Mapleside traffic concerns mount

With Mapleside's popular Friday night concert series set to begin in less than a week, Pearl Road parking and traffic issues are again being pushed to the forefront by Pearl Road business owners.

Expert predicts houses likely to replace farms in Medina County

Medina County is still growing and is likely to continue doing so according to Tom Bier, a senior fellow at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

Petroleum engineer predicts economic boom in Ohio

The economic potential for shale formations beneath oil is huge according to Robert Chase, professor of petroleum engineering and geology at Marietta College.

Henwood named county planning director

Robert Henwood has been selected to take over as director of the Medina County Planning Services Department.

He will replace interim director Susan Hirsch, who will return to her former position of associate planner when Henwood takes over as planning director May 29.

A learning experience

MEDINA - Build it and they will learn.

That was the philosophy behind a recent collaboration between the city's parks department and the carpentry II class at the Medina County Career Center. The students built a new pavilion at Sam Masi Park on Gates Mills Boulevard in Medina.

Jobs shortage could continue four more years

The good news is the unemployment rate in Medina County is going down. The bad news is that it could take a few more years for everyone who is out of work to find the new job they want.

Safety Town planned for Windfall School

By RITA JEAN WAGAR

Plans for the first-ever Safety Town at Windfall School, 4691 Windfall Road, are well underway. The program, which is being developed specifically for children with special needs from kindergarten age through third grade, will take place July 23 through 27 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium with some outdoor activities, weather permitting.

Above and beyond expectations

A solid wage on which you can live is an often-elusive goal in today's economy. With the Ohio minimum wage set at $7.70 per hour, and the federal at $7.25, an employer who sets their own starting wages at nearly double that is hard to find.

Committee approves dino park plans for Brunswick Lake

Even though city officials believe a prehistoric-themed park featuring dinosaur tracks and a sundial would be better suited for North Park, city council's parks and recreation committee voted this week in favor of installing the artwork at Brunswick Lake Park.

Going once, going twice, sold!

Looking to purchase a new charm bracelet for your wife or mother for Mother's Day? In that case, the city of Brunswick's auction was the place to be last weekend.

Off the beaten path

There's nothing like the birth of a new baby to help you remember what Mother's Day is all about.

Even though I'm not relishing in the birth of my own child this week, I am celebrating the birth of my beautiful niece, Lauren Ann Lipowski, who made her way into the world and into our family's hearts forever May 6.

Brunswick Street Talk

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Old Fashioned Days parade could set new record

The Brunswick Old Fashioned Days Committee is looking to set a world record for the most fire trucks in a parade this June as a way of honoring two of the community's beloved firefighters who passed away earlier this year.

Developer ordered to perform traffic study

City council's planning and zoning committee voted last week that the developer of the proposed Reserve at Autumn Creek subdivision will have to present findings of a Grafton Road traffic study before council grants final approval for the project.

Total body transformation contest update

Week seven is in the books for the six winning contestants of the 12-week total body transformation contest.

Dan Largent continues to be the leader in the clubhouse in terms of weight lost. He tipped the scales at 282 pounds this past week. He has now passed the 30 pounds lost mark from his beginning weight off 313.

Brunswick lunch menus

Elementary School

Monday, May 14

Popcorn chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, assorted/fresh fruit

Tuesday, May 15

BBQ pork sandwich, vegetables and dip, assorted/fresh fruit

A bumpy ride

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AMMY car show to benefit Strongsville students

They are things of beauty, things of power and things to be admired. These things are classic vehicles. And these things will be on display in the Boston Commons lot at the corner of W. 130th St. and Hunt Road in Strongsville on Saturday, May 19 from noon until 4 p.m. This initial event is free and open to the public. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 20.

Man arraigned on identity theft count

Submitted by DEAN HOLMAN

Medina County prosecutor

Steven Cook, 36, of Brunswick, pleaded not guilty May 7 to two counts of identity theft, both of which are fifth-degree felonies. A jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 8.

City, chamber host small business marketing series

What are the latest trends in marketing? How can use my Web site to my advantage? What is Search Engine Optimization?

The City of Brunswick, in conjunction with the Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce, plan to help local business owners answer these questions as part of a free small business workshop as part of the new "Growing Your Business" business marketing series.

Southwest General public events

Free Osteoporosis Screening

Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million Americans. Bone Mineral Density screening tests can measure the amount of bone in different parts of the skeleton and can help predict the risk of future fractures. No appointment is necessary. It will be held at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville on Wednesday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper food court.

Man in serious condition following motorcycle crash

A 41-year-old Brunswick man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash at 9:59 p.m. May 3 in the 300 block of Pearl Rd. in Brunswick Hills.

Brunswick Police Blotter

May 5 - A Timberlake Trail Drive called police after she found the glass cover to her exterior electric meter damaged. Upon arrival, police met with the homeowner as well as several other residents whose homes sustained similar damage. Damage to the glass covers, which appeared to be the result of unknown subjects throwing rocks at them, was observed at four residences on the street. Police said there were several rocks and landscaping stones in the area of the meters and all property owners told the officers the rocks appeared to be out of place. The homeowners have been told to notify the electric company of the damage. The approximate value of the damage caused is unknown. There are no suspects at this time.

Heidelberg University

More than 60 Heidelberg University students were honored for their academic, athletic, service and leadership achievements April 21 at the annual Student Awards Celebration. One recipient was Cory Martinson, of Brunswick, a senior majoring in political science, who received the Arnold "Skip" Oliver Award in political science and the Daniel J. and W.J.K. Snyder Prize.

What teachers and parents think about the BEAT

By SIERRA FOLTZ

BEAT reporter

Video Program, Cable Channel 22, the BEAT, is open to middle school and high school students in the Brunswick City School District. Participants write stories about what's going on in the district each month and interview people - both in person and on-camera in a TV studio - about it. Students always seem excited to interview one of their teachers, or learn how to use a camera ... but what do adults think?