Broadview Heights News

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: In lawn chairs, on blankets or just standing, people lined Broadview Road for the 2012 Broadview Heights Memorial Day Parade May 28.

BROADVIEW HTS. A sea of red T-shirts filled the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School Auditorium Monday night as teachers and their supporters stood united before the school district's board members during its regular meeting.

NORTH ROYALTON: Mayor Robert Stefanik and the City of North Royalton, Mayor Sam Alai and the City of Broadview Heights, and North Royalton resident John Ranucci were named 2012 Friends of Education by North Royalton City Schools.

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: The recreation department will be providing a preschool readiness class for ages 2-4 beginning June 12.

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: The fire department's open house May 18 and 19 left an impression on members of city council.

NORTH ROYALTON: Using a small group of people and a bit of deception, thieves were able to rob Continental Fine Jewelry, 11309 State Road, about 5 p.m. on May 8. Police believe the store was just one in a target area involving up to five local cities.

MENACING, HIGHLAND DRIVE: A taxi driver called police to report that an intoxicated man threatened him and kicked his cab after failing to pay his fare at about 11:05 p.m. May 17.

At this women's-only event, participants can learn great putting, chipping and full swing tips to get their game in gear; meet other women golfers; get information on joining women's leagues; check out new clubs and fashionable golf apparel; take the opportunity to schedule a club fitting; and meet Jamie Taylor, Cleveland Metroparks first LPGA ... (more)

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio - Residents of Broadview Heights and Brecksville can make sure they are in top shape by attending the Annual Health Fair sponsored by both cities.A The fair will take place on June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Broadview Heights Community Building, 9543 Broadview Road.

State lawmakers heard more than six hours of testimony Monday from environmentalists and others with concerns about a bill laying out Ohio's new regulations for horizontal shale drilling.

In this April 6, 2012 photo, Louie Chodkeiwicz stands in his yard within site of one of the oil and gas wells near his property in Broadview Heights, Ohio.

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School orchestras will perform "From the Masters to the Movies" at 7 p.m. May 24.

The median was $250,000. $246,994: Average sales price in Brecksville, followed by Bay Village , Rocky River and Broadview Heights .

When Broadview Heights resident Anne Leeb suffered a stroke in 2008, doctors realized she had ovarian cancer.

Dawn Southard, left, of Broadview Heights, and Tawnya Bell of Westlake take in the Greater Cleveland Aquarium's display of corals while attending an opening night gala for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House.

Larry Doyle and Stacy Kanaga Profitt walked a half-marathon around Brecksville and Broadview Heights on Friday to inspire students to be " healthy and active for a lifetime ," a phrase they have made part of their motto as physical education teachers at Central School .

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: At its May 14 work session, City Council agreed to resume the process of filling its vacant clerk of council position.

North Royalton is looking to comply with a request from the county executive by participating in his anti-poaching protocol that promotes communication and openness among cities in the economic development arena.

Oil and gas wells cropping up in cities all over Ohio since Senate Bill 278 passed several years ago have residents scrambling for answers to stop the practice, literally, in their backyards.

With more than 80 oil and gas wells operating in Broadview Heights since Senate Bill 278 went into effect in 2004, residents have had to deal with fracking, natural gas odors and loud trucks and drilling sites.