š± What changes did the CH-UH school board just approve?
University Heights, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you University Heights! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What changes did the CH-UH school board just approve?
- What will Mayor Weiss say about America at 250 years old?
- Why churches protested outside a University Heights bank over prison funding
Also on today's calendar: THE SCARLET LETTER starring Lillian Gish, with original score by the Cleveland Photoplayer and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Hazy sun, hot and humid, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Thursday: Hot and humid with hazy sun, with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS / Cleveland Heights ā University Heights Board of Education meeting highlights (heightsobserver.org) ā Recent Cleveland HeightsāUniversity Heights school board meetings covered transportation cost-cutting, special-needs and homeless student busing, and approval of the library tax budget. Leaders also advanced college and career readiness efforts, adjusted staffing after earlier suspensions, and temporarily relaxed alcohol rules for specific high school and centennial events. 
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ā¢ Northeast Ohioans reflect on America's progress ahead of 250th birthday (ideastream.org) ā A regional radio conversation on Americaās 250th birthday will include University Heights Mayor Michele Weiss sharing how the nationās promises feel from a local leaderās perspective. Sheāll join other Northeast Ohio voices reflecting on equality, opportunity, and the countryās direction, alongside a segment on StoryCorpsā new Connect 250 oral history project. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Catching Our Eye News Roundup, June 29, 2026 (ohiocapitaljournal.com) ā A network of Greater Cleveland churches recently rallied outside a Citizens Bank branch in University Heights, urging the company to end financial ties with private prison and ICE jail operators. The group is pressuring Citizens by pledging to withdraw more than $1.7 million from local church and personal accounts while the broader roundup highlights other Ohio political debates. Ā Ā Ā
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Hollywood Feed, 13932 Cedar Rd, University Heights
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BOE Work Session
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BOE Regular Meeting
Cleveland Hts.-University Hts. City Cleveland, OH 44118
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THE SCARLET LETTER starring Lillian Gish, with original score by the Cleveland Photoplayer ā
Cleveland Public Library-Louis Stokes Wing, 525 Superior Ave, Cleveland
2:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Saturday July 11
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Rotary Club of Chagrin Valley Breakfast Meeting
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Gardiner Center 9421 Bainbridge Road Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
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CVCC Membership Committee Meeting ā
Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce 83 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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Orange Toddler Storytime ā
Delaware County District Library: Orange Branch, 7171 Gooding Blvd, Delaware
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City Council Work Session ā
Shaker Heights, OH Calendar, 3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights
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Summer Lunch ā
Warrensville Heights Branch, 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights
12:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anybody in University Heights on or near Silsby & Edgerton own or know whose cat this is?
It has come to my backyard and house the last couple of days and seems skinny and in need of food. I may try and bring her somewhere for rehomingā¦ (Nextdoor University Heights West) - Earlier today, June 28, 2026, sensors identified...
Earlier today, June 28, 2026, sensors identified an area of intense heat near Cuyahoga in Ohio, United States. The activity is centered in and aroundā¦ (Nextdoor )
š Nearby News
Shaker Heights
- Fourth of July celebrations in Northeast Ohio: Fireworks, parades & festivals (cleveland.com)
- Ex-NBA guard indicted in prop bet scheme tied to Cavaliers game (cleveland.com)
- Combat familial high cholesterol; the health benefits of laughter (texarkanagazette.com)
Cleveland Heights
- Cleveland Heights filmmakers' documentary to premiere at BorderLight Festival (heightsobserver.org)
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