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Good day Cleveland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Cleveland teen turned a summer program into a college future
  • What we know about the deadly shooting at Puritas Avenue AutoZone
  • Which AEW stars are hitting the ring in Cleveland this week?

Also on today's calendar: Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy with a passing shower, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with a passing shower, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local teen honored as community champion (spectrumnews1.com) — A Cleveland teen, Tynesha Staggers, has been named a Cavaliers Community Foundation community champion, earning a free first year at Cuyahoga Community College and unique local experiences. Her journey through MAGNET's manufacturing pre-apprenticeship and summer internship highlights growing opportunities for Cleveland-area youth, supported by a new legacy grant fund backing programs across Northeast Ohio.
   

• Man shot and killed at a Cleveland AutoZone (news5cleveland.com) — Cleveland police are investigating after a 61-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday at the AutoZone on Puritas Avenue and later died at the hospital. No arrests have been made, and the homicide unit is leading the case, with authorities asking residents to share any information that could help the ongoing investigation.
   

• Tag Team Matches Set For This Week's AEW Dynamite (411mania.com) — AEW Dynamite and Collision are taping a three-hour special live from Cleveland's Wolstein Center this week, just before the AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view. Local fans can see top stars like Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe, Mercedes Mone, and Jon Moxley in multiple high-stakes tag and qualifier matches airing on TBS and HBO Max.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My orange female cat, named Shelby, did not come in tonight, and it's not like her.
    She's an indoor/outdoor cat who always stays in the yard or nearby. I'm worried sick, and posting a pic--she's on the left. In case you see her,… (Nextdoor Lyric)
  • My cat has been missing a week.
    Ive been checking posts in animal groups on FB but no luck. Shes from Old Brooklyn area. (Nextdoor Gifford/Wichita)
  • Hyatt Hotels posted a job opening for Gallery Host - Front Desk / Breakfast Attendant in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • Reigning Champ posted a job opening for Inventory Associate - Pinecrest in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cuyahoga Heights

  • Northeast Ohio high school football scores for Week 8: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 (cleveland.com)

Lakewood

  • 13870 Clifton Blvd #3, Lakewood, OH 44107 (zillow.com)
  • We Ranked The Top 12 Breakfast Diners In Northeast Ohio And Here Is Who Made The Cut (takingthekids.com)
  • Soccer Recap: Lakewood Now 1-2 Since Winning 3 Straight (maxpreps.com)

Ok Cleveland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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