🌱 Ohio's First Monkeypox Death + Lakewood Home Sells For $7 Million

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Yesterday, Sep. 30, the Ohio Department of Health reported the state's first monkeypox death. The agency said the man who died had existing health conditions, but would not give any additional information to protect his identity. More than half of the monkeypox cases in Ohio have been recorded in Cuyahoga County, according to the ODH's monkeypox dashboard. (The Statehouse News Bureau)
2. A two-story colonial home that overlooks Lake Erie on Edgewater Drive in Lakewood sold for $7 million last week. The lakefront home became the most expensive house sold in Cuyahoga County this year.(Cleveland.com)
3. Do you love Halloween and the fall? Then don't miss out on these seasonal events around Northeast Ohio! Take your friends and family to the Spooky Pooch Parade in Lakewood or Pick Your Own Apples! View the link to see all the fun fall activities. (Northeast Ohio Parent)

Today in Lakewood:

• A Blessing for Pets At Centering Space (10:00 AM)
• Art Show At 2196 Lakeland Avenue (3:00 PM)
• James Begin & Tobyraps At Mahall's (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood is one of only 60 schools in the U.S. offering a new AP African American Studies course! View the link for more information. (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
• Mark your calendars! Lakewood Historical Society is having a Fall Sale from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9 at the Haber Center. (Lakewood Historical Society, Ohio via Facebook)

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• Today's Bride October Wedding Show - Cleveland (October 2)
• Acrylic Painting Class for Teens | Poison Apple (October 2)
• Wine Glasses and Reading (October 5)
• Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights (October 6)
• Estate Planning Seminar (October 6)
• Historic Haunts Walking Tours (October 6)
• Opening Reception of Leigh Brooklyn: All of Me (October 7)
• Boundless: A Fundraiser and Silent Auction to Benefit The Intergenerational Schools (October 7)
• Fall Sessions (October 29)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.