🌱 New Memorial Foundation For Local Family + LHS Student Art Honors

Hello, everybody! It's Tuesday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, a snow shower; windy. High: 32 Low: 27.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 38 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. A local man and his 11-year-old son who passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning are being honored through a new memorial foundation. The Chris and Owen Kedas Memorial Foundation will aim to raise funds for sports scholarships for students in the nearby Huron School District — a fitting cause, given that Chris grew up playing baseball in Lakewood, and Owen played on his local travel baseball team. The foundation will also work to provide resources and programs to families grieving the loss of their children. (Sandusky Register)
2. A total of 16 Lakewood High School students have received regional honors for their submissions in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. The 26 pieces have been sent to state judging as of Mar. 11. Those who wish to view the submissions can do so here. Best of luck to our students! (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
3. The Lakewood Police Department has charged a suspect with OVI (operating a vehicle impaired) after a hit-skip on Feb. 25. LPD responded to a call about a man in a pickup truck hitting a vehicle in a parking lot, exiting the truck while holding an open container, and leaving eastbound on Edgewater Drive. Officers were able to stop the truck at Edgewater and West 115th Street. (cleveland.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Tuesday, March 14

• After School Art At Cove Community Center (3:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 15

• Keep Lakewood Beautiful Meeting At Cove Community Center (5:30 PM)
• Women Who Run With The Wolves: Discussion Group At Harmonic Journeys (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Whether you're looking to purchase a house or just want to see what's out there, here are five new properties for sale in and around Lakewood. (Lakewood Patch)
• Congrats to Lakewood City Schools' girls' wrestling program for a great showing at the state championship tournament! Zayna Muntaser nabbed a first-place finish in the event. (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• Local legend Wayne Dawson stopped by Lakewood Public Library on Saturday to share stories and sign his book, "The Seeds of Greatness Are Within You." (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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.