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Euclid, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Euclid! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the death at Euclid’s Amazon warehouse
  • What Jacob Derbin’s estate claims Euclid and dispatchers did wrong
  • How you can help a severely ill rescue dog in Euclid

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with decreasing clouds, temps: high: 55, low: 48.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amazon employee dies at Northeast Ohio fulfillment center (fox19.com) — An Amazon employee died Sunday after a medical emergency at the company’s fulfillment center on Babbitt Road in Euclid, despite aid from Euclid first responders and transport to Euclid Hospital. Police say the worker had reported feeling unwell before collapsing, and Amazon has sent employees home with pay and offered onsite counseling support.
   

2. Estate of slain Euclid Officer Jacob Derbin sues city, chief, officers, dispatch officials (cleveland19.com) — Euclid residents should know that the estate of slain Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin has filed a lawsuit against the city, the police chief, several officers, and Chagrin Valley Dispatch over his 2024 on-duty killing. The suit alleges failures in training and call handling, while Derbin’s mother says she is seeking accountability, transparency, and safety reforms.
   

3. Euclid Animal Control officials seeking help for rescued dog (fox8.com) — Euclid Animal Control is asking residents to help cover medical costs for Xenia, a severely neglected dog now hospitalized with suspected parvo after initially improving at the Euclid Animal Shelter. Officials also warn that parvo can strike stressed, unvaccinated adult shelter dogs even after negative tests, and explain how easily the virus can spread despite sanitation efforts.
   

4. Trash ticket turns into treasure as Ohio man cashes in $50K lottery win (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Euclid resident turned a discarded Pick 5 ticket’s numbers into a $50,000 win after replaying them weeks later at an Ohio Lottery retailer. The man, who rarely plays, hit the exact 7-3-4-2-1 combination on April 28, beating 1-in-100,000 odds and pocketing the straight-bet prize.
   

5. Ohio's Blue Alert system helps protect officers in danger (cleveland19.com) — Euclid residents are reminded that Ohio’s Blue Alert system can rapidly mobilize the public when an officer, like Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, is shot or in danger. The story explains when Blue Alerts are issued, how you can opt in to receive them on your phone or email, and why officials say community vigilance is critical. It also notes upcoming National Police Week events in nearby Cleveland.
   


📸 Around Euclid

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Euclid

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    Thursday May 14
  • All City Elementary Band & Orchestra Concert
    Bluestone Elementary Euclid High School, 711 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH 44123, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday May 16
  • JUMP FOR A CAUSE WITH EUCLID PET PALS!
    Euclid Animal Shelter Sky Zone Highland Heights, 750 Alpha Dr, Highland Heights, OH 4
    1:00 pm
  • Sunday May 17
  • Senior Awards
    Wickliffe City Wickliffe, OH 44092
    4:00 pm
  • Monday May 18
  • PD Day - No School for Students
    Early Learning Center 22800 Fox Ave, Euclid, OH 44123
  • Thursday May 21
  • Class of 2026 Commencement
    Euclid Community Stadium, 64308030, Euclid
    6:00 pm

📣 Euclid Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • WMS - Band-A-Rama-South Gym
    Willoughby Middle School Willoughby South High School, 4900 Shankland Rd, Willoughby, OH
    6:30 pm
  • Planning Commission
    Richmond Heights, OH Calendar Richmond Heights, OH 44143
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Euclid Chapter - Volunteer
    Sew4Service Euclid Chapter, 291 E 222nd St Store - Room 103, Studio - Room 104, Euclid
    10:00 am
  • Academic Coaching
    Mayfield High School Innovation Center Main Lobby (Innovation Center)
    4:30 pm
  • BOE Finance Committee Meeting in the Board of Education Office
    Kirtland Local Willoughby, OH 44094
    5:30 pm
  • Life Drawing — Stella's Art Gallery
    Stella's Art Gallery, 38033 Euclid Ave T1, Willoughby
    6:30 pm
  • WMS - Choir Spring Concert - PAC
    Willoughby Middle School Eastlake North High School, 34041 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A deer jumped out at me at 4:30 this morning while driving on 200th street headed toward Lakeshore.
    Luckily, it only side swiped my side mirror. There has been an increase in deer population in my area around Euclid OH. Please be careful while… (Nextdoor Lakeshore-Roberts)
  • Times have changed and I was out of state from 2008 until two years ago.
    Can anybody refresh my memory and tell me where Arthur Pontiac was located? I got my first car there when I was 16 and I know it was Lake County. I… (Nextdoor Treadwell)
  • Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - NHA-OH-Custodial in Euclid. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Euclid. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Euclid here.

Ok Euclid! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Euclid

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Euclid

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.