Summer Meltdown, 5k Run And Beer Garden This Weekend; Street Festival Season Is Here: Patch PM

CLEVELAND, OH – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Ohio Patch:

It’s About to Get Hot: Lakewood Summer Meltdown Returns July 8

• The biggest block party in the neighborhood is right around the corner.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' And 'A Ghost Story'

• Spidey is back, and Casey Affleck is a white-sheeted ghost. Pickings are slim but strong this weekend, so take note!

Quaker Steak & Lube® Announces New Vice President Of Franchise Services

• TA Restaurant Group Appoints Industry Veteran Bruce Lane As Part of Strategy to Reinvigorate Legacy Brand.

Westlake Police Officer Attacked By Wheelchair-Bound Man

• After asking a wheelchair-bound man to move to the sidewalk, the man rammed officers using his wheelchair.

3 More Ohio Kmarts To Close As Sears Continues to Bleed

• Retailer is closing 35 Kmart stores and eight Sears stores as part of massive restructuring effort.

Driver Killed In Car Accident In Solon

• The driver was killed in a single-car accident. The man's car was found torn in half after it hit several trees and flipped over.

Kent Researchers Develops 'Walking' Polymer

• The material can propel itself forward under the influence of light.

» Across America

• KKK Rally In Virginia: 'Members Will Be Armed' For Charlottesville Protest
• Unruly Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Aboard Delta Flight
• Officers Ordered To Take Action Against Undocumented Immigrants, Criminals Or Not

3-day Forecast for Cleveland

Today, rain throughout the day.

Saturday July 8

Partly cloudy until afternoon. High 74, low 68.
Chance of precipitation: 40%. Wind 9 mph from the NW

Sunday July 9

Partly cloudy overnight. High 80, low 65.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 6 mph from the SW

Monday July 10

Heavy rain throughout the day. High 77, low 66.
Chance of precipitation: 81%. Wind 9 mph from the SSW

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