🌱 Lakewood Senator Speaks On Senate Bill 90 + Light Up Lakewood 2022

Good morning, neighbors. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Strong winds; plenty of sun. High: 46 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Strangulation is a felony in 49 states, but not in Ohio. Senate Bill 90 was introduced last year and would strengthen penalties for strangulation. State Senator Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), the bill's co-sponsor, said that lawmakers have until the third week of December to get it passed and she is cautiously optimistic. (Fox 8 News)
2. The 16th annual Light Up Lakewood 2022 takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Downtown Lakewood! View the link to see the schedule of events including a holiday market, holiday parade, live music, fireworks, tree lighting ceremony, and much more. (Fox Sports Radio)
3. A five-bedroom is for sale on Saint Charles Avenue in Lakewood for $459,000. Click the link to see more details and more homes on the market in the Lakewood area. (Patch)

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Today in and around Lakewood:

• A Christmas Story House Smart-Guided Selfie Cycle Tour At Irishtown Bend, Cleveland (1:00 PM)
• Family Room Evening Drop In At Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)
• Evening Bookfair Shopping At Emerson Elementary School (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Lakewood City Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Nov. 8, a BMW was stolen at gunpoint in Lakewood. BMW helped Lakewood police track the vehicle, and it was recovered unoccupied about an hour later. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
• Do you love cookies but don't love baking? Don't miss "Cookie Walk," where you can buy your holiday cookies and baked goods for $10 per pound on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Church of the Ascension in Lakewood! (Lakewood Observer)
• LakewoodAlive welcomes Troubadour Candle Co. to the small business Lakewood community! Troubadour Candle Co. opened less than a month ago at 16502 Detroit Ave. and is Lakewood's newest destination for handcrafted, soy wax candles. (LakewoodAlive via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be 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.