Community Corner
π± Did Orange school officials overstep at the Pepper Pike polling place?
And on the Pepper Pike Patch calendar - New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River

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In today's newsletter:
- Did Orange school officials overstep at the Pepper Pike polling place?
- How worried should Pepper Pike pet owners be about roaming coyotes?
Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pepper Pikefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with snow showers, with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 27 and low of 15 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Residents express concerns after alleged incident on Election Day at Orange High School (cleveland.com) β Residents of the Orange City School District are pressing Pepper Pikeβs Orange school leaders over how political literature was handled at the Orange High School polling place on Nov. 4. Two longtime campaign volunteers say officials improperly curtailed campaignersβ rights, prompting the Board of Education to revise policies so county election rules clearly govern activity at school polling locations.
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β’ WATCH: Coyotes spotted roaming through Pepper Pike (fox8.com) β Coyotes have been caught on video roaming a backyard along Shaker Boulevard in Pepper Pike, and police are using it as a reminder that sightings are rising. A local veterinarian urges residents to supervise pets outdoors, use leashes and lights, and never approach coyotes, noting that even fenced yards may not fully protect small animals.
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πΈ Around Pepper Pike
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π Upcoming Events in Pepper Pike
β Featured events β
- New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River
Windows On The River, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Community Shred Day
Pepper Pike City Hall , 28000 Shaker Blvd , Pepper Pike
9:00 am - Paper Shredding β 9am β noon β Pepper Pike City Hall
Pepper Pike City Hall , 28000 Shaker Blvd , Pepper Pike
9:00 am - The HOLIDAY JOY Experience!
3650 Lander Rd , Cleveland
6:30 pm - Fun Science Lab
Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
3:00 pm - Make a Tissue Paper Bird Ornament
Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
6:00 pm - Art Adventures
Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
3:00 pm - Parks and Beautification Committee Meeting
Pepper Pike City Hall , 28000 Shaker Blvd , Pepper Pike
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Pepper Pike City Hall , 28000 Shaker Blvd , Pepper Pike
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
π£ Pepper Pike Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Women of the Beachwood Chamber Coffee Hour
Beachwood Public Library , 25501 Shaker Blvd , Beachwood
8:30 am - 54th Annual Thornton Park Varsity and JV High School Hockey Tournament
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3301 Warrensville Center Road , Shaker Heights
9:00 am - Mobile Pantry
Warrensville Heights Branch , 4415 Northfield Rd , Warrensville Heights
1:30 pm - Recess Teen Fitness Class
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , 3450 Lee Rd. , Shaker Heights
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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π Nearby News
Beachwood
- Man in fertility center escorted over question he asks of employee: Beachwood police blotter (cleveland.com)
- Funshi Conveyor-Belt Sushi to Open in Beachwood on Dec. 15 (clevescene.com)
- Boys Soccer All-Stars 2025: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio (cleveland.com)
Mayfield Heights
- Mayfield Heights residents celebrate successful first Holiday Fest (news-herald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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