Berea News

10/26/2023

2023 Voter Guide NOW AVAILABLE! Learn about the issues and who is running in 2023:

Local community news and information for the Berea community. We publish 4 editions a year with articles from local contributors. BEREA KIND!

10/03/2023

Meet the members running for Berea City School Board. The Tr--City Ticket. 3 candidates, 3 cities- Berea, Brookpark and Middleburg Heights.

Article by Mark Dent - The 'Tri-City Ticket' presents three candidates for the Berea School District: Cori Farris from Middleburg Heights, Katie...

10/01/2023

For the past year, we have been working on a new site. Check it out and read about Berea Candidates running for office!

My Voter's Guide is your non-partisan resource in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, for informed voting. We educate the public and promote transparency, ensuring political candidates are held to the highest standards.

11/14/2022

Check out BW Alternative Rock Station! Read our newest article on what is going on in your community.

Did you know Baldwin Wallace University has an alternative rock station? WBWC 88.3 FM"The Sting" . Check it out!

09/10/2022

Berea Ward 1 Recall Election- Tuesday September 13, 2022. Voting at the Berea Recreation Center.
Find out why Leon Dozier was recalled by Ward 1.

Leon Dozier was recalled by Ward 1. The recall election is this Tuesday, September 13 at Berea Recreation Center. Be sure to VOTE!

07/19/2022

Remember to VOTE in the August 2nd Primary!

Click below to learn more about one of Ohio's talented legislators.

Two-term Bride Rose Sweeney is running to represent us for the Statehouse. Bride is a talented legislature with years of experience.

07/19/2022

Remember to VOTE in the August 2nd Primary!

Click below to learn more about one of Ohio's talented legislators.

Monique Smith of North Olmsted, a candidate for the Ohio Statehouse, unseated the incumbent in her former district. Redrawn districts place her in our district.

07/19/2022

Don't forget-

There's a hotly contested primary here in Berea on August 2nd. Learn about the candidates and make sure to vote!

The August 2nd Primary is fast approaching. Learn who is on the ballot and make sure to vote! See you at the polls!

07/18/2022

Did you see this?
Berea was vistited by royality.

Princesses Against Cancer, a non-profit established by 16-year-old Elizabeth Pino, helps lift spirits of children battling cancer

06/19/2022

Improve your lawn with native plants!

Enhancing your lawn with native species helps the environment and can make your yard easier to maintain; a more enjoyable open space.

06/18/2022

Protecting our environment can positively impact your health. Learn more by reading our article.

Combating climate change can be one of the best decisions for your health. Learn how to help the environment and improve your health.

06/17/2022

Want to learn about beautifying your lawn with native plants? Check out this Lecture at Berea Library brought to you by Sustainable Berea.

Sustainable Berea hosts a lecture by Garrett Ormiston on Native Trees and Plants for the Urban Landscape- DONT MISS IT!

06/16/2022

What happened to the plastic bag ban? Find out the latest.

Plastic bags are a bigger problem than most realize. Cuyahoga County will ban retailers from using these bags. That is a good thing.

06/15/2022

Want to know where Berea's water comes from? Read this article to learn about Berea's water plant.

Dr. Dimiter Ramadanoff Water Plant, located in Berea, has been in operation since 1898. Learn More about what this plant does.

06/15/2022

Bees and other insects pollinate our flowers. Learn how you can help make them more productive.

Pollinators are a treasure. They are small animals with the most amazing responsibilities on Earth: They pollinate the food we eat.

06/10/2022

What are Gail and Dennis up to?

Find out in the Berea News.

The Fishing Foundation, a non-profit organization, dedicated to enriching people's lives with the sport of fishing. Providing opportunity and education to young and old alike.

06/09/2022

My neighbors just installed solar on their garage.

I think I need to start looking into this.

Going solar is easier than ever. Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op can help provide the resources you need to go green.

06/08/2022

Spotted Lanternfly invading Berea and destroying Ohio crops?
ICKY!
Read our article about how the Tree of Heaven is helping this invasive insect and what you can do to stop it.

