🌱 Patch AM: How a $2.7M renovation could reshape Westlake’s 911 operations

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $2.7M renovation could reshape Westlake's 911 operations
• How a locked Westlake pickup vanished with a handgun inside
• Which Westlake native NFL star was spotted at Progressive Field?

Also on today's calendar: Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westlake City Council authorizes construction contract for police station renovation (cleveland.com) — Westlake City Council has approved a construction contract of up to $1.3 million to renovate the city's police station, with total project costs estimated around $2.76 million. Work will modernize lockers, dispatch technology, and shared spaces, and could also bring the regional Westcom fire dispatch center into the building, creating a more secure, expandable 911 hub for Westlake and neighboring communities.
   

• Resident reports theft of pickup truck: Westlake Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Westlake police are investigating the theft of a locked 2020 GMC pickup, which was taken early Oct. 8 from a Detroit Road condo lot, with a handgun inside. Officers also handled a medical-related crash on Hilliard Boulevard and a BB gun misunderstanding on Detroit Road, all involving Westlake-area locations and residents.
   

• Travis Kelce in attendance for Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 5 (wkyc.com) — Westlake native Travis Kelce was back in Northeast Ohio this weekend, cheering on the Cleveland Guardians in their decisive ALDS Game 5 against the White Sox. The story highlights his busy year, from marrying Taylor Swift to investing in the Guardians and buying a historic Bratenahl home, underscoring how a hometown star keeps close ties to Greater Cleveland.
   

📸 Around Westlake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Karas Weight Loss & Wellness Open House →
  25200 Center Ridge Rd., Suite 1100, Westlake, OH,
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair →
  Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
  10:00 am
Friday October 30
• Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
  Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• Karaoke →
  Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
  9:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Super Smash Tourney
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Teen Lounge
  3:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• EQ Unlocked →
  Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake
  12:00 pm
• Surplus Sale
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Friends Pavilion
  4:00 pm
• Bow Wow Books
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
  5:00 pm
• Pottery Wheel Wednesdays →
  Westlake OH
  6:00 pm
• Environmentalism Book Club
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab
  7:00 pm
• Nostalgic Showcase Presents
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Thomas A. Fox Board Room
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Annual Friends' Book Sale
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
  10:00 am
• Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength
  Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fount Pop Up Shop at IBY Westlake →
  Westlake OH
  8:30 am
• Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors at Crocker Park Farmer's Market →
  Crocker Park Farmer's Market, Westlake
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lexi has always had a long coat that touched the floor..
  I decided to take her to the groomer today and have her cut it short because with sweaters and coats her coat would get matted so I hope this works…… (Nextdoor Stonegate/Brockway)
• Lost And Found Pets
  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… (Nextdoor )

• Reserve Care posted a job opening for EVS Team Member-Westlake Facility in Westlake. Apply here.
• Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Custom Framing Team Member in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bay Village

• Watch our interview with Ohio House candidates Scott DiMauro and Sophia Tjotjos (cleveland.com)
• Volleyball Preview: Lakewood's Home Streak Tested Against Road Warriors Buckeye (maxpreps.com)

North Olmsted

• Brooklyn schools superintendent/CEO leaving district to join brother in North Olmsted (cleveland.com)
• Suspects accused of switching price tags: North Olmsted Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
• Woman who 'followed' a mother and her 3-year-old son outside a grocery store before stabbing the child to death in a shopping cart has fate sealed (meigsindypress.com)

Ok Westlake! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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