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🌱 Why a high-profile chef just faced charges in Willoughby court
Willoughby, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Willoughby! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a high-profile chef just faced charges in Willoughby court
Also on today's calendar: Spirit's in Willoughby [5-8PM] and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Progressive Field executive chef charged in alleged online child sex sting (wkyc.com) — A Lake County case in Willoughby Municipal Court involves an executive chef accused of arranging to meet an undercover officer he believed was a minor, with bond set at $20,000 and strict monitoring conditions. The alleged communications occurred over several days, ending with a traffic stop attempt in Kirtland. Residents may notice heightened attention to online safety and court proceedings locally. 
📸 Around Willoughby
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Busking featuring TBA →
Downtown Willoughby Historic District, Unnamed Road, Willoughby
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Other local events
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Spirit's in Willoughby [5-8PM] →
Spirits in WIlloughby, 3872 Erie St, Willoughby
5:00 pm -
Afternoon oil painting with Mark — Stella's Art Gallery →
Stella's Art Gallery, 38033 Euclid Ave T1, Willoughby
3:00 pm -
Regular Board of Education Meeting in the KMS Forum
Kirtland Local The KMS Forum
7:00 pm -
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Cleveland’s Taste of Latin American Food →
The Yard on 3rd, 38040 3rd St, Willoughby
12:00 pm -
Edition No. 1 — PROVENANCE →
Ballantine, 4113 Erie St, Willoughby
3:00 pm -
35th Annual Willoughby ArtsFest →
Willoughby ArtsFest, 28 E Spaulding St, Willoughby
10:00 am -
Busking with TBA →
Downtown Willoughby Historic District, Unnamed Road, Willoughby
6:00 pm
Sunday July 5
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
Sunday July 12
Saturday July 18
Friday July 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cavotta Garden Center/Bar
Euclid Animal Shelter Cavotta Garden Center, 19603 Nottingham Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
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Family Story Time In-Person
Mentor Public Library Children's Story Room, Main
10:00 am -
Majestic Mondays In-Person
Mentor Public Library Main Lawn, Main
12:00 pm -
Tiddlywinks In-Person
Mentor Public Library Children's Story Room, Main
10:00 am
Sunday July 5
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Smalls was LOST on June 30, 2026 in Willoughby, OH 44094 near Near gilson park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Arrowhead Beach)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Willoughby. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Willoughby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willoughby here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 2026 Independence Day events in Northeast Ohio (news-herald.com)
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- Lakeshore Christian Church Disciples of Christ – Why This Church? (theeuclidobserver.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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