🌱 Patch AM: Which Lakewood streets saw the latest thefts and OVI arrests?

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:

• Which Lakewood streets saw the latest thefts and OVI arrests?
• How Lakewood's girls soccer pulled off a gritty 2-1 comeback win

Also on today's calendar: Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police investigate vehicle, electric bike thefts: Lakewood Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Lakewood residents are seeing a mix of thefts, disorderly conduct, and multiple OVI arrests across streets like Detroit, Mars, Ridgewood, and Chesterland avenues. Recent reports include a stolen electric bike, a missing vehicle, late-night fights, suspected gunshots later tied to fireworks, and several impaired drivers stopped after crashes or erratic behavior. It's a snapshot of current safety concerns in the city.
   

• McKay, Fillipek Lead Ranger Girls Soccer Of Midview (lakewoodobserver.com) — Lakewood soccer fans can celebrate a big win, as the Lakewood Ranger girls edged Midview 2-1 behind two goals from freshman Norah McKay and a clutch save by goalie Isla Fillipek. The story highlights strong contributions across the roster and notes key results this season against Westlake, Shaker, and River, underscoring the team's hard-working identity.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House →
  25200 Center Ridge Rd., Suite 1100, Westlake, OH,
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair →
  Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
  10:00 am
Thursday October 29
• Cle Feud Competition →
  3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland
  5:00 pm
Friday October 30
• Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
  Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• Above Snakes →
  Mercury Music Lounge, 18206 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Inclusive Cheer and Spirit Squad Ages 8-12 →
  Lakewood-Garfield Middle School Cafeteria, 13114 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
  5:30 pm
• Inclusive Cheer and Spirit Squad Ages 13+ →
  Lakewood-Garfield Middle School Cafeteria, 13114 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• MASTERING TEQUILA COCKTAILS →
  Western Reserve Distillers, LLC, 14221 Madison Avenue, Lakewood
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• High School Shadow Day - October 14 →
  Padre Pio Academy, 12920 Madison Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Drum Circle at Centering Space →
  Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Dementia Support Group: For Family, Friends & Caregivers →
  Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Exploring Religious Thought Series: Quakers Grounded in Presence →
  Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost And Found Pets
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• pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LAKEWOOD OH S13935 in Lakewood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Rocky River

• Watch our interview with Ohio House candidates Scott DiMauro and Sophia Tjotjos (cleveland.com)
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• Ohio native Kenneth D. Cameron launched multiple careers with NASA (dispatch.com)

Fairview Park

• Fairview Park deer culling: USDA plan, cost and November start (cleveland.com)

Brooklyn

• Brooklyn schools superintendent/CEO leaving district to join brother in North Olmsted (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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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