🌱 Lakewood Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, we'll touch on:

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But first, today's weather:

A mix of snow and rain, 2-4". High: 43 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Sweet Pill and Their / They're / There announce co-headlining 2023 U.S. tour (MP3s and NPCs)
2. City of Mentor's December 2022 Unemployment Rate Decreases to ... (City of Mentor)
3. Lakewood police using grant for new Madison Park safety cameras and added officer overtime (cleveland.com)
4. Lakewood City Council ponders permanent rental rights ordinance regarding evictions (cleveland.com)
5. Tyler's Morning Tidbits (1/25): Early look at Penn State's upcoming ... (247Sports)
6. Northeast Ohio communities remind residents, businesses to keep sidewalks clear as storm approaches (Cleveland 19 News)
7. Sweet Pill and Their / They're / There announce co-headlining tour (Brooklyn Vegan)

Today in Lakewood:

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Browns: "run it back ⏪ take a look at some of our top rushes of the season 🏃‍♂️💨 watch more highlights on browns.com" (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: "Live from New York, it’s walk-ins! #LetEmKnow" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "DJ is our youngest patient to undergo a rare heart procedure where surgeons rerouted his arteries to establish healthy blood flow. He just turned 2 and celebrated his first birthday at home! 🥳 We're loving that cake! 🎂" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "No matter the situation, you should always know about the best foods to stockpile in case of future emergencies! Keep healthy foods on hand, like tuna packets, canned veggies and fruits, and beans and rice." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• LakewoodAlive: "Jarrell McAlister is the recipient of LakewoodAlive’s Founders Award. Jarrell and his wife Andi have been Lakewood residents for 20 years and have two children, Ellie and Jonah. As LakewoodAlive’s board president from July 2020 through J..." (LakewoodAlive via Facebook)
• Lakewood City Schools: "Sixth-graders at Harding brushed up on their 🏀 skills with members of the @Cleveland Cavaliers' Cavs Academy: Gym Class Takeover program on Tuesday, doubling down on defense, dribbling and drills. We're Cavs and Ranger proud! 💜💛" (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "More great Lakewood Family Room programming at Cove Community Center!" (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "It’s time to register or renew your dog’s license! Having a license for your dog isn’t only county and city law, but it’s also a lost dog's ticket home. Save your dog the trouble of a night in the shelter and always keep them in a collar..." (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Lakewood Community Services Center: "We cannot begin to address poverty until we are all aware of the impact it has on our fellow community members. Please share this message with your friends and followers." (Lakewood Community Services Center via Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Professor Steven Rugare from Kent State's College of Architecture & Environmental Design recently presented a program on Ukrainian architecture at the Library. This Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., Professor Rugare will be discuss..." (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)
• Lakewood High School Track & Field and Cross Country: "Gearing up for our 4-5-6th grade Running Rangers Track & Field! Registration is open through the Lakewood Recreation Dept!" (Lakewood High School Track & Field and Cross Country via Facebook)
• Lakewood High School Track & Field and Cross Country: "Session Two of our Middle School speed camp & hurdle camp start Tues. 2/7 @ Harrison Elementary. Register @LkwdRec" (Lakewood High School Track & Field and Cross Country via Facebook)
• Press Secretary Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation: "HEADS UP: - The Wednesday morning commute will be very challenging for most of Ohio. The issue isn't the amount of snow, but the timing of it. Plan ahead. If you can avoid travel, please do. If you must travel, check OHGO.com, allow plen..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Athens Ave: "Hello there! - I'm Irene I have a 3 years of experience. I can help with General cleaning Kitchen dinning/ Family room Bedroom & Bathroom Basement Dust Vacuum Mop Window washing (inside) I provide my own products as well. Pet frien..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lakewood West End: "Looking for snow plowing . - Pay per push" (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Lakewood Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com