🌱 Patch AM: How a Brecksville resident lost $1,500 to a fake cop scam

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Brecksville resident lost $1,500 to a fake cop scam
• Which top-ranked team has to survive a road trip to Brecksville?
• Which Brecksville student just earned a coveted Global Scholars spot?

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Square Dancing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
• Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Resident reports elaborate fraud involving fake law enforcement: Brecksville Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Brecksville police are investigating an elaborate phone scam in which a Springside Oval resident was convinced by a fake bank employee and an impersonated Broadview Heights officer to wire money, losing $1,500 even after the bank recovered most of the transfer. The case is a sharp reminder for Brecksville residents to distrust unsolicited calls about bank problems and never follow payment instructions from supposed law enforcement over the phone.
   

• Cleveland.com Ohio girls volleyball Top 20: Several highly ranked teams fall after losses (cleveland.com) — Brecksville gets a shout-out in this week's statewide girls volleyball rankings as Wadsworth prepares for a key Suburban League road match there, part of a tough stretch that also includes Solon and Jackson. The broader Top 20 shows how several highly ranked teams slipped after recent losses, while unbeaten programs like Cincinnati Seton, Bishop Fenwick, and Elyria Catholic continue to climb.
   

• 2026-2027 Global Scholars (owu.edu) — A Brecksville student, Charlie Kucharski, has been selected as one of 20 first-year Global Scholars at Ohio Wesleyan University, joining a selective four-year program focused on international issues. Scholars receive special coursework, a $6,000 study-abroad grant, and complete a senior capstone, graduating with a Global Studies Institute certificate that emphasizes global perspectives and real-world experience.
   

📸 Around Brecksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Sunset Concert Celebrating 200 Years at Maple Crest Farm →
  Maple Crest Farms, 6530 Miller Road, Brecksville
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Brecksville Squares
  Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square, Brecksville
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Stretch, Recover & Sip →
  8251 Chippewa Road, Brecksville
• Lake Sturgeon Release Celebration
  Boston Store Trailhead River Access . The public can park at Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44264) and the Boston Mill Visitor Center (6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264) for the event. However, spots are limited. Boston
  9:00 am
• Adopt-a-Trail: Ledges Trail
  Ledges Trailhead, 701 Truxell Road, Peninsula
  9:00 am
• Village of Peninsula: Music on the Porches
  Village of Peninsula , Ohio
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Adopt-a-Trail: Pine Grove Trail
  Kendall Lake Trailhead, 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Introduction to Square Dancing →
  Brecksville United Methodist Church, 65 Public Square, Room 301, Brecksville, OH, 44141
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Series: Sensing the Spirit of God →
  St. Basil the Great, 8700 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
• Creating Fall and Winter Interest →
  Brecksville Human Service behind the Community Center, Brecksville OH
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• SAVE the DATE --- HELP the Chippewa Garden Club →
  Master Pizza Brecksville, 7059 Mill Rd, Brecksville
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meijer posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Independence. Apply here.
• CH Robinson posted a job opening for Account Manager - Global Forwarding in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview Heights

• Owner cited after roaming pit bull found at Boneyard: Broadview Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Independence

• Peyton Watson credits Cleveland's late, persistent pursuit for him coming to the Cavaliers (apnews.com)

Seven Hills

• Seven Hills dedicates Ganim Ball Field at Meijer Park (cleveland.com)
• Parma superintendent discusses district's looming financial shortfall (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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