🌱 East Cleveland Police Officer Indictments + Poppy Restaurant Opens

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Chilly with some sun. High: 36 Low: 32.
• Friday: Breezy with snow, 1-2". High: 38 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Eleven East Cleveland police officers, including both current and former officers, have been indicted for charges related to civil rights violations and public corruption, adding to the previous five officers who were charged with similar crimes in the past few months. Investigations include crimes such as theft, bribery, assault, and unlawful conduct while on duty. (Cleveland 19)
2. Lindsay Davis, a Lakewood native and national heart health advocate, continues her work to raise awareness of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and advocate for laws that ensure young athletes have a fighting chance if affected by a cardiac incident. Her efforts led to the passage of Lindsay’s Law in Ohio. Under the law, students and youth athletes as well as their parents and coaches are required to receive guidelines and training to learn about the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest. They are also required to learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. (cleveland.com)
3. Poppy, a new restaurant in nearby Cleveland, is set to open this weekend in a 115-year-old building on Larchmere Boulevard. The restaurant, led by chefs Jill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison of Salt in Lakewood, offers a menu with global influences that includes dishes divided up into vegetable, fish, and meat categories and features a mahogany fireplace, exposed wood beams, and original wood flooring. (Cleveland Scene)

Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Thursday, March 9

• 2023 Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op Online And In-Person Info Session At Lakewood Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Drop-In And Play At Cove Community Center (9:00 AM)

Friday, March 10

• Learn Thru Play At Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)
• Pre-K Art At Cove Community Center (11:30 AM)
• Meditation For Everyday Life At Harmonic Journeys (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cleveland Browns celebrated International Women's Day on Mar. 8 by honoring their leaders in power. (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Students at Lakewood High School turned their classroom into a poetry cafe complete with a muffin and coffee bar! Check out the photos at the link. (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a great recipe that will cure your sweet tooth, Cleveland Clinic has you covered. Check out their post to learn more about the Chocolate Espresso Tofu Mousse⁣ recipe.(Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all soon 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.