City council eyes measure that would bring the city code in line with new state law.
If you've moved, you also need to update your registration by Oct. 9.
Registration for the November election closes in one week.
Council OK’s resolution accepting $50,000 from the state’s Moving Ohio Forward program, matched by the county prosecutor’s office.
Construction of the new hoops at Lakewood Park is under way, but council still had a couple of questions.
Natural foods grocery store plans to expand into the former McDonald’s on Sloane Avenue.
The congresswoman running for the redistricted District 16 made a stop on the campaign trail the Root Cafe on Saturday.
Zappala is challenging Democrat for the post.
Antonio seeking for her second term in the post.
Melendez is the GOP challenger.
Miller is the incumbent.
City officials were hoping to get started on repaving of all of Madison Avenue in the summer of 2013, as well as a traffic signalization project. A streetscape effort was also part of the plans. They will all have to wait.
The library recently hosted a meeting of community leaders for a discussion about the community — its assets and challenges — as part of its long-term planning process.
Think fencing, litter control, landscaping and general maintenance. City council takes aim at empty lots.
Issue No. 61 looks to get the city’s charter up to date with the state law requiring candidates to file 90 days before an election.
Lakewood is looking into whether it could attract a hotel to the city. But first, city officials want to know if it could work.
With the recent departure of two city building inspectors, officials are looking to make the position a little more versatile moving forward.
Nidal Abuaun faced up to a year in jail after he recently pleaded guilty to “capping his bets” at the Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland.
It’s the time of year when political signs start to pepper front yards across the city.
Fire chief says that the move will save the department money, as the city will no longer need to pay to have firefighters certified for the costly inspections.
Owners of Just 4 Girlz claim that a building department officials made racist remarks during a recent inspection.
They are scheduled for arraignment on charges that include aggravated robbery, kidnapping and obstructing justice.
Nuisance declaration considered, however the mayor says it’s a “tricky situation” because Lakewood is currently defending a 2008 lawsuit brought by the owners of the property.
Ceremony set to take place this morning at Lakewood Park. Meanwhile, the White House is also encouraging citizens to volunteer.
And of course, a few local elected officials got the crowd fired up for the upcoming Nov. 6 election.
The first meeting, scheduled for Wednesday in the library’s multi-purpose room, will feature Jeffrey T. Verespej, the director of operations and advocacy for Ohio City Incorporated.
State Rep. Nickie Antonio rallies supporters for Obama’s re-election campaign.
Plans call for two homes to be demolished to make way for a 3,000-square-foot convenience store.
Frank Vidmar, who was indicted in July on charges that he raped a girl over a five-year period in Lakewood and Kirtland, was found in a shed near Chardon on Aug. 31.
City council eyes measure that would ditch the registration fee for “dangerous dogs.”
Registered voters will begin receiving these applications for the November election.
Brandon L. Baxter, of Lakewood; Connor C. Stevens, of Berea; and Douglas L. Wright, of Indianapolis, have all pleaded guilty to the charges against them in Akron before a federal judge on Wednesday.
With only a handful of applicants so far, the city is still taking résumés for vacated post.
The roundup of the top stories across the region on Feb. 8.
It’s not what was originally proposed, but a pay increase for the mayor’s post was OK'd Monday night.
City has 30 days to challenge judge's decision.
Leadership posts become available after several recent retirements.
Highland Manor Apartments on W. 117th Street demolished after city uses nuisance ordinance to take control of "streetcar era" structure.
Pair to be sworn-in on Jan. 2 for open spots on council.