Milestones’ professional staff for personal guidance, local resources and individualized information at every stage of development. To register or donate, visit milestones.org/events/2024/10/27/strike-it-big or contact Vanetta Perry at 216-464-7600 ext. 113 or at vperry@milestones.org. ∞
The International Women's Air & Space Museum dinner
The International Women's Air & Space Museum announces its “Dinner with a Slice of History” on Nov. 1. Featuring NASA’s Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche, this program will explore JSC’s historic impact on human space flight and offer a glimpse of the future of space. For more than 60 years, Johnson has led the world in human space exploration and plays an integral role in enabling commercial industry to build, own and operate space systems. Registration is required at iwasm.org or by calling 216-623-1111. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Deadline to register for in-person is Oct. 31. ∞
CVCC Craft Show
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville, is hosting a craft show on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature numerous vendors offering unique gifts, handcrafted items and baked goods. Admission is $1. The craft show is the largest fundraising event for the SkillsUSA Local Chapter, a career and technical student organization. All proceeds will support leadership activities and programming throughout the year. For more information, contact Julie Jakubczak at jjakubczak@cvccworks.edu. ∞
CVSR North Pole Adventure
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces the return of its North Pole Adventure beginning Nov. 7 and running through Dec. 21. Passengers will depart from the Rockside Station in Independence and begin their 1.5-hour journey to the North Pole. Onboard entertainment features holiday music, merry elves and letter-writing to Santa. The visit to the North Pole culminates in a light display, holiday cookies, hot cocoa and a special gift for each child. Tickets are on sale at cvsr.org. ∞
Fair Trade Holiday Boutique
St. Basil the Great Church presents the 20th annual Fair Trade Fair and Holiday Boutique on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church’s Family Life Center, 8700 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville. Experience “shopping with a conscience,” knowing that the artisans represented by the vendors receive a living wage and a fair price for their work, have decent working conditions and a long-term commitment from buyers that provide reasonable security for the producers. The fair will include women’s beaded necklaces, bracelets and purses from Indonesia; coiled bamboo bowls from Vietnam; Middle Eastern spices and olive oil; jewelry made from African amber; scarves and ponchos woven in Ecuador; organic 100% cotton clothing made in Cleveland; El Salvadoran purses and jewelry from recycled materials; beautiful silk scarves made from recycled saris from India and much more. Enjoy free fair trade coffee and donuts while browsing at this free event. ∞