An Invasive tree called Tree of Heaven provides a habitat for Spotted Lanternfly. This insect destroys crops in Ohio.

06/07/2022

Did you hear?

There is a compost program starting in Berea. Sustainable Berea teamed up with the Rust Belt Riders for a collections site in our city.

Read this article to lean more and learn some useful tips on composting.

4 Tips on Community Composting. Berea no longer composts yard debris. Learn what you can do ensure your yard waste stays out of landfills.

06/06/2022

Sustainable Berea did another fantastic job cleaning up Coe Lake!

Thank you for all of your hard work. Read about this year's clean-up and see what your neighbors have been doing.

The Yearly Coe Lake clean-up was a success! 100 residents showed up to remove 20 bags of garbage from Coe Lake. THANK YOU!

06/05/2022

Check out the new articles on Berea News.

Learn how an invasive tree species is impacting our city and what you can do about it.

Read how 100 Berea residents came out for the Coe Lake Clean-up.

Ban on plastic bags? Yep, we’re talking about it.

Composting coming to Berea? We have details.
Read community-focused articles written by your neighbors here in Berea.

Read community-focused articles written by your neighbors here in Berea.

Articles for this issue were written by members of Sustainable Berea, OH

Sustainable Berea is a group that works hard to promote sustainability here in Berea. Learn more about what they are doing for our community.

05/29/2022

This year Berea is hosting the Concert Series, the Art Fest and many other events. Why did Berea Cancel it's Memorial Day Parade? Read Victoria's article in the Berea News.

Berea’s Memorial Day parade was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid. This year the parade was canceled but not other events- Why?

02/27/2022

New article on Berea News by Victoria Schaft

Excerpt from article on upcoming events at observatory:

Burrell Observatory and a Crucible

Exerpt from article on upcomming events at observatory:
Don’t miss the next lecture and open house, which is scheduled for April 1, 2022 at 7:30pm. That evening’s topic will be “The Time is Now: Beginning the Search for Life Outside Our Solar System” with guest speaker, Dr. Scott Gaudi. Tickets to these events are free (though donations are welcome) and can be acquired by visiting www.bw.edu/tickets or dialing (440) 826-2240.

Another event you won’t want to miss is “The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram: The Rosetta Stone of Steller Astronomy” on March 3, 2022 at 7pm. The Cleveland Astronomical Society is hosting the online lecture, and BW’s very own Gary Kader will be the guest speaker. The Zoom link for this event can be found online at www.clevelandastronomical.org/meetings.html.

Burrell Observatory: Berea has it's own view of the night sky! In 1940 a telescope was built at Baldwin Wallace and it is open to the public. Read more about this telescope and events you can attend.

02/02/2022

Project $50 for $20

Local business, On the Mark Tax Service, is supporting our local community. For every federal tax return completed, On the Mark will donate $10 to a local Berea charity. In addition, it will match any donation made by it’s clients up to $20. This means a client can donate $20 and the charity will receive $50.

Receive expert tax advice and have your return prepared by Mark, a US Army Veteran with 20 years of experience preparing tax returns.

Local Berea Charities include:

The North End Foundation
Scan Food Pantry
Church Street Ministries
Berea Historical Society
Berea Animal Rescue Friends

On the Mark Tax Service is donating $10 for every tax return. Donation will be made to local charities here in Berea Ohio.

02/01/2022

Local Resident Scammed-
Find out how Third Federal Bank responded to a local resident who was caught in an email scam.
To protect yourself from being scammed-
1) Never send cash or gift cards through the mail.
2) You never have to pay taxes to claim your ‘winnings’ or ‘settlement’.
3) Checks, even casher’s checks can take weeks to process by the bank. Just because the money is in your account doesn’t mean the check was a good check.
4) If it is an emergency with family members, make sure it’s them and confirm with other family members. Scammers will ask you to send money using Western Union because your grandchild is in jail or for some other made-up reason.
5) If you are asked or told not to talk to family or friends, IT IS A SCAM- talk to your family and friends. Rule of thumb, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Talk with a trusted advisor, family member, or friend to make sure someone does not take advantage of you.

