This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS Ohio (WOIO) - Metroparks Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found Director of Communications Jacqueline Lapine Gerling said the remains were found in the woods near Beyer’s Pond Gerling said the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner is now working to determine the identity of the person and the investigation is ongoing According to the Cleveland Metroparks website secluded lake tucked away in the far reaches of the Big Creek Reservation Save-the-dates for our Events and Concerts “We look forward to seeing everyone come together and celebrate Middleburg!” – Mayor Matt Castelli For more information, please see the 2025 Event flyers opens in a new windowhere Mayor Matthew Castelli and Middleburg Heights City Council approved the expansion of the Middleburg Heights Sanitary Sewer Backup Reduction Grant to include sanitary sewer as well as household sewage treatment (septic) systems Waterproofing Assistance Grant (SSWAG) is to further assist residents with reducing the chances of basement “flooding” and the elimination of or improvements to private septic systems Waterproofing Assistance Grant (SSWAG) is available immediately.  All owner-occupied single-family dwellings in Middleburg Heights are eligible for this grant SSWAG will reimburse homeowners 100% of project costs up to $3,000.00.  SSWAG is offered year-round on a first come / first served basis SSWAG applicants understand and agree to dye testing of their storm and sanitary sewers for proper connection to the public sewer collection system Any deficiencies or illegal connections identified must be corrected prior to reimbursement and grant funds may be used for those repairs For more information about SSWAG, please call Assistant Director of Public Service Jeffery Minch at 440-234-2216 / service@middleburgheights.com or opens in a new windowclick here for the link to the application and complete details. opens in a new window opens in a new window opens in a new window Pool closes 10 minutes before the center closes Click opens in a new windowhere for monthly activities Click here for schedule. Click here for flyer. opens in a new window Seniors 55+ are invited to join us for this first annual Holiday dinner provided by Santo’s Italian Ristorante & dance with Doo Wop music provided by The Geeezecats $40 per person, download flyer and sign up sheet opens in a new windowhere Purchase your seat(s) online or in person at the front desk NOW opens in a new windowSign up online through MH city website via Rec Desk or in person at the front desk with activity code # 6022.660  opens in a new window Do you have concerns about paying for long term care Have you been told that you have to spend everything down Find out how you may be able to protect additional funds while still qualifying for the assistance that you need opens in a new windowSign up online through MH city website via Rec Desk or in person at the front desk with activity code #6022.225 opens in a new window Free to attend / In Room C at the MHCC / Limited seats available Life program as Dennis Sutcliffe presents: “Triumph & Tragedy – The story of Ray Chapman & the 1920 World Champion Cleveland Indians” prohibition is the law and the Yankees have just signed Babe Ruth This is the tragic story of Ray Chapman and the triumphant story of the 1920 World Champion Donations to the A-T Children’s Project ( opens in a new windowatcp.org) are welcome opens in a new windowSign up online through MH city website via Rec Desk or in person at the front desk with activity code #6022.230 For information on Senior transportation availability, click  opens in a new windowhere For suggestions and comments, please contact Steve Dockman at (440) 234-2255 extension 1406 Emergencies – 911 Non-emergency (440) 243-1234 Animal control (440) 243-1234 The mission of the Division of Animal Control is to promote and protect the health safety and welfare of people and pets in the City of Middleburg Heights This is accomplished in part by maintaining humane and orderly control of all animals taken into the care of the Animal Control Officer (ACO) Animal control professionals play a vital role in our safety and well-being helps make our city a good place for all creatures great and small Animal Control Officer Maria Lemmon  mlemmon@middleburgheights-oh.gov The City of Middleburg Heights’ setting provides an abundance of wildlife to enjoy situations can arise where wildlife becomes a nuisance Through education and management we are promoting the control and enjoyment of our wildlife See below for any required forms pertinent to your situation Donations will be used for improvements to the Tri-City Bark Park. Read the story at opens in a new windowCleveland.com It is the policy of the City of Middleburg Heights to accept donations to offset the costs of treatment and care of animals in the City’s possession Donations for animal care will are used for items Click here for the Middleburg Heights Animal Shelter webpages or or email Dani