š± How a Titanic survivorās journey ended in Bedford Cemetery
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Titanic survivorās journey ended in Bedford Cemetery
- Storm in Bedford ripped awnings, trees, and cars across the neighborhood
- How Bedford will use its new $50,000 crime-fighting grant
Also on today's calendar: PokĆĀ©mon Club.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 39.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 114 years since Titanic sank: 3rd class survivor memorialized in Cuyahoga County (cleveland19.com) ā A Titanic third-class survivor, Mary Elizabeth Davison Godwin, ultimately settled in Bedford and is buried in Bedford Cemetery, where her story still resonates today. Local residents can see her memorial at the cemetery and a tribute photo at Sirnaās Cafe, connecting Bedford directly to one of historyās most famous maritime disasters. 
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ā¢ Multiple Solon police cruisers damaged in hail storm (news5cleveland.com) ā Wednesday nightās hailstorm ripped through Bedford, tearing off an apartment complex awning, toppling trees, and causing flooding and vehicle damage. The same system battered nearby Solon, where most police cruisers and many residentsā cars were dented or cracked by golf ball-sized hail, though officials report no injuries so far. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Law enforcement agencies receive funding for crime reduction initiatives (spectrumnews1.com) ā Bedford is set to receive $50,000 from Ohioās Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, part of $3.4 million awarded to 44 agencies statewide. The funding supports overtime, technology, and targeted patrols to reduce violent crime, with Bedford listed among several Cuyahoga County recipients. Local leaders say these initiatives are helping make communities across Ohio safer. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Bedford
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PokƩmon Club
Bedford Branch, 70 Columbus Rd, Bedford
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Heskett Spring Choral Concert (in BHS Auditorium)
Bedford High School , 481 Northfield Rd , Bedford
6:30 pm -
PokĆĀ©mon Club
Bedford Branch , 70 Columbus Rd , Bedford
2:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Saturday April 25
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š Events Nearby
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Breadwinners Academy: Financial Flex Academic Challenge
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Eastern Campus , 4250 Richmond Rd , Highland Hills
9:00 am -
Illustrator + Dark Garment Direct to Garment Printer
Solon Branch , 34125 Portz Pkwy , Solon
10:00 am -
Homeschool Jr.
Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
10:00 am -
Adapted Storytime
Maple Heights Branch , 5225 Library Ln , Maple Heights
10:30 am -
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation Plus
Warrensville Heights Branch , 4415 Northfield Rd , Warrensville Heights
11:00 am -
Poverty Simulation Experience - Volunteer Registration
Corporate College East , 4400 Richmond Rd , Warrensville Heights
11:00 am -
SHS Spring Musical
Solon High School , 33600 Inwood Road , Solon
7:00 pm -
Sela Campbell
MGM Northfield Park , 10777 Northfield Rd , Northfield
7:00 pm -
9am Canyon & Waterfall Hike
Greenwood Village Community Association , 830 Village Club Rd , Northfield
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact usā¦ (Nextdoor )
- ITW posted a job opening for Machine B Operator in Solon. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Janitor in Solon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.
š Nearby News
Maple Heights
- Previously convicted Ohio felon sentenced for possession of firearm while on parole (mahoningmatters.com)
Warrensville Heights
- How Ohio law allows governments to hide info on data centers from voters: Today in Ohio (cleveland.com)
- Stow Man Sentenced to 4 Years for $4.5M Fraud Scheme (nationaltoday.com)
- Some like it hot: Check out new Dave's Hot Chicken at Summit Mall (beaconjournal.com)
Shaker Heights
- Shaker Heights DEI officer resigns following discrimination dispute, education rep says board āfailed' him (cleveland.com)
- Man arrested for leaving daughter, 3, unattended at playground: Beachwood police blotter (cleveland.com)
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