Ticks Pose Risk To Lakewood Pets: Daily Digest

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know as we head into the weekend.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Remembering a Lakewood native, and many others, who were lost during 9/11. (Ohionewstime.com)
2. Two beams from the World Trade Centers are displayed outside Lakewood Fire Station No. 1. (Spectrum News 1)
3. Ticks are back and they could be a threat to dogs in Lakewood. (Lakewood Patch)
4. The Lakewood High School Bands Festival is set for Sept. 18. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Lakewood:

• "Broadway Bound" At The Beck Center (7:30 PM)
• Friday Night Flick at Madison Park - City of Lakewood (7:30 PM)
• Broadway Bound (7:30 PM)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Lakewood City Schools: "Our Rangers are in a tight race for their game vs. Rocky River Friday to be the Browns Game of the Week. If chosen, the winning team can earn $2,500 for their program. Help us push the Rangers to the top!" (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood, Ohio - Municipal Government: "Don't forget that the Lakewood Community Festival is Saturday at Madison Park. The city will be selling street signs. There are over 240 signs available and they will be sold for $25 (cash only). There are no advance sales so come enjoy ..." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "Lakewood Community Festival is back! The annual end-of-summer soiree is on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Madison Park. There will be a lineup of live music, children’s games including a water balloon toss and giant ..." (Facebook)
• LakewoodAlive: "Support local! There are fun events happening this weekend in two Lakewood neighborhoods: What: Shop Eat Unwind LKWD When: Friday, September 10 beginning at 6 p.m. Why: Explore small businesses and receive $5 off of your purchase when yo..." (Facebook)

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