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🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood honors a hometown firefighter-turned-police captain as he retires

Also, don't miss Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Lakewood Patch calendar

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Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lakewood honors a hometown firefighter-turned-police captain as he retires

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Rain possible in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service (lakewoodalerts.com) — A longtime Lakewood resident and public servant, Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith is retiring after more than 25 years with the Lakewood Police Department, where he rose to Investigations Commander. His career also included years as a firefighter for Lakewood Township, and local leaders are praising his steady leadership, community commitment, and lasting impact on the department.
   

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Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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