Councilwoman Questions Plan for Basketball Courts at Lakewood Park

Plans call for two middle-school sized, half courts in the grassy area just west of the Lakewood Skatepark. Not so fast, says Lakewood councilwoman.

New Restrictions on Garage Sales in Lakewood OK’d

Lakewood City Council puts some limits on garage and yard sales in the city.

Obama Field Office Opening in Maria's Roman Room Building

The space has been vacant for a few years; Obama campaign setting up field operations.

Trash and Recycling Collection on Labor Day

If your pickup is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, it’ll be picked up that day, or the day after.

POLL: County Sends Out Property Value Assessments

What do you think of your appraisal? The deadline to file a complaint is Sept. 15.

County Inspector Fired, Accused of Fudging Lakewood Store Reports

Lisa Rogers, a Cuyahoga County inspector whose jurisdiction included Beachwood, was accused of falsifying records of scales and scanners inspections at stores.

Next Round of Community Vision Meetings Slated

The plan to discuss and update the city’s document outlining the state of the city and providing an outlook for the future is set to begin again.

Lakewood Veterans Charged With Falsifying Mileage Reimbursements

They are part of 16 area veterans accused taking more than $250,000 from the government.

Lakewood Income Taxes Growing... Slowly

City infrastructure, financial restructuring helped fuel recovery.

Lakewood Man Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Homicide

Timothy Spock, 35, is accused of driving drunk, killing Lakewood resident Mitchell Andelmo, of Lakewood, and Basil Bass, of Cleveland, at last month’s Dancin’ in the Street festival.

Could a Hotel Work in Downtown Lakewood? City Wants to Know

City hall issues a request for proposals for a feasibility study.

Lakewood Residents Get Schooled on Affordable Care Act

Ward 2 city councilman Tom Bullock hosts forum at Lakewood Public Library on Monday night.

Schools, City Reach Settlement Agreement With Winterhurst Arena

The company that runs the facility to pay adjusted property taxes through 2014, based on new property valuation agreement.

Waterbury Avenue Shooting Trial to Begin This Week

Frederick Burt, 31, of Cleveland, faces a host of charges stemming from a robbery-gone-bad on Jan. 6.

Board of Elections Looking to Hire 6,000 Poll Workers

Poll workers receive about $172 for their service.

SNAPSHOT: 'Pick Your Dogs' (Poop) Up'

Reader snaps a photo of a sign planted on Warren Road advising neighbors to pick up after their pooches.

Shake-Up in the Race for Ohio House District 13 Seat

Republican candidate Matthew Deibel unexpectedly withdraws from the race; John Zappala nominated to take his place in run against incumbent Nickie Antonio.

Nickie Antonio, Local Seniors Speak Out Against Romney Pick

Obama campaign sets up press conference near the Barton Center to talk about healthcare coverage.

Time to Revisit Changing City Council, School Board Meeting Dates?

The times and dates of meetings have conflicted for years. Few have noticed.

New GetGo’s Sign May Have to Wait

City’s architectural board of review asks the company to modify its plans.

New Design Plans for New Drug Mart Approved

Demolition of the existing Ganley structure and an adjacent apartment building expected to begin by the end of the month.

Mayor to Host Twitter Forum to Connect With Residents

Online forum slated for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21.

New Discount Drug Mart Approved on Detroit Avenue

The meeting lasted nearly five hours, but the drug store chain was granted its appeal, and then the new proposal was approved.

City Eyes Land Along the Rocky River for Park

It’s only a small piece of land, but there are still a couple of roadblocks.

$150,000 Bond Set for Lakewood Man Accused of Plowing Into Crowd at Cleveland Festival

Timothy Spock, 34, faces charges that he drove his vehicle into a crowd at the Dancin’ in the Street event, killing one Lakewood man and injuring four others.

What’s the Future Hold for Kauffman Park?

About 20 people meet at the library to help craft the park’s Master Plan.

WATCH: Abandoned Boarding House Demolished on Madison Avenue

All that's left of the Newman Corners building is a pile of rubble.

Drug Mart Appeals Planning Commission Decision

Drug store chain presents new plans to the city.

Josh Mandel Cancels Today's Visit to Lakewood

State treasurer has "family" issues, but plans are in the works to reschedule.

Josh Mandel Stopping in Lakewood Today

The current state treasurer — and Republican US Senate hopeful — is scheduled to visit the Lakewood Public Library to discuss the STAR Plus program.

Lakewood First Time Homebuyers Program

Refuse/Recycling Will Be Collected on April 22

No Refuse/Recycling Collection - Easter Monday Holiday

Lakewood City Council Meeting

Pro Heritage Neighborhood Group Meeting

Earned Income Tax Credit Clinic

Lakewood Ohio no refuse/recycling collection

Lakewood First Time Homebuyers Program

Diversity Potluck

MLK Jr. Day