🌱 Body Of Missing Lakewood Man Found + Next Coffee With A Cop Event

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. A missing man last seen in Lakewood has been found deceased in Cleveland. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identity of Victor Huff, 47, who had last been seen on Aug. 2. As of Sunday evening, authorities have not released further details surrounding Huff's death. (FOX 8)
2. The City of Lakewood's next Coffee with a Cop will be held this Friday, Aug. 12. The community is invited to join Lakewood officers from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the patio of Donatos Pizza. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and get to know their local police. (City of Lakewood)
3. This past weekend's 45th annual Lakewood Arts Festival was a great success! The event, held along Detroit Avenue, featured over 160 artists displaying and selling their work. In addition to bringing the beauty of the arts to Lakewood, the festival also funds student scholarships and grants for local arts programming. (Cleveland 19)

Today in Lakewood:

• Tanqueray Gin Workshop At Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar (1:00 PM)
• Drop In & Play Evenings At Cove Community Center (4:00 PM)
• Good Vibes Yoga At Lakewood Park Solstice Steps (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood HS Bands invites the community to Lakewood Park on Friday, Aug. 12 beginning at 4:00 p.m. for its Festival LRMB Preview Night 2022. (Lakewood HS Bands via Facebook)
• There's only one week left of summer reading at the Lakewood Public Library! If you're participating, be sure to log your reading before Aug. 15 on Beanstack. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)
• Calling all Lakewood house hunters: If you're looking for your new dream home, check out these local properties that have just hit the market. (Lakewood Patch)

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• GAME ON - A Fundraiser Benefiting Cleveland Area Children (August 11)
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• Cleveland Summer Beer Fest (August 13)
• The World Is Yours Art Show (August 13)
• Get the BAL Rollin'! Ingenuity Cleveland Fundraiser & Festival Sneak-Peak! (August 13)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you 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.