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🌱 Patch AM: How Lakewood’s power complaints just triggered state action on FirstEnergy
Coming up: Dawn of Ouroboros on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Hello Lakewood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lakewood's power complaints just triggered state action on FirstEnergy
- Why Lakewood's proposed $3.05M FirstEnergy penalty may skip your bill
- How new "comfort bags" will help Lakewood kids during emergencies
Also on today's calendar: Dementia Support Group: For Family, Friends & Caregivers and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lakewood fights against power outages – PUCO issues notice of probable noncompliance to FirstEnergy (thelandcle.org) — Lakewood officials and residents have pushed state regulators to formally question FirstEnergy over repeated, lengthy power outages that left thousands without electricity this summer. A PUCO notice of probable noncompliance now forces the Illuminating Company to respond by August 21, while city leaders continue gathering residents' stories of financial, health, and safety impacts to demand stronger reliability and communication. 
2. FirstEnergy's $3.05M Lakewood forfeiture wouldn't go to customers (cleveland.com) — Lakewood residents hit by repeated power outages likely won't see any of FirstEnergy's proposed $3.05 million forfeiture, which would go to Ohio's General Revenue Fund. Despite Mayor Meghan George's request for fines plus direct refunds or bill credits, regulators so far recommend only corrective actions and the forfeiture. Any compensation for Lakewood customers would require a separate decision or legal route.
3. Kiwanis Club of Lakewood Donates Comfort Bags for Lakewood Children to Local First Responders (lakewoodobserver.com) — Lakewood's Kiwanis Club has donated "comfort bags" to the city's police and fire departments to help children during stressful emergency calls. Presented at Lakewood Park, the bags are filled with kid-friendly items meant to calm and distract young residents. The effort continues the club's long tradition of supporting Lakewood families and invites neighbors to join future service projects.
4. Seahawks camp: Hard Knocks shows Terrion Arnold pursuit; an eventful practice (tri-cityherald.com) — A standout at Seahawks training camp is wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., a Cleveland native who once played at St. Edward High School in Lakewood. Hard Knocks is spotlighting his acrobatic catches as he fights for a roster spot, while Seattle weighs signing cornerback Terrion Arnold amid his off-field legal issues and potential placement on the NFL's exempt list.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Dawn of Ouroboros →
Mahall's, 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- Roosevelt Back to School Night 4:15-5:45pm
Roosevelt Elementary 14237 Athens Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
4:15 pm - GR 1-5 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH EMERSON
Emerson Elementary School 13439 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107
4:30 pm - Amelia and Sally Ride
Women in History International Women's Air & Space Museum, 1501 N Marginal Rd, Cl
7:00 pm - First Day of School (Grades 9-12)
Riverside Cleveland, OH 44111 - KDG Screening
Hayes Elementary 16401 Delaware Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
8:45 am - Billie Holiday
Women in History Judson Manor, a Judson Senior Living Community, 1890 E 107th St\
2:00 pm - Dementia Support Group: For Family, Friends & Caregivers →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Dances of Universal Peace →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Music in the Garden: Andrew McManus Trio →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Buddhist Meditation with Ani Palmo Rybicki →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
10:30 am - Praying for Peace at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
- Giant Eagle, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Floor Maintenance Team Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Lakewood City School District posted a job opening for Middle School Cross Country Coach, 7th Grade in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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