🌱 Police Investigate Baby's Death + Local Criticizes LHS, Gov. DeWine

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Lakewood Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Cold; breezy in the morning. High: 33 Low: 28.
• Sunday: A snow shower in the p.m.. High: 37 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. On Friday afternoon, Mar. 10, Lakewood police officers and firefighters found an 8-month-old boy unresponsive at a Lakewood apartment complex located at 11811 Lake Avenue. The baby was later pronounced dead at the Lakewood Emergency Room. The investigation is ongoing. (Cleveland 19)
2. A Lakewood resident wrote a Cleveland.com opinion piece that criticized Gov. Mike DeWine's "photo-op" at Lakewood High School (LHS) when he announced a $68 million grant for school safety. The K-12 School Safety Grant Program can be used for equipment such as cameras and electronic door locks, but the writer argues that DeWine is not addressing the root of the problem, which is gun laws. Last year, DeWine signed Senate Bill 215, which allows adults to carry concealed weapons without permits, training, or a background check. The writer concluded the opinion piece by stating that DeWine's LHS visit had nothing to do with making Lakewood students safe. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. The City of Lakewood told residents not to be alarmed if they see Lakewood Police and Lakewood Firefighters at Lakewood High School next week. The departments are performing training exercises at the school during spring break from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting Mar. 13 and running through Mar. 16. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)

Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Saturday, March 11

• St. Pawtrick's Day At Milo and Me (11:00 AM)
• Cookies With A Cop At Weaving Supplies And Art Studios (1:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• Car Seat Safety Check At Lakewood Fire Station No. 1 (9:00 AM)
• 90's RnB Bruch At The Winchester (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Lakewood is hiring a Plant Attendant to work in the Department of Public Works, Division of Wastewater Treatment! Learn more and apply here. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
• Congratulations to Jay Schmoldt, Mallory Zavatchen, and Eric Barber! These three Lakewood City School students signed national letters of intent to compete in their respective sports at the college level. (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• Looking to add to your family and give back to the Lakewood community at the same time? Adopt a pet in the Lakewood area! (Lakewood Patch)
• Lakewood Public Library's "Tail Waggin' Tutors" has been canceled for Saturday, Mar. 11. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

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.