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🌱 What’s next for Mullarkey’s after 30 years in downtown Willoughby?

Willoughby, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Willoughby! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s next for Mullarkey’s after 30 years in downtown Willoughby?
  • Is your favorite Willoughby bookstore really closed? Here’s the truth.
  • How bad was Thursday’s storm damage on Harmony Lane in Willoughby?

Also on today's calendar: Village Peddler Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with decreasing clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• An Irish pub is saying goodbye: Mullarkey's in Willoughby up for sale after 30 years (cleveland.com) — Downtown Willoughby’s Mullarkey’s Irish Pub, a 30-year staple at Erie and Second, is being put up for sale as owner John Bowers prepares to retire. The Lake County landmark helped transform downtown Willoughby into an entertainment district and organized popular events and fundraisers, and will keep serving customers while a buyer is found.
   

• Willoughby Bookstore Confronts Google AI Error Claiming It Was Permanently Closed (clevelandmagazine.com) — Viridian Bookshop on Erie Street in Willoughby is fighting a Google AI error that wrongly labeled it permanently closed, hurting business until loyal customers rallied with reviews, purchases, and location sharing. Owner Bush says community support has been vital, and confirms the shop remains open with regular hours Tuesday through Sunday for local readers.
   

• Northeast Ohio storms bring downed trees, water rescue, lingering flood damage (cleveland19.com) — A massive tree crashed onto a home on Harmony Lane in Willoughby after Thursday’s storms, while nearby Willoughby Hills continues repairing serious flood damage at its fire station from earlier summer storms. Fire officials describe ongoing building repairs, temporary sleeping quarters, and plans for engineering fixes, and urge residents to clear gutters and storm drains and closely monitor severe weather.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 5
  • Meet Us in the Garden: All About Alliums In-Person
    Mentor Public Library Village Room, Main
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Back in Time Book Club In-Person
    Mentor Public Library Village Room, Main
    2:00 pm
  • 7th/8th Cross Country Meet
    Shore Middle School Shore
    4:30 pm
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting
    Mentor Exempted Village Fine Arts Center, 6477 Center Street
    6:00 pm
  • The Friends of Mentor Public Library In-Person
    Mentor Public Library Frances Cleveland Room, Main
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • One on One Tech Appointment In-Person
    Mentor Public Library MPL Commons, Main
    2:30 pm
  • MPL Board Committee Meeting In-Person
    Mentor Public Library James R. Garfield Room, Main
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Eastlake

  • Former Eastlake power plant to become testing ground for coal ash refinery (cleveland.com)
  • Route 91, Lakeshore Boulevard bridge projects slated to wrap up in Eastlake (news-herald.com)
  • Dodgers minors: Kole Myers and Jake Gelof combine for four-homer night (truebluela.com)

Willowick

  • Fort Bragg soldier accused of rape after discovered with missing 12-year-old at Ohio hotel (meigsindypress.com)
  • Trump appointees hear opposition to Lafayette Square fencing and gates in front of the White House (starbeacon.com)
  • Who are the Lake County area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Sept. 5? (lakecountytimes.com)

Ok Willoughby! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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