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Good morning Middleburg Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How intensive speech therapy in Middleburg Heights transformed one child's progress
  • Where do Middleburg Heights schools rank in county enrollment this year?

Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Early Recognition and Intensive Treatment Matter (clevelandclinic.org) — Families in Middleburg Heights may be interested to know that Cleveland Clinic Children's Therapy Services in town is highlighted for its intensive, early treatment approach to childhood apraxia of speech. Specialists describe how frequent, targeted sessions can dramatically improve speech, outline key warning signs pediatricians and parents should watch for, and explain evidence-based therapies that can guide children from diagnosis to successful discharge.
   

• There were 6,178 students enrolled in Alternative Education Academy during 2024-25 school year in Cuyahoga County (clevelandreporter.com) — Middleburg Heights families can see how local schools stack up in new Cuyahoga County enrollment figures, with Berea-Midpark Middle School listed at 1,500 students and Big Creek Elementary at 559. The report also shows shifting enrollment patterns across the county, statewide declines in public school numbers, and how Ohio's spending and student proficiency compare to pre-pandemic levels.
   

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Ok Middleburg Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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