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🌱 Burton Carol Management Fined + Orange Air Quality Alert Issued

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Hey, Lakewood! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Burton Carol Management was fined $250 for the parking garage collapse at its property in Lakewood, Marine Towers West. The company's attorney entered a no-contest plea for failing to secure a permit. About a dozen cars were crushed and residents were required to evacuate but allowed to return the next day. (Fox 8)
  2. COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ohio for the sixth straight week as multiple variants of omicron circulate. Hospitalizations and ICU numbers have remained stable. Dr. Amy Edwards with University Hospitals blamed the increase on people "not trying anymore." (Cleveland 19)
  3. An "orange" air quality advisory was issued for eight counties in Northeast Ohio yesterday, citing unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups. The alert is a warning for children, teens, people with lung disease, older adults, and those who work outdoors more than six hours per day. Officials recommended residents limit their outdoor activity. (Cleveland 19)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Learn Thru Play At City of Lakewood (9:30 AM)
  • Danielle Nicole At The Winchester (8:00 PM)
  • Bugsy Malone At Beck Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Meet Lakewood area's most eligible pets for fostering and adoption. View pics and read their descriptions then click on the link to find out how you can get involved in their lives. (Lakewood Patch)
  • Don't miss out on Couples Mixology 101 by Western Reserve Distillers on Saturday, May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 14222 Madison Avenue. In this hands-on class participants will prepare two cocktails using locally grown organic ingredients. (eventbrite)
  • The Tri-C Dance Academy will showcase their hard work and progress this Saturday, May 14 at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The students will perform original pieces choreographed by the Academy's instructors. (eventbrite)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Carla Varner

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