Caribou Coffee Closing, Will Reopen as Peet's Coffee & Tea

All Ohio stores will close; some will reopen as Peet's Coffee & Tea — including the location on Detroit Avenue.

Woman Calls 911 Over Stolen Laundry: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

LOOK: Have You Seen These Theft Suspects?

Detectives need some help identifying and catching two men believed to have stolen rims from a pickup truck in the 11800 block of Lake Avenue on Feb. 26.

John Fanara, Lakewood Resident, Dies at 77

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Malachi House, 2810 Clinton Ave., Cleveland.

Issue 14: Lakewood Schools 3.9-Mill Operating Levy

The operating levy would cost owners of a $100,000 home $10 per month.

Do You Agree With the Sun News Endorsement of the School Levy?

The newspaper recently announced its support for Issue 14.

Fugitives of the Week Wanted For Kidnapping, Assault And Robbery

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for these men.

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 Police Investigating Check Scams

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lakewood Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Remodeled Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Hardwood Floors: Lakewood Home for Sale

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,700-square-foot home was built in 1925.

Top-Rated Restaurants in Lakewood on Yelp!

Check out the Top 10 rated restaurants based on the Yelp! reviews.

Madison Avenue Turning Into an Art District?

Don't look now, but there are now a half-dozen artist studios in just a few blocks along the commercial corridor.

Cleveland Art Market Opens on Madison Avenue

Valerie Konopka was attracted to Lakewood and inspired to open the Cleveland Art Market at 16806 Madison Avenue.

Lakewood Man Takes New Approach to Biographical Storytelling

"The Hollow Crown" tells 800 years of British monarchs' stories in their own words this Saturday.

Lakewood Residents Can Endorse School Levy

Issue 14 supporters have created a new website to promote the May school levy.

Delta Computers Marking 20 Years in Business

The business has expanded quite a bit since 1993; the business is undergoing a massive overhaul

Man Robbed on Detroit Avenue

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lakewood Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Discovering Childhood Joy, Meditating With Snakes, Eating Chicken Feet: Happiness Plunge Update

Adam Pervez left a good paying job behind to become a nomad volunteer in Central, South America and Southeast Asia all in the name of helping others and finding happiness.

Plunging into Global Volunteerism for Happiness: Adam Pervez's Photo Proof

After being featured on Patch a year ago, Adam Pervez has accomplished much of what he set out to do and he has photos to prove it.

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.

Say 'So Long' to the Screaming Rooster

The Madison Avenue restaurant and bar with the peculiar name officially closed its doors on Sunday.

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.

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Police Dog Takes a Bite Out of Crime: Best of the Blotter

Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.

PizzaBOGO Expected to Open by June

The gourmet pizza chain is set to take the 2,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by the Four Seasons Tanning salon in the renovated Lakewood Plaza.

Week in Review: State of the City; Arthur Avenue Streetlights and New Businesses

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

‘Anatomy of a Film’ Showing at the Lakewood Public Library

The presentation of the film will play at the library at 6 p.m. today.

Track the Easter Bunny on His Way to Lakewood

Websites promise to keep tabs as he hops our way with goodies

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.

White Cloud Studio Moving to New Home

The Pilates studio slated to open for classes in the former Bonne Bell building, at 1414 Riverside Drive, on April 1.

Police on the Lookout for Madison Avenue Robbers

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lakewood Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

VIDEO: Jewel Performs in Lakewood

Watch the singer-songwriter play "Intuition" during her March 23 Lakewood Civic Auditorium concert.

MODA Closes Its Doors on Madison Avenue

Owner said that the family-owned business is closing because the family is moving out of Lakewood. A new store is expected to open soon.

Crafty Goodness Settles Into New Location at Goddess Blessed

After two years at 15621 Madison Ave., owner Chris Sorenson has reopened up her business a couple blocks west in the same space as Goddess Blessed.

Lake Erie View From Front Yard, Sunroom Overlooks Back Yard: Lakewood Home for Sale

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,178-square-foot home was built in 1949.

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.