Portion of Athens Avenue Could Become ‘Templar Motors Way’

To honor the history of one of Lakewood’s oldest industrial facilities, council eyes renaming part of street.

Lakewood Man Faces Life in Prison for Cleveland Murder

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

Lakewood Election Guide for May 7, 2013

The candidates, voting information and issues that will affect Lakewood on Election Day.

City Looks to Roll Out New Recycling Program

Parking could be restricted on pick-up days.

Mayor Summers to Speak at League of Women Voters Event

The forum is set to discuss voter education on regionalism and collaboration.

City, Neighbors Have Big Problems With Drug Mart Progress

There were two-dozen violations of the city’s building code found at the house adjacent to the new drug store’s property on Grace Avenue.

Lakewood School Levy Gets Some Big Support

Lakewood City Council unanimously OKs a resolution officially supporting the upcoming school levy.

Council Changes Gears on Quadricycle Ordinance

Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 51 into law on Monday that changes the state language to include three- and four-wheeled bicycles into the definition of a bicycle. Council is expected to follow suit.

Lakewood Municipal Court Has Fewer Cases in 2012

That’s according to the court’s annual report, released last week.

Spike in the Number of Cases In City’s Housing Court in 2012

“With the assistance of the city administration, the diversion program has become a useful tool for the court to bring houses into compliance with the city’s building and safety codes,” according to the 2012 annual report.

Port of Lakewood Set for Some Major Improvements

Once an aging bulkhead is replaced, the city will consider opening up the land for public use.

Lakewood Stats Available on Detailed New York Times Census Map

Browse local data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey in a New York Times widget.

Council Discusses Tax Abatement for ‘Phase 2’ of Clifton Pointe

The designation would waive property taxes on all new, residential units for up to 10 years, and offer abatements at 100 percent of property tax increases resulting from improvements made by the homeowner within that period.

Mayor Outlines Goals, Challenges in State of the City Address

With more than 100 residents attending, Mayor Michael Summers went through several key issues during the address on Tuesday.

Council Weighs Arthur Avenue Streetlight Project

If OK’d, the $124,500 project would replace the nine existing “cobra-head” lights with those resembling early 1900s lamps along the street from Hilliard Road to Detroit Avenue. But the residents of the neighborhood will pay for it.

City Council Eyes Tax Abatement for ‘Phase 2’ of Clifton Pointe

The current project on Sloane Avenue is already considered a “community reinvestment area,” but council must now decide whether to modify the proposal to include the parcels of land across Sloane Subway.

Historic Streetlight Project Proposed for Arthur Avenue

While the proposal has overwhelming neighborhood support, a few neighbors aren’t too happy with the project. The proposal was introduced to Lakewood City Council on Monday.

Lakewood Gets Some Support in Opposition to House Bill 5

The Ohio Municipal League and communities from across Ohio submitted one uniform message containing “twenty-one points of municipal income tax uniformity” to the state representatives who introduced the measure.

Lakewood’s First-Ever Habitat Home Dedicated on Dowd Avenue

A special dedication event took place at the new home on Saturday.

Lakewood Earns Share of Green Grants

The recycling grants were created by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District to help promote and expand recycling in the county.

Lakewood Tech Firm Gets Huge Boost, Adding 38 Jobs

DecisionDesk — known locally as CitizenGroove — awarded $750,000 from the state’s Innovation Ohio Loan Fund.

Lakewood Seeking New Human Services Director

Dottie Buckon left the post Feb. 28, and the city is searching for a replacement.

Week in Review: YMCA Eyes Second Location; Sweetwater Landing Closing; and Heideloff Rehearing Denied

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

Rehearing Denied for Historic Designation of Heideloff Property

But the owners of the home have offered to allow neighbors to move the home.

Planning Commission to Reconsider Heideloff Ruling

The Lakewood Planning Commission rejected an application asking for the Heideloff (or Sly) mansion to be added to the city's historical registry in February.

CORRECTION: City Council Considers $2.3 Million in Improvements

City officials already have contracting authority and some projects completed. Now, they need council’s go-ahead to pay for the projects.

Council Recognizes New Bell at St. Peter Episcopal Church

Several members of the congregation attended the Lakewood City Council meeting on Monday night to mark the occasion.

Federal Sequester to Slash $80,000 in Lakewood Funding

Service programs and local non-profits will feel the pinch.

‘Stress’ on the City’s General Fund

City’s projected general fund is at $5.07 million — a 55-day reserve — for 2013. Officials would like to get to a 60-day reserve.

How Will the Federal Budget Sequester Affect Lakewood?

City receives a variety of federal funds — from community development block grants to Federal Emergency Management Agency dollars.

Rehearing for Heideloff Ruling Slated for Next Week

The meeting is scheduled to take place in the auditorium at Lakewood City Hall at 7 p.m. March 7.

Heritage Advisory Board to Cover Historic Preservation Ordinance

The law on the books since 2008 has come up a few times in the past year. The public meeting is set to take place at the University of Akron Lakewood campus on Thursday.

City, Schools Looking to Work Together

From the recreation department to school safety, the school board and city council are looking at several ways to cooperate.

School Board, City Council Hosting Joint Meeting

Legislative bodies set to discuss sharing services and facilities — among other items — at a special meeting on Monday.

What Lakewood Streets Would You Like to See Repaved?

Each year, the city analyzes the streets and sets out to repave the ones in roughest shape during the summer. A few of those streets have already been announced.

Owner of Condemned Home Loses Appeal

The home at 1214 Gladys Avenue will likely be demolished after the property was deemed a nuisance under city ordiance.

Lakewood Streets Slated for Repaving

Lakewood City Council OK’s $1.5 million for summer repaving projects.

Mayor, Council Oppose ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Tax Plan

House Bill 601 has been re-introduced in the Ohio Legislature with a new name. But council still doesn’t like it.

Council Backpedals on Proposed Quadricycles Ban

Public safety committee looks instead to a place a few restrictions on them. But the discussion isn’t quite over.

Lakewood ‘Community Vision’ Proposal Finalized

City officials expected to present the revised plan to Lakewood City Council this spring.