🌱 Cuyahoga Co.​ Highest # Of Ohio Monkeypox Cases + WHW Fundraiser

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today...

First, today's weather:

More humid in the afternoon. High: 85 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. According to the Ohio Department of Health, there have been 37 new monkeypox cases reported in Ohio. Cuyahoga County has the highest number of infections, accounting for 90 of the 184 monkeypox cases statewide. (Cleveland News)
2. On Thursday, Sep. 22, the Lakewood Women's Club's 5th Annual "Women Honoring Women" fundraiser and celebration will be held at Georgetown/Vosh, located at 1414 Riverside Drive in Lakewood. View the link to see the "Women Honoring Women" Nominees and details about the event. (Lakewood Observer)
3. Meet Cobb, an adorable male Treeing Walker Coonhound Hound Mix, who is looking for his forever home in the Lakewood area! View the link to see Cobb and many more adoptable pets in your area. (Lakewood Patch)

Today in Lakewood:

• Lakewood Love & Hiking Date For Couples At Emerald Necklace Marina (7:00 AM)
• Learn Thru Play At Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss "Infamous" the Musical (Staged Concert) on Sep. 11 at St. Edward High School, located at 13500 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood! View the link for details. (Lakewood Observer)
• There's a free Pop-Up Concert courtesy of Bentley Wealth Management and LakewoodAlive on Sep. 8 at Madison Park in Lakewood's Birdtown neighborhood! View the link for more information. (Lakewood Observer)
• Looking for a new place to call home? View the link for the latest homes for sale in the Lakewood area! (Lakewood Patch)

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• Labor Day Weekend White Party (September 2)
• Space Jams (September 3)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.