Farinacci, Animal Shelter Manager at dfarinacci@middleburgheights.com Cuyahoga County Council will be considering at their April 22 in the amount not to exceed $3,596,117.15 for rehabilitation of Smith Road from Sheldon Road to Pearl Road in the City of Middleburg Heights Columbia Gas is doing gas line rehabilitation and new line installation on Smith Road and anticipates completing the work by April 28 We expect a pre-construction meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks to discuss project details Please check back weekly for project updates Proposed reconfiguration and straightening of the curve near Stroud Road The Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications May 1 All applicants must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network (NTN).  Exam scores will be accepted from exams taken between January 1 Applications with all necessary attachments must be submitted via your NTN account by 11:59 p.m opens in a new windowClick here for the Application Packet  superb access for private and public transportation and a responsive and established administration The Middleburg Heights Commercial Property Spotlight is on 7830 Freeway Circle This is a rare opportunity to purchase a freestanding office building in Middleburg Heights The 12,800 square-foot office building is situated on a 2.1 acre lot in a quiet suburban business park setting with excellent access to Interstate-71 and the Ohio Turnpike Director of Economic Development Charles Bichara is available to help businesses find a location that will ensure their success in Middleburg Heights Click to download PDF opens in a new window opens in a new window 5-5-25: Demolition work is completed at the former Sears Auto Center building at 6950 West 130th Street Abatement work continues at the former Sears department store building and is expected to be completed within the next four weeks demolition will immediately begin on the department store building The former Sears property is not accessible to the public during demolition and redevelopment Sears Demo Making Way for New Meijer Supercenter Drop-Off Location: Middleburg Heights Service Center See more information by clicking here See the flyer opens in a new windowhere See more information by clicking here See the flyer opens in a new windowhere Smith Road between Sheldon and Pearl Road has long served as a main artery through the City facilitating the movement of residents and commuters alike We are excited to announce that this heavily traveled street is set to receive much-needed resurfacing improving both its functionality and safety This $3.6 million project marks a significant achievement as the City has communicated extensively with Cuyahoga County to ensure Smith Road was included in the County’s resurfacing agenda the City and Cuyahoga County successfully secured a $1,370,600 State of Ohio grant to support the resurfacing project this initiative presents an opportunity to realign the curve near Stroud Road This planned realignment will enhance visibility for drivers navigating the road and improve traffic flow Further improvements include the installation of a new water line and a new sidewalk from Big Creek Parkway to Pearl Road ultimately connecting to the new multi-purpose path in Southland The storm sewers will play a critical role in mitigating flooding issues that have affected the area during heavy rain events Homeowners and local businesses can expect further details regarding the project timeline and all necessary traffic adjustments following the pre-construction meeting with the contractor and county officials the former Sears building has been the subject of limited proposals that failed to align with the City’s vision for the area Concerned about the future of Southland and determined to prevent underutilization Recognizing the importance of redevelopment the City acquired the former Sears property for $1.8 million the City applied for and successfully secured a Brownfield demolition grant The demolition of the Sears building had long been a major hurdle due to the high costs and complexities involved but this funding provided a crucial path forward With the property secured and funding in place and potential end-users to ensure the site’s future served the community’s needs This proactive approach ultimately led to a deal with Meijer which purchased the property for $5.5 million Meijer will bring a 160,000-square-foot supercenter to Middleburg Heights featuring 70,000 square feet of general merchandise and an additional 20,000-square-foot garden center reestablishing a one-stop shopping experience for local residents The successful acquisition of a $5+ million Brownfield grant played a key role in moving the project forward The demolition process is set to begin in April with environmental remediation as the first step Demolition will commence with the automotive building before proceeding to the main structure The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year paving the way for a revitalized commercial hub in Southland