House Fire In The Heights + Park Proposal + Forecast

Happy Wednesday, people of Cleveland Heights! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Frigid; a little morning snow. High: 15 Low: 4.

Here are the top stories in Cleveland Heights today:

1. There are signs the COVID-19 surge is slowing in Ohio, but hospitals are still strained. See how Heights-area hospitals are doing. (Cleveland Heights Patch)
2. The Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook park initiative is almost certainly going to hit ballots. How will Cleveland Heights respond? (cleveland.com)
3. A fire broke out at a vacant Cleveland Heights house on early Tuesday. The home was in the process of being renovated, according to reports. (News 5 Cleveland)

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Today in Cleveland Heights:

• Shaker Hunger Center - City of Shaker Heights - Food Distribution (10:00 AM)
• Roads to Recovery in Cuyahoga County (10:00 AM)
• Workout with Ms. Duck - Cleveland Heights Senior Center (12:00 PM)
• Strength Training - Cleveland Heights Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• Wii Bowling - Cleveland Heights Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• Open Gym - Cleveland Heights Parks & Recreation (4:00 PM)
• Racial Justice Task Force - Health and Education Subcommittee (6:00 PM)
• MS- Winter Band Concert I - Shaker Heights City School District (7:00 PM)
• Racial Justice Task Force - City of Cleveland Heights (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio - City Hall: "Attention #ClevelandHeights residents! The Cleveland Heights Parks & Recreation Community Center is hosting a Booster Clinic on Friday, January 28th from 10 AM-12 PM. Register in advance to #gettheshot. Visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio...." (Facebook)
• Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District: "Bingo! Preschool families used take home kits to enjoy some quality time together over winter break. Families with bingo were entered into a drawing for free memberships to the Children's Museum and the zoo! #CHUHSchools" (Facebook)

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