🌱 New Synthetic Opioids Impact Ohio + Preserving Lakewood's History

Lakewood OH

05 May, 2022

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Welcome back, Lakewood! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Lakewood today. First, today's weather: Cloudy with a bit of rain. High: 57 Low: 52. Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood: Law enforcement agencies and drug experts across Ohio have been surveilling the emergence of new, dangerous synthetic opioids that have made their way into a number of counties in Ohio. Matthew Vanyo, director of the Westshore Enforcement Bureau Task Force, which serves a number of cities including Lakewood, said that Cuyahoga County, Northeast Ohio, and the rest of the state have been experiencing an opioid epidemic since early to mid-2016. Vanyo said that the situation is scary and that some nitazanes are 10 times more potent than fentanyl. (cleveland.com)Lakewood Mayor's Corner explores the efforts the city has made to preserve Lakewood's historic buildings. Some of the major projects in development, under construction, or recently completed are The Cove Community Center, St. James School and Rectory, and Trinity Lutheran Church. See more information at the link. (Lakewood Observer)Widespread rain is expected for Northeast Ohio today and tomorrow. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and high rainfall totals are also predicted with a clearing by Saturday afternoon and into the evening. (News 5) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Lakewood: Yannis Pappas At Hilarities 4th Street Theatre (7:00 PM) Bugsy Malone At Beck Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)Happy Hour w/Bethany Joy At Forest City Brewery (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Stop by the Main Library to learn about the important role pollinators play in the world's ecosystem. Wildflower seed packets are free while supplies last. (Facebook)The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association hosted a farm conference last month. Learn how the local organic farm community grows and works together including how changes made to the Farm Bill will impact organic, local, and regenerative farmers. (The Lakewood Observer)Look deep into the eyes of the latest adoptable pets in Lakewood area shelters. View their pictures, read their descriptions, and find out how you can foster or adopt at the link. (Lakewood Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show (May 6) Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) 2022 Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op Online and In Person Info Session (May 12) WES PTA Big Kid Resale (May 14) St. Luke School All-School Reunion (May 21) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — Carla Varner