Plea Entered In Child Kidnapping Case + Lakewood Pets + Forecast

Good day, neighbors! I hope you've tunneled out of the snow. Let's see what's happening around Lakewood this Friday.

First, today's weather:

Very cold; a morning flurry. High: 21 Low: 12.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Looking for a new house, and want to get a better feel for what's available near you? Need some assistance in your search? With our weekly list of new homes in your area, you can stay on top of the scene. (Lakewood Patch)
2. If you've been wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Lakewood area for a pet to take home. (Lakewood Patch)
3. Jeremy McCusker pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to kidnap a child at Madison Park in Lakewood. (Lakewood Patch)
4. Lakewood’s proposed Detroit Avenue mixed-use projects set to begin construction in 2022 (cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

• LHS Dance Show - Lakewood High School (7:30 PM)
• Lizzie the Musical (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood City Schools: "In 1926, Carter G. Woodson initiated the first “Negro History Week” on Feb. 7, 1926 to celebrate and raise awareness of Black history. On the 50th anniversary in 1976, the week was turned into a month-long celebration and was renamed Bla..." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back for the month of February! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/14916" (Facebook)

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— Chris Mosby

About me: Patch's Ohio Editor, casting my watchful gaze on Northeast Ohio. Feel free to drop me a line at chris.mosby@patch.com.