Pizza Joint Returns To Dine In + Middle School Football Shooting

Hello, neighbors! You've made to almost the weekend. You're in the homestretch now. Let's get your Friday started with a blast of local news.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny with no chance of rain. High: 70 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Cleveland Heights:

1. Shot fired during middle school football game In East Cleveland. Officers were able to quickly track down the people who shot the gun. (Cleveland Heights Patch)

2. Vero Pizza in Cleveland Heights welcomes its first dine-in customers in 17 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. (Cleveland Scene)

3. Cuyahoga County Judge Nancy McDonnell dies. McDonnell spent nearly 25 years on the bench, serving as the court's first female administrative and presiding judge from 2006-2009. (Cleveland Heights Patch)

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Cleveland Heights Patch Notebook

• Cleveland Heights Police: "Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer with the City of #ClevelandHeights? If so, beginning Monday, October 4, 2021, those interested may submit an application online. (Link coming soon!) Keep in mind these qualifications..." (Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Cancer brought Aidan and Marco together. Music helped them create a long-lasting friendship. #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth Full story: https://cle.clinic/3z4W3yM" (Instagram)
• City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio - City Hall: Are you looking for a job? Job seekers can find training and employment with the help of job coaches who will be on site to help. You will learn about training opportunities and ways to advance your career through a wide range of employers. (Facebook)

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