the City of Middleburg Heights is demonstrating its commitment to economic growth and strategic redevelopment The new Meijer Supercenter will bring renewed energy and convenience to the community Ohio — New data from Middleburg Heights Police Chief Ed Tomba shows the license-plate readers “I think it’s a really good tool for the city of Middleburg Heights,” said Tomba It even keeps people in the community like Penny Szunyogh safe “Let’s catch the bad guys if there’s warrants out for their arrest,” said Szunyogh “I don’t feel like it's big brother watching Tomba said the city’s flock cameras helped his officers catch two suspects in Middleburg Heights who he said were wanted for a robbery in Cleveland came into the city and the officers made a traffic stop over on 130th detained a couple of individuals and recovered a couple of weapons and some narcotics,” said Tomba While this technology has been around for several years in Middleburg Heights the chief said new data shows these cameras are effective in areas of concern He even said they help officers respond in real-time thanks to an immediate alert from the system to let officers know if a vehicle or a person that is attached to a vehicle is crossing in front of one of the city’s cameras Is there like a specific license plate number or is it everybody’s license plate number?” It has to be manually entered for a criminal justice purpose,” said Tomba different organizations like the ACLU of Ohio question its effectiveness due to concerns with privacy which Gary Daniels has shared with News 5 in the past “Automatic license plate readers have tremendous capacity if they are tweaked or set up in such a way to monitor our daily whereabouts,” said ACLU Spokesperson Gary Daniels Alli King said she understands some of the ACLU’s concerns but also sees the benefits of the flock cameras “Cameras anywhere can kind of be an invasion of privacy,” said King “But on the flip side if something bad happens you want to have that recall.” Patrick Cunningham said he supports the cameras as long as it’s not being used to catch people for minor traffic violations “I think that’s kind of stepping over the line,” said Cunningham “But as far as getting felons off the street The chief told News 5 the city is considering installing more flock cameras in different areas across the city Ohio (WOIO) - Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights is reopened following a several-hour closure due to downed wires The road was closed between Engle Road and Old Oak Boulevard near Southwest General Hospital The cause is under investigation it didn’t involve a car accident Check back with 19 News for the latest on this story The layoffs were announced on Apr. 29 in UPS' first quarter earnings report UPS employed approximately 490,000 people globally including around 330,000 jobs represented by Teamsters in the United States Cutting 20,000 jobs represents about 4% of UPS' workforce with a total of 164 buildings expected to be closed by the end of the year UPS has not specified which locations and which types of buildings will close The job cuts and building closures are expected to save UPS $3.5 billion in 2025 UPS' consolidation and cost-saving initiative "Network Reconfiguration and Efficiency Reimagined," is expected to end in 2027 airport facilities and railroad operations in Ohio “We are reducing the amount of volume we deliver for Amazon by more than 50% by June 2026," Brian Dykes we are undertaking the largest network reconfiguration in our history." UPS's "planned reductions are in line with the total Amazon volume decline.” Briant Galgas Fire Chief opens in a new windowemail Alternate emergency number: (440) 243-1212 Non-emergency and business line: (440) 243-1313 but a modern fire department does much more than that nearly 87 percent of the calls handled by our department are for emergency medical service We also rescue people who are victims of all kinds of accidents and we are prepared to help victims of natural and man-made disasters The fire department is responsible for saving lives and protecting property toxic materials and a variety of other threats-often under extreme circumstances our firefighter/paramedics train constantly to keep up-to-date with changes in equipment You’ll find a variety of useful information about safety We are proud to serve our city and we appreciate the support we receive from our community If you have any questions about fire safety or any other questions involving the fire department For all information regarding Fire Department employment, please visit the Middleburg Heights Civil Service Commission page opens in a new windowResidential Knox Box Program opens in a new windowNotice of Privacy Practices Brook Park and Middleburg Heights firefighters participated in the State of Ohio Fire Academy Fire Behavior Lab from Oct 17 – 19th The State of Ohio Fire Academy provides not only the use of the simulator but also provides the instructors to teach the firefighters about the danger of flashover during a fire The training is