Ranking Lakewood Schools + Security Increased For Board Meeting

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. U.S. News ranked the best K-8 schools in Ohio. Find out where Lakewood's schools ranked.(Lakewood Patch)
2. After the last Board of Education meeting was disrupted by anti-mask protesters, Lakewood is stepping up security. (Lakewood Patch)
3. Northern Lights make appearance in Ohio very early Tuesday (Spectrum News 1)
4. Halloween goes to the dogs: Lakewood's annual Spooky Pooch parade is Saturday (freshwatercleveland)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Loan Approval Board Meeting - City of Lakewood (8:00 AM)
• Civil Service Commission Meeting - City of Lakewood (5:00 PM)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Lakewood City Schools: "Gryffindor or Ravenclaw? What's your favorite Hogwarts house? Our BRIDGES students at Garfield, found out which house they were in during their own sorting hat session, just like in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! The class is rea..." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "Today LakewoodAlive was able to bring together staff and volunteers to assist a resident who experienced trouble with a recent contracted project. Thank you to all who volunteered and helped to make the most of the situation! #LovingLake..." (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "There is still time to apply! City Council is looking for residents to fill positions on the Civil Service Commission, Audit Committee, Board of Nuisance Abatement Appeals and the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board. Click http://ow.ly/v0f8..." (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "The Lakewood Police Department recently added a new police officer to the force. Officer Michael Dulik was officially sworn in on September 22nd. Congratulations and best wishes to Officer Dulik." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation: "Thank you to all of our sponsors for the Purple and Gold Gala." (Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library: "Our story time series featuring Lakewood community readers continues with Captain Dave Harp of Lakewood Fire Department." (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.

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