US Congresswoman Looking Into Westerly Evictions

US Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s office is looking into whether the US Department of Housing and Urban Development can waive its income requirements to keep dozens of Lakewood seniors from being evicted.

Lakewood Building Department Adding a ‘City Architect’ Position

The new post will have the same pay grade as the city engineer — $69,000 to $87,000.

Six Running for Three At-Large City Council Seats in Lakewood

Two incumbents are running; and a ward councilman is making a bid for an at-large seat. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections’ deadline for filing was 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Fourth of July Fireworks Back on at Lakewood Park

Last year’s Fourth of July fireworks show at Lakewood Park was cancelled, leaving thousands in attendance in the dark.

Lakewood Gets $245,000 for Hurricane Sandy Reimbursement

Mayor Michael Summers recently told Lakewood Patch that the money would go into the general fund, but he’d “like to invest in our workforce.”

Director of the Westerly: ‘We’re Doing Everything We Can to Help’

More than 30 seniors at the Westerly were told they’d need to find new housing, so that the senior living apartments could qualify for low-income housing funding.

Lakewood Reconsiders Closing Parks Early

Council president Brian Powers said he’s looking to revisit the issue, if for nothing else, to “have a public discussion” on the matter.

Seniors Evicted From Westerly in Low-Income Housing Transition

34 senior citizens whose income is higher than HUD requirements for low-income housing must leave The Westerly by Sept. 30.

Council OKs Spending $25,000 to Study ‘Lakefront Improvements’ at Lakewood Park

Lakewood Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Manslaughter Charge

Donald Lanum injected heroin into the arm of another Lakewood man who later overdosed. Lanum pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in April.

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Airborne Metroparks Crash

Thomas C. Smith, 24, had faced more than 10 years in prison for the July 10 crash that left his 47-year-old passenger in critical condition.

Detroit Avenue Merchant Drops Lawsuit Against City

Just 4 Girlz, a Detroit Avenue women’s clothing store — that closed earlier this year — filed a lawsuit based on a building department inspection last year.

Portion of Athens Avenue to Become ‘Templar Motor Way’ … Sort Of

Lakewood City Council’s public works committee decides to give the 750-foot stretch of the street an honorary title instead of an official name change.

Lakewood Considers $300,000 for ‘Lakefront Improvement’ Plan

City council will first decide whether to spend $25,000 on a design study.

Barrio, PizzaBOGO Open; McKinley Headed to Auction; and School Levy OK'd

Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Lakewood during the past week.

$400,000 in Upgrades Eyed for Madison Park

Public meeting slated to discuss the proposal, which includes an overhaul to the skatehouse.

Voter Turnout ‘Slow and Steady’ in Lakewood

There’s only one measure — for a 3.9-mill operating levy for the Lakewood City Schools — on the ballot.

Council Considers ‘Phase 2’ of Clifton Pointe Development

As construction of the first phase is under way — and all 17 units are sold —developers are hoping to build a few more townhomes on the former Irish Cottage property across the street.

Road Construction Begins; Babies on the Roof; and a Taco Bell Facelift: Week in Review

Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Lakewood during the past week.

Second Habitat Home Opens in Lakewood

Family gets settled into new home at 1549 Lakewood Avenue; special ceremony marks its completion.

Road Construction Projects Begin in Lakewood

City finalizes list of streets; construction begins around town. Have a look at the attached map to see if your street is getting some new pavement.

Man Found Guilty in Airborne Metroparks Crash

Thomas C. Smith of Fairview Park fled from the Lakewood police and drove a Porsche off of a cliff last year.

McKinley Avenue Closing Thursday

The street is expected to reopen on Friday.

City Rolling Out ‘Bike Racks for Businesses’ Initiative

Those interested in planting a bike rack in front of their business are encouraged to apply with the city’s department of planning and development by May 3.

UPDATED: Power Surge Knocks Out Telephones at Lakewood City Hall

9-1-1 never went down. Service was restored a short time later.

Legal Disputes 'Tearing Apart' Lakefront Neighborhood

Neighbors on Kenneth Drive file “adverse possession” property claims after a couple of fences went up last year. Other neighbors and the city have been included in the pending lawsuits.

Happy Dog Owner Opening Up Shop on Detroit Avenue; Lakewood Schools Construction Plans; and Hens Could be Coming to Lakewood

Miss anything? Here’s a highlight of the Lakewood stories from the week.

Planning Commission to Revisit City's Historic Preservation Ordinance

It’s been six years since the ordinance has been reviewed. Following the recent decision on the fate of the Heideloff property, the planning commission thinks it’s time for a second look.

City’s Boards and Commissions Under the Microscope

Lakewood City Council is taking a look at the city’s boards and commissions and reviewing their effectiveness — and whether they’re still needed at all.

Ed FitzGerald Announces Candidacy for Governor

The former Lakewood mayor officially announced his decision Wednesday afternoon, according to our partners at WEWS News Channel 5.

Hens Coming to Lakewood?

Maybe or maybe not. But organizers are hosting a public forum to discuss the idea at the Lakewood Public Library on Sunday.

Neighbors Speak Out Against 'Phase 2' of Clifton Pointe Development

The proposal for the second phase of the high-end townhomes took another step forward on Monday. But that didn’t sit too well with neighbors.

Lakewood Wants to Welcome New Residents

"Welcome to Lakewood" is Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m.

Nurse Who Plotted to Kill Lakewood Woman Pleads Guilty

According to the affidavit, Andrew Martin tried to have a 79-year-old Clifton Boulevard resident killed because she was “trying to mess up (his) life.” But mostly, he was just after her home.

WATCH: Gladys Avenue Home Condemned, Demolished

Citing structural issues and a safety hazard to the neighborhood, the city started the demolition of the home at 1214 Gladys Avenue on Wednesday. The rest of the demolition is expected to take place this week.

New ‘App’ Allows Lakewood Residents to Report Issues Around Town

Once the message is delivered to Lakewood City Hall, it’s shared with the appropriate department — think building, housing, police or public works.

City Council Bans Payday Lenders in Lakewood

The ban won’t affect similar businesses already operating in the city.

Council OK’s New Bicycle Regulations

But nowhere in the measure is a ban on quadricycles.

City Unveils New $1.1 Million Communication System

Following an FCC mandate, the city also installed new radio equipment for the police, fire and public works departments.

Lakewood Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Killing Cleveland Woman

L’Ddaryl Ellis, 22, of Lakewood, was recently found guilty of killing a 44-year-old Cleveland woman following an East Side shootout.