Mayor begins to eye new fire station
by Dan Holland Feb. 19 city council meeting Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai announced efforts to begin looking into building a new fire department headquarters in the city. Voters in May 2022, rejected Issue 4, a charter amendment that would have raised raise the fire and emergency medical services levy in Broadview Heights from 4.2 […]
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Resident carves out his niche
by Dan Holland Aaron Costic, owner of Elegant Ice Creations, located at 4001 Towpath Rd., has been carving out a name for himself in the ice art industry for more than 30 years. The profession has taken him around the world on many occasions whether for competitions, community events or specialized commissions. “I’ve had a […]
Assumption to host spring fashion show
Church of the Assumption in Broadview Heights Altar & Rosary Society will present a “Spring into Fashion” show. Tickets are now on sale at the rectory at 9183 Broadview Rd.,or online at coabvm.org through April 1. The fashion show will take place Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m., at St. Michael’s Woodside, 5025 Mill Rd. […]
City needs parade participants, volunteers
The city of Broadview Heights has extended a warm invitation to individuals and clubs that want to participate in the community’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Those wanting to volunteer or participate are asked to call Lisa at 440-526-3664, or email cityhall@broadview-heights.org. ∞
April 8 solar eclipse celebrations abound
Residents of Northeast Ohio will be looking skyward on April 8, when a total solar eclipse passes over the area. Totality will begin at approximately 3:13 p.m. Among a host of area events: Broadview Heights residents and recreation center members are invited to watch the eclipse at the Broadview Heights Splash Park, 9543 Broadview Rd. […]
Mayor reveals further details on fire station project
by Dan Holland March 4 city council meeting Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Alai at the March 4 meeting of city council revealed more details of a plan to pursue funding to build a new fire station headquarters on city campus. The city accepted a $250,000 ARPA Grant last November to put toward the project. In […]
Master plan will tackle traffic congestion
by Melissa Martin Feb. 21 school board meeting Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Superintendent Jeff Harrison said the district is moving forward to create a campus master plan and expects to hire Architectural Vision Group at the March school board meeting. Headquartered in Cleveland, AVG has worked on several school-related projects in recent years for nearby communities, […]
Letter to the Editor
BBH Pride in need of humility Kudos to Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Superintendent Jeff Harrison who engaged the community in a strategic plan meeting. What a great opportunity to hear many perspectives. We discussed in small groups, then voiced with the larger audience, how our core beliefs and values would forge the district’s direction. My ‘pod’ […]
BBH Middle School raises curtain on renovations
by Dan Holland A comprehensive $570,000 renovation of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School auditorium reached substantial completion in late November. The project was jointly funded between the school district and the local parent school organization. Denise Gawlik and Kerry Ely, co-chairs of the BBHMS PSO Auditorium Renovation Committee, formed the group in 2018, raising more […]
Bees’ gymnastics team lands 21st consecutive state championship
by Dan Holland One of the longest high school sports championship streaks in the nation extended its winning streak to 21 consecutive team state championships on March 2, as the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School gymnastics team took part in the Ohio High School Athletics Association state tournament at Hilliard Bradley High School in the Columbus […]
BBH Pride calls for additional training, protections for LGBTQ+ students
by Melissa Martin BBH Pride, a local organization dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Brecksville and Broadview Heights, has asked school district administrators and the board of education to add five policies to the district’s new strategic plan. On Jan. 17, the board was asked to: “We know […]
BBHHS boys’ basketball team wins fourth straight conference title
by Dan Holland The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School boys’ varsity basketball team won its fourth-straight conference title this year in the Suburban League National Division, finishing the regular season with an overall record of 18-4, and a 12-2 record within the conference. As of press time, the team was in its second round of playoff […]
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. Tom Neel, retired library director of the Ohio Genealogical Society, will talk about the use of […]
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
As part of the April 11 meeting of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club, members will answer the question, “How and why did I begin to garden?” Members will share personal gardening adventures encountered as their experience and expertise evolved over the years. References to favorite books, catalogs, trips to public gardens and dream gardens will […]
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Five Reasons Why Having a Family Trust is Better Than a Simple Will
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Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating Nobody wants to replace their air conditioner. It’s not fun. You can’t show it off like a shiny new car and it won’t make you “feel good.” But there comes a time when replacement is a good idea. I like to be proactive when it comes to replacement. Why […]
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Can an abscessed tooth pose a risk to my health?
