Background: The Cleveland Heights Police Department has launched a Citizens Police Academy for members of the community who are interested in learning more about how the police department operates. The first course runs 6-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings, for seven weeks … [Read more...] about Citizens Police Academy – an inside look at the CHPD
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A tragic wakeup call for taking control of our own story
We’re going to be OK. The June 30 murder of Jim Brennan was wrenching in so many ways, but within a couple days I knew, as I watched the community circle around those closest to the tragedy, this is still the kind of place I want to live. The impromptu memorial that formed … [Read more...] about A tragic wakeup call for taking control of our own story
The problem isn’t really winter walking; it’s lack of commitment to public safety
Social media has been filled over the past few weeks with complaints about walking throughout Cleveland Heights as the snow piles up. This Facebook post by Jim Miller sums up the frustration, but – to use the appropriate cliche – it's only the tip of the iceberg. While … [Read more...] about The problem isn’t really winter walking; it’s lack of commitment to public safety
Do you see any historic preservation in this contract?
The Cuyahoga County Public Library signed this purchase agreement to sell Telling Mansion-the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library- for $755,000; the Library also agreed to pay $50,000 to redo the parking lot for the new owner. And, the Library will put $20,000 in to escrow for the new … [Read more...] about Do you see any historic preservation in this contract?
Residents have questions for Cleveland Heights City Council candidates
At the Oct. 8 Candidate Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and FutureHeights, I moderated both the CH-UH Board of Education and the CH City Council sections. There were so many questions directed to the candidates for CH City Council that we didn’t have time for them … [Read more...] about Residents have questions for Cleveland Heights City Council candidates
