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Also on today's calendar: Chagrin Valley Christian Women's Connection Luncheon and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Chagrin Documentary Film Festival reveals 2026 film lineup (cleveland.com) — Chagrin Falls will host the 17th annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Oct. 6-11, with screenings at venues like Chagrin Intermediate School Theater, Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, Town Hall, and Triangle Park. The festival will feature 75 documentaries, a special America 250 series, and a follow-up streaming week, drawing thousands of visitors and a significant economic boost to the village.
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2. Third arrest made in arson; investigation still remains active (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Chagrin Falls police have made a third arrest tied to the June 11 arson that destroyed a home on Solon Road, and they say the investigation remains active. Working with the State Fire Marshal, officers are still seeking tips, with rewards of up to $7,500 available for information leading to convictions in the aggravated arson case.
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3. End date not yet determined for downtown Chagrin Falls paving work (chagrinvalleytoday.com) — Downtown Chagrin Falls drivers can expect ongoing lane restrictions as resurfacing and crosswalk striping continue with no firm completion date yet. Village officials say the $1.3 million-plus paving project, expanded after a water main break near Township Hall, is taking longer due to material delays and weather, but emphasize they’re prioritizing quality and minimizing evening disruption for restaurants.
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4. Legal Notices 8-6-26 August 5, 2026 (geaugamapleleaf.com) — Several new legal notices involve Chagrin Falls–area properties, including a foreclosure complaint on 8902 Taylor May Road and a tax-delinquency case tied to a Lorain Street address in the 44023 ZIP code. Residents connected to these parcels, or interested in nearby auctions, zoning hearings, and county bid opportunities, are being formally notified of deadlines to respond, bid, or attend public meetings this month.
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5. 10,653 second-grade students in Cuyahoga County schools in 2024-25 school year (clevelandreporter.com) — New state data shows how many second-graders and total students are enrolled across Cuyahoga County, including Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary, Middle, and High School. The report highlights shrinking public school enrollment, uneven growth in charter and vocational schools, and lingering learning loss, giving Chagrin Falls families context for how their district fits into wider county and state trends.
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