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🌱 Lakewood PD Free Gun Locks + Jackson-Gates Appears Before Judge

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Hello all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Lakewood Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town. Let's do it.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Lakewood City Officials announced that 200 basic gun locks will be distributed to anyone who requests one from the Police Department. The free firearm safety locks are being given out as part of a gun violence awareness campaign. Lakewood Police Captain Gary Stone said unfortunate accidents are bound to happen when people don't practice gun safety. (Cleveland 19 News)
  2. In nearby Cleveland, former Mayor Frank Jackson's 19-year-old great-grandson, Donald Jackson-Gates, appeared before a Cleveland Municipal Court judge yesterday morning. The prosecution requested that Donald Jackson-Gates be held without bond until additional testimony could be gathered from an investigating detective. Jackson-Gate's defense argued that he should be given a bond since he has no prior criminal record and is a high school graduate. (Cleveland 19 News)
  3. Attention Lakewood residents: please be on the lookout for sixty-nine-year-old Jerry Logan who was reported missing, according to Cleveland Police. Logan's family spoke with him last on Jun. 6, and his last sighting was on Jun. 8 on Superior Avenue. The family said they are putting together a search party today, Jun. 11, at 10:00 a.m. at 8500 Superior Avenue. (Cleveland 19 News)

Today in Lakewood:

  • Yoga With Michelle Star At Harmonic Journeys (10:00 AM)
  • Creating An Impermanent Labyrinth At Centering Space (10:00 AM)
  • James "Murr" Murray At Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant And Club (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Community Relations Advisory Commission will host the Lakewood Diversity Potluck on Jun. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Pavilion at Lakewood Park. Stay for the Friday Night Flick at the Lakewood Park Bandstand after the potluck. (Twitter)
  • H2O is in need of donations for their annual clothing drive and super sale. Residents may take donated clothing & school supplies to any Lakewood Fire Station through Jul. 17 in preparation for the Clothing Drive Super-Sale on Saturday, Jul. 23. (Twitter)
  • The Lakewood Public Library is offering Fiero Code, a web-based educational software where kids can learn to make websites, video games, apps, animations, programs, and more! Kids eight-18 can learn how to code, collaborate, communicate, and prepare for the jobs of the future. (lakewoodpubliclibrary.org)

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— Carla Varner

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