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In today's newsletter:

  • Which two Van Aken eateries Shaker Heights diners lost this year
  • Why a Shaker Heights warrant turned up in a Cedar Road call

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and sleet in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 32.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 35+ restaurants, bars, brewpubs closed in NE Ohio in 2025 (cleveland.com) — Two Van Aken District favorites in Shaker Heights, Ninja City and The Rice Shop, both closed this year, changing the local dining mix for residents. They’re part of a larger wave of more than 35 restaurant and bar closures across Northeast Ohio, from long-running neighborhood spots to newer breweries and cafes. The story highlights how shifting economics and personal decisions reshaped the region’s food scene in 2025.
   

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• Man damages home of his child's mother, makes threats: University Heights police blotter (cleveland.com subscription) — Police in neighboring University Heights handled several recent incidents, including arresting a local man on an outstanding Shaker Heights police warrant after a disturbance on Cedar Road. The blotter also details traffic stops, a welfare check where a car rolled into a cruiser, juvenile issues, and an injured deer that had to be euthanized. It offers a snapshot of nearby public safety activity this month.
   

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