🌱 Four Republicans Running To Unseat Kaptur + Viland Shocks Union

Lakewood OH

02 May, 2022

5:15 PM

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Good morning, Lakewood! I'm Carla Varner and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less. First, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 66 Low: 48. Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood: In a battle for Congress, four Republicans from Ohio are running in the 9th District to unseat Democrat Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in the primaries today. The 9th District stretches from Cleveland to Toledo. The GOP needs to gain five seats in the House and one in the Senate to take control next year. (Spectrum News 1)The union representing Cuyahoga County sheriff's deputies was shocked by Sheriff Christopher Viland's recent resignation. Viland is stepping down just after a year of being in the position and takes effect on May 22. Viland is the third sheriff to resign since 2019. (News 5 Cleveland)The founders of Wee Care Closet, a nonprofit about 20 minutes outside of Lakewood that buys deeply discounted items and then donates them to the community, are making an impact in northeast Ohio. Tammy Koleski primarily funds the nonprofit but says her sister, Pam, is the one who is skilled at finding the bulk deals. The ladies started bargain shopping during the pandemic and have since expanded their giving to more than a dozen districts and groups in the area. (Spectrum News 1) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that provides protection both online and off? It's called Ring Alarm Pro, a DIY home security system that includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router. To learn more about the security system that offers reliable physical and digital security in one innovative device, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Lakewood: Toddler Tuesday - City of Lakewood At Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)Next Chapter Book Club At Lakewood Public Library (4:30 PM) Weekly Reflective Prayer At Centering Space (7:00 PM) From my notebook: See who's hiring in Lakewood. Scroll to view the companies, job descriptions, locations, and salaries. (Lakewood Patch)The annual Keep Lakewood Beautiful Humus and Perennial Flower Sale will return on Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old Stone House at Lakewood Park. The event is a fundraiser for Keep Lakewood Beautiful, a volunteer-based organization created to keep the city of Lakewood beautiful. (LakewoodOh.gov)The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Centennial Speaker Series presents the World's 1st Crayon Activist, 10-year-old Bellen Woodard on Friday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. Bellen is a young entrepreneur dedicated to teaching tolerance in schools through multicultural crayons and other inclusive items. (Arts in Ohio) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) WES PTA Big Kid Resale (May 14) St. Luke School All-School Reunion (May 21) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. — Carla Varner