Four homes with extraordinary curb appeal earn Beautification Awards
by Melissa Martin When Andrea and Brian Marshall purchased their Hunting Valley Lane home 10 years ago, it wasn’t the first time the residence with its three large dormer windows, five-car garage, in-ground pool and inviting front porch – just perfect for a front yard swing – caught their eye. The house, the Marshalls said, […]
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City closed on Labor Day
Brecksville City Hall, the Service Department and the Human Services Center will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The Community Center will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Aquatics Center will be open on Labor Day. Call the Community Center at 440-546-2300 for hours. Rubbish and recycling collection scheduled for […]
City looks for volunteer drivers to transport seniors
The Brecksville Human Services Center’s award-winning volunteer driving service for seniors has openings. Typically, drivers volunteer a day or two a month driving from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The program uses city cars to transport seniors to medical appointments Monday through Friday throughout Cuyahoga County. The service also takes seniors on errands such as the grocery […]
Document shredding event returns on Sept. 14; pantry items needed
Shred Your Documents Day for Brecksville residents and businesses returns on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Brecksville Municipal Parking Lot adjacent to the fire station and service department compound on Brecksville Road. The event provides Brecksville residents with the opportunity to securely shred confidential documents that should not go in the trash. […]
Special assessments OK’d for Chippewa Road, Calvin Drive residents
by Melissa Martin July 16 city council meeting Brecksville City Council unanimously approved two pieces of legislation to levy special assessments and fund construction of sanitary sewer lines along Chippewa Road, from Riverview Road to Wiese Road, and along Calvin Drive extending to Glen Valley Drive. The project also will make way for the removal […]
Projections refute overcrowding concerns
by Melissa Martin July 17 school board meeting The community’s concern that Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School is too small continues to be unsupported, as student enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year remains in line with previous projections. Much of the apprehension stems from a spike in kindergarten enrollment two years ago, but school board President […]
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: The bittersweet time has come to say farewell. My family and I are moving to DC. I’ve enjoyed this chapter. Few have the honor of participating in American democracy as Brecksville has afforded me. It has grown my patriotism. My campaigns were unsuccessful, but in countless ways the best ideas did seep […]
Local partnership addresses ways to improve senior health, wellness
With a three-year grant from Medical Mutual, the Kent State College of Public Health is conducting a three-part project focusing on senior health and wellness. CPH will conduct a senior-focused community needs assessment with the help of the area’s Senior Center Research Consortium, led by the city of Brecksville’s Director of Human Services and CPH […]
County Board of Elections launches election integrity voter education campaign
(Cleveland) – The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has initiated an Election Integrity Series, a comprehensive nine-topic program designed to educate and engage the community on various aspects of the election process. This series aims to enhance transparency, build trust, and ensure a well-informed electorate by delving into the mechanisms that uphold the integrity of […]
Local novelist’s book turned into television movie
by Dan Holland For Brecksville novelist Connie Laux having one of her mystery novels turned into a movie has been a whirlwind. The Hallmark Mystery Channel film, “Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery,” which made its debut Aug. 2, is based on her novel “The Secrets of Bones.” The novel is the second book in a […]
Brecksville author’s novel meant to ‘grow’ youths’ interest in reading
by Emily Canning-Dean As an eighth-grade language arts teacher, Justin Montello is very aware that not all kids enjoy reading. “Actually, I was a reluctant reader all the way through high school,” said the Brecksville resident and recently published author. “Then when I got my first job as a Title 1 tutor for fifth-graders, I […]
Former BBHHS baseballer strikes it big as golf professional
by Judy Stringer There’s 1,243 miles – and an immeasurable amount of hustle – between chasing birdies at Sleepy Hollow public golf course in Brecksville and running the show at the ultra-exclusive, Arnold Palmer-designed Deering Bay Yacht & County Club golf course in Miami. Yet, Broadview native Craig Corcoran, 35, managed to make that journey in […]
New BBHHS girl’s volleyball head coach to build on winning ways
by Dan Holland For Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School first-year girls’ head volleyball coach Sydney McKay, it’s all about building on the team’s past successes and teaching a few life lessons along the way. McKay, who has been coaching volleyball for the past ten years at the CYO, Junior Olympics and high school levels, previously coached […]
Police Beat
