Lakewood Area Judge Dies + Adoptable Pets

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today in Lakewood.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny with no chance of rain

High: 70

Low: 56

Here are the top stories today in and around Lakewood:

1. Cuyahoga County Judge Nancy McDonnell has died. McDonnell spent nearly 25 years on the bench, serving as the court's first female administrative and presiding judge from 2006-2009. (Lakewood Patch)

2. Two Ohio friends get 45 days in jail for Capitol Riot. Derek Jancart and Erik Rau, both of Ohio, must report to jail by Nov. 29. (Across Ohio Patch)

3. These local animals are searching for their forever homes. Meet Pluto, Allie, Winnie and more. (Lakewood Patch)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "October's Coffee with a Cop will be held on Wednesday, October 6th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. at Doughnut Pantry, 14600 Madison Ave. Stop by and say hello our community police officers." (Facebook)
• Lakewood City Schools: "Sixth graders at Harding are engaged in fun, creative activities to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. All sixth graders are creating biographies of famous people of Hispanic heritage to be posted under art teacher Cesar Vargas' amazing mural..." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "Spooky Pooch Parade is bringing the bark to Madison Park on October 16.
  Top dog will win a year’s worth of dog food from Pet's General Store..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation: "Only FOUR days left now to get your tickets to the Purple and Gold Gala! Have your very own reserved parking spot at all the LHS events for an entire year! You can bid on a package of premium parking in the silent auction!" (Facebook)
• Lakewood Historical Society, Ohio: "LAST CHANCE TO SEE THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION! After Sunday it will be gone forever. Reviews from attendees include: “There’s so much to see we could spend the entire day!..." (Facebook)

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