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Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Lakewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lakewood resident killed in I-271 wrong-way crash identified.
  • How Lakewood's outages are shaping Ohio's electric grid debate.

Also on today's calendar: Exploring Religious Thought Series: Social Justice in Islam and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victim identified in fatal Pepper Pike wrong-way crash (cleveland.com) — A Lakewood resident has been identified as the victim of a fatal wrong-way crash on I-271 near Pepper Pike, where police say an allegedly intoxicated driver struck his rideshare vehicle head-on. The 39-year-old man later died at the hospital, and a 20-year-old Lyndhurst woman now faces multiple felony charges while still receiving medical treatment.
   

• 91% of Ohio voters want a modernized electric grid — a new group is pushing lawmakers to act (cleveland.com) — Lakewood's recent power outages, including several during extreme heat, are being used as a prime example in a new conservative-backed coalition's push to modernize Ohio's electric grid. Build Ohio First is lobbying for legislation to upgrade infrastructure statewide, arguing that residents like those in Lakewood shouldn't face repeated service failures as data centers and energy demands grow.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
    This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
  • AVI Foodsystems, Inc. posted a job opening for Barista, Part Time (Magnificat High School) in Rocky River. Apply here.
  • The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky River

  • WESTSHORE: Report card shines for several 5-star districts (westlifenews.com)
  • ROCKY RIVER: Kensington celebrates 100 years (westlifenews.com)
  • Charges dropped against teen who allegedly shot and killed his brother in North Olmsted (news5cleveland.com)

Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn eyes TIF for new restaurant developments (cleveland.com)
  • Brooklyn resident mistakes front of business for bathroom stall: Brooklyn Police Blotter (cleveland.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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