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π± Patch AM: Westlake resident among ten indicted in statewide child-solicitation sting
Happening soon: Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease on the Westlake Patch calendar

Hello Westlake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Westlake resident among ten indicted in statewide child-solicitation sting
Also on today's calendar: Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marilyn B.!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Operation Lifeboat: Multi-agency sting leads to indictments of 10 men for online solicitation of minors… (crawfordcountynow.com) — A Westlake man is among ten people indicted after a three-day Ottawa County undercover operation targeting adults who allegedly tried to meet minors for sex. Investigators say officers posed as 13- to 15-year-olds online, coordinated meetings, and now multiple Ohio and Michigan residents face serious felony charges, with more suspects still under investigation.
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📸 Around Westlake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake
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★ Featured events ★
- Exposing The Spiritual Roots Of Disease →
Residence Inn, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
6:00 pm
Friday October 30
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Other local events
- Breakout: Brick Busters
Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
6:00 pm - Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
Westlake Porter Public Library - Makerspace
6:00 pm - Crystal Alchemy Sound Bath →
Grateful Heart Yoga & Wellness, 24350 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
7:15 pm - Adapted Storytime →
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 CENTER RIDGE RD, Westlake - Comfort and Coping Techniques for Childbirth (In Person) (Copy) →
Saint John Medical Center, 29099 Health Campus Dr, Westlake
6:00 pm - Comfort and Coping Techniques for Childbirth (In Person) →
Saint John Medical Center, 29099 Health Campus Dr, Westlake
6:00 pm - Comfort and Coping Techniques for Childbirth →
Saint John Medical Center, 29099 Health Campus Dr, Westlake
6:00 pm - Sunlight of the Spirit Women's Conference →
Wyndham Garden Westlake, 1100 Crocker Rd., Westlake - Sunlight of Spirit Women's Conference →
Wyndham Garden Westlake, 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake
7:00 pm - Mat Pilates with Mycah →
Fabletics, 112 Main Street, Westlake
9:00 am - Western Reserve Herb Society's 79th Herb Fair →
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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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 )
- CVS posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in North Olmsted. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in North Olmsted. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Village
- Woman charged with disorderly conduct after being found passed out in park: Bay Village police blotter (cleveland.com)
- Bay vs. Chagrin Falls boys soccer: Rockets handle business trip, 4-0, as homecoming beckons (morningjournal.com)
North Olmsted
- North Olmsted High School Spirit Week includes saucy condiment race: A Place in the Sun (cleveland.com)
- Man finds bank bag full of cash: Avon Lake police blotter (cleveland.com)
Ok Westlake! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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