Beachwood News

"I love you."A "Thank you." "Happy Valentine's Day!" Whatever your Valentine's Day message this year, we want to help you shout it from the rooftops.

Richard Markwardt, superintendent of Beachwood schools, said he expects the school board to make a decision in February on proposed revisions to the district's athlete handbook and code of conduct.

Beachwood businessman and mortgage fraud mastermind Uri Gofman was sentenced today in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to an agreed-upon eight years and three months in prison.

The Mandel Jewish Community Center Playmakers Youth Theatre will hold auditions for "Music Man, Jr." next week.

Public hearings for measures that would allow farmers markets and new apartments buildings in Beachwood are set for March.

Mah jongg is a staple in Beachwood. From games at the Beachwood Community Center every Wednesday, which we showed you in a photo gallery last year, to an exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, it's a popular pasttime - and a topic of conversation.

A series of classes on "Shaker Simplicity and Global Sustainability: An Exploration of the Abrahamic Faiths in Relationship to the Environmental Crisis" will begin at 7:30 p.m. Feb.

The City of Beachwood is seeking an economic development director. Brad Sellers has managed day-to-day operations on a contract basis since last year, but is transitioning out of the position as he takes on duties as the new mayor or Warrensville Heights.

City Council will revisit several measures referred back to it from Planning and Zoning at tonight's meeting.

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has announced that Medical Mutual will be its sponsor for Black History Month.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, located in Beachwood, will hold its 2nd Annual WellFed Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb.

You may notice a slight change around Beachwood Patch this week.A We have improved our newsletter sign up! In addition to the link "Get the Newsletter" at the bottom of every page, we have a separate page for newsletter signup that makes it even faster and easier.

Two defendants, along with three companies, pled guilty to mortgage fraud crimes covering over 500 real estate transactions totaling $50 million, $44 million in fraudulent loans and $31 million in profits.

W hen high school students start thinking about college, they may not really understand the financial burdens it will bring.

Make your way to Beachwood between 3:45-7:45 p.m. Feb. 6 for the Agnon School's "Pint Size Heroes" blood drive.

Mayor Merle Gorden said when he became mayor in 1995, and George Smerigan was hired as the city planner, they put together a master plan for the city.

The Beachwood school district has reached an agreement to purchase about 47,000 square feet - just over an acre - of land adjacent to the Richmond Road entrance to Beachwood High School.

Andrew Bowers was born with no fingers on his left hand. And thanks to Beachwood surgeon William Seitz, he now has four.

The Jewish Family Service Service Association is seeking teens entering 9th through 12th grade this fall to audition for "Know Respect," a violence in teen relationships education program.

Beachwood businessman and mortgage fraud mastermind Uri Gofman was sentenced today in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to an agreed-upon eight years and three months in prison.