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1. Man awakens to find woman, car missing: Lakewood Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Lakewood police handled a string of incidents this month, from a hotel guest on Lake Avenue who awoke to find his companion and rental car gone, to multiple thefts at CVS, Walgreens, and Discount Drug Mart along Detroit and Clifton. Officers also cited residents for disorderly conduct and OVI, highlighting ongoing quality‑of‑life and safety concerns in busy neighborhood corridors.
2. Fire officials warn about back-feeding as Ohio homeowners race to buy generators (thecooldown.com) — After repeated power outages in Lakewood, more neighbors are installing generators, prompting local fire officials to warn about deadly risks from improper hookups and carbon monoxide. They urge residents to use licensed contractors, install transfer switches to prevent back-feeding onto the grid, and never run generators in or near enclosed spaces so families and lineworkers stay safe during future outages.
3. St. Edward vs. St. John's College: Eagles win 22-21 on Hail Mary (cleveland.com) — St. Edward fans in Lakewood saw a dramatic finish at First Federal Lakewood Stadium, where the Eagles beat St. John's College 22-21 on a last-minute 70‑yard Hail Mary touchdown. The nationally ranked program rebounded from last week's heartbreaking loss and now turns its focus to Friday's rivalry showdown with St. Ignatius.
4. Armored Saint and Metal Church Announce 18-Date 'Metal Saint Tour II' U.S. Run for 2027 (rockumweb.com) — Armored Saint and Metal Church are bringing their 2027 Metal Saint Tour II to Lakewood on March 30 at The Mercury Music Lounge, giving local metal fans a rare co-headlining show. The 18-date U.S. run hits cities nationwide, with One Machine supporting and new albums from both bands anchoring the setlists.
5. Ohio audit finds power bills up 34% as blackout-hit FirstEnergy customers demand relief (thecooldown.com) — Lakewood residents hit by repeated FirstEnergy blackouts are now facing power bills that a new state audit says have climbed 34% since 2022. The report faults regulators for lagging oversight as demand grows, while local customers describe spoiled food, lost income, and mounting frustration, and lawmakers debate how to rein in costs and improve reliability.
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