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In today's newsletter:

• How much will Brecksville’s school superintendent really earn by 2031?
• How a Brecksville police drone helped crack a Broadview Heights case

Also on today's calendar: Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, temps: high: 51, low: 25.
• Friday: Much colder with snow showers, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison's comp package to exceed $229,000 under new 5-year contract (cleveland.com) — Brecksville-Broadview Heights residents should know their school board just approved a new five-year contract for Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison, keeping his base salary flat through 2027 before 3% raises in 2028–2030. His total compensation will top $229,000 initially, with the district now covering both employer and employee portions of his state retirement contributions, which board leaders say aligns his pay with other Ohio superintendents.
   

• Former employee suspected of sabotaging business: Broadview Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — A recent Broadview Heights police blotter includes a case where a Brecksville Police Department drone helped officers locate a disorderly, intoxicated man hiding in nearby brush after he left a Hollylane Drive home. Another report details a dog grooming business owner who says a former employee stole client information and sabotaged the shop’s digital systems, prompting an ongoing investigation.
   

📸 Around Brecksville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
  The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• No-Bake Holiday Cookies (Grades 6–12)
  Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• JustDeeDeeMusic Live @ CountyLine Saloon
  The CountyLine Saloon , 13007 Chippewa Rd , Brecksville
  6:00 pm
• STUDENT DANCE Brecksville Squares
  Brecksville United Church of Christ , 23 Public Square , Brecksville
  7:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Nature Rx: Winter Solstice Yoga
  Happy Days Lodge , 500 West Streetsboro Street , Peninsula
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Worship at SUMC
  13500 Royalton Rd , Strongsville
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Blood Drive
  Brecksville Branch , 9089 Brecksville Rd , Brecksville
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Mayor's Court
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar , 9543 Broadview Road 2nd Floor , Broadview Heights
  1:00 pm
• Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
  Independence Branch , 6361 Selig Dr , Independence
  2:15 pm
• Shooting Fundamentals: Instructor-Led Shooting Clinic (BROADVIEW HTS)
  Action Defense LLC , 100 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy , Broadview Heights
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Party
  Slyman's Tavern Independence , 6901 Rockside Rd , Independence
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• TRUE TO HER HEALING
  Spark Studios Cle - Cyc Wall + Multiple Sets , 7555 E Pleasant Valley Rd , Independence
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City Hall Closed
  Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Julie Billiart Network posted a job opening for Long Term Intervention Specialist Substitute Teacher in Brecksville. Apply here.
• Giant Eagle, Inc. posted a job opening for Broadview Height Giant Eagle Team Member in Broadview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview Heights

• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com)
• Holiday shopping scams surge as AI makes fraud easier to execute (cleveland19.com)

Independence

• Put a festive holiday twist on classic Hanukkah latkes with this recipe (news5cleveland.com)
• Whistleblower: Did hospital hide emails in fired CEO's case? (fox8.com)
• Three Dukes Selected to CSC Academic All-District® Team (goduquesne.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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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