🌱 Patch AM: How intensive speech therapy in Middleburg Heights transformed one child’s progress

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In today's newsletter:

• How intensive speech therapy in Middleburg Heights transformed one child's progress
• Where do Middleburg Heights schools rank in county enrollment this year?

Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Early Recognition and Intensive Treatment Matter (clevelandclinic.org) — Families in Middleburg Heights may be interested to know that Cleveland Clinic Children's Therapy Services in town is highlighted for its intensive, early treatment approach to childhood apraxia of speech. Specialists describe how frequent, targeted sessions can dramatically improve speech, outline key warning signs pediatricians and parents should watch for, and explain evidence-based therapies that can guide children from diagnosis to successful discharge.
   

• There were 6,178 students enrolled in Alternative Education Academy during 2024-25 school year in Cuyahoga County (clevelandreporter.com) — Middleburg Heights families can see how local schools stack up in new Cuyahoga County enrollment figures, with Berea-Midpark Middle School listed at 1,500 students and Big Creek Elementary at 559. The report also shows shifting enrollment patterns across the county, statewide declines in public school numbers, and how Ohio's spending and student proficiency compare to pre-pandemic levels.
   

📸 Around Middleburg Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middleburg Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• September 17th - Chamber Luncheon - Canceled →
  Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights
  11:45 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Chamber Luncheon →
  Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights
  11:45 am
Friday September 18
• GemStreet USA →
  Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
  10:00 am
• BMMS PTA Back to School Block Party
  Middle Heights Junior High, 7000 Paula Dr., Middleburg Heights
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• GemStreet USA →
  Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas - In Person →
  Southwest General Hospital, 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
  8:30 am
Saturday September 26
• DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop - In Person →
  Southwest General Medical Center, 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
  8:30 am
Monday September 28
• Krazy Kops Meeting →
  Teamz Restaurant & Bar, 6611 Eastland Rd, Middleburg Heights
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  13500 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
  3:00 pm

📣 Middleburg Heights Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Spinning →
  Berea, OH Calendar, 451 Front Street, Berea
  8:00 am
• Morning Mass →
  St. Matthias Church, 1200 West Sprague Rd, Parma
  8:30 am
• SS Water Aerobics →
  Berea, OH Calendar Berea, OH 44017
  9:00 am
• Gentle Flow Yoga →
  Berea, OH Calendar, 451 Front Street, Berea
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Brook Park

• For populist Democrats, a movement fueled by anger at both parties (seattletimes.com)
• Meet Brian Poindexter, A Union Ironworker And Girl Dad Working Hard To Flip OH-7 Blue (hopiumchronicles.com)

Berea

• Massillon vs. St. Edward 2026 football preview: Players to watch (cleveland.com)
• Baroque anchors Cleveland's Les Délices season lineup (cleveland.com)
• Are you prepared to vote? Cuyahoga County Board of Elections holding education events this week (cleveland.com)

Ok Middleburg 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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