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🌱 How a University Heights prayer dispute ended up at the Supreme Court
Spotted on the University Heights calendar: Field Hockey at John Carroll University

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In today's newsletter:
- How a University Heights prayer dispute ended up at the Supreme Court
- How did the Cats dominate Benedictine in University Heights?
- Which youth shows are coming to JCU's Kulas Auditorium?
Also on today's calendar: Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Un-American': Ohio man who tried to host home minyan tells of harassment ahead of Supreme Court case (jewishinsider.com) — A University Heights resident is taking his hometown to the U.S. Supreme Court, claiming city officials harassed him and tried to block a small prayer gathering at his home. The justices will decide whether he can sue now or must finish the city's zoning process first, a ruling that could shape how quickly residents nationwide can challenge local government actions.
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• The Cats Take Care of Business Against Benedictine and Advance to 4-2 (ignatiuswildcats.com) — Saint Ignatius improved to 4-2 with a dominant 42-6 win over Benedictine at Don Shula Stadium on the John Carroll University campus in University Heights. The detailed recap highlights big plays, key stats, and sets up this week's high-profile rivalry matchup against St. Edward, again giving local fans a reason to watch football in town Friday night.
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• JCU partners with Heights Youth Theatre (heightsobserver.org) — John Carroll University in University Heights will host three Heights Youth Theatre productions this academic year, giving local families new options for kid-focused shows close to home. The partnership also creates hands-on backstage and arts education opportunities for JCU students while strengthening ties with the Greater Cleveland arts community.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Field Hockey at John Carroll University →
Wasmer Field, University Heights
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
2:00 pm - University Heights City Council meeting →
2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights
7:00 pm - University Heights Planning Commission →
2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights
7:00 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
2:00 pm - University Heights Civil Service Commission →
2181 Miramar Blvd #3301, University Heights
4:45 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm - Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN →
1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen this cat?
He is lost. We live on Edgerton near Claridge Oval and Fairmount. His name is Junior. He has a microchip. (Nextdoor University Heights West)
🗞 Nearby News
Shaker Heights
- 15 Best TV Shows Like Ginny & Georgia (tvline.com)
- Housing market shifting toward buyers, but they're still not feeling it (toledoblade.com)
- Lorain football unable to keep up with former coach Boyeas' offense in loss to Brunswick (morningjournal.com)
Cleveland Heights
- 'Daphne's Dive' review: Dobama Theatre serves up a moving portrait of chosen family (cleveland.com)
- Nariya Cleveland has arrived as a Jewish and cultural hub (heightsobserver.org)
- Taylor Swift Dedicates Major VMAs Award to Unexpected Person While Making History (instyle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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