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And on the Lakewood Patch calendar - Winter Wind Down

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Good morning Lakewood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driving to Cleveland on Lake Avenue? Here’s the new speed limit.
  • How a Lakewood St. Edward alum wrestled his way into a Hall.

Also on today's calendar: Winter Wind Down and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A couple of morning flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 30, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cleveland lowers speed limit on Lake Avenue (spectrumnews1.com) — If you drive Lake Avenue near the Cleveland–Lakewood line, be aware that Cleveland has now dropped its stretch of the road to 30 mph, matching Lakewood’s change from last year. The new limit applies between W. 117th Street and Detroit Avenue, with fresh signs posted after a city speed study and state approval.
   

• Nic Nemeth to be inducted to George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2026 (postwrestling.com) — A standout alum of St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Nic Nemeth, is being honored for his achievements in both amateur and professional wrestling. The former Kent State star and longtime WWE performer will enter the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa in July 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Hova was LOST on December 9, 2025 in Cleveland, OH 44109 near Crestline Ave and Jennings Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor West Lakewood)
  • Good day to everyone.
    I'm looking to borrow a Shop Vac for at least a week. I promise to bring it back. Thank you, Joan Cyrus (Nextdoor Kauffman Park)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Rocky River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky River

  • Former Rocky River police officer Michael Bernhardt to be sentenced after pleading guilty to illegal OHLEG searches: Watch live at 9 a.m. (wkyc.com)
  • Former Westlake nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents (cleveland19.com)
  • I-Team: Man arrested after police say he shot the family dog (fox8.com)

Fairview Park

  • Fairview Park's Ward 5 Seeks Passionate Residents for Upcoming City Council Vacancy (hoodline.com)
  • 2025 Division IV, V All-Ohio Teams (vindy.com)

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Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
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