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🌱 Patch AM: How a late‑night Independence stop led back to Brecksville damage
You won't want to miss Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert on the Brecksville Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a late‑night Independence stop led back to Brecksville damage
Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Brecksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Brecksvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Not as cold with high clouds, temps: high: 36, low: 30.
- Wednesday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mother and daughter flee police in car with three tires: Independence Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Police in nearby Independence recently handled several late‑November impaired driving incidents, including one where Brecksville police later linked the driver to a suspected hit‑and‑run that damaged property in Brecksville. Other cases involved a crash with a Broadview Heights cruiser and a driver found passed out in a running car at a hotel.
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📸 Around Brecksville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville
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★ Featured events ★
- Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
6:00 pm - STUDENT DANCE Brecksville Squares
Brecksville United Church of Christ , 23 Public Square , Brecksville
7:30 pm - Nature Rx: Winter Solstice Yoga
Happy Days Lodge , 500 West Streetsboro Street , Peninsula
6:30 pm - Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 Brecksville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Regular Board of Education Meeting
Garfield Heights City Schools , 5640 Briarcliff Drive , Garfield Heights
6:00 pm - Committee/Council Meetings
Parma, OH Calendar Parma, OH 44129
6:00 pm - Cancelled - Planning Commission Meeting
Twinsburg, OH Calendar , 10075 Ravenna Rd. , Twinsburg
6:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
Twinsburg City Hall , 10075 Ravenna Rd , Twinsburg
6:30 pm - NRHS Band & Choir Holiday Concert, PAC
North Royalton High School , 14713 Ridge Road , North Royalton
7:00 pm - Garfield Heights HIgh School Choir Holiday Concert
Garfield Heights City Schools , 4900 Turney Rd , Cleveland
7:00 pm - Mr. Jingaling and Christmas in Cleveland
Parma-Powers Branch , 6996 Powers Blvd , Parma
7:00 pm - Full Choir Winter Concert "Watch Party"
Independence Primary School , 7600 Hillside Rd , Independence
7:30 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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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 )
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside - Housekeeper in Independence. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Independence
- Youngsters in Independence make blankets for ill children (cleveland.com)
- 600 BLET Teamsters Ratify New Contracts (imprintent.org)
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
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