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Also check out Cle Feud Competition on the Lakewood Patch calendar

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Hi Lakewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your child's Lakewood elementary school change under the new boundaries?
  • How will FirstEnergy's new promises actually change Lakewood's power reliability?
  • Willi Carlisle is playing Mahall's in Lakewood this Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Cle Feud Competition and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Torey W.!

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lakewood City Schools Announces New Elementary Attendance Boundaries (lakewoodobserver.com) — Lakewood families will see new elementary attendance boundaries starting in the 2027-28 school year, as the district repurposes Lincoln Elementary into the Lincoln Early Learning Center and consolidates to six K-5 schools. Officials say the changes respond to declining enrollment, underused buildings and walkability concerns, and they're urging parents to check their updated school assignments online and prepare for the transition.
   

2. Lakewood officials press FirstEnergy over repeated power outages (cleveland.com) — Lakewood officials and residents are demanding that FirstEnergy fix years of power outages, citing serious risks for vulnerable neighbors and local businesses. City leaders detailed legal and regulatory pressure on the utility, while FirstEnergy outlined short- and long-term upgrade plans, but council members questioned why Lakewood's aging grid remains so outdated and whether promised investments will truly improve reliability.
   

3. Willi Carlisle Shares 'Gas Station' Video Featuring Puppet Tyler Childers (gratefulweb.com) — Folk singer Willi Carlisle is bringing his 2026 North American tour to Mahall's in Lakewood on October 3, supporting his new double album, The Universal Bubba. The record features a co-written single with Tyler Childers, "Gas Station," whose playful puppet-filled video sets the tone for Carlisle's inclusive, community-minded shows.
   

4. Best Cleveland bars to catch the Guardians 2026 ALDS postseason run (cleveland.com) — Several Lakewood spots, including West End Tavern, Merry Arts, Lakewood Truck Park, Easy Out, and Buckeye Beer Engine, are highlighted as prime places to watch the Guardians' 2026 ALDS run. Each offers TVs tuned to the games plus food and drink specials, giving Lakewood fans convenient neighborhood alternatives to Progressive Field.
   

5. Best private high schools in Ohio (k991fm.com) — A new statewide ranking of Ohio's private high schools includes St. Edward High School in Lakewood among the top 25, noting its strong academics and student-teacher ratio. The list compares enrollment, grades, and other factors at leading schools across Ohio, offering Lakewood families perspective on how their local option stacks up.
   

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💬 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 us… (Nextdoor )
  • 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 )
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Lakewood City Schools posted a job opening for Cafeteria Worker/Leader (Floater) 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

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