🌱 40 Dogs Rescued From Home + School Offers Communication Class

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Lakewood Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 42 Low: 6.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. More than 40 beagles were rescued from a Lakewood home after police received multiple complaints. Officials said the owner of the home had been hoarding the dogs. The dogs are now under the care of the Lakewood Animal Shelter. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
2. Lakewood High School is offering a new Practical Communications class for students. The class is an elective that the school began offering less than a year ago to help improve students' communication skills. Its curriculum includes core communication skills such as how to have a conversation, how to ask the right questions, and how to talk on the phone. (cleveland.com)
3. The State of Ohio announced it will be granting funding to 54 Historic Rehabilitation Projects in the state. Eighteen of the projects are located in Northeast Ohio, including multiple projects in the nearby Cleveland area. Cleveland's Agora Complex and Erieview Tower are among the projects receiving financial support. (WKYC)

Today in Lakewood:

• Happy Hour At The Western Reserve Distillers (4:00 PM)
• Holiday Vegan Night At Melt Bar And Grilled (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you'd like to help the Lakewood Animal Shelter care for the 40 beagles that were rescued recently, the shelter is providing regular updates for the donations they need and asks residents to avoid coming to the shelter for the time being. (Citizens Committee for the Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) via Facebook)
• The weather outside might be frightful, but if you're looking to brave the storm and head out for some fun, check out this list of 15 things to do in and around the nearby Cleveland area this weekend, including the Holiday Hullabaloo at the Winchester in Lakewood. (Cleveland Scene)
• Don't forget: the Cleveland Botanical Garden's Twinkle in the 216 show runs through Saturday, Dec. 31. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.