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In today's newsletter:

  • How will closing Lincoln Elementary reshape daily life for Lakewood families?
  • Which Lakewood seniors just became National Merit semifinalists?
  • Why are Lakewood gas prices suddenly hovering around $4.29 a gallon?

Also on today's calendar: Adult Grief Support Group at Centering Space and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood school board votes to close Lincoln Elementary (cleveland19.com) — Lakewood's school board has voted to close Lincoln Elementary and convert the building into a consolidated pre-K center, despite strong opposition from parents concerned about walkability and safety. Officials say the move will save about $6 million over five years, while parent groups argue district data shows no enrollment or budget crisis and that the change undermines Lakewood's safe-routes-to-school plans.
   

• 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named across Ohio: See the complete list of students (cleveland.com) — Lakewood students have made the cut as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, with seniors from Lakewood High School and St. Edward High School now in the running for major college awards. They'll submit detailed applications, confirm test scores, and seek school recommendations as they compete alongside top students statewide for scholarships to be awarded in spring 2027.
   

• 'Going through the roof': NE Ohio drivers react to higher gas prices after Labor Day (fox8.com) — Drivers around Lakewood are seeing gas prices jump to about $4.29 a gallon, part of a broader Northeast Ohio spike tied to higher oil costs. Locals share how the increases strain their budgets, while AAA offers tips to save a little at the pump and national politics swirl around predictions of future price drops.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Life's been rolling kind of fast lately.
    .. I was down at Lakewood Park watching my son practice LCA eighth grade football… for a couple hours I was able to sit and just enjoy the beautiful… (Nextdoor Cranford Ave)
  • 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 )
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Phone Rep in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky River

  • ROCKY RIVER: Teacher, Employee of Year honored (westlifenews.com)
  • WESTSHORE: Area school rankings stay strong, steady (westlifenews.com)
  • Rocky River High School closed Thursday after mercury spill prompts cleanup (fox8.com)

Fairview Park

  • 2 unfair labor practice charges filed against the Fairview Park City School District (news5cleveland.com)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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