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🌱 Council Approves $1.9M For Public Safety + Dirt-Bike Rider Arrests

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Hello all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 73 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Last Monday the Lakewood City Council unanimously approved Mayor Meghan F. George's plans to use $1.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money on public safety needs which include a pilot program to add ambassadors and additional uniformed police to city parks. The city will enter into a contract with the nonprofit Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) to have their award-winning ambassador program staff city parks. Mayor George said that Lakewood is a safe community and that they want to be proactive in keeping it that way. (Cleveland 19)
  2. Experts from the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced that the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, was spotted recently in Cleveland. The insect was found hatching from egg masses near Cleveland West 117th Street. The spotted lanternfly is known to be destructive to trees and plants. (Cleveland 19)
  3. On Saturday, Cleveland officials dramatically shifted their position on the contentious topic of how to handle the dirt-bike and ATV riders that burn through the city. The city joined efforts with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and conducted its first major crackdown in years arresting 15 riders on felony charges, citing 30, and seizing approximately 15 vehicles. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said that going forward illegal off-road vehicles riding in the city will be met with a police response. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • New Parent & Lactation Support At Cove Community Center (10:00 AM)
  • Open Mic Night w/Bethany Joy At Forest City Brewery (7:30 PM)
  • Donation-Based Yoga for Every BODY At Lakewood Park Solstice Steps (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Craving Indian food? Then check out these four Indian restaurants in the Cleveland area - Biryani Hut, Cuisine of India, Tandul, and India Garden. (NewsBreak Original)
  • Scroll through the latest homes in the Lakewood area to hit the market. View pictures, check out the price, and then click on the link to see the full listing. (Lakewood Patch)
  • If you're in the mood for Mexican food, you'll want to check out 1942 Tacos and Tequila, a new eatery in Playhouse Square. Try out their tacos, quesabirria tacos, street corn, margaritas, and more. (Cleveland Scene)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Carla Varner

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