🌱 Lakewood $300 Million Sewer Update + Dear Ukraine Library Exhibits

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Winds gradually subsiding. High: 48 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Lakewood has begun the process of updating its 100-year-old sewer system, currently a $300 million project. Recently, Lakewood presented its comprehensive Integrated Wet Weather Improvement Plan (IWWIP) to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Mayor Meghan George said, "Essentially, the federal government agrees and has mirrored what’s laid out in our IWWIP. That’s good news.” Phase One recently started, it prevents the treatment facility overflow from going untreated into Lake Erie. View the link to read more about the project. (Cleveland.com)
2. The Lakewood Public Library has new pop-up interactive exhibits named "Dear Ukraine," to create awareness of the unique history and cultural achievements of Ukraine. Visitors can experience the exhibits now through Mar. 30. (Cleveland.com)
3. This year's Lakewood Women's Club's "Women Honoring Women" celebration was on Sep. 22. Lakewood women artists donated art and experiences to the silent auction. All the money raised from the auction and raffle goes towards the Lakewood Women's Club 2023 scholarship program. The annual scholarship helps a female graduating high school student to pursue additional education. (Lakewood Observer)

Today in Lakewood:

• Traditional/Integrative Yoga Therapy At Harmonic Journeys (5:30 PM)
• Trick Or Treat At O’Neills Assisted Living (5:30 PM)
• Origami Angel At Mahall's (7:00 PM)
• Booked for Murder Book Club At Lakewood Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Oct. 3, at the Lakewood Board of Education meeting, Director of Teaching and Learning Steven Ast shared the Lakewood City School District's results on the most recent Ohio Report Card. Ast was proud that the District earned five stars in the Gap Closing category. View the link to learn more. (Lakewood Observer)
• At the Lakewood League Of Women Voters' 100th Anniversary, Chitra Walker was honored as the "100 Pillars Spotlight!" View the link to read more. (Lakewood Observer)
• The City of Lakewood will observe Halloween Trick-or-Treating between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Click here for safety tips! (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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— 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.