🌱 Lakewood Municipal Court Grant For New Hires + $5,000 Reward Offer

Hello again, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

A little rain; breezy, cooler. High: 61 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Lakewood Municipal Court has been awarded a grant to hire additional staff. The $425,000 grant will be used to hire a new IT project manager, two part-time law clerks, and a public defender. The new hires will hopefully reduce the court's backlog of pending court proceedings. The grant is through the state's Ohio Court Backlog Reduction Program. (CNO)
2. Akron has joined Lakewood in banning conversion therapy for children. As of Monday, Akron will be the 11th Ohio municipality to ban the practice. Lakewood banned the practice in 2018 through a unanimous vote by the Lakewood City Council. (WKYC)
3. Cuyahoga County Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that will lead to an arrest and charges in a September shooting investigation. The incident occurred outside Showcase Bar & Grille on Sept. 25 and resulted in the death of Ronnie Briggs, 27. Anyone with information is asked to contact (216) 252-7463. (Cleveland 19)

Patch deals of the day:

The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think you’ll love. These limited-time offers are worth a look — especially if you’re doing some early holiday shopping.

• Seido Japanese master knife set (71 percent off) — This 5-piece set of chef-quality knives comes in at just under $70. They’re sharp, durable and cost a fraction of what you’d pay for similar high-quality knives.
• Flux 7 TWS earbuds with wireless charging case & power bank (75 percent off) — Why pay $100+ for earbuds when you can get these well-rated wonders on sale for just $25?
• Pressure Putt Trainer (53 percent off) — Small enough to fold up and easily fit in a golf bag, the Pressure Putt Trainer was developed using drills that pro golfers use to build confidence for achieving the perfect putt.

(Patch may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in Lakewood:

• Parent and Lactation Support for Infants At Cove Community Center (10:00 AM)
• After School Drop In At Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this list of the latest properties in the Lakewood area to hit the market. Click to see prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Lakewood Patch)
• The next Learn Thru Play event will be on Friday, Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Cove Community Center in the Lakewood Family Room. Mark your calendar. (City of Lakewood)
• Cuyahoga County is currently hiring. Click to view a list of open positions. (City of Lakewood)

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Events:

• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 26)
• Acrylic Painting Class | Happy Fall Y’all (October 26)
• First Tee - Cleveland's 11th annual Grit, Gratitude and You (October 27)
• Candle Making and Tarot Reading (October 28)
• The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (October 28)
• Witches Soirée: Halloween Party (October 29)
• Free Orchestra Concert: Batonless Beethoven (October 30)
• Wizardry Wand-Making and Spellbook Workshop (October 30)
• Nightmare On Merl Avenue (October 31)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.