Historic Alcoa Care-free Home in Brecksville to be restored and sold
by Elie Aoun At 6814 Somerset Dr. in Brecksville sits an unusual ranch home that one could easily overlook, but its unassuming appearance hides its rare status as one of only two dozen Alcoa Care-free Homes ever built. It was recently purchased by Luke Schimpf, owner of 21 Hill Real Estate, who is restoring the […]
FallFest brings history to life
by Adriana Gasiewski As 18th-century jigs reminiscent of bluegrass and Appalachian tunes played, colonists wearing buckled shoes and petticoats roamed the Brecksville Reservation Meadows Picnic Area during the Cleveland MetroPark's annual FallFest: 18th Century Festival Sept. 27. To educate Brecksville residents about the lifestyle of 18th-century settlers, FallFest offered old-fashioned activities such as candle making […]
Brecksville man plays key role in return of remains of World War II soldier lost in action
by Dan Holland An official-looking package received in 2021 by Brecksville resident Adam Walko – one that he initially thought was fraudulent – turned out to be a key factor in identifying and returning the remains of his long-lost great-uncle who died in combat in World War II in Germany. "I thought it was just […]
Government
Residents asked to follow leaf pickup guidelines
by Melissa Martin With Brecksville's curbside leaf pickup program in full swing, the service department […]
Mayor’s Corner
October brings cooler temperatures, changing leaves and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fall season […]
City taps NOACA for sidewalk grant funding
Sept. 15 city council meeting by Melissa Martin Sidewalks on a stretch of state Route […]
ODOT seeks public feedback on state Route 82 bridge
by Melissa Martin The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking comments from the public as […]
Schools
Most revenue increases from Valor Acres won’t be realized by schools until 2028
by Melissa Martin Since the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District announced plans earlier this year to […]
BBH schools earn third consecutive five-star state report card
Sept. 16 school board meeting by Melissa Martin Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District once again […]
BBHHS Homecoming celebration continues longstanding traditions
Submitted by Isabelle Eaton From the first day of spirit week to Friday night's big […]
Sports
BBHHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductions return
by Dan Holland Following a lengthy hiatus, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Athletic Hall of Fame held an installation and rededication ceremony, banquet and reception Oct. 3. The program, initially created in 1988 by the Bees Athletic Boosters and designed to honor outstanding coaches and student-athletes, went defunct in 1992 following the installation of 27 […]
Community
Project Healing Waters helps local veterans through fly-fishing
by Elie Aoun The return to civilian life can be difficult and isolating for many veterans. Since 2005, an organization called Project Healing Waters has helped them through the activity of fly-fishing, creating an immersive and meditative program for them to heal and bond. According to PHW, with 183 local programs across 48 states, the […]
BHA holiday ornament features Central School this year
The Brecksville Historical Association is once again offering its annual holiday ornament for purchase. This year’s ornament features the former Central School building, which was demolished late this summer. The ornaments are available for $25, plus a postage fee if mailed.For more information or this year’s ordering form, visit the association’s website at brecksvillehistoricalassociation.org or […]
Writer questions accuracy of political ad
To the Editor: As a Brecksville Magazine reader, I found several misleading and some false claims in the advertisement paid for by Sweetnich and Asimou in the October issue. The ad presents voters with a false choice, suggesting that voting for Democrats means endorsing positions attributed to the Democratic Socialists of America, such as eliminating […]
Safety Service Fair educates kids on keeping their community safe
by Adriana Gasiewski Children's laughter and the blaring of horns filled the air in the parking lot of the Brecksville Horticulture Garage Oct. 4 as fire trucks, police cars and excavators were on display at the annual Brecksville Safety Service Fair. To expose children to the police and fire departments, the city invited families to […]
Pumpkin patch returns to Brecksville UMC
by Emily Canning-Dean For the third year in a row, Brecksville United Methodist Church is creating an opportunity for festive autumn fun with a pumpkin patch on their property. Melanie Smith, director of communication and connection at Brecksville UMC, said 2,155 pumpkins were delivered to the church Sept. 28, and the patch will remain open […]
Handcrafters Club creates spook-tacular crafts while preparing for donation drive
by Adriana Gasiewski During their weekly Monday meeting, the Handcrafters Club members divided their work, assigning one person to wrap Tootsie Pops in a sheet with white thread, another to insert the ghost in a Dixie cup and a final individual to draw faces onto the ghosts. These 84 ghoulish creations will decorate the tables […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
Cathie Clager from the Brecksville Historical Association will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club. Her topic is "Heroes and the Home Front, WWI to Present." The presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9201 Brecksville Rd., following the business meeting at […]
Lions collecting old eyeglasses, hearing aids
As the leaves change and autumn arrives, the Broadview Heights Lions Club is asking people to look through drawers and closets for old, unwanted eyeglasses and hearing aids to donate to the Broadview Heights Lions Club's Recycle for Sight and hearing programs. Since 1925, Lions International has been a champion in helping combat vision impairment […]
Police Beat
by Noell Wolfgram Evans 1, 2, 3 strikes you're out Sept. 30: A call came in that there was a vehicle broken down on the side of I-77. When Brecksville officers arrived on scene, they discovered that the driver had been playing a curious game of ping-pong. A sleeping driver bounced the car off of […]
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
The Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland will meet Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. in Parma. The speaker will be Aleksandra Kacprzak, a genealogical researcher who owns the genealogical research company Genoroots. She also provides heir-tracing services for both lawyers and the courts. Kacprzak […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. Members and interested public are invited. The meeting's presentation will be "Cleveland's Ohio City Neighborhood," presented by Tom Kaschalk. He will bring Ohio City's history to life […]
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 […]
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Coming Events
Oct 30
Dinner with a Slice of History
Enjoy dinner and an exclusive preview of the Women in Flight exhibit with special presentations.
Nov 02
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 2
Nov 07
Craft Show
Browse unique gifts, handmade crafts, and baked goods at the annual fundraiser in Brecksville.
Nov 08
Fair Trade Fair
Shop ethically for jewelry, spices, chocolate, and more at St. Basil’s annual Fair Trade Fair.
Information & Advice
Avoiding the Fright of Probate This Halloween
by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Halloween is the season for haunted houses, creaking […]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Why Your Sewer Line Deserves a Checkup
Most homeowners don't give their sewer line a second thought. It's out of sight, until […]
Retirement Planning: Get the Order Right
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA Retirement planning involves decisions that are often evaluated one at […]
Why Your Home Needs a Whole-Home Humidifier This Winter
by Kevin Olecki, President & Owner, Broadview Heating As the weather cools down in Northeast […]