🌱 Lakewood 2023 Budget + 41 Rescued Beagles Ready For Adoption

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Becoming windier with rain. High: 48 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Lakewood 2023 budget is $209.5 million that will go toward interceptor tunnel repairs to improve the sewer system, the completion of the Charles A. Foster Pool at Lakewood Park, groundwork for renovations at Madison Park, upgrading police and fire radio equipment, and more. Mayor Meghan George said, "We're still providing the exemplary services that we strive to provide our residents, as well as tackling new projects." (Cleveland.com)
2. Forty-one beagles were rescued from a condemned home in Lakewood and are now ready to find new homes! Several dogs are available for adoption now, and the rest will be available this weekend. (WKYC)
3. Today and on Jan. 28, the Lakewood Historical Society is accepting donations of housewares, home decor, Christmas decorations, fine china, small trinkets, and more. You can drop off donations from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Haber Center, 13314 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. No clothing, bedding, or shoes will be accepted at this time. (Cleveland.com)

Today in Lakewood:

• Blasian Fusion At Lakewood Truck Park (12:00 PM)
• Teens Tackling Shakespeare - Two Day Workshop At Beck Center For The Arts (5:00 PM)
• Council Meeting At Lakewood City Hall (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Division of Streets & Forestry was repairing potholes on Lakewood's 224 streets! Filling potholes will be an ongoing process throughout the winter months between snow events. Report a pothole here. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
• One out of every ten Lakewood residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On Jan. 3, Lakewood City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution recognizing January 2023 as National Poverty Awareness Month in Lakewood! (City of Lakewood via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Lakewood High School senior Sophia Boyer! Her photo, "The Red Barn," was selected for the Drexel University High School Photography Contest Exhibition. (Lakewood Schools via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good 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.