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On April 16, 2025, the Seven Hills City Council approved the city’s first-ever sister-city partnership with Coreno Ausonio, a picturesque municipality of about 2000 residents nestled in the Province of Frosinone in the Lazio region of Italy, about 75 miles southeast of Rome. This historic agreement aims to foster cultural ties, economic collaboration, and international goodwill between the two communities.

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Albeit a bit chillier than usual, the sun was shining brightly for the 158th Parma Heights Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony and parade drew hundreds of residents and spectators. The Parma Heights Memorial Day service is the oldest continuous Memorial Day celebration in the state of Ohio.

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One of the true gems of Parma Heights is Todd’s Jewelers inside the York Professional Building located at 6363 York Road. Celebrating 31 years in business has a nice ring to it!

National Gardening Week is the first week of June and The Dig Plant and Grow Garden Club wants to take this opportunity to raise awareness of gardening and horticulture and encourage people to participate in healthy and productive outdoor activity. Gardening is good for our mental and physical health, reducing the risk of depression, osteoporosis, and stroke and as an added bonus we get some pretty nice plants out of it!    

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Dr. B's Buddies - launched their leash project with the Parma Police Department. The project was developed by Kristy Younger in honor of her dog Daisy's late veterinarian, Dr. Ronald Busack, DVM. Dr. B's Buddies is a project to help Police & Fire Departments with the transportation of lost or displaced dogs by providing "Dr. B's Buddy Kits." Each kit contains a lead and a toy in a waterproof pouch. This is to help ensure the safety and comfort of the dog while being secured and transported. Kristy's goal is to provide a "Dr. B's Buddy Kit" for each cruiser or emergency vehicle in Parma and neighboring departments.

Jacob Schaaf home on Broadview Rd

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We are heading into 2026 and looking to celebrate an important anniversary. Parma was designated as a township in 1826. By that time, the area then known as Greenbriar, had twenty households and were looking at self government. So on March 7th, 1826 a resolution was passed asking for the construction of a new township.

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We are excited to introduce the newest members of our department – Parma Police Support K9s, Rosco and Remi. The Support K9s join us as part of an ongoing commitment to enhancing our officers' and support staff's overall well-being. Rosco (male) and Remi (female) are a mix of Labradoodle and Bernedoodle, to be trained as support dogs. They have a calm and friendly temperament, making them ideal for providing comfort in times of stress or emotional fatigue. Whether it’s offering a moment of calm during a challenging day, supporting staff during debriefings, or simply being a friendly presence around the department, Rosco and Remi are here to help foster a supportive and connected environment. Rosco and Remi will also aid in enhancing communication between the department and the community we serve. We believe that interacting with our Police Support K9s will have a positive impact on individuals facing various challenges, including subjects of crimes, juveniles, students, veterans, and those with special needs.

Investing in Our Schools Is Investing in Our Future

I recently had the privilege of attending the Seven Hills Memorial Day Parade, where one of my dear friends from the Parma Senior High Class of 1986—Colonel Rocky Favarito, retired United States Air Force—served as Grand Marshal and keynote speaker.

Before the event, I texted a few classmates and said, We need to show up for Rocky—to honor everything he’s done for our country. When I saw him, I gave him a big hug, welcomed him home, thanked him for his service, and told him, with all sincerity, that the cities of Parma and Seven Hills are proud of him.

Looking around the crowd, I saw many fellow Parma Senior High alumni—men and women who went on to build successful careers in public service, health care, law, business, and beyond. Some even own thriving small businesses. And I found myself reflecting: What was it that helped so many of us succeed? The answer is simple—our strong foundation in the Parma City School District.

That’s why it’s heartbreaking that voters in Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills defeated the school tax increase on May 6, 2022. According to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the levy failed by a vote of 8,947 (59.28%) to 6,147 (40.72%).

Communities that invest in their schools see rising home values, greater safety, and long-term growth. Families are drawn to districts that prioritize education. Strong schools are the backbone of strong communities.

