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Monday, May 20, 2013

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Students Arrange Own Music for Orchestra Performance

See the original pieces live tonight at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Authorities Looking for Fugitive Wanted for Murder During Dice Game

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 …

This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Stow Breadmakers Build Haitian Bakery, Brick by Brick, Loaf by Loaf

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 …

How Much Are Homes Selling For in Brecksville?

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.

Dominic Picione

8:57 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

This is a nice, quick tool to get an idea of what homes are selling for in a certain area. However, there a lot of missing details (condition, foreclosure, distressed, etc) that aren't in the report. If you're looking for more detail to get a true value for a home or location, give me a call anytime! I'm always here to help... 440-390-9510 http://www.dominicrealtorcleveland.com   more ›

Brecksville Little Theatre Offering ‘Little’ Youth Theater Program

Informational auditions are slated to take place in the Brecksville Little Theatre at 1 p.m. June 1 at 1 p.m.

The Brecksville Little Theatre is looking to offer a “little” theater experience for the city’s youth. A summer youth theatre program is slated to offer Brecksville kiddos — aged ages five to 15 — a theatre experience. Informational auditions are slated to take place in the Brecksville Little Theatre Building on Oakes Road at 1 p.m.  June 1 at 1 p.m. Workshops will begin at the Blossom Hill location in late June or early July, and will culminate in three performances of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Old Town Hall on Aug. 16 through Aug. 18. According to a news release, there may be a “modest charge” for workshop materials. “Parents may be asked to help where needed,” according to the news release. For additional information, contact Judi Kaye …

Post Your Prom Photos On Patch

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School celebrates prom was Saturday, and we know lots of photos were taken. Share them here!

Prom is over, but the memories made will live on forever in photos. So why not share them with us? Share your prom and promenade photos on Patch by clicking the "Upload Photos & Video" button in this post. Uploading is easy and only takes a few mintues. You can share as many pictures as you want, and give them all kinds of great captions. The more the better. This doesn't just go for parents, this applies to you crazy kids too. Show off your beautiful dresses and fancy tuxedos. Top hats? We'll take 'em. Mermaid-colored dresses? Yup. Share this story with your friends on Facebook, and let the uploading begin!

Fugitives of the Week Wanted Assault, Kidnapping and Drugs

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for these men and women.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office supplies Patch with a list of wanted fugitives each week. View the photos to learn more about each individual. The information in the captions was provided by the county sheriff's office.  If you have any information regarding the fugitives above, call the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Tip Line at (216) 443-6085.

Local Voices from the Brecksville Community

Check out a selection of the blogger contributions from community members, including businesses, hospitals and people just like you.

All members of the community are invited to "share what they know" and become a Local Voice, aka blogger, on Brecksville Patch. Click through the links below to learn about what people in your community have to say about current events, businesses, family and living. • Political blogger Anthony Fossaceca wants Columbus to act quick to protect victims of domestic violence. Here's how you can find out where your representative stands on HB 160.  • Do you let your children or pets drink from the hose on those hot and sunny days? Mom blogger Elana West questioned the safety of it and shared her research with us. • The Cleveland Clinic is proud to announce that four interns have been published in medical journals. Click on each name to learn …

Sunday, May 19, 2013

‘Suspicious Package’ Report; Man Fired, Charged With Assault: Week in Review

Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Brecksville during the past week.

Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up.  Man Charged With Assault After He Was Fired From Gas Station: The following information was supplied by the Brecksville Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Charter Review Commission Considers a Dozen Changes: The commission's final meeting is slated for 7 p.m. May 29. Like all the other meetings, it is open to the public. Man Charged With Menacing Following Case of Road Rage: A 67-year-old Valley Parkway man was charged with menacing following a case of reported road rage at around 7 p.m. May 6. HAZMAT, Bomb Squad Respond to ‘Suspicious Package’ at School Board Office: The fact that no…

Child Taught to Steal, K9 Teased, Man Attempting to Bail Friend Arrested: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest and most clicked-on police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

Here are this week's most bizarre and most talked about police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. • WESTLAKE: Drunk Man Tries to Bail out Woman for Drunken Driving, Promptly Arrested A 34-year-old North Olmsted man could have used better judgment May 11 when he went to bail out a friend who had been arrested for operating under the influence earlier that morning. The man arrived at the police station just after 4 a.m. Westlake police found him to be under the influence and he was arrested for drunk driving as well. Police subsequently determined that he had been drinking with the woman before her arrest. He…

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