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BBHHS grad competes in Olympic swimming trials
by Emily Canning-Dean From the time she was 6 years old, Hannah Bach has loved the water. She started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and the hard work paid off during her years as a champion swimmer at both Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and The Ohio State University. “I was recruited to Ohio […]
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Summer Concert Series kicks off in earnest
by Dan Holland Hundreds of area residents gathered at the city amphitheater the evening of June 7 as Broadview Heights launched its annual summer concert series, Nights in the Heights Concert & Cruise-in, showcasing the traditional and country rock sounds of Country Honk. The free event featured a cruise-in sponsored by Next Level Auto Detailing […]
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NRHS class of 2004 to host 20-year reunion
The North Royalton High School Class of 2004 will host a weekend-long reunion the weekend of Sept. 14. The reunion committee has planned a list of several events and is asking classmates to attend. For more information, contact Dan Langshaw by email at danielrlangshaw@yahoo.com or by text at 440-785-4240 for more information and how to […]
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Residents thank officials for Pride Fest event
by Dan Holland June 17 city council meeting A number of residents at the June 17 city council meeting thanked the mayor and some members of city council for the city’s hosting of Pride Fest on June 8 at the city amphitheater. The event was sponsored by BBH Pride and Metro Health with support from […]
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Council approves design phase for outdoor pickleball, basketball courts
by Dan Holland July 1 city council meeting Members of Broadview Heights City Council approved an agreement between the city and Hejduk-Cox and Associates Inc., of Solon, for engineering design and surveying services for six lighted pickleball courts and a basketball court to be constructed in the grassy area to the south of the main […]
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North Royalton Elementary named 2024 Hall of Fame School
The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators has named North Royalton Elementary School a 2024 OAESA Hall of Fame School. The Hall of Fame School Award recognizes schools that engage faculty, students and the community to provide a quality school experience. The school staff submitted an extensive application documenting the effectiveness of their educational program […]
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RISE celebrates student ingenuity, research excellence
North Royalton City Schools recently hosted the 2024 Research and Independent Study Extravaganza (RISE), showcasing the achievements of 61 enriched English language arts students from grades five through eight. This year’s RISE event incorporated several objectives, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for the young scholars. The independent study project objectives encompassed a diverse range of […]
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Wysocki, Lang honored
Nick Wysocki, a sixth-grade science teacher at North Royalton Middle School has been named North Royalton’s Teacher of the Year. He has worked with the district for 10 years. Principal Erin Calabrese called Wysocki an “excellent communicator and team leader.” “His professional preparation, curiosity, and work ethic are second to none. He crafts lessons and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Young go-kart racer 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 […]
Local author keeps plugging away
by Dan Holland For Broadview Heights author Gregg Tomusko, the need to continue writing is a way to convey his thoughts and ideas to others. His most recent book, “The Catholic Church and The Urantia Book,” published last year, was his eighth work. His writings include a diverse array of topics, including a collection of […]
UK’s Dartmoor National Park becomes CVNP sister park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park signed an international sister park arrangement with Dartmoor National Park, based in the United Kingdom. “This arrangement will strengthen preservation, protection and research in both parks as well as bring attention to the benefits of national parks regardless of the distance between us,” said CVNP Superintendent Lisa Petit. “We look forward to […]
Mazur to retire from Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
After seven years of service, Joe Mazur, president and CEO of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, will retire, effective Sept. 30. Throughout his time at CVSR, Mazur has navigated the organization through a series of challenges, including the global pandemic and three years of track erosion issues that suspended, and then modified train operations. Mazur also […]
Bees’ two-sport standout thrives in California
by: Alfred Hood Kenny Cunningham, a former Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School soccer standout, has traded in dribbles for deals. Now an investment banker in Los Angeles, the 2011 graduate fondly recalls his Ohio years, from kicking the ball around at Blossom Hill as a youngster to dazzling fans with his foot skills at Brecksville High […]
Towpath Trail openings, closures announced
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is making progress on a riverbank stabilization project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act that is stabilizing the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Erosion threatens the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tracks. Contractors have completed work in Brecksville, north of the Station Road […]
New picnic tables installed at Green Acres Community Garden
Two picnic tables manufactured from recycled plastic, including dozens of plastic lids recently collected by area school children, now adorn Greene Acres Community Garden in Broadview Heights. The sturdy new additions, manufactured by Wadsworth, Ohio-based Plastics-R-Unique, include one 6-foot hexagonal table and one 8-foot traditional style picnic table. The purchases were made possible through fundraising […]
Free online relationship support available
Ohio State University Extension has launched the Ohio Strong Couples project as a collaborative effort with University of Illinois Extension. With the launch of this project, support for building a stronger relationship is now available to couples throughout Ohio. This free online program can help couples build greater intimacy and connection and communicate more effectively. […]
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Democratic Club
The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Brecksville- Broadview Heights Democratic Club on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Broadview Heights City Hall, 9543 Broadview Rd. Meeting topics will include the Presidential Transition Project 2025, the recent Supreme Court Ruling as well as the candidates […]
Chippewa Garden Club
The Chippewa Garden Club invites the community to celebrate its 75th anniversary during its National Garden Club Standard Flower Show, “Glimmer and Shimmer in the Garden,” on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 1-5 p.m., and on Sunday, Aug. 11, from noon-3 p.m. The free event will be held at the Brecksville Community Center, 1 Community Dr., […]
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Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
by Tom Olecki, Owner, Broadview Heating So far this summer we have experienced quite a few extended periods of extremely hot weather. Whenever the temperatures stay elevated, an air conditioner that is not working at its peak efficiency begins to fall behind. Sometimes this situation can be avoided by following these simple steps. Check your […]
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Collecting Coliseum Memories
The Richfield Coliseum opened 50 years ago with Frank Sinatra as the headliner. We’re interested in your memories of the famous arena that had only a 20-year life span. Please send your story by August 10 to news@scriptype.com, with “Coliseum” in the subject line. If you would rather “speak” your story, call 330-659-0303 and ask […]
Ohio makes push to fill officiating gap with students
by Dan Holland Ohio recently became the first state to recognize a sports officiating license issued by the Ohio High School Athletic Association as counting toward high school graduation requirements in the health career field, according to a Nov. 15 OHSAA press release. The OHSAA also expanded its “Respect the Game” policies for the 2023-24 […]
Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza, statue opens to public
A memorial plaza paying tribute to abolitionist Sojourner Truth’s legacy opened on High Street in downtown Akron. Truth, a staunch advocate for abolition, civil rights and women’s suffrage, gave her most famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” in Akron. The speech is among the most iconic in American history. The new landmark is located near […]
Seven of ScripType’s home communities appear in Cleveland Magazine’s 2024 Top 20 Suburbs
Richfield jumped to number three on the list, after ranking 18th in 2023. Editors credit Richfield’s “manageable property taxes” and “quick commute times” for the climb. Brecksville held on to its ninth spot for a second year and won praise for its safety and education rankings. Broadview Heights ranked just below its easterly neighbor, securing […]
U.S. Poet Laureate to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park
On July 12, at 6 p.m., Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for a special event. The event is part of an initiative started by the National Park Service, Library of Congress and the Poetry Society of America that features site-specific poetry installations in the parks. In each park, a […]
Challenger Baseball a hit with players, families
by Dan Holland Northeast Ohio Challenger Baseball, an adaptive sport division of Little League Baseball for children and young adults with disabilities, kicked off its 32nd season May 19 at Diamonds 2 and 3 of The Fields of Broadview Heights. The league was founded on a national level in 1989, with a local chapter founded in […]