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  • What firefighters encountered at the Tullamore Road house fire
  • What changes will Cleveland Heights’ new mayor tackle first?
  • What will state auditors reveal about Cleveland Heights’ improvement corporation finances?

Also on today's calendar: Sourdough Bread and Butter Making Workshop! and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 46 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 36.
  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Breaking: Working Fire with Heavy Smoke at Cleveland Heights Residence (thelegaladvocate.com) — Fire crews rushed Monday afternoon to a working fire with heavy smoke at a two-story home at 3326 Tullamore Road in Cleveland Heights. Responders found significant smoke and a second-floor blaze around 1:56 p.m., triggering a full box assignment as firefighters worked to control the incident.
   

2. Cleveland Heights' second mayor is officially sworn in (news5cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights has officially sworn in its second mayor, Jim Petras, who is promising a fresh start after last year’s political turmoil and the recall of former mayor Kahlil Seren. Petras, along with two new council members, is prioritizing overdue financial audits, improved road resurfacing, and better parks and community spaces, with the next council meeting set for Jan. 20.
   

3. Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 06, 2026 (einpresswire.com) — Cleveland Heights residents should know the state will release a new basic audit of the Cleveland Heights Community Improvement Corporation on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. The advisory lists this review among dozens of Ohio public entities being audited as part of the Auditor of State’s regular oversight of tax-funded organizations.
   

4. There were 276 recall efforts in 2025 — more than the 248 efforts in 2024 (ballotpedia.org) — Cleveland Heights voters are noted for decisively recalling Mayor Kahlil Seren in a September 2025 election, with 82% supporting removal. That local shakeup is highlighted as one of the year’s most significant recall votes in a national analysis of 2025 recall efforts and broader trends in how often officials are being removed from office.
   

5. Travis Kelce opens up about possible NFL retirement: ‘Either it hits me quick or I've got to take some time' (cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights native Travis Kelce says he’s genuinely unsure whether he’s just played his final NFL game after the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-ending loss. The 36-year-old tight end, already one of the league’s most decorated players, plans to meet with team officials and family before deciding if he’ll retire or return for another season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cleveland Heights

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    Sunday January 11
  • Vision in Focus: Affirming Intentions for 2026
    Carve Your Own Path Office , 840 Rothrock Road Suite 203 , Copley
    1:00 pm
  • Sourdough Bread and Butter Making Workshop!
    Cafe Honeycomb , 28601 Chagrin Blvd , Woodmere
    3:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Untapped Potential: Leveraging Accessibility in the Workplace
    The Cleveland Foundation , 6601 Euclid Avenue , Cleveland
    8:30 am
    • Sunday January 18
  • Penguin Cupcake Decorating Workshop!
    Cafe Honeycomb , 28601 Chagrin Blvd , Woodmere
    1:00 pm

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