🌱 Lakewood PD Car Theft Warning + Lakewood Holiday Recycling Schedule

1. Cleveland.com looked back at this past year with "Beer stories of 2022: From closures to awards, our favorites and more." Immigrant Son Brewery of Lakewood was named one of six breweries of note by Forbes Magazine. The Forbes story cited Cleveland as "America's Next Big Craft Beer Destination." (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Lakewood Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 53 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Many people let their car warm up for a few minutes before driving, but Captain Gary Stone with the Lakewood Police Department warns people not to leave their cars unattended. He also explained that leaving a car to warm up unattended is actually illegal in Lakewood and other Ohio cities. Captain Stone advises drivers to stay near their car, and do not leave your car unattended even in your driveway, especially this time of the year. (Spectrum News 1)
2. No refuse or recycling will be collected on Monday, Jan. 2, due to the New Year's holiday. For more information on collection day changes and to see the holiday schedule, click here. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
3. Lakewood police rescued 41 dogs from "bad conditions" earlier this week. Yesterday, Dec. 29, a judge at the Lakewood Municipal Court heard the case and will decide what to do with the beagles. Click here to read more. (Lakewood Citizen via Twitter)

Today in Lakewood:

• Happy Hour at the Distillery At Western Reserve Distillers (2:00 PM)
• Heated Igloos At 16900 Detroit Ave. (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to new estimates released by the Census Bureau, Lakewood has more renters than homeowners. Lakewood rentals make up 56.1 percent of the occupied housing units. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
• Meet Clark, an adorable Australian Shepherd puppy, who is looking for his forever family! View the link to see Clark and more adoptable pets in the Lakewood area. (Lakewood Patch)
• Cleveland.com looked back at this past year with "Beer stories of 2022: From closures to awards, our favorites and more." Immigrant Son Brewery of Lakewood was named one of six breweries of note by Forbes Magazine. The Forbes story cited Cleveland as "America's Next Big Craft Beer Destination." (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.