🌱 Sewer System Update Project Begins + New Lakewood Director Named

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, milder. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. On Saturday, government officials and administrators will be facing off in the Community Challenge Basketball Game. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Lakewood High Class of 2023 in support of their prom this spring. Tickets are available here and doors will open at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakewood High School Gym. (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
2. The project to update Lakewood's 100-year-old sewer system has begun. The project will cost approximately $300 million. This upgrade is part of Lakewood's comprehensive Integrated Wet Weather Improvement Plan. Phase One, which is in progress, will prevent treatment facility overflow from entering Lake Eerie. (Patch)
3. A new City Director has been named in Lakewood. Ernie Vargo, a longtime member of the Lakewood community, will replace Brian Corrigan. Corrigan stepped down from his appointed position last month. Vargo has a long and successful career in the legal world, which will serve him well in his new role. (Cleveland.com)

Today in Lakewood:

• Art Show & Open Studios at Screw Factory (All Day)
• Learn Thru Play at Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)
• Potions 101 at Coven (6:30 PM)
• Trunk Or Treat at Hayes Elementary School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic has been sharing information and advice throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now they're showing how they research and fight this deadly disease. Click the link to learn more, and to find out how you can protect yourself! (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• The winners of the 2022 Spooky Pooch Parade have been announced, and we're doggone impressed! Click the link to see the costumes that ran away with the judges' hearts. (City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Are you ready to add a new member to your family? These Lakewood animal shelters may be the answer! You can adopt a cat or dog, and save a homeless animal by giving it a loving home. If you aren't quite ready to take the plunge, animal shelters are always looking for people to foster pets! Check out the link, and contact the shelters to adopt or learn about fostering. (Lakewood Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.