Around the Patch: Fake Drugs, Annexation Lawsuits and Police Memorials

Around the Patch rounds up some of the biggest stories from Patch sites across the area because – as much as it pains us to admit this – the world does not end at Mentor's borders.

1. A Solon High School student is accused of trying to sell fake drugs.

According to t, he passed off baby powder and oregano as illicit substances. Now, the kid faces charges in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.

2. Police departments from across the region gather in downtown Cleveland every year for the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Parade.

Stow Police Department's Honor Guard lead the memorial service in memory of Officer Jonathon Bastock .

 of the parade and memorial service

( is one of the hundreds of honorees on the Peace Officers Monument in Cleveland.)

3. Kent City Council has thrown its weight behind a 

Kent City Council voted following an executive session late Wednesday night to send a letter of support to the Ohio Municipal League, which is asking other Ohio communities to support a lawsuit filed by Centerville officials.

The Centerville lawsuit involves Sugarcreek, OH, and a 268-acre piece of land that straddles both communities.

To read more about the lawsuit and how it could affect the entire state, 

4.  basketball standout Delbert Love announced that he will play college basketball next year at Kennesaw State University, 

The guard led the team in rebounds and averaged 17 points per game.