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Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Lakewood High School senior William Yeung officially graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University before receiving his high school diploma. Yeung earned his associate's degree as a sophomore through the Ohio College Credit Plus program. Lakewood High School Principal Mark Walter said, "William's accomplishment is remarkable and one that has never been done at Lakewood High School." (cleveland.com)
  2. Lakewood Park's Foster Pool and Madison Park's Becks Pool are set to open and officially kick off the summer. Becks Pool will open on Jun. 1 and Foster Pool will open on Jun. 8. Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation & Education Department Coordinator Leslie Favre Krogman said she's optimistic that the pools will see a return to pre-pandemic levels of 60,000 annual visitors. (cleveland.com)
  3. Northern Ohio Violent Fugitives Task Force agents arrested a 25-year-old man wanted for kidnapping by an Eastlake policeman in a Lakewood home on Tuesday. The suspect, also wanted for aggravated assault by Wickliffe Police and felonious assault by the Painesville Police Department, was found on Ridgewood Avenue. His name is being withheld until formal charges are filed. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Drop In & Play Mornings At The Lakewood Family Room (10:00 AM)
  • The Legend of Georgia McBride At Beck Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)
  • Karaoke for a Cause At CODA (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Drop in at two open houses in the Lakewood area this weekend. Preview pictures, price, and property specs, then click on the link to view the full listing. (Lakewood Patch)
  • Scroll through these 15+ things to do in Cleveland this Memorial Day weekend. From concerts to festivals to comedy shows, you won't want to miss out. (Cleveland Scene)
  • Lakewood Public Library presents Meet the Author - Ladosha Wright, a virtual event. Click on the link and listen to Ladosha Wright, a hairstylist turned author, read her book, "Curly Hair Adventures." (Lakewood Public Library)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Carla Varner

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