🌱 Patch AM: What we know about Monday’s Tullamore Road house fire response

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about Monday’s Tullamore Road house fire response
• What Cleveland Heights’ new mayor says he’ll fix first
• What will the state audit reveal about Cleveland Heights’ development arm?

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

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A morning rain or snow shower, with a high of 39 and low of 36 degrees.
• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 51, low: 49.
• Friday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Breaking: Firefighters Respond to Heavy Smoke at Cleveland Heights Residence (thelegaladvocate.com) — Firefighters responded Monday afternoon to heavy smoke at a two-story home on Tullamore Road in Cleveland Heights, with first alarm units arriving around 1:55 p.m. Officials have not yet released the fire’s cause or confirmed any injuries, and more details are expected as the investigation continues.
   

2. New Cleveland Heights Mayor Jim Petras sworn in one more time, for good measure (cleveland.com) — Cleveland Heights’ new mayor, Jim Petras, formally celebrated his second swearing‑in Monday at City Hall, marking a reset after last year’s mayoral recall. He and former interim mayor Tony Cuda highlighted a smooth transition and outlined priorities like fixing roads, shoring up city finances, and improving core services, with regional leaders on hand to signal closer cooperation with neighboring communities.
   

3. Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 06, 2026 (einpresswire.com) — Cleveland Heights residents should note that the Cleveland Heights Community Improvement Corporation is scheduled for a state audit release covering 2023–2024 finances. The advisory lists dozens of Ohio entities, but this review directly concerns how local development-related public funds are managed.
   

4. There were 276 recall efforts in 2025 — more than the 248 efforts in 2024 (ballotpedia.org) — Cleveland Heights residents are noted nationally for their decisive 82% vote last September to recall former Mayor Kahlil Seren, one of 276 recall efforts tracked across the country in 2025. The broader report compares recall trends by state, office type, and population, putting the city’s political shakeup in a wider national context.
   

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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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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Board of Appeals
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , City Hall - Council Chambers 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
  7:30 am
• Swimming (Varsity)
  Beachwood High School
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Sustainability Committee
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , Shaker Heights City Hall 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Women of the Beachwood Chamber Coffee Hour
  Beachwood Public Library , 25501 Shaker Blvd , Beachwood
  8:30 am
• Girl's Basketball (Varsity)
  Beachwood High School Gymnasium
  6:45 pm

Friday January 9

• Safety and Public Works
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
  8:00 am
• Art on View Artists Reception
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 2600 South Park Blvd. , Shaker Heights
  10:00 am
• Boys Basketball (Varsity) v. Trinity HS
  Beachwood HS
  7:00 pm

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• Raspberry Champagne Macarons!
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