Highland receives a five-star state report card
by Chris Studor There was reason to celebrate at the Sept. 12 Highland Board of Education meeting as Superintendent Catherine Aukerman announced the district received five stars on its State of Ohio Report Card. Highland is one of just 12 school districts in the state of Ohio to achieve this designation. “We are extremely proud […]
Jaycees scare up 50th season of Hudson Haunted House
by Judy Stringer By the time you read this article, more than 3,000 fright fans will have passed through the Hudson Haunted House this season. The popular haunt, in its 50th year, opened Sept. 23 and runs every Friday and Saturday night through Oct. 29. “This is a legendary house,” said Damon Call, president of […]
Bath engineer offers strategy for business success in two books
by Laura Bednar Operating a successful business takes more than an idea and hard work. After 39 years as an engineer with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Bath resident Norbert Majerus authored two books about implementing innovation, efficiency and respect for employees into a company’s strategy. Majerus began his career at Goodyear’s Global Innovation Center […]
Finishing sledding hill, funding by council needed to complete new park
by Sheldon Ocker The 13.3-acre park near the intersection of Broadview and Hawkins roads won’t be ready for use until next year. The sledding hill, still under construction, won’t open until the winter of 2023-24. “We’re hoping that the dirt required to do the sledding hill is completed – it’s almost there – because we […]
City investigates building new service garage
by Melissa Martin A local architectural firm hired by the city of Brecksville to evaluate the service garage said the city can expect to pay upwards of $5 million to build a new garage adequate to house the department’s equipment and staff of 50. As part of the discussion during the Aug. 16 meeting of […]
Rec Center renovations, repairs complete
by Dan Holland Members of the Broadview Heights Recreation Center can take advantage of new men’s and women’s locker rooms, as well as a new stretching area, located adjacent to the fitness center. The former women’s restroom has been divided into separate men’s and women’s sections. New block dividing walls, panel dividers, fixtures, lighting, sinks […]
Councilman serves in several capacities within Ohio Military Reserve
by Laura Bednar Captain Jim Trakas has been part of the Ohio Military Reserve for nine years, serving as a company commander, public information officer, and most recently, a public affairs officer for the Ohio State Defense Forces. Trakas, an Independence councilman, said he wanted to serve in some capacity, as his father was a […]
Board introduces new teachers; public comments on levy
by Laura Bednar Aug. 29 board of education meeting The Nordonia Hills Board of Education introduced 14 new teachers to begin the school year. The list: Kristina Brown, middle school long-term sub; Kalli Butler, intervention specialist for Northfield and Rushwood elementary schools; Kyle Fenn, family consumer science teacher at the high school, Lauren Greco, Ledgeview […]
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