🌱 Patch AM: How will Cleveland Heights spend its extra millions in 2026?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Cleveland Heights spend its extra millions in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre and 2 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Donna K.!

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Snow squalls, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: A couple of flurries, temps: high: 19, low: 18.
• Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cleveland Heights passes 2026 budget with additional transfers (cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights has approved a balanced 2026 budget that leaves about $20 million in unencumbered cash while boosting investments in roads, public works, youth recreation, and arts in Noble and Taylor business districts. Interim Mayor Tony Cuda and the finance team emphasized transparency and stability as they prepare for incoming Mayor Jim Petras and future fiscal needs.
   

📣 Cleveland Heights Shout Outs!

• 🌟 Shout-out to Jose at Thunderbolt Auto Shop on Nobel Rd! Fair pricing, expert diagnostics, honest advice, strong work ethic, and guaranteed repairs. Proud to serve the Cleveland Heights community. —Donna K.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cleveland Heights

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Thursday January 1

• THE HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Plexus , 2340 Lee Road , Cleveland Heights
  7:30 pm

Friday January 2

• HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Rd , Cleveland Heights
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Rd , Cleveland Heights
  7:30 pm

Sunday January 4

• HOBBIT at Dobama Theatre
  Dobama Theatre , 2340 Lee Rd , Cleveland Heights
  2:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Sourdough Bread and Butter Making Workshop!
  Cafe Honeycomb , 28601 Chagrin Blvd , Woodmere
  3:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• Transportation and Mobility Committee
  City Hall - Executive Conference Room , 40 Severance Circle , Cleveland Heights
  6:45 pm

Thursday January 1

• Village Offices Closed
  Bratenahl, OH Calendar Bratenahl, OH 44108
• New Year's Day (Facilities Closed)
  Franklin D. Roosevelt Cleveland, OH 44108

Friday January 2

• Facilities Closed
  Franklin D. Roosevelt Cleveland, OH 44108

Saturday January 3

• North Union Indoor Farmers Market at Van Aken District
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3441 Tuttle Rd. , Shaker Heights
  9:00 am
• Boy's Basketball (Varsity)
  Fairview HS Main Gym
  6:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Students Return
  Franklin D. Roosevelt Cleveland, OH 44108

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost dog at Forest Hill park.
  Cleveland Hts side. By baseball fields and play ground. By all purpose trail and Doan Brook trails. About 40 lbs. Black with white chest. On… (Nextdoor Euclid Golf)
• Hello community!
  Earlier today my family found a brown, 6-12 month old brown dog across from the East Cleveland side of Forest Hills Park. He’s very friendly, and… (Nextdoor Forest Hill)

• PACS posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Beachwood. Apply here.
• JSI Janitorial posted a job opening for Full-Time janitor/ Floater Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm $ 15.00 in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Cleveland

• Officers respond to home after man sends friend grisly message: Highland Heights Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
• Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel, Ohio State moments, Trump protests: Top 20 cleveland.com Instagram posts of 2025 (cleveland.com)
• Yvette Nicole Brown seemingly blasts Chevy Chase documentary (newsnationnow.com)

University Heights

• University Heights recognizes 2026 Beautiful Homes (heightsobserver.org)

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 heard there’s only a 50 percent chance of snow.
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