provided for free as part of a grant offered to fire department who train together Brook Park and Middleburg Heights train together monthly as part of a regional training program that has been in place for over 12 years The Fire Department will change its logo in celebration of their 75th anniversary. This will be the fourth patch in department history. Read full story here Brook Park and Middleburg Heights firefighters participated in the State of Ohio Fire Academy Fire Behavior Lab from Oct 17 - 19th The Mission: Lifeline team at the American Heart Association is excited to continue recognizing EMS agencies for applying the most up-to-date evidence- based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes in the communities served Prehospital personnel are the first providers of care to patients suffering from cardiac emergencies The role of EMS in the system-of-care for these patients is crucial and often sets the course for the patient’s outcome have reached a deal for the Michigan-based retailer to purchase a 15-acre parcel in the Southland Business District Click to read the entire Press Release! The Middleburg Heights Fire Department will be testing the operation and flowing water through all fire hydrants in the city beginning April 14 Residential and commercial areas will be tested throughout the day Notification signs will be posted for each area in advance prior to testing Do not run your water while hydrants are being tested in your immediate area All water users may experience some brownish discoloring in their water immediately after testing Letting the cold water run for a few moments at the lowest point in your home will usually clear the water to its normal appearance If water flow is restricted after hydrants are tested Testing is expected to last throughout the summer. See the press release here SHELTER OPEN HOURS: Fridays: 4-7pm & Saturdays: 12-3pm We strive to offer the highest standard of care to every animal in our care While we diligently assess and identify specific needs or requirements for each animal it’s important to note that vetting an animal for adoption doesn’t guarantee specific behavior Our dedicated volunteers selflessly invest their time in providing compassionate care for animals Their daily tasks involve essential care routines such as feeding We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredibly generous supporters and donors whose contributions make it possible for the Middleburg Heights Animal Shelter to save the lives of companion animals Middleburg Heights Animal Shelter 7375 Engle Road Middleburg Heights OH 44130 (south of Bagley Road Phone: 440-239-6333 A fire broke out at a house along West 130th Street in Middleburg Heights around 6:15 a.m Firefighters had to fight the flames in frigid temperatures and brutal conditions It is believed that the fire started in the garage before spreading to the house More than a dozen fire crews were at the scene The cause of the fire is under investigation West 130th Street was closed near the old Sears while crews battled the flames Ohio (WOIO) - A Meijer is coming to Middleburg Heights Middleburg Heights City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a 15-acre parcel in the Southland Business District by Meijer Meijer will purchase the former Sears property with plans for a 160,000-square-foot supercenter complete with an additional 20,000-square-foot garden center “We’re extremely excited to welcome Meijer to our community and give our residents what they have been consistently requesting ever since Sears and Kmart closed a one-stop shopping experience in Middleburg Heights,” said Mayor Matt Castelli The plan has been in the works for about a year after the city acquired the space from Sears and received a $5.5 million grant from the state “This project anchors Southland as well as the newly developed Main Street on Smith Road with an incredible retailer that’s going to bring other interested businesses and developers to the area,” Castelli says The City of Middleburg Heights (City) issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to request Statement of Qualifications from qualified firms to establish a shortlist of Qualified Proposers to bid on the abatement and demolition of the former Sears department store located at 6950 West 130th Street in Middleburg Heights This project includes asbestos abatement and the removal of all regulated wastes and demolition of the structures and ancillary buildings Qualified proposers shall present their qualifications as a total team that is demonstrating the ability to complete the entire project (abatement and demolition) and not only portions of the work Statement of Qualifications are due November 26 The RFQ is available here; required forms are available here See responses to questions on the Request for Qualifications here Our city income tax is collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), which serves many communities throughout northeast Ohio. City income taxes can be filed electronically at opens in a new windowwww.ritaohio.com