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🌱 Patch AM: What will Brecksville’s school board decide on rehiring this retired teacher?
And on the Brecksville Patch calendar - Outdoor Worship
Hi Brecksville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Brecksville's school board decide on rehiring this retired teacher?
- Why a Medina priest chose to serve at a Brecksville faith community
Also on today's calendar: Outdoor Worship and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brecksville-Broadview Heights school board expected to rehire retired teacher in 'double-dipping' case (cleveland.com) — Brecksville-Broadview Heights school leaders are set to decide Wednesday whether to rehire retired special-education teacher Kimberly Pena in a part-time high school role, allowing her to receive both pension and salary. District officials say the move addresses a hard-to-fill special education vacancy while reducing her pay, and they note similar past rehirings in Brecksville-Broadview Heights and nearby North Royalton. 
• 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 her Catholic upbringing, questioning of church rules, and mentorship by Dagmar Celeste led her to pursue ordination through Roman Catholic Womenpriests. She describes completing theological studies, embracing her call despite official church opposition to women priests, and focusing on ministry to local parishioners.
📸 Around Brecksville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brecksville
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- 5th Grade Curriculum Night
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Brecksville, OH 44141
5:00 pm - Adopt-a-Trail: Wetmore Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Wetmore Trailhead: 4653 Wetmore Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
9:00 am - Adopt-a-Trail: Lake & Cross Country Trails
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Kendall Lake Trailhead: 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
1:00 pm - Hale Farm & Village: Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210
10:00 am - Ranger Talk
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
10:00 am - Outdoor Worship →
Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
10:00 am
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 13
📣 Brecksville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IHS Open House
Independence High School 6001 Archwood Road, Independence, OH 44131
5:30 pm - 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 Night Bites →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
4:00 pm - Garage Sale on the Greens →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights - Council Meeting →
Broadview Heights, OH Calendar Broadview Heights, OH 44147
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Applied Medical Technology, Inc. posted a job opening for General Assembly Associate - 1st Shift - $19.00/hr in Brecksville. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Closing and Weekend Shift Barista in Brecksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brecksville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Broadview Heights
- The 2026 Ohio Sports Hall of Fame Class Includes A Long List Of Inductees With Xavier Ties (goxavier.com)
Independence
- For years, everyone wanted a big SUV. Now, minivans are making a comeback (news5cleveland.com)
- Former NBA player ejected from WNBA game after confrontation with Chicago player (news5cleveland.com)
- Local schools still search for school bus drivers as new school year begins (news5cleveland.com)
Seven Hills
- Parma Heights Senior Center members meet second-grade pen pals: Sun Postings (cleveland.com)
- Nuclear escalation fears: Trump, Iran and the Nixon parallel (cleveland.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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