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🌱 Patch AM: How Brecksville wants to repurpose leftover federal funds this year

Spotted on the Brecksville calendar: [652] Troop Meeting

Wednesday September 16th Patch AM
Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Brecksville wants to repurpose leftover federal funds this year
  • Why RTA's delayed cuts matter for Brecksville Route 77 riders

Also on today's calendar: Creating Fall and Winter Interest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brecksville asks Cuyahoga County to reallocate ARPA funds for message board, restroom renovations (cleveland.com subscription) — Brecksville officials are asking Cuyahoga County to let the city redirect $25,000 in leftover federal ARPA grant money toward a portable electronic message board and handicap-accessible restroom upgrades at Ralph DeSantis Field. The funds became available after part of last year's Kids Quarters playground project came in under budget, and county council will make the final decision on the request.
   

• RTA delays Cleveland bus cuts until after May 2027 vote (cleveland.com) — Brecksville riders who depend on RTA's Route 77 will keep their current rush-hour frequency for now, after the agency delayed planned bus service cuts until after a May 2027 tax vote. The decision temporarily preserves several Cleveland-area routes while RTA weighs a possible sales-tax increase to stabilize its long-term finances and avoid deeper reductions.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 16
  • Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society: Monthly Presentation
    Hines Hill Campus, 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula
    7:00 pm
  • NEO Alliance Meeting
    United Church of Christ – Brecksville, 23 Public Square, Brecksville
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday September 17
  • Flow and Sip with PowerUp Studio
    5720 Independence Drive, Brecksville
  • Nature Rx: Mindfulness Walk
    Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 5555 Akron Peninsula Road, Peninsula
    6:00 pm
  • Friday September 18
  • Sunset Concert Celebrating 200 Years at Maple Crest Farm
    Maple Crest Farms, 6530 Miller Road, Brecksville
    6:30 pm
  • Brecksville Squares
    Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square, Brecksville
    7:30 pm
  • Saturday September 19
  • Stretch, Recover & Sip
    8251 Chippewa Road, Brecksville
  • Adopt-a-Trail: Ledges Trail
    Ledges Trailhead, 701 Truxell Road, Peninsula
    9:00 am
  • 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
  • Tuesday September 22
  • 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

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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 )
  • 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 )
  • Bluebird Fiber, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Accountant in Independence. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in MACEDONIA, Ohio in Macedonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview Heights

  • Broadview Heights to interview local firms for police station study (cleveland.com)
  • License plate camera privacy concerns: Are bigger threats being ignored? (cleveland.com)

Independence

  • Independence mother releases children's book 'Elroo and Me' (cleveland.com)
  • Driver does not believe police officer, ends up being cited: Independence Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
  • Big summer heat is back (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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