Good morning, Portage County. Remember when movie nights meant throwing on your comfiest PJs and curling up with a bowl of popcorn? Sweet Dreams for Kids is channeling that cozy nostalgia for a cause, turning their 16th anniversary celebration into a magical screening of "Wonka" that proves doing good never goes out of style. It's the kind of heartwarming event that reminds us why our community shines brightest when helping others.
And speaking of building better tomorrows, Cleveland Heights is writing its own inspiring chapter with a $22M investment in senior living. While some local favorites like Burntwood Tavern prepare to dim their lights one final time, new stories are just beginning - proving that even as familiar chapters close, our community keeps turning pages toward exciting new beginnings.
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🍿 Pajama-clad movie night to mark Sweet Dreams for Kids' 16th anniversary. The charitable organization will host a special screening of "Wonka" on March 2 at the Beachwood Community Center, complete with popcorn, treats, and take-home gifts. For $20 per person or $50 for a family of four, attendees can cozy up with blankets and pillows while supporting a worthy cause. The event benefits Sweet Dreams for Kids' mission of providing new pajamas to hospitalized children. Pajama donations will be accepted at the celebration.
🏘️ Cleveland Heights greenlights $22M affordable senior housing development. National Church Residences will transform two city-owned parking lots and a church property into a 71-unit apartment building designed for low-income seniors. The four-story complex will feature amenities like a fitness center, outdoor spaces, and dedicated social services staff. Located near shopping and transit on Lancashire Road, the project aims to address the city's shortage of senior housing options. Construction depends on securing financing, with completion not expected before early 2026.
🍺 Two beloved Cleveland taverns call it quits after 15 years. Burntwood Tavern will close its Chagrin Falls and Lyndhurst locations in early March, coinciding with lease expirations and property sales. The Chagrin Falls location plans a grand farewell on March 7 with live music and all-day happy hour celebrations. Parent company Monven Group isn't slowing down though - they're launching a "Rekindle Project" to enhance guest experiences across their remaining 10 locations. They're also developing an exciting new concept in Chagrin Falls, complete with a vegetable garden supporting their other local restaurants.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
Chagrin Falls Tigers roared past Garfield 69-53 in a statement win, setting up a tantalizing clash with Richmond Heights, who's fresh off a 90-28 demolition of Shaw. Elsewhere, Olmsted Falls continued their winning ways with a 69-61 road victory over Tallmadge, while South Range showed no mercy in a 68-43 dismantling of previously high-flying Crestwood. Just another wild Wednesday in Ohio high school hoops!
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Crestwood (18-5) | ||
@ South Range* | L 68-43 | |
 Tallmadge (15-9) | ||
vs Olmsted Falls* | L 69-61 | |
 Garfield (17-7) | ||
@ Chagrin Falls** | L 69-53 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
In a battle of northeastern Ohio heavyweights, Streetsboro's Rockets squeaked past Canfield 51-45, while Rootstown continued their dominant season by taking down Canton Central Catholic 67-55. The Rovers, now sitting pretty at 25-1, are setting up a Saturday showdown with the 23-3 Smithville Smithies in what promises to be an absolute barnburner.
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 Streetsboro (22-3) | ||
@ Canfield* | W 51-45 | |
 Rootstown (25-1) | ||
@ Canton Central Catholic* | W 67-55 |
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