Masks again required in all Cuyahoga County buildings
County Executive Armond Budish signed an executive order requiring masks be worn in all Cuyahoga County government buildings, regardless of vaccination status, effective June 1. Cuyahoga County has been identified as having a “high” community level of COVID-19 based on cases and hospitalizations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The COVID-19 community level […]
City buildings closed on July 4 holiday
Brecksville City Hall, the Human Services Center and the Service Department will be closed on Monday, July 4. in observance of Independence Day. The Community Center will be open from 10 a,m.-5 p.m., while the activity pool and outdoor pool will be open from noon-5 p.m. Calls to the Service Department and other City offices […]
City expresses condolences for former mayor, councilman
by Melissa Martin May 17 city council meeting Brecksville City Council and Mayor Jerry Hruby paid tribute to the city’s first mayor and a former member of city council, expressing their condolences to both families. Robert Kubicek, who served as Brecksville’s fifth mayor from 1960-1964, died May 1 at the age of 96. During Kubicek’s […]
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Zoning change proposed for Highland school property
by Melissa Martin May 26 planning commission meeting Brecksville voters probably will have the final say as to how the Highland Drive Elementary School property will be developed once the school is permanently closed this fall. Mayor Jerry Hruby said on May 26 the planning commission expects to draft legislation for city council approval that […]
Canine officer retires with commendation, appreciation for handler
by Kathleen Steele GaivinJune 7 city council meetingBrecksville City Council awarded a commendation to Peto, the police department’s canine officer, in honor of his retirement after 10 years on the Force, as well as expressing appreciation for the dog’s handler, Sgt. Michael Bauman. “Nothing can light up a room of children as much as a […]
Superintendent addresses school safety in wake of Uvalde tragedy
by Melissa Martin May 25 board of education meeting In light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, members of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Board said they plan to discuss the district’s safety plan, particularly for the new elementary school, at the June board meeting. “I just think it would be a good thing […]
Foodservice supply issues expected to continue
by Denise Gawlik To buy lunch or not to buy lunch, that is the question. This seemingly simple question was a difficult one to answer during this past school year – particularly if you were a parent of a picky eater or a student with food allergies or other health issues. Lunch offerings changed abruptly […]
Home Days returns to Brecksville Square June 24-26
It’s safe to say there’s no bash in Brecksville that’s quite like Brecksville Home Days. The 2022 big Home Days celebration on the Square in Brecksville will take place Friday, June 24, from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, June 25 from 3-11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 26 from 3 p.m. to after the fireworks. Traffic issues Consequently […]
Class of 1981 to host its ‘40ish-year’ reunion
The Brecksville High School Class of 1981 will host its 40-year class reunion on Friday, June 24 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. Class members have been planning the event for more than 18 months and, to date, more that 100 individuals and their significant others are planning to attend. “When the reunion committee started this […]
Human Services to host new Talks series
Most Brecksville residents have already heard of “Ted Talks,” but starting this summer, the Brecksville Human Services Center will host a new series: “Brecksville Human Services Talks.” Local historians Cathie Clager and Rita Wolansky kicked off the series with their latest production, “Tales From Down Under, and We Ain’t Talkin’ Australia.” The event highlighted over […]
Mind Challenge champs looking to repeat title in 2022
by Dan Holland After edging out Willoughby Hills to claim the title of Mind Challenge trivia champions of Northeast Ohio in 2021, The team representing Broadview Heights, in coordination with the city’s Human Services & Senior Center, is looking to reclaim the title once again in 2022. Mind Challenge for the New Majority co-founders Art […]
What to do in a power outage
The severe storm season is already here bringing with it occasional power outages. Remember that when there is a power outage Brecksville residents should call the Illuminating Company directly at 1-800-589-3101 or 1-888-544-4877. They are the experts at getting you back on line. Residents are asked to refrain from calling the Brecksville Police Department or […]
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Band celebrates 28 years
by Martin McConnell The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Band recently continued its 28th season with a patriotic summer concert at the Brecksville Human Resource Center on June 6. The concert kicked off the band’s summer series, with a subsequent performance in Broadview Heights Rec Center on June 13. “Usually [the summer concert] tends to be patriotic,” […]
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Happy retirement to K-9 Peto of the Brecksville Police Department. Peto retired on May 2 after almost 10 years of service. Peto and his human counterpart Sgt. Mike Bauman were involved in numerous arrests, investigations and community events throughout their time together. Peto will be missed but deserves his relaxing retirement. The Brecksville DEA Drug […]
Brecksville resident pens storied career told through many voices
by Sara Hill A great writer finds inspiration just about anywhere, and their creative mind draws on everyday places and experiences for stories that entertain readers again and again. Brecksville resident Constance “Connie” Laux, known for donning several pen names depending on the book, is one such writer. Next month, the second title in her […]