Information provided by the Brecksville Police Department July 17 – A driver was pulled over on Interstate 77 for traveling at a speed of 91mph and was arrested after police determined he had a warrant issued by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation. He was also cited on speeding charges before being […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
At the Sept. 12 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club, Phyllis Mihalik, landscape designer and master gardener, will enlighten members about what goes on in their gardens when no one is watching. Mihalik will explain why gardeners are their gardens worst enemy and why their gardens survive nonetheless. ENGC meets the second Thursday of […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. We’re starting our new season with a dive into the world of genetic genealogy, which has revolutionized […]
Monitor Your Health with Brecksville Human Services Tests
In addition to offering blood pressure tests on Monday mornings from 9-11:45 a.m., the Brecksville Human Services Center now provides blood pressure and glucose readings on the first Friday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The tests are free and patients can just walk in. The center is located at 2 Community Dr. The Friday […]
Hospice of the Western Reserve seeks volunteers
Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communities, three Hospice House locations and hospital settings. As a vital part of Hospice of the Western Reserve’s team, volunteers have a variety of skills, talents and abilities. Opportunities to serve are diverse: visit patients and families to provide […]
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by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Ever wonder why your basement is cooler than your main floor or why the second floor of your two story home is always warmer than your main floor? Even when your air conditioner is running properly, I’m sure you’ve noticed rooms get warmer the higher you go in your […]
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Living life in the fast lane
by Dan Holland For 11-year-old Brecksville resident Brady Lewandowski, checkered flags and finishing ahead of the pack has become a way of life. Lewandowski, who began go-kart racing at age 5, won his first championship in the 8-12 age group at Thompson Kart Raceway in 2021. He currently trains and competes in a 10-race series […]
Home Days brings three days of food, fun
by Dan Holland Thousands of area residents flocked to Brecksville Town Square June 23-25 to attend Brecksville’s annual Home Days celebration which featured food trucks, fireworks, games, rides and attractions, live entertainment and more. The featival was made possible by more than 30 area sponsors, including more than a dozen food vendors: Barrio Tacos, East […]
Subscribe to CodeRed to receive emergency alerts
Brecksville’s CodeRed Warning System is not just about receiving alerts about thunderstorms and other emergency weather activity, it also enables residents to receive notifications regarding non-weather events. All residents and businesses located in Brecksville are advised to take advantage of the free service, which also sends CodeRed warnings to your cell phone in the event […]
Special storm sewer assessments slated for 74 tax bills
by Melissa Martin June 18 city council meeting Brecksville City Council is moving forward with two pieces of emergency legislation aimed at charging 74 residents in the Calvin Drive and Chippewa Road vicinity a special assessment to fund area sanitary sewer improvements. The first part of the legislation establishes the amount to be assessed […]
New fire chief reports for duty
by Melissa Martin July 2 city council meeting Mark Bender, Brecksville’s new fire chief, was officially sworn into duty. Bender, a 32-year veteran firefighter/paramedic, replaces former Fire Chief Nick Zamiska, who resigned. Bender has served as fire lieutenant for the past six years and also has acted as the department’s CERT and water rescue team […]
Class-rank system to be tossed, starting with class of 2028
by Melissa Martin June 26 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison announced that the district plans to replace the high school class-rank model with the Latin-based cum laude system this fall with its incoming freshman class. Harrison explained that several other high schools throughout Northeast Ohio have already made the switch […]
Second annual Pride Fest event draws more than 1,800 guests
Submitted by BBH Pride June 11 brought the second annual BBH Pride Fest and 1,869 visitors and vendors to the Broadview Heights City Campus. Attendance was more than double the previous year, according to information submitted by the nonprofit BBH Pride, which organized the event. Guests enjoyed food trucks and music. Cleveland-based band Pop Fiction […]
Monitor your health with human services testing
In addition to blood pressure tests on Monday mornings from 9-11:45 a.m., Brecksville Human Services now provides blood pressure and glucose readings on the first Friday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The tests are free and you patients can just walk in. The center is located at 2 Community Dr. The Friday tests are […]
Contact electric provider during power outages
The severe storm season is already here bringing with it occasional power outages. For that reason, Brecksville residents are reminded that when there is a power outage to contact the Illuminating Company directly at 1-888-544-4877 for information pertaining to getting homes and businesses back online. Residents are asked not to contact the Brecksville Police Department […]