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Morning Brecksville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 2027 school levy could reshape Brecksville's main campus
• What happens to Brecksville's budget when Lubrizol leaves town?
• How do Brecksville's new e-bike rules compare to neighbors' laws?

Also on today's calendar: Highlights of the Metropark's and upcoming programs and events and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: More humid with a t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brecksville-Broadview Heights officials say combined operating levy-permanent improvement levy unlikely (cleveland.com) — Brecksville-Broadview Heights school leaders are weighing a 5.9-mill operating levy for May 2027 while likely delaying a separate permanent-improvement levy to protect day-to-day classroom funding. A seven-phase Mill Road campus plan—ranging from new bus loops to major stadium upgrades and possible middle school renovations—remains largely unfunded, and officials say residents will ultimately decide how much of the vision to pursue.
   

• New report shows Lubrizol's share of Brecksville tax withholdings ahead of 2028 exit (cleveland.com) — Lubrizol currently accounts for just over 7% of Brecksville's income-tax withholdings, and its planned move to Wickliffe by 2029 will leave a major hole in the city's employer base. City reports stress that finances remain strong for now and frame the 160-acre Lubrizol site as a prime redevelopment opportunity that Brecksville will tackle with county and state partners.
   

• Fairview Park tightens e-bike rules as Northeast Ohio cities confront surge in electric riders (cleveland.com) — Fairview Park just overhauled its e-bike and scooter rules, part of a broader Northeast Ohio trend that now includes new helmet and sidewalk restrictions in Brecksville. With each nearby suburb setting slightly different standards, riders and parents should know that what's legal on e-bikes in one community may come with stricter helmet or sidewalk limits as soon as they cross a city line.
   

📸 Around Brecksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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Friday August 21
• Adopt-a-Trail: Tree Farm Trail
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Horseshoe Pond: 2075 Major Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  1:00 pm
• Evening Exploration
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Location provided on registration.
  7:00 pm
• Brecksville Squares
  Brecksville Squares Squaredance Club Brecksville United Church of Christ 23 Public Square Brecksville, OH 44141
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market: Annual Tomato Tasting Festival
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Howe Meadow: 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Highlights of the Metropark's and upcoming programs and events →
  Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Dr, Cleveland
  6:00 pm
• Highlights of the Metroparks with upcoming programs and events →
  Brecksville Human Services Center, 2 Community Dr, Cleveland
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Adopt-a-Trail: Plateau Trail
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Oak Hill and Plateau Trailheads: 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  9:00 am
Thursday August 27
• 5th Grade Curriculum Night
  Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Brecksville, OH 44141
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• National Park Scenic →
  Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence
  1:45 pm
Monday August 24
• Freshman Fest
  Independence High School 6001 Archwood Road, Independence, OH 44131
  7:35 am
Tuesday August 25
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  7:15 pm
• Work Session →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )

• Area Temps, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembly Operator - 2 needed - Part-time in Brecksville. Apply here.
• The Cleaning Authority posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Broadview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview Heights

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001968582-26-000852 (sec.gov)
• 49ers Sign DL Victor Dimukeje, OL Nick Zakelj to One-Year Deals; Release Two Players (49ers.com)
• Frisky couple caught with booze and marijuana: North Royalton Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Independence

• Inovaxe to Discuss Advanced SMT Material Storage Solutions during Two SMTA Expos (smttoday.com)
• Elder Bednar dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple, bringing the house of the Lord 'back home' to northeast Ohio (deseret.com)
• See the cover reveals of Sarah J. Maas' upcoming novels in the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series (news5cleveland.com)

Ok Brecksville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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