Pavilion turns the page on the Green
by Sue Serdinak Twenty years ago, during the final year of Mayor Don Larsen’s term as mayor, Richfield Village purchased and razed four small buildings at the intersection of routes 303 and 176, with the hope of turning the corner into a public gathering space. Village officials took another step forward this year and authorized […]
Binky’s creator passes, leaving a legacy with Hinckley Record
by Chris Studor For decades now, there hasn’t been much question as to what would be featured on the cover of the March edition of the Hinckley Record. After all, Hinckley is renowned for its annual Buzzard Day celebration and to those who call the township home, there’s nothing more important than celebrating the return […]
Vicious Biscuit brings twist to southern comfort food
by Emily Canning-Dean It’s 2 p.m. on a Monday and Vicious Biscuit is bustling. Customers are inside the restaurant, enjoying the sun on the patio or helping themselves at the “Jam Bar,” which offers a spread of custom signature jams and flavored butters. “We have actually slowed down a little bit compared to earlier today,” […]
WRA’s dazzling illuminated ‘bicentennial’ oak is gift to Hudson
by Judy Stringer About 450 Western Reserve Academy alumni and Hudson community members gathered on WRA’s front fields May 31 to witness the lighting of a 60-foot oak adorned with more than 75,000 lights. WRA Head of School Suzanne Walker Buck said the illuminated tree is a recognition of Hudson’s 225th birthday this year and […]
Shoptique offers home decor, giftware on the Square
by Tia Began “If it weren’t for Brecksville, this store wouldn’t exist.” This was the response Amy Bhargava, owner and interior consultant at Brecksville’s newest home décor and gift shop, Shoptique, said when asked how she transformed her dream of opening her own gift shop into reality over the past year. While she’s been dancing […]
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 […]
FirstEnergy, garden club members spruce up Bramley House landscaping
by Laura Bednar One of FirstEnergy’s Green Teams spent time volunteering at the historic Bramley House on Brecksville Road in late June. Independence Historical Society President Deb Hudnall said the gardens and landscaping at Bramley House had been overtaken by weeds, and society members were unable to handle the work themselves. The society then received […]
Local skier named to national team, aims to qualify for Olympics
by Wendy Turrell Without significant elevation or consistent cold weather, Ohio is not known for creating ski champions. Those facts didn’t stop Sagamore Hills native Kyra Dossa from placing 7th individually and 4th in the mixed team event at the 2024 Freestyle Junior Ski World Championships; then going on to place 8th in her first […]