Bees’ softball standout commits to University of Kentucky
by Martin McConnell Brecksville-Broadview Heights senior softball player Chelsea Mack’s numbers have gone beyond the realm of “off the charts” this spring. Mack, known to some of her teammates as “Choch,” has become a force on the softball diamond. In addition to batting an impressive .726 on the season, Mack stole 81 bases in 83 […]
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by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA This year has been a tough one for investors. Through the end of May, the S&P 500 and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond indices have declined at -12.8% and -8.9%, respectively. Both stocks and bonds, which is what most investors predominantly own, are down at the same time. Double ouch. […]
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Tips to Keep Your AC Running Smoothly
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating With the warm weather here once again, we will be calling on our air conditioners to keep us comfortable. Running the air conditioner will cause your electric bill to rise, but with these tips you can effectively keep charges to a minimum. • Locate and replace your air filter. […]
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by Dan A. Baron, Baron Law LLC Over 60% of Americans will need some form of long-term care in their lifetime. The type of care ranges from day-to-day assistance around the house to permanent care in a nursing home. With the growing need for care, there also have been an increasing number of organizations that […]
Celebrate the library’s 100th birthday
By joining the Friends of the Brecksville Library, patrons have the opportunity to support their community library to ensure it remains a vital part of the community. The group is dedicated to promoting the Brecksville branch of the Cuyahoga County Library by supporting its programming for children, teens and adults, buying new items for the […]
Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame nominations due by May 31
The Ohio Department of Aging is requesting nominations of outstanding older adults to induct into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The hall honors current or long-time Ohio residents age 60 and older who have made and continue to make a lasting impact on their communities, their professions or their vocations. Nominations must be […]
Reunion Weekend lineup announced
The BBHHS Alumni Association Reunion Weekend will take place in conjunction with Brecksville Home Days, June 24-26. Friday’s event lineup includes the 20th Annual Bud Wienieski Golf Outing at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Golf Club in Richfield. Those interested in participating are asked to contact Al Travaglianti at altrav237@live.com or 216-496-6549 for more information. Also […]
Stepping up to take care of her family
by Denise Gawlik Train, train, train and then train some more. Indeed, for the larger part of the last six years, one could always find Olena Sadovska at a swimming pool. The Brecksville-Broadview Heights senior is, in fact, an elite swimmer who routinely finishes first in her marquee events, including the 100m breaststroke and 200m […]
Memorial Day parade, ceremony steps off at 10 a.m.
by Melissa Martin After taking a two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city will once again host its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Mayor Jerry Hruby said the event has been a long-standing Brecksville tradition that not only celebrates the first holiday […]
Brecksville Home Days returns to public square June 24-26
The city of Brecksville will host its annual Home Days celebration on Brecksville’s Public Square June 24-16. The festival will feature a variety of food trucks, rides for all ages, music and fireworks at 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. Leading off the Home Days Concert Series at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 24 is […]
Plan for holiday closures
City Hall, the city’s service department and the Brecksville Human Services Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. The Community Center will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rubbish and recycling pickups will be on Tuesday, May 31. Whenever there is a city holiday, rubbish pickup will take place […]
City council considers issuing TIF bonds for Valor Acres infrastructure
by Kathleen Steele GaivinApril 5 city council meetingBrecksville City council heard a first reading on a proposed ordinance authorizing the city to issue tax incremental funding revenue bonds of up to $12 million to pay for public improvements in and around the Valor Acres development April 5. “The best way to look at this is […]
City considers rezoning Central, Highland school properties
by Melissa Martin April 21 planning commission meeting Brecksville City Council and the city’s administration have asked members of the city’s planning commission to weigh in on the future of two school properties that will soon be placed on the market for redevelopment. Mayor Jerry Hruby requested that the commission consider zoning changes for the […]
Brecksville may allow non-residents to join community center
by Kathleen Steele GaivinMay 3 city council meetingBrecksville City Council authorized the law director to prepare legislation that, if approved by council, would allow non-resident memberships at the city’s community center. Non-resident memberships would be capped at 500. This is an opportunity to increase revenue and participation as well as offset increased costs, according to […]
City leaders remember Harwood as a ‘special person’
by Kathleen Steele GaivinFormer Brecksville City Council President Michael T. Harwood leaves behind a rich legacy of civic involvement, from coaching sports teams to leading city council. Harwood served 12 years on city council; he was president or vice president of council each of those years. “He was a natural leader,” Mayor Jerry Hruby said. […]
