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Good morning Shaker Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Shaker Heights police encountered on Lee and Van Aken this week
  • How a Shaker Heights author will guide writers across Cuyahoga County
  • How a Shaker Heights pizzeria joined Cuyahoga Valley’s 50th celebration

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Monday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
  • Tuesday: Windy; morning snow showers, with a high of 24 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seven arrested in past week for OVI, including one man for the ninth time: Shaker Heights police blotter (cleveland.com subscription) — Recent Shaker Heights police reports detail multiple OVI arrests, including one driver with eight prior offenses, along with weapons charges, domestic violence, and property damage across key streets like Lee and Van Aken boulevards. Residents may notice increased enforcement around major intersections and should be aware of ongoing efforts to address impaired driving and neighborhood safety.
   

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• Cuyahoga County Public Library names newest writer-in-residence (cleveland.com) — A Shaker Heights author, Brad Ricca, has been chosen as Cuyahoga County Public Library’s 2026 writer-in-residence, offering monthly writing classes and drop-in help from March through October. The longtime local writer and award-winning author plans to spend time in the library connecting with aspiring writers and community members.
   

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Looking back on 50 years and forward to 50 more (cleveland.com) — Cuyahoga Valley National Park is marking its 50th anniversary after a turbulent year of federal cuts and a lengthy shutdown, while planning new river access, trails, and possible lodging. Shaker Heights gets a nod through Boom’s Pizza, which helped celebrate with a special park-themed pie, highlighting how local businesses are tying into the park’s growing regional draw.
   

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  • A structure fire at Majestic Steel in Bedford Heights is reported, with mutual aid and police assistance requested to shut down I-271 north past Rockside for ladder operations.
    6:45PM on Dec 26: A structure fire at Majestic Steel in Bedford Heights prompts mutual aid and a ladder request to access the roof from I-271. (Nextdoor )

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