🌱 Crime Rate + Inflation + Centura Health Disbanding

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes...

• Crime statistics
• Inflation statistics
• Snow statistics

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 33. Low: 17.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. Out of cities with populations over 100,000, Denver's crime ratings are in the top 10 rates for multiple crimes, including auto theft, property crime and rape. Denver's crime rate is 58% higher than Colorado's crime rate, indicating this is not a statewide problem. (Fox 31)
2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area's inflation increased 0.9% between November and January. Among the reported statistics, groceries have notably increased 11.5% in the past year, while housing costs increased 9.4%. (The Denver Post)
3. CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth, which make up Centura Health, have decided to separate professionally. The announcement specified that "There will be no disruption to patient care," but failed to mention what will happen to those employed by Centura Health. (The Denver Post)
4. Ranking all of Colorado, Lakewood's snow amount yesterday fell near the middle. The Denver Post recorded Lakewood having 6.9 inches of snow as of 7 A.M. yesterday. (The Denver Post)

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Today in Lakewood:

• AARP Tax Help! Belmar Library, 1:00 PM
• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library, 3:00 PM
• Merry Makers! Lakewood Library, 3:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: "Many people have asked how they can support Graffit and the JCSO during this difficult time, and we are very grateful for all the kindness shown our agency over the past two days." (Nextdoor)
• Flowers in Eiberhood: "I was able to drop off seven dozen flowers at Brookdale Meridian Westland - I wasn't able to hand out like the other place :( But the lady behind the desk assured me they will receive them at dinner ❤️" (Nextdoor)
• Fridge Disposal in Green Mountain Village: "Does anyone know where I can dispose of a non-working bar fridge? - Thank you" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.