🌱 Patch AM: Will Lomond’s pin oaks fall for the delayed sewer project?

Hey there, Shaker Heights! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will Lomond's pin oaks fall for the delayed sewer project?
• Why were union picketers ticketed after a Bellefaire protest in Shaker?

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
• Saturday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shaker Heights officials await environmental clearance on Lomond sewers, trees (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights is waiting on a revised EPA clearance before deciding whether nine mature pin oaks along Lomond Boulevard must be cut down to finish an $8.3 million sewer replacement serving 1,200 homes. Residents are pressing City Council and federal regulators for a full environmental review, raising concerns about tree loss, dust, underground water issues, and another year of construction disruption in the Lynnfield-Lomond neighborhood.
   

• Local union questions Shaker Heights issuing tickets at informational pickets (cleveland.com) — Shaker Heights union organizers say city police detained them and issued disturbing-the-peace tickets after an informational picket outside Bellefaire JCB, and they're asking council to scrutinize how protests are handled. City officials listened but did not comment, while organizers allege selective enforcement, possible union-busting, and urge residents to support workers' rights in future demonstrations.
   

📸 Around Shaker Heights

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday August 27
• Girl's Volleyball (Varsity) @ Laurel School
  Bryden Elementary School Laurel School
  6:30 pm
• Girls' Soccer (Varsity) v. Independence
  Beachwood Middle School Beachwood High School Stadium
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• First Day of Kindergarten
  Sunbeam Cleveland, OH 44120
• Girl's Tennis (Varsity) v. Orange High School
  Bryden Elementary School Beachwood Tennis Courts
  4:30 pm
• Home Football Game v. Waterloo
  Bryden Elementary School Beachwood, OH 44122
  7:00 pm
• Kindergartners at Home Football Game
  Fairmont Elementary School Beachwood, OH 44122
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Bison Volleyball Tournament @ Mayfield
  Bryden Elementary School Beachwood, OH 44122
  7:30 am
• North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square →
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 13116 Shaker Square, Shaker Heights
  8:00 am

📣 Shaker Heights Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Laugh & Connect Luncheon
  Plexus The Aviator 20920 Brookpark Rd. | Cleveland, OH 44135
  11:30 am
• How to Run a Meeting that Doesn't Suck
  Plexus Virtual
  12:00 pm
• Boys JV Golf vs Orange
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village Tanglewood GC
  3:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Golf at Orange
  Chagrin Falls Ex Village The Country Club
  3:45 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost And Found Pets
  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… (Nextdoor )
• Looking for a reliable handyman to clean my gutters and mow my yard.
  Please reach out if you're available and interested. Thank you! (Nextdoor Van Aken East)

🗞 Nearby News

University Heights

• University Heights police arrest 1 suspect for parking lot shooting (cleveland19.com)
• University Heights hires construction company for new police-fires stations; will ask voters to renew levy (cleveland.com)

Beachwood

• Two females arrested after brawl at mall: Beachwood Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Cleveland Heights

• Cleveland Heights man pleads guilty to charges connected to clock repair scam (wkyc.com)
• Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips in Lakewood Opens This Week (clevescene.com)

Ok Shaker 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook