Wednesday, May 22, 2013
In one week, Brecksville Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week and it’s going to make Brecksville Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many wondering how to help — even from hundreds of miles away in Brecksville. According to the Red Cross: "The 14 Red Cross Chapters in NEO are currently on alert waiting for the possibility of local volunteers to be called for deployment to assist with the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma." Patch is about helping your neighbors, and today after the devastation near Oklahoma City where a giant tornado claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including many children, Oklahoma is our neighbor. In addition to hoping the best for the survivors and rescue workers still trying to make sense of the devastation today, here are some links where you can donate your time…
Read the city's updates, including local Memorial Day activities, recent deaths and notes from the Mayor and Council
The Brecksville Bulletin is now available online. The Summer 2013 issue of the city's newsletter includes information about upcoming Memorial Day activities, local deaths of note and comments from the mayor and city council members. Read the issue here.
A list of eight best-paying summer jobs. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tuition or make car payments, it's where many first-time employees learn the fundamentals of work -- showing up on time, teamwork, communicating effectively, managing workloads and more. But summer jobs can also be fun, giving teenagers an opportunity to bond and hang out with a group of people beyond their schools and neighborhoods. In recent years, because of the recession and subsequent slow recovery in the labor market, summer jobs have been hard to come by for many teenagers. This year, many economic indicators point to an improved job market, suggesting that …
Residents employed in other towns would pay an additional .25 percent to Brecksville. But before city council decides, city officials are looking for some input from residents.
Mayor Jerry Hruby and city council are considering a new tax plan that would generate about $900,000 in additional revenue for Brecksville. Hruby has said it’s a proposal that wouldn’t raise property taxes on Brecksville residents. “We’re still accepting comments,” he said, adding that there’s no timetable associated with the plan. The idea is to change the income tax structure for residents who work in other communities. Residents employed in other towns would pay an additional .25 percent to Brecksville. However, city council must OK the proposal first. With the city looking to fund a few projects such — such as the renovation of Old Town Hall, a new police station and the completion of the Blossom Hill Master Plan — Brecksville could …
Joshua Stafford, 23, of Cleveland, recently rejected an unspecified plea bargain offered by federal prosecutors. His trial is slated for June 10.
The fifth suspect in a botched plan to blow up a bridge on State Route 82 has decided to act as his own attorney when his trial begins next month. Joshua Stafford, 23, of Cleveland, recently rejected an unspecified plea bargain offered by federal prosecutors, according to the Plain Dealer. While the first four suspects have all been found guilty and sentenced, the Stafford case has been held up because of "psychiatric" issues. After Stafford made the decision to fire his public defenders, US District Judge David Dowd Jr. ordered federal public defender Timothy Ivey to serve as “advisory counsel” for Stafford, according to the Plain Dealer story. Brandon L. Baxter, of Lakewood; Connor C. Stevens, of Berea; and Douglas L. Wright, of …
Monday, May 20, 2013
See the original pieces live tonight at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Demetrice Cannon.
Demetrice Cannon, 28, is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cleveland Police for aggravated murder. It is alleged that Cannon shot and killed a man after an argument during a dice game, according to a press release. The incident took place earlier this month on May 2. Cannon is a black male standing approximately 5’05” and weighing 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Cannon is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in the Cleveland area. He also had a previous address near the 1200 block of E. 80th St. in Cleveland. If you have any information in reference to Demetrice Cannon, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain …
The Sands could have just donated bread to Haiti. Instead, they’re donating a bakery. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. In the spirit of the proverb, “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime,” Rick and Debbi Sands want to build a bakery in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, and teach the residents there how to make nutritious wheat bread. The Sands, owners of the Great Harvest Bread Co., in Stow, enlisted some help from suppliers, friends, customers, even the Great Harvest franchise company, to raise $150,000 in equipment and supplies. Ouanaminthe, a city just east of the Haitian …
Look through our searchable database for sales and transfers in Cuyahoga County in April.
During the month of April, there were 35 properties sold or transferred in Brecksville. During that same time, there were more than 4,200 properties sold or transferred across the county. You can use the searchable database above to find out which homes sold in Brecksville last month—and how much they sold for. The database is for the entire county, so you can check for homes beyond Brecksville's borders, too. The information in the database was provided by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal office. You can search by city, zip code or street address for properties sold or transferred during the month of April 2013. For the address, just type in the name of the street—you don’t need to include the suffix, direction or street number.
Linda
10:30 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I agree with all of the above Why should those of us that do not have a job in Brecksville be penalized for this? We pay more then enough taxes. Please find another way to generate income. more ›