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🌱 Patch AM: How Cleveland Heights is cutting winter salt use without risking safety
Also, don't miss Free Community Trunk Or Treat on the Cleveland Heights Patch calendar

Morning Cleveland Heights! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cleveland Heights is cutting winter salt use without risking safety
- See where Cleveland Heights' Beaumont School ranks among Ohio's best
- Where does Cleveland Heights rank in this week's playoff computer ratings?
Also on today's calendar: Free Community Trunk Or Treat and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gov. Mike DeWine highlights H2Ohio road salt reduction efforts in Cleveland Heights (wkyc.com) — Cleveland Heights just upgraded its winter road strategy with state-funded brine equipment that's already cutting rock salt use and protecting local waterways. Backed by a $64,000 H2Ohio grant highlighted during Gov. Mike DeWine's visit, city crews now pretreat streets before storms, saving money, easing last winter's salt shortage pressures, and reducing runoff into Lake Erie and neighborhood storm drains.
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2. Best private high schools in Ohio (whio.com) — Families in Cleveland Heights will notice Beaumont School ranked among Ohio's top private high schools, with strong academics and a low student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares 25 leading schools, offering a quick snapshot of options and how local institutions stack up against other highly regarded programs across Ohio.
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3. H.S. Football: Computer rankings (chroniclet.com) — Cleveland Heights football appears in this week's OHSAA computer rankings at 1-5, currently sitting 16th in Division I, Region 1 and just inside the playoff cutoff. The full statewide rundown shows how Heights stacks up against regional rivals and what it will take to climb the standings before the October 25 playoff deadline.
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4. 75 years of service: O'Neill family's firefighting legacy spans 3 generations (wkyc.com) — Cleveland Heights gets a warm shoutout in this look at the O'Neill family's 75-year firefighting legacy across nearby departments, including Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Euclid, and Eastlake. The piece highlights how three generations have treated firefighting as both a profession and a true brotherhood, emphasizing the sacrifices families make to keep local communities safe.
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5. "It makes you feel really good": Taylor Swift's 'Cleveland!' gets love from Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce (statenews.net) — Cleveland Heights gets a star turn in Taylor Swift's new song "Cleveland!", which Travis and Jason Kelce praised on their podcast. The track includes lyrics about visiting Cleveland Heights, where Travis grew up, and even references his childhood home, adding a local twist to a high-profile celebrity relationship.
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📸 Around Cleveland Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cleveland Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Community Trunk Or Treat →
Mentor High School, 6477 Center St, Mentor
1:00 pm - Cle Feud Competition →
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 29
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Other local events
- Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
9:30 pm - Rainbow Yoga Retreat for the LGBTQ+ Community →
17-acre property with a dome-shaped home in Madison, Ohio, surrounded by those gorgeous Midwestern fall colors! - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
7:30 pm - 2026 Employer Registration - AKRON Career Fair
Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
7:30 pm - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
2:30 pm - Cinnamon Roll Workshop! →
Cafe Honeycomb, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere
3:00 pm - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
7:30 pm - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
7:30 pm - Daphne's Dive at Dobama Theatre →
Dobama Theatre, 2340 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
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📣 Cleveland Heights Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I was recently at an excellent restaurant in Madison called The Wild Burrito.
My credit card company sent an email verifying that the charges for the meal were processed. Two days later, an email arrived from the same credit… (Nextdoor Shaker Farm East) - I'm looking for someone to do second story gutter repair.
I need to replace a down spout and unclog and possibly refasten gutter. Must be insured. (Nextdoor Mayfield)
- ISS Facility Management posted a job opening for Cleaner PT in Beachwood. Apply here.
- Troon posted a job opening for Server - Beechmont Country Club in Beachwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland Heights here.
Ok Cleveland Heights! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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