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🌱 Patch AM: How did Westlake’s AJ Spellacy help turn Team USA’s game around?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Westlake’s AJ Spellacy help turn Team USA’s game around?
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy, a snow shower; windy, with a high of 30 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 22, low: 19.
- Friday: Breezy with low clouds, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Team USA outlasts Slovakia 6-5 to improve to 3-0 (letsplayhockey.com) — A standout performance from forward AJ Spellacy of Westlake helped spark Team USA’s comeback 6-5 win over Slovakia at the World Junior Championship, where he scored once and helped create another key goal. The game featured multiple lead changes before the Americans pulled ahead in the third period and held on late. Westlake fans can keep an eye on Spellacy as the tournament continues. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake
- Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Westlake Porter Public Library - Makerspace
2:00 pm - Teen Lounge
Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
3:00 pm - Citizenship Classes
Westlake Porter Public Library - Westlake Room
5:30 pm - Toddler Storytime
Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
10:15 am
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gentle Flow Yoga
City of Berea Parks & Recreation Center - Berea OH 44017
9:00 am - SS Water Aerobics
City of Berea Parks & Recreation - Indoor Pool - Berea OH 44017
9:00 am - SS Yoga
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
9:30 am - Jazzercise
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
9:30 am - SS Classic
Berea, OH Calendar , 451 Front Street , Berea
10:45 am - Squirt-Peewee | Battle Session (Dec. 30)
Hamilton Ice Arena , 21018 Hilliard Blvd , Rocky River
12:00 pm - Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash - Avon
Main Event Avon , 35605 Chester Rd , Avon
2:00 pm - New Year's Day
Bay Village City Bay Village, OH 44140
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’ve known Michael for almost a decade, and his talent continues to grow.
He painted two areas in my home and they turned out stunning. I’m already looking for reasons to have him back again. Highly recommend reaching out… (Nextdoor Hilliard Boulevard) - To the person who stole my delivery from Walgreens on Bassett in Westlake… if you were hoping to find drugs, you lose.
There was just badly needed cold and flu medicine. Come on over and I’ll gladly share the fever, sore throat, cough and headache with you! (Nextdoor Stone Creek Village)
- The Cleaning Authority posted a job opening for Housekeeper or House Cleaner in Westlake. Apply here.
- Francesca's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Village
- Superintendent's Choice Art Awards Showcases Student Artwork at Bay Village Board of Education Office (thevillagernewspaper.com)
- Damaging winds and snow in Northeast Ohio: Warming centers, resources, safety measures (cleveland19.com)
- Bay Village taking part in Blue Envelope program (news5cleveland.com)
North Olmsted
- North Olmsted officer to be laid to rest (fox8.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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