I worry about what happens if we continue to turn our backs on public education. Will future generations of students have the same opportunities we had? Will we still produce citizens like Colonel Favarito—people who make their communities and their country proud?

To the residents of Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills: we must ask ourselves what kind of community we want to build for our children and for the future. Supporting public education isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. It’s an investment in all of us.

I'm eighty-three. Someone told me that's the new thirty-five but as far as I can determine that's only half true. Life now is like a song I heard that said something to the effect: My mind says yes you can, but my body says oh no you can't. The new thirty-five doesn't pertain to the body.

State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan speaking before the Ohio House of Representatives about his consumer friendly proposals.

As a member of Parma City Council and now your state representative, I have always considered myself a consumer hawk. Growing up in a single-parent household, my mom struggled to pay for food, the electric bill, and the lot space for our little mobile home. God forbid she need a new tire or a pipe burst requiring a plumber. I know now that the Lord put me through those difficult times to prepare me for my public service and I put my life experience to use every day at the Ohio Statehouse to be a voice for you - in hopes of playing my part in improving your quality of life.

Look to your local library for great summer fun! The Parma-Powers Branch welcomes you to join in on the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge! You can track your reading or attend awesome summer programs for a chance to win great prizes! Sign up today at CCPLSummerReading.org or swing by your local branch to get started! The Summer Reading Challenge begins on Monday, June 2 and runs through Thursday, July 31.

We Are Parma Proud has partnered with the Parma City Schools Foundation and Serpentini Chevrolet to raffle off a fully loaded 2025 Chevy Trax. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at Parma City Hall Council Office, during business hours, or at the Rib & Rock. Tickets will be for sale throughout the year at various locations to be announced in the future. You can pay with cash, check payable to We Are Parma Proud, or with Zelle (email: parmaproudraffle@gmail.com) If using Zelle, please enter your phone number in the memo line, so we can call you if you win. Drawing will be held at the 2025 Frosty’s Fest!

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Color theory studies how colors interact, mix, and work together. Color Theory helps artists, designers, and creators make informed choices about color palettes and their visual effects. It explains how colors work together and how they can be used to evoke emotions and influence perception.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday ofthe month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

Join the Adult Services Librarian at the Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library for a staff-led virtual (online) book discussion Tuesday afternoon, June 10th,2025 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.  Join us virtually (online) as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Disasters on the Lake Erie Islands with Author Wendy Koile on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C.  Author and maritime lecturer Wendy Koile will talk about several fierce disasters that happened at The Victory Hotel on South Bass Island at Put-In-Bay, Pelee Island and Toledo Harbor Lighthouse. Ms. Koile wrote the book entitled Disasters of Ohio’s Lake Erie Islands. Book sale & signing following the presentation. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

Wake up your inner artist.

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I joined the Parma Area Senior Veterans Group in February of 2023, when it was started by Navy Veteran and Former Commander of American Legion Post 572, Tony Kessler. He has been helping Veterans in any way he can since his early days, serving in U.S. Navy. He served on a Destroyer as a Radioman during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which was a scary time in our History. Tony along with his wife, Shirley, are very Patriotic and have done a lot of work supporting and helping Veterans They are like two peas in a pod. It was Tony's passion to start a Non Profit Group that would help restore the Patriotic values of the Past and set the ground work for future generations. He implemented an Administration group of Senior Veterans to aid in his vision and are essential in providing assistance to function like a well oiled machine. With the support of the entire Group, Tony's vision has become a reality. Early on, Tony wanted to go big and establish a National Senior Veterans Group.

Nestled within Greenbrier Commons lies the Parma Heights Library. Parma Heights was the first municipality in Ohio to pass a bond issue specifically for the construction of a library. And in 1960, Parma Heights residents were the first to pass a $150,000 bond issue for the construction of the library building. This makes the Parma Heights library a significant part of the history of the State of Ohio. 62 years ago designed by architect John F. Lipaj, the building was a bold departure for Parma Heights, and that was part of its appeal. Very quickly the thought came to mind, oh, yes indeed, it is a library and a whole lot more.

