FBI Crime Data For Lakewood + Baseball Field Maintenance

Happy Tuesday, Lakewood! Another Monday down. You're on your way to a great week and we're here to help you start your day right, with a dose of local news.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower; breezy. High: 76 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. The city of Lakewood and the Lakewood City Schools have finalized an agreement for maintenance of the baseball fields. (Press Release Desk)
2. The FBI recently released their 2020 crime report detailing incidents across the nation and in individual towns. What did the report say about Lakewood? (Lakewood Patch)
3. Is this unseasonably hot weather going to stick around? (Lakewood Patch)
4. New intersection tries to make walking and cycling easier and safer at Lakewood-Rocky River border (News 5 Cleveland)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Stagecoach Mary - Women in History (12:30 PM)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Lakewood City Schools: "We continue with our recognition of our amazing principals during this National Principals Month! 🎉 We are so grateful for all that they do for our staff and students. Join us as we salute Lincoln Elementary Principal Sandy Kozelka! ..." (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "Summit Outfall rehab continues as the 85-yr old sewer infrastructure was being eroded by Lake Erie waves & wind. Images shows 1250 tons of stone placed to dissipate the wave forces. Construction is expected to be completed by Dec. ‘21 w/..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation: "Thank you to all of our sponsors for the Purple and Gold Gala." (Facebook)
• Lakewood HS Bands: "Did you miss last week's Classics Symposium? You can watch the replay on YouTube! Huge thanks to choir director Rayna Brooks and the Lakewood High School Choirs for allowing us to join in the long tradition they have presenting master wo..." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "⭐️ Knowing Your Home Virtual Workshop Alert ⭐️ Join us for Knowing Your Home Virtual Workshop: Plumbing 101. This essential plumbing workshop is designed for first-time and long time homeowners alike looking for a refresher on their plum..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Local Author Brandy Schillace tells the story of a real life Dr. Frankenstein in her book Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher. We will share an exclusive video from the author on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. https://www.nytimes.com/202..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation and Education Department: "Girls Travel Basketball tryouts on October 19 and 21. See everyone there! https://www.lakewoodrecreation.com/programs/youth-girls-travel-basketball-tryouts/13133" (Facebook)

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