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What's up Cleveland Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a viral “Karen” moment reached Cleveland Heights City Hall
  • How a Cleveland Heights forward helped Team USA sweep Canada
  • Cleveland Heights mourns the passing of James Harrison Reighart

Also on today's calendar: Free Community Meal and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Cleveland Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, temps: high: 35, low: 32.
  • Wednesday: Breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15 'Karens' Who Learned Their Lesson In 2025 (boredpanda.com) — A recent roundup of viral “Karen” incidents includes a case involving the wife of former Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren, who faces trespass and burglary charges after entering a home displaying a recall sign. The piece also notes a prior outburst at Cleveland Heights City Hall and Seren’s subsequent removal from office, while largely focusing on similar confrontations nationwide.
   

• U.S. Tops Canada, 4-1, In Rivalry Series Finale (usahockey.com) — Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards helped power Team USA’s 4-1 win over Canada in the Rivalry Series finale, scoring quickly after Canada tied the game. The matchup in Edmonton capped a four-game sweep for the U.S. women, giving coaches confidence heading toward Milan.
   

• James Reighart (cleveland.com) — Community members may remember James Harrison Reighart, who grew up in Cleveland Heights and later built a life of family, military service, and business leadership in Ohio and beyond. He recently passed away at 91 in Sarasota, Florida, leaving children, grandchildren, and many friends who will miss him deeply.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Flag Football in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Material Handler in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Cleveland

  • East Cleveland police officer fired after investigation uncovers years of misconduct (cleveland.com)
  • Stop for red light violation leads to man's warrant arrest and seizure of gun, packaged marijuana: Shaker Heights police blotter (cleveland.com)

University Heights

  • University Heights police arrest woman who pulled gun on her daughter as both were working at McDonald's (cleveland.com)
  • I'm 60, planning to retire in 5 years with about $6,000/month. Is buying my first home now a smart move for my finances and retirement? (moneywise.com)
  • Snow keeps stacking up: See early city-by-city totals as parts of NE Ohio near 8 inches (cleveland.com)

Shaker Heights

Ok Cleveland Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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