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9+ hour, 34+ min ago (35+ words) Brooklyn City Schools is planning to honor graduates who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces. "We're asking our community to join us in recognizing and honoring the service and sacrifice of our. .....
Brooklyn's I-480 and Tiedeman Road bridge work now $100, 000 more expensive
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) BROOKLYN, Ohio -- Brooklyn for two years has been planning an update to the I-480 and Tiedeman Road bridge. Originally budgeted at $475, 000 as part of Brooklyn's 2026 capital plan, work includes the design and construction of new fencing, LED lighting and parapet. Now…...
Brooklyn City Schools prepares annual Hurricane Heritage Week celebration
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) BROOKLYN, Ohio -- Boasting a mission of celebrating each other and promoting a sense of belonging, Brooklyn City Schools is currently preparing for its annual Hurricane Heritage Week celebration, which takes place Feb. 9-13 around the district. "Brooklyn is such a small…...
Brooklyn Exterior Home Repair Grant returns: Sun Postings
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (458+ words) BROOKLYN, Ohio -- In recent years, Brooklyn has continued to offer its Exterior Home Repair Grant program. Applications are being accepted now through April 2 for upwards of $3, 500 in funds for resident projects. "I thought it was a great idea when the…...
Thief tosses out boxes of stolen shoes: Brooklyn Police Blotter
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) Shoes on walkabout: Archmere Avenue On Dec. 13, a confused Archmere Avenue resident called police after discovering several boxes containing new shoes in their yard. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said the boxes were labeled as coming from…...
Controversial businessman enters Minnesota governor's race
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell has officially entered the 2026 Minnesota governor's race, launching a campaign centered on election security, tax reform and government accountability. Controversial businessman enters Minnesota governor's race According to The Minnesota Star Tribune, Lindell filed paperwork earlier…...
Brooklyn police department restarting K-9 unit
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) BROOKLYN, Ohio -- Roughly a dozen years since it was disbanded, the Brooklyn police department is in the process of restarting a K-9 unit. Brooklyn Police Chief Scott Mielke said internal discussions began a year ago about a police dog program. "The…...
Santa Claus" sleigh returns for weekend visit to Brooklyn: Sun Postings
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) BROOKLYN, Ohio -- The North Pole's famous resident returns this weekend to Brooklyn. Sleigh bells will be ringing when St. Nick traverses nearly every street Saturday (Dec. 13) and Sunday (Dec. 14) throughout the community. Driving the 20-year-old sleigh he built by hand…...
Barberton man arrested impersonating police officer: Brooklyn Police Blotter
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) Police officer impersonating, Ridge Road: On Oct. 29, a concerned passerby called police about a man driving a 2019 Honda Civic who was also impersonating a police officer in the area of the Ridge Road and Memphis Avenue intersection. An arriving officer…...
Officer finds homeowner sitting on burglar: Brooklyn Police Blotter
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (106+ words) In this week's Brooklyn Police Blotter, police were dispatched to a Memphis Avenue home regarding a burglary in process. Officer finds homeowner sitting on burglar: Brooklyn Police Blotter Burglary, Memphis Avenue: On Oct. 16, police were dispatched to a Memphis Avenue…...