University Heights News

The city is preparing to ready its very first community garden on a vacant lot at 3915 Warrendale Road.

THEFT, GLENLYN ROAD: Three boys, 17, 16 and 15, will be filed on in juvenile court after they were suspected of breaking into vehicles after a soccer tournament game between Bay and Lake Catholic high schools Nov.

SHAKER HEIGHTS Officials at John Carroll University are encouraged by City Council's decision to extend an interim zoning ordinance capping the number of student-occupied units in apartment buildings it owns on Fairmount Circle.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Due to increasing budget constraints and decreasing state revenue, the Cleveland Heights-University Heights public library system will close its three branches on Sundays.

THEFT, CEDAR ROAD: A boy, 17, will be filed on in juvenile court after he stole eight electronics items totaling $2,011.97 from Target, 14070 Cedar.

T here was a time when the response to the boy assaulting staff members at Bellefaire JCB in University Heights would be to inflict corporal punishment upon him until he got the message that he cannot violently act out against others.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Residents are likely to see an increase in their water bills starting next summer.

UNIVERSITY HTS. Police believe a Wiley Middle School teacher, who has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a female student, might also have been involved inappropriately with other students at the school.

Voters in University Heights proved they are still very loyal to Mayor Beryl Rothschild, who is stepping down after 32 years in office because of term limits.

Why not get a little holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving this year? On Saturday, grab your wallets and participate in the first annual Shop Around the Heights Day in support of local businesses here and in University Heights.

The city is seeking a portion of federal block grant dollars, as it does each year, and this year's request is for money that would be used at Cedar Center North.

Frannie Geraci thought it was a prank when she received a call telling her the Food Network wanted to feature Geraci's Restaurant on its show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Frannie Geraci got a call in June informing her that Geraci's Restaurant, one of University Heights' most popular eateries, was being considered for a spot on the Food Network ...

A middle school teacher is front and center of an investigation after allegations of misconduct surface.

THEFT, CEDAR ROAD: A South Euclid woman, 18, was arrested for theft after she stole four pairs of pantyhose, valued at $39.96, Oct.

Wiley Middle School teacher Christopher Thomas has been placed on administrative leave while police investigate a possible inappropriate relationship between him and a female student.

Made from meat delivered daily from Cincinnati's Bleh-Avril and Sons Inc., Zip's is a genuine, venerable neighborhood bar that caters to a host of personalities, from sports teams to business professionals to families.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district has begun a search for a new assistant superintendent after the resignation of Christine Fowler-Mack. Superintendent Doug Heuer said the district posted the job immediately after Fowler-Mack left the school system Friday.

The Heights Youth Theatre will present "Oliver!", the British musical, Friday through Sunday in the auditorium at Wiley Middle School, 2181 Miramar Blvd., University Heights.

FELONIOUS ASSAULT, CEDAR ROAD: A boy, 17, will be filed on in juvenile court for felonious assault after he was involved in a shooting incident about 10 p.m. Oct.

Strong performances by a challenger and two incumbents highlighted the race Tuesday for three seats on the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education.