🌱 Lakewood Woman Sentenced For Driving School Bus Drunk + Local Bands

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower; windy, mild. High: 51 Low: 34.
• Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 42 Low: 38.

Business owners and marketers in Lakewood: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Yesterday, Feb. 6, a Lakewood woman was sentenced after pleading guilty to driving a Hawken School bus drunk on the highway. Diene Hines was convicted of OVI and sentenced to probation for one year, obtain an alcohol and/or substance abuse assessment, and obtain a mental health assessment. She also lost her license for one year. (Cleveland 19)
2. Two Lakewood bands were chosen to compete in the Tri-C High School Rock Off's Final Exam on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Out of ten bands competing in the second Rock Off performance round on Feb. 4, Blaire Blades and The Backstabbers (Westlake & Lakewood) and Subliners (University, Hudson, Lakewood, Bay & Revere) earned two of the four spots to move on to the finals. The winning band on Feb. 25 will receive the title of “Best Band in The Land,” $3,000 cash, and $250 for their high school music program. The winning band will also receive the opportunity to perform at a Live Nation or House of Blues Cleveland concert. (Cleveland.com)
3. Co-Author Brandi Larsen will speak at Lakewood Public Library's "Meet the Author" on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with Daniella Mestyanek Young dropping in by Zoom. The authors will speak about "Uncultured," Daniella Mestyanek Young's real-life story about escaping the Children of God cult and more. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium. (Lakewood Public Library)

Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Tuesday, February 7

• In-person Pajama Party Story Time At Lakewood Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Weekly Reflective Prayer At Centering Space (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 8

• Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft At Lakewood Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Boozy Bingo! At The Winchester (7:00 PM)
• Meet the Author-Uncultured At Lakewood Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to a new Bumper.com study, Ohio ranked No. 29 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 15.18 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras be playing a role? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• Congratulations to Willow Bryn Rosser of Lakewood! Willow, a first-year student at Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a competitive Baran Fellowship, which includes a financial award to help support her graduate school goals. (OWU)
• Looking for a new job or just curious about the job opportunities in your area? Check out the latest job openings in the Lakewood are including Service Manager, Behavioral Health Department Template Builder & Office Assistant, and CDL Driver. (Lakewood Patch)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• That's A-Moray @CLEAquarium (February 10)
• Add your event

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.