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BBH Middle School raises curtain on renovations: Donors, district commit half-million to project
by Dan Holland A comprehensive $570,000 renovation of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School auditorium reached substantial completion in late-November. The project was jointly funded between the school district and the local parent school organization. Denise Gawlik and Kerry Ely, co-chairs of the BBHMS PSO Auditorium Renovation Committee, formed the group in 2018, raising more than […]
Council urges bill’s passage to establish special needs database
by Dan Holland Jan. 15 city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council passed a resolution urging adoption of Ohio House Bill 321, requiring the statewide 9-1-1 Steering Committee to establish a statewide special needs database. The resolution was introduced by Mayor Sam Alai and all members of city council. The bill, which was […]
Council supports Fend Off Fentanyl Act
By Dan Holland Feb. 5 city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council unanimously passed a resolution at a Feb. 5 meeting urging the U. S. Congress to adopt H.R. 3333, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Act, also known as the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, […]
School canceled for safety reasons on day of solar eclipse
by Melissa Martin Jan. 17 school board meeting Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison has announced a change to the school calendar in light of the upcoming solar eclipse which will take place on Monday, April 8. Because the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District is in the eclipse’s path of totality, Harrison said the district has elected to cancel […]
Monitoring is next step in Brandywine spill cleanup
by Judy Stringer Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will increase water quality monitoring along Brandywine Creek in response to the Jan. 27 tanker crash on state Route 8 in Macedonia that released diesel fuel into the nearby stream. “We already have citizen scientists that work with our watershed coordinator and visit a set of sites along […]
Free prom dresses for Northeast Ohio Girls at Princess Night Project
Girls from high schools throughout Northeast Ohio are invited to choose the prom dress of their dreams free at Altrusa International of Akron’s annual Princess Night Project. Since 2001, local members of Altrusa International, a volunteer service organization, have helped make prom dreams come true for more than 2,400 girls by providing them with a […]
Plan ahead to make your primary vote count
The March 19 Presidential Primary Election is a partisan primary election where voters must select one of three ballot types on their vote-by-mail applications, when voting early in-person or on election day at the polls. Voters must choose either an Issues Only, Republican or Democratic Ballot. A party ballot contains candidates from the Democratic or […]
Local massage parlor raided by authorities
by Dan Holland The Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, along with assistance from the Broadview Heights Police Department, raided a Broadview Heights massage parlor suspected of operating a sex-for-pay operation, according to a press release from the Ohio Attorney General’s office. According to the release, task force agents and detectives executed a search warrant […]
Broadview Heights offers etiquette class for kids
by Emily Canning-Dean Whether they want them to learn basic table manners, build confidence or just have a fun and interactive experience, parents can enroll their children in an etiquette class offered by the city of Broadview Heights in partnership with The Ohio Etiquette Factory. These two-hour classes are for children ages 7 and up […]
Cuyahoga SWCD encourages salt conservation
We rely on salt to keep our roads safe in the winter but using more salt than needed comes with a heavy price. Salt reduces accidents on two-lane roads by 87% and multi-lane highways by 78%, however the widespread use of salt has led to the steady salinization of surface water and groundwater, threatening freshwater […]
CVCC seeks award nominations
The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is seeking candidates for its Distinguished Alumni Award for exemplary accomplishment in and contribution to industry, community and education. Candidates should have completed a one- or two-year CVCC high school program or an entire adult education workforce development program in 2014 or earlier. This award recognizes outstanding career achievements in […]
Sixth-grade service projects aids international families in the community
by Emily Canning-Dean Thanks to the hard work and generosity of North Royalton’s sixth grade students, as well as local families and businesses, students and their families coming from other countries felt a bit more welcome and prepared as they arrived in northeast Ohio and joined local school districts. Back in November, sixth graders at […]
Students in the News
North Royalton High School senior Amulya Tiralapuram was recently named one of two first-place winners in the Tri-C Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest. Her thoughtful essay on Dr. King’s legacy earned her the top spot out of numerous student submissions. As a contest winner, Amulya gave a speech about her essay at the […]