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Good morning Lakewood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Does part of Lakewood's $17.4 million in unclaimed cash belong to you?
  • Which rising rock band is bringing the Saints of Sickness Tour here?
  • Which rising psych-folk duo is headed to Mahall's this October?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Houseplant Care Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northeast Ohio ZIP code ranks among top 5 statewide in amount of unclaimed funds (mahoningmatters.com) — Lakewood's 44107 ZIP code has an eye-catching $17.4 million in unclaimed funds waiting to be claimed, ranking among the top in Ohio. Residents are urged to search the state's unclaimed funds website, where recent rule changes and staffing boosts are designed to speed up payouts and make the process easier, especially for older residents.
   

2. AETERNUM Release New Single 'Spatial Memory' + Announce Tour with Ventana & Deadly Apples (metalshockfinland.com) — Rock fans in Lakewood can catch Aeternum's Saints of Sickness Tour when it hits Mercury Lounge on November 21, alongside Ventana and Deadly Apples. The band is promoting their new single "Spatial Memory," a personal, emotionally driven track produced in Colorado Springs, as they continue an ambitious run of tours and new releases into 2027.
   

3. @ Add North American Headline Dates for 2027 │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Lakewood music lovers will get a visit from Philadelphia psych-folk duo @ on October 28, when they play Mahall's as part of a North American and European tour. The band is promoting their upcoming album Autosmile and has added several 2027 headline dates across the U.S. and Canada.
   

4. Michigan State baseball lands commitment from massive 2027 RHP (usatoday.com) — A standout right-handed pitcher from Lakewood, Riley Verderber, has committed to play baseball for Michigan State's 2027 recruiting class. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound hurler throws a low-90s fastball with multiple off-speed pitches, giving a local athlete a notable path to Division I college baseball.
   

5. Hellripper – Release Zeke Cover Versions Digitally (mhf-mag.com) — Metal fans in Lakewood can look ahead to Hellripper's first full North American tour, which includes a November 15 show at Mercury Music Lounge. The Scottish band is promoting their new album and just released digital covers of Zeke songs while announcing an extensive run of U.S., Canadian, and international dates.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Milo, a dog who went missing in Cleveland, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 3 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor West Lakewood)
  • 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 us… (Nextdoor )
  • Lakewood City Schools posted a job opening for Cafeteria Worker/Leader (Floating District Position) in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Payroll and Benefits Specialist in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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