Armed Carjacking Being Investigated + Forecast + Mass Layoffs

Morning, people of Lakewood! It's the last day of November. Here's what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and breezy. High: 41 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Three armed carjackings in Lakewood are still being investigated by police. City officials are looking into police response. (cleveland.com)
2. See which major Ohio companies announced layoffs in November. (Lakewood Patch)
3. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter release a list of the latest local jobs posted in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Lakewood and across greater Ohio. (Lakewood Patch)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Lakewood Family Room Drop-In - City of Lakewood (9:00 AM)
• Community Recreation & Education Commission Meeting (6:00 PM)
• Journaling Circle: Solstice, Advent, Christmas, Old Year/New Year (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood Historical Society, Ohio: "TIME SLOTS ARE FILLING FAST! Preserve your Holiday memories with a mini portrait session with a professional photographer at Lakewood's Oldest Stone House December 4th & 5th 10AM-3PM. Just $35 for a 30 minute session and several digital ..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Over the next month we'll be sharing the Best of 2021, a peek at what library staff members have enjoyed reading and watching this year. First up is Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen. "A lovingly detailed account of a young girls life during W..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Community Services Center: "Help to make the holiday season brighter for those less fortunate. All 2021 Reindeer Run donations will benefit our programs. Donate an item + receive a red reindeer nose and a raffle ticket. Raffle items include gift baskets and gift ca..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.

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