Scams can have long-term impacts. Local Bank blacklists and closes accounts of client who fell victim to a lotto scam.

01/30/2022

Check out the new article written by Victory Schaft.

Victoria writes about Suds Maguire's Bar and Grill. Did you know a local artist created the character Suds Maguire? Learn more about the artwork and charm of this local favorite.

Suds Maguires Bar and Grill is located at 1270 W. Bagley Rd, Berea, Ohio.

Read some little know history on local hangout. Suds Maguire’s Bar and Grill is a perfect place to relax with good food and some 'suds'.

01/26/2022

Check this out!
Sustainable Berea is working with Rust Belt Riders to help reduce the food waste put in the trash. Councilwoman Erika Coble is helping to put together 2 locations in Berea where we can drop off our food waste and have it turned into fertilizer. Click the link below to learn more and see how you can help!

Sustainable Berea is working to establish a composting program here in Berea. Learn what you can do to help out.

01/24/2022

Check Out our newest edition of Berea News!
Our 2021 Tax Edition has been launched with local articles and information on this year's tax changes. Find out what's happening in your community

Local community news and information for the Berea community. We publish 4 editions a year with articles from local contributors. BEREA KIND!

11/04/2021

PLEASE HELP US IN OUR CAMPAIGN FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT- SHARE AND LIKE THIS POST!

Berea News stands for good government and clean campaigns. When mayor Kleem decided to launch a misinformation campaign against the candidates who signed Berea’s Good Government Pledge, we fought back… AND WON!

It is time that politicians on the left and the right pay a price for dirty campaigns. Lies and deceit only work to divide us and make our politics more toxic.

We pledge to fight lies, disinformation, and dishonestly no matter the source. We will defend any candidate who takes and honors the “Berea Good Government Pledge”. It does not matter the candidate's party or political viewpoint we will have your back.
Read how we exposed mayor Kleem’s disinformation campaign.

Below is the pledge we asked all the candidates to take. You can learn more on our website.

BEREA'S GOOD GOVERNMENT PLEDGE

I, a candidate for Berea City Government, will serve the Berea Community and commit to the following Values:

LOYALTY
Bear true faith and allegiance to the founding principles of our country that all are created equal.

Support the City of Berea and stand up for all Bereans.

DUTY
Fulfill my obligations to Berea by actively participating in the legislative process and staying informed on all pending and proposed legislation.

Endeavor to listen to and keep my constituents engaged and informed of actions taken by the City of Berea.

RESPECT
Promote the City of Berea and look after all its citizens without regard to race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Listen and treat with respect those who do not agree with my points of view.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Take ownership of mistakes made.
Be open and honest in all official duties.

INTEGRITY
Deal fairly and honestly with the community when acting in my official capacity or when campaigning for any office in Berea.

Refrain from spreading falsehoods about my opponent or mischaracterizing their positions.

Never use my official office or city resources for personal or political gain.

Mary Brown, Erika Coble, and Daune Jaynes signed this pledge.

https://bereanews.org/2021/11/an-inside-look-at-a-misinformation-campaign/

Take an inside look at how Mayor Kleem tried and failed to spread the lie that certain candidates wanted to "abolish the police." See the postcard he sent out and learn how we stopped this misinformation campaign.

11/03/2021

Results are in!

Berea President of Council- Jim Maxwell
Berea Council at Large- Gene Zacharyasz
Mary Brown
Berea Ward 1- Leon R. Dozier
Berea Ward 2- Christopher McManis
Berea Ward 3- Lisa J. Weaver
Berea Ward 4- Erika Coble
Berea Ward 5- Rick Skoczen

Berea School Board-
Ana Chapman
Heather Zirke
Richard Mack

See more results at:
https://liveresults.boe.ohio.gov/cuyoh/nov2021/en/Index_17.html