š± How the new Laurel roundabout will disrupt your daily Brunswick drive
Brunswick, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Brunswick! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How the new Laurel roundabout will disrupt your daily Brunswick drive
- How a Brunswick grad became the G-MACās top student-athlete again
- Are Brunswickās crimeāfighting cameras worth the privacy tradeāoffs?
Also on today's calendar: Heartbeats Jump Rope Team Community Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy with occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; windy, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Brunswick roundabout project will cause detours for the next 180 days (cleveland.com) ā Expect major detours on Laurel Road as Brunswick begins a sixāmonth closure for the new LaurelāMaxwell roundabout project, starting Wednesday. Eastbound Laurel between Pinewood and Coventry will be shut, with several nearby streets limited to local detours while crews add the roundabout, storm sewers, and road repairs funded partly by a state grant. 
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2. Brunswick High School alum honored for accomplishments on and off the field (cleveland.com) ā Brunswick residents can cheer on hometown standout Ashley Drexler, a Brunswick High School alum now at Ashland University, who just repeated as winner of the G-MAC Elite 26 Award for womenās lacrosse. Recognized by Brunswick City Schools, she holds the top GPA among all players in the conference tournament while also earning all-conference honors on the field, showcasing strong Brunswick roots. Ā Ā Ā
3. Residents ask Brunswick council to re-consider Flock contract (cleveland.com) ā Brunswick residents are pressing City Council to reconsider the police departmentās contract for Flock license plate reader cameras, citing privacy and dataāsecurity worries. Police Chief Robert Safran defended the 10ācamera system as tightly audited, shortāterm in data retention, and helpful in solving numerous local crimes since its 2022 rollout. Ā Ā Ā
4. Ohio man wins lottery twice in a month, says his prayers 'have truly been answered' (news3lv.com) ā A Brunswick residentās quick stop at the local Valero gas station turned into two Ohio Lottery scratch-off wins in less than a month, totaling $15,000 before taxes. After federal and state withholdings, heāll take home just under $11,000, which he plans to use for a much-needed new roof. Neighbors may recognize the lucky spot as a regular local fueling and convenience stop. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Brunswick
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Planning Commission ā
Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Rd, Brunswick
6:30 pm
Thursday May 21
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Other local events
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BHS Commencement ā
Brunswick Auto Mart Stadium , Brunswick, OH 44212, USA
7:00 pm -
Applewood - Sports Day!!!
Brunswick City, 3891 Applewood Dr, Brunswick
9:15 am -
Ready, Set, Kindergarten ā
Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd, Brunswick
10:30 am -
BMS Washington DC Luggage Drop Off
Brunswick Middle School, 1483 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
5:00 pm -
Adapted Storytime ā
Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd, Brunswick
10:30 am -
Severe Weather back up date- BHS 2026 Commencement #3
Brunswick Auto Mart Stadium , Brunswick, OH 44212, USA
7:00 pm -
Fungirl @ Panini's Brunswick ā
Paninis Grill, 3520 Center Rd, Brunswick
5:00 pm -
Heartbeats Jump Rope Team Community Show ā
Haddad Theatre -- 144 N. Broadway Street -- Medina, Ohio 44256
7:00 pm
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
Sunday May 24
Saturday June 6
š£ Brunswick Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Kids on the Run
STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Strongsville, OH 44136
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Play, Learn, & Grow ā
Strongsville Branch, 18700 Westwood Dr, Strongsville
10:30 am -
Commencement
Pat Catan Stadium
6:30 pm -
Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Singles ā
Sandbox Game Lounge, 880 Southpark Center Level 2, Strongsville
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 23
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š¬ Chatter
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- Meijer posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking Clerk in Brunswick. Apply here.
- Chase posted a job opening for Associate Relationship Banker, Akron, Akron, OH in Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brunswick here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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