Lakewood News

A woman facing a stint in jail for misdemeanor charges is looking at a much more serious charge after allegedly attacking a courtroom officer in Lakewood Municipal Court on Monday.

The city of Lakewood is looking to spend $300,000 on "lakefront improvements" at Lakewood Park .

During the month of April, there were 125 properties sold or transferred in Lakewood.

When it comes to helping others, some people pitch in at hot meals. Some just write a check.

Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here's your opportunity to get caught up.

While two large fires in one night isn't an unprecedented occurrence, it certainly isn't typical either, said Lakewood Fire Chief Scott Gilman.

Hundreds of veterans, dignitaries, service groups and public safety workers are expected to participate in the Memorial Day parade and ceremony May 27 hosted by the Lakewood and Rocky River Joint Veterans Council.

An aspiring Westlake author has found himself on a short list of finalists in a children's book contest and you can help him get his first novel published.

The ea stbound lanes of Cl ifton Boulevard between Cove and B each avenues in Lakewood were c losed Sa turday night d ue to a fire at the Cynw yd Apartments.

On behalf of the Lakewood school board