Community Corner
🌱 Not Guilty Pleas Entered For Garage Collapse + Studio West 117 Peek
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Lakewood.
Hello, neighbors! It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days...
First, today's weather:
Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 58.
Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:
- The Atlas Masonry Restoration and Maintenance company, owner Elmer Mekker, and foreman Charles Hawley, all pleaded not guilty to the parts they played in the December 2021 parking garage collapse at the Marine Towers West apartment in Lakewood. The company, Mekker, and Hawley appeared in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday where their pleas were submitted. "Their poor decisions put hundreds of lives at risk, and they need to be held accountable for that," said Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O'Malley. (Cleveland 19 News)
- Studio West 117, an LGBTQ+-oriented development project in Lakewood, will be open to the public in October. Co-developer Daniel Budish told WKYC, "Studio West is something we feel amazing about because we're actually able to do something, to provide our community that safe space." There will be multiple restaurants and bars in the building, plus a gym, theater, and performance practice spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. (WKYC.com)
- This 1901 Lakewood home looks like a giant doll house. The Zillow listing describes the home as a stunning colonial located in the heart of western Lakewood. Take a peek inside each intricately decorated room filled with dolls, stuffed toys, and collectibles from long ago. (wkfr.com)
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Today in Lakewood:
- Learn Thru Play At Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)
- First Lady Tea At Ohio Living Lake Vista (11:15 AM)
- The Legend Of Georgia McBride At Beck Center For The Arts (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Scroll through the latest homes to hit the Lakewood area real-estate market. View pics, check out specs, and then click on the link to view the full listing. (Lakewood Patch)
- Meet Peabody, Lulu, Darius, and many more of Lakewood's most eligible pets for adoption and fostering. View their pictures, read their descriptions, and then click to learn more about how you can make a difference in their lives. (Lakewood Patch)
- Come see "Candlelight Open-Air: A Tribute to Queen and More" tonight at 7:15 p.m. at the Cleveland History Center. Candlelight concerts bring a live, multi-sensory experience to the audience. (North Coast String Quartet)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.
— Carla Varner