WHK radio talk show host Bob Frantz will be the guest speaker at the June 11th meeting

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Words associated with gun violence: Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, Winchester.

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St. Paul United Church of Christ located at 7507 York Road began its life as St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1858 established by local residents of German descent. 

Discovery, an Art Quilt by Betty Deemer - Best In Show Award

Saturday, May 17, 11 pm kicked off the start of an Arts Weekend in Parma, with the Annual Medley of Arts Show & Sale, Thirty -six artists displayed their work at the Parma Art Center, located in the Parma Parks & Recreation Bldg at 7335 Ridge Rd. A panel of three judged the work, and cash awards and ribbons were granted to artists in 8 categories. Best In Show was awarded to Betty Deemer, for her Fiber Art quilt, titled Discovery. First place in Watercolor was Beverly Pasko, second place Jan Palechka and third place to Jim Sens. First place in Acrylics & Oils went to Angie Reali-Mabin, second to Sharon Marrell, and third to Esther Habenstein. First place in Graphics Art went to Sue Holick-Bade, second to Gary Nass, and third to Michelle Behal. Three-dimensional Art first place to Sarah Sieradzki, second to Sue Holick-Bade, and third to Ruchi Chopra. Photography first place went to Glenn Zdloshek, second to Sue Holick-Bade, and third to Sean Mabin. Mixed Media & Collage first place went to Beverly Pasko, second Theresa Apana, and third to Lynne Shayko. Joanna Ellis took first, second and third place in Fiber Art for her Art Quilts. Woodcarving first place went to Susan Blasechke, second to Doug Mamere, and third to Dennis Yarmesch. Saturday attendees were entertained by the beautiful voice of Samantha Hasselbusch. Free refreshments were provided. The event ended Sunday, May 18 at 3 pm. Attendees marveled at the quality of talented individuals from Parma and the surrounding communities. Three of the entries were sold on site during the event. For some of the winners, this was their first art show.

Bringing manufacturing back into the United States is much more complicated than Donald Trump's believes. No President can wave a magic wand and have new manufacturing plants springing up throughout the United States. Sure, the United States ramped up manufacturing rapidly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the 1940s. But the United States had lots of underutilized manufacturing plants already built.

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Polish Village is proud to host the first Parma parade of the year! It’s the 75th Polish Constitution Day Parade, brought to you in partnership with the Polish American Congress, non-profit Polish Village Parma Inc., City of Parma and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, the cigarette tax. This parade celebrates the Polish Constitution, the first European constitution, adopted May 3, 1791, and modeled after our own U.S. Constitution.

Pianist Alex Wasserman to perform with PSO

Parma Symphony Orchestra will perform a LIVE Classical Music Concert on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM at Valley Forge High School Auditorium located at 9999 Independence Boulevard in Parma Heights featuring: Concerto #1 for Piano by Frederic Chopin Alex Wasserman soloist, Egmont Overture by Ludwig van Beethoven and Pines of Rome By Ottorino Respighi

May is National Preservation Month. The National Register of Historic Places, authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic places of resources. The National Register is the offical list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation, but there are many places that are worthy of preservation and protection besides those listed on the National Register, and the old Parma Heights Library is one of them!

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Parma Arts has put out a call for artists for the Medley of Arts Show & Sale. Deadline to enter May 9, 2025. Application and details can be downloaded from the website, http://www.parmafinearts.org/2025medleyofartshow.html. Categories include watercolor, acrylics & oil, graphics (pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, computer graphics, (no AI) marker, pyrography, photography, 3-D art (jewelry, sculpture, glass), fiber art, mixed media and wood carving. Cash prizes awarded to first place artists in each category, plus a Best In Show. In addition the public can vote for the People’s Choice Award. Ribbons to second, third place and honorable mentions. No residency restrictions.

It’s with great sadness that I’m reporting the closing of Prama Artspace & Gallery, located at 5411 Pearl Road. Prama was the first independent art gallery located in the City of Parma. It opened in the fall of 2018 as a platform to showcase local talented individuals. It was owner/operator, Sean Mabin’s, life dream to bring the vibrancy of the art scene to the City of Parma. Being a Parma High School grad, and knowing many artists that live in Parma or within the surrounding area he felt Parma should have their own indie gallery, close to home. He chose the gallery location in close proximity to Polish Village’s great restaurants, shops and pubs, making it a great “date night” destination.  Indie galleries, like Prama, bring visitors from all over Greater Cleveland to the city. Who than explore the neighborhood, shopping the mom and pop shops, stopping for coffee or drinks at a local pub, or for something good to eat.

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On Monday, May 26, 2025 the Parma Heights Memorial Day service will take place on the front lawn of the Parma-South Presbyterian Church at 6155 Pearl Road. 2025 marks the 158th consecutive year of the Parma Heights Memorial Day commemoration. The Parma Heights service is the oldest continuous in the state of Ohio.

Fifty years ago, on Wednesday April 30, 1975, the last Americans were evacuated from the rooftop of the American embassy in Saigon South Vietnam. Anyone who was old enough to watch the news on that day remembers the images of the helicopters lifting off the roof of the embassy and the desperate Vietnamese people at the closed gate of the embassy who could not escape the take over by the North Vietnamese troops and the collapse of the South Vietnamese government.  

Beginners are welcomed! Participants will learn Parallels, V folds, Interlocks and other ways of bringing a 3D look to your greeting cards as the recipient pops them open, in this four week, two hour class. Participants will create 12 different cards in 4 sessions. Class size is intentionally small in order to offer individualized attention to you. Class is held on Monday’s from 1 to 3pm, May 12th, 19th, skip Memorial Day, June 2nd & 9th. Location is The Parma Art Center, inside the Parma Parks & Recreation Building, at 7335 Ridge Road. A supply fee, of $10, is charged for this free class.The instructor is Gabrielle (Gabby) Lawrence. Some of her accomplishments are creating medieval manuscripts for over 20 years for the Society for Creative Anachronism. She is now the Program Manager of the Rome Art Program where mostly college students are drawing and painting throughout the city of Rome in June and/or July. Her current art focus rotates among watercolor, acrylic, charcoal and pastels. She’s shown her art locally at several locations and won 1st place last year for her graphics. This is one of a series of classes offered throughout the year titled Art For The Fun Of It!, brought to you in part by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and Parma Arts. Register by emailing kathrynmabin@att.net. Don’t hesitate this classes fill up fast!

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All Faiths Pantry has partnered up again with Yorktown Lanes for the 3rd Annual “Wheels for Meals” Cruise-In. They look to start the hot rod, street rod and classic car season by hosting their annual event on Wednesday June 4th at Yorktown Lanes 6218 Pearl Road. The cruise-in is free for both cars and spectators and begins at 5:00 pm. It is greatly appreciated if attendees bring non-perishable food items or paper products to donate. There will be raffles, door prizes, music and awards all ending around 8:00 pm. Food and beverages (for purchase) will be taken care of by the friends at Yorktown Lanes.

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In the heart of a bustling urban neighborhood lies a hidden gem where agriculture is alive and well—thanks to a group of passionate young people with boots on the ground and dreams in the barn. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6–8 p.m., the Homestead Hoofers 4-H Club invites the public to Potential Buyer Night at Stearns Homestead, a historic working farm located in Parma, Ohio.

Lake County Commissioner John Pletcnik will speak on Property Tax Reform in Ohio at the next meeting of the Parma Republicans. A question & answer session will follow.  Pletcnik is also a Law Professioner at Cleveland State University. Everyone is welcome to attend on Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30 pm. The Parma Republicans meet at McJames Sports Pub, 13450 Snow Road. Questions: please call President Doris Peters at 216-659-3362.