Lakewood Pier Study Approved + Adopt A Pet + Snow In Forecast

Good morning, Lakewood! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Snow showers, 1-2"; very cold. High: 26 Low: 19.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. If you've been hoping to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Lakewood area animal shelters for a pet to take home. (Lakewood Patch)
2. The Lakewood City Schools has adopted the recently revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the Ohio Department of Health regarding quarantine and isolation for COVID-19 cases and exposures. (Press Release Desk)
3. Lakewood City Council approved a budget that includes a $150,000 Lake Erie pier study.(cleveland.com)

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From my notebook:

• Lakewood City Schools: "January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are grateful for the service of our elected Board members and their dedication to our students and staff! #YearofAppreciation" (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "NOTICE: Due to the special circumstances related to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Thursday January 6th’s Planning Commission meeting will be held VIRTUALLY at 6:30 PM. The Architectural Board of Review will also meet virtually for thei..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Do you want to start the new year with a new read? Try one of our favorite books of 2021. Today's selection is Where the Deer and the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman. "Part travelogue, part conservationist treatise, Where the Deer and the..." (Facebook)

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