Storm-Water Runoff Still Under EPA Microscope in Lakewood

State officials made a stop in Lakewood last week to go over some fixes.

County Offers Free Assistance with Property Valuation Appeals

Cuyahoga County officials warn against paying third-party vendors when the service is available for free through the county.

LOOK: Kauffman Park Plans Unveiled

Bryan Evans, the volunteer designer for an upgraded Kauffman Park, led a presentation of the new plans on Wednesday. He shared some of those plans with Lakewood Patch.

Kasich Says School Funding Increased; Lakewood School Officials Skeptical

In his proposed budget Gov. John Kasich points to an increase in general revenue fund spending through fiscal year 2015.

Neighbors Appeal Planning Commission Decision on Heideloff Home

Last week, the Lakewood Planning Commission voted — in a split decision — that the home at 13474 Edgewater Drive should not be designated a historic property.

Fifth Brecksville Bomb Plot Suspect Headed to Court

While the first four suspects have all been found guilty and sentenced, the Joshua Stafford case has been held up because of "psychiatric" issues.

Big Changes Coming to the ‘Home of the Whopper’ in Lakewood

City’s architectural board of review OK’s facelift to the property at Madison Avenue and W. 117th Street.

PolitiFact: Ed FitzGerald 'Mostly False' in First Obama Supporter Claim

Former Lakewood mayor and potential candidate for Ohio governor, FitzGerald told a group of college students he was the first Cuyahoga County official to endorse Obama.

Mayor: Ferry Cap Leaving Lakewood Would be a ‘Big Blow’ to the City

The 100-year-old company, which manufactures specialized fasteners, once employed nearly 400 people. It’s now eyeing a move to Elyria, which could cost the city as much as $70,000 in lost income taxes.

Lakewood Resident Faces Manslaughter Charge After Man Overdoses

According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, Donald Lanum injected heroin into the arm of another Lakewood man on Jan. 23.

Commission Denies Request to Demolish Home for Parking Lot

Premier Physicians, at 15000 Madison Avenue, had sought to expand its exisitnig parking lot. But a double-family home was in the way.

Lakewood Looking for a Poet Laureate

Lakewood resident Bill Knittel has been the city poetic leader for the past two years.

Extended Hours for Dunkin’ Donuts Approved

Lakewood Planning Commission votes to allow the doughnut chain to open an hour-and-a-half earlier.

Report: Ohio Ranks Poorly on Election Performance

Pew Center ranks Ohio low on absentee and provisional ballot management.

Heideloff Property Denied ‘Historic Landmark’ Status

At odds were private property rights versus historic preservation. After hours of discussion, the city’s planning commission splits vote down the middle, effectively tossing out the application for historic designation.

Funding Would Increase Slightly for Lakewood Schools Under Governor’s Budget Proposal

Funding would remain flat the first year.

Wanted Meth Traffickers Caught, Sentenced to Prison

The two North Olmsted residents arrested by Lakewood Police for dealing methamphetamines, who skipped their sentencing hearings last month, were each sentenced.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Portion of Athens Avenue to Get Historic Name Change?

To honor the history of one of Lakewood’s oldest industrial facilities, council eyes changing part of street to ‘Templar Motors Way.’

Dunkin’ Donuts Seeking Approval for Extended Hours

Franchise would like to open a little earlier. But first it must get the OK from the Lakewood Planning Commission.

City Council Studies Quadricycle ‘Loophole’

Public safety committee sets out to categorize Rhoades vehicles before (possibly) regulating them.

Gov. Kasich Proposes Income Tax, Sales Tax Cuts in Budget Plan

Check out this video from the governor’s office to learn more about the proposal.

Lakewood Launches Website to Oppose State Tax Bill

Mayor Michael Summers said the city paid about $5,000 for the Wordpress website, but added that he’s hoping other communities will chip in.

Gov. Kasich Proposes Increasing School Funding, Lessening Mandates

The governor’s plan also includes funds for a special grant, designed to encourage schools to try new approaches to increasing achievement and decreasing cost.

City Puts Two Historic Homes (Needing Some Love) on the Market

The city-owned homes, at 1436 Grace Avenue and 1446 Mars Avenue, are both former boarding houses. They will be featured as “fabulous” fixer-uppers in open houses from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Home on Gladys Avenue Condemned, Boarded Up

The police took the homeowner into custody on Tuesday for numerous citations — and an effort to remove him from the home.

Madison Avenue Traffic Signal Project Slated

The estimated $2.5 million project to upgrade the traffic signals on Madison Avenue — a project not unlike last summer’s Detroit Avenue project — could begin in 2014.

Curbside Recycling Changes Could Be Coming Soon

In an effort to streamline waste collection — and save money in the long run — city officials are eyeing a plan to start distributing 18,000 plastic recycling containers to residents in 2013.

University of Akron Lakewood Offering Free Legal Advice to Small Businesses

Small Entrepreneur an Economic Development (SEED) legal clinic officially begins at the UA Lakewood campus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Income Tax Revenue Up for Northeast Ohio Patch Towns

15 of 18 Ohio Patch communities saw 2012 income tax collections surpass 2011 figures.

Study: Hotel Recommended in Lakewood

Last year, Lakewood-based Hotel & Leisure Advisors was commissioned to perform a $7,000 feasibility study to see whether a hotel could work in the city. The results are in.

LOOK: How Old Are the Homes on Your Street?

City releases detailed map highlighting the development patterns of Lakewood neighborhoods.

Habitat for Humanity Homes Almost Ready for Families

The homes at 2070 Dowd Avenue and 1549 Lakewood Avenue are both energy efficient and built with materials that “blend in” with their respective neighborhoods.

City Council: No New Texting-While-Driving Law Needed

Public safety committee decides to “mirror” state ordinance against distracted driving.

Lakewood Tax Rate for 2013: Up a Bit

Here are the numbers that make up your property tax bill this year.

Lakewood’s 2012 Income Tax Collection Highest in Years

Other revenue streams are down or flat; however income tax collection is at a five-year high.

Lakewood Business Leaders Learn About Changes to Healthcare

Representative from Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield shared some highlights with Lakewood business leaders at a Lakewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Friday.

City to Defend ‘Alcoholism Discrimination’ Lawsuit

Jonathan Blazek was fired last March after he was caught drinking on the job — driving a snowplow truck for the city of Lakewood. Now, he’s suing the city.

Mayor Summers Sells His Family Business

Summers Rubber Company purchased by Singer Equities.

School Safety Reforms Central to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

The Lakewood City Schools already have a number of the recommendations in place, but the district will continue to review its safety policy.