🌱 Cuyahoga County Condo Fire + Lakewood Library Card Sign-Up Month

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in Lakewood.

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First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and warm. High: 83 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. A man died and a firefighter and a police officer were injured in a condo fire in nearby Rocky River on Thursday. At around 4:00 p.m., fire crews were called to the River Hill Condos on Detroit Road in Cuyahoga County. The 52-year-old unidentified man died in the fire, which still remains under investigation, according to police. (WDTN)
2. The Lakewood Public Library is taking part in National Library Card Sign-Up Month this September. Every month, the library registers between 350-400 new people, however, that figure jumps during September with more than 600 new cards issued. “I think a lot of people just drive past the library,” Suzanne Weber, Lakewood Public Library public services manager said. “We’re just trying to remind people we’re here.” (cleveland.com)
3. Cuyahoga County residents can leave the masks at home! For the second week in a row, residents in the county will not need to mask up, as Cuyahoga County remains in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) medium community spread level for COVID-19. This means case numbers and hospitalizations are not high enough for health experts to recommend face coverings for those in indoor public spaces. While the CDC has relaxed guidelines, masks are still recommended for people living in "high" counties, regardless of vaccination status. (WKYC)

Today in Lakewood:

• Lakewood Community Festival, At Madison Park (11:00 AM)
• Sophfronia Scott: Thomas Merton And Spiritual Friendships, At Centering Space (1:00 PM)
• Buyer & Cellar, At Beck Center For The Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• 12 Cuyahoga County homes sold for $1.2 million or more in August. Click to see what topped the list. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
• Head to a substitute job fair on Oct. 4 at the Taft Center for Innovation. Lakewood City Schools would love for you to join its team! (Lakewood City Schools via Facebook)
• Online ticket sales for the Lakewood House Tour have now concluded! While supplies last, tickets will be available for purchase at The Haber Center. (Lakewood Historical Society, Ohio via Facebook)

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Events:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Cleveland Library! (September 10)
• FREE Square Dance Lessons!!! (September 12)
• Medicare Webinar (September 13)
• Woodstock Rave (September 16)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with your next update!

— 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.