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🌱 Patch AM: What Lakewood police handled this week on local streets
Make time for Fall Into Gardening at GardenWalk Lakewood's October Plant Swap on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Good morning Lakewood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lakewood police handled this week on local streets
- Billy Ray Cyrus-linked DELTONA bringing rowdy country-rock to Mahall's
- How Ohio's 90-day gas tax break could affect Lakewood drivers
Also on today's calendar: Fall Into Gardening at GardenWalk Lakewood's October Plant Swap and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Salwa S.!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man driving on a flat tire charged with OVI: Lakewood Police Blotter (cleveland.com) — Recent Lakewood police reports include an impaired driver stopped after grinding along Clifton Boulevard on a flat tire and another OVI arrest on West 117th Street. Officers also handled a disorderly conduct case involving a man passed out on Detroit Avenue and investigated thefts of a bicycle and an e-bike from local neighborhoods.
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• Billy Ray Cyrus Joins DELTONA on Party's In The Back Remix (broadwayworld.com) — Billy Ray Cyrus is teaming up with country-rock trio DELTONA for a remix of "Party's In The Back," and they're bringing the song to Lakewood with a November 21 show at The Roxy at Mahall's. Fans can expect a loud, rowdy set that blends classic country influences with rock energy as DELTONA supports George Birge on tour.
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• Ohio lawmakers suspend state gas tax for 90 days (timesleaderonline.com) — Ohio lawmakers have voted to suspend the state gas and diesel taxes for 90 days, a move expected to save drivers a few dollars a week while costing the state hundreds of millions. Lakewood's Democratic legislators Tristan Rader and Nickie Antonio criticize the measure as fiscally reckless and raise concerns about political conflicts of interest in Senate leadership.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Into Gardening at GardenWalk Lakewood's October Plant Swap →
Kauffman Park, 15450 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
11:00 am - Cle Feud Competition →
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland
5:00 pm - Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Living in the Universal Christ: A Prayer Hour →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
8:30 am - Family Meditation with Buddhist Nun, Ani Palmo Rybicki →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
10:30 am - Inclusive Cheer and Spirit Squad Ages 8-12 →
Lakewood-Garfield Middle School Cafeteria, 13114 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
5:30 pm - Praying for Peace at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - Journaling the Spiritual Life with Teilhard de Chardin →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Buddhist Perspectives on Life →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:30 pm - Adult Grief Support Group at Centering Space →
Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm - "John Brown: Dulcimer Diaries →
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River
2:00 pm - St James Lakewood Oktoberfest →
St James Catholic Church, 17514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What a sunny beautiful day...
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- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#146 - 21459 Center Ridge Road in Rocky River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky River
- Rocky River's $10.9 million Lake Road project moves toward approval (cleveland.com)
- Former Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor charged with obstruction (cleveland.com)
- Football Recap: Rocky River Piles Up the Points Against North Olmsted (maxpreps.com)
Brooklyn
- CVC Players of the Week: Sept. 21-27, 2026 (chagrinvalleyconference.com)
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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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