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Good morning Brecksville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What could Brecksville's new service workers' union mean for city services?
• Why does a woman priest feel called to serve in Brecksville?
• How will Route 77's service cuts change Brecksville commuters' routines?

Also on today's calendar: Outdoor Worship and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brecksville Service Department workers vote to unionize; first contract expected by 2027 (cleveland.com) — Brecksville Service Department workers have voted to unionize, becoming the city's fourth bargaining unit and setting up contract talks expected to produce a first agreement by late 2026 or early 2027. For now, full-time service and housekeeping staff will still receive 2026 raises similar to other city employees while negotiations with Mayor Daryl Kingston's administration move forward.
   

• Called to serve, but not welcome to stay: Why this Medina woman pursued priesthood (wvxu.org) — A Medina woman now serving as a priest at the Community of St. Bridget in Brecksville shares how questioning early church rules led her toward ordination through Roman Catholic Womenpriests. She describes her theological training, the tension with official Catholic teaching on women priests, and why she still feels called to minister in this Brecksville faith community despite institutional resistance.
   

• RTA service cuts: Routes 15, 41 would lose nearly half (cleveland.com) — Bus riders who use RTA's Route 77 to and from Brecksville face longer waits starting in December, with rush-hour service dropping from every 30 minutes to every 60 minutes. The change is part of a wider package of Cleveland-area bus cuts aimed at closing a budget gap, with several high-ridership routes also seeing major reductions.
   

📸 Around Brecksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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Wednesday September 2
• Adopt-a-Trail: Wetmore Trail
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Wetmore Trailhead: 4653 Wetmore Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Adopt-a-Trail: Lake & Cross Country Trails
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Kendall Lake Trailhead: 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  1:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Hale Farm & Village: Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hale Farm &amp Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210
  10:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Ranger Talk
  Cuyahoga Valley National Park Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Outdoor Worship →
  Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Community Garage Sale →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  9:00 am
• Mayor's Court →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor, Broadview Heights
  1:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Friday Night Bites →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Garage Sale on the Greens →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights
Monday August 31
• Council Meeting →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Board of Zoning Meeting →
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor, Broadview Heights
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• National Park Scenic →
  Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost And Found Pets
  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… (Nextdoor )

• Oaks of Brecksville posted a job opening for Housekeeping Staff in Brecksville. Apply here.
• Twin Tier Hospitality LLC posted a job opening for Banquet Houseperson in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Independence

• WalletHub survey: Financial disagreements are more damaging to relationships than political differences (wcpo.com)
• Local schools still search for school bus drivers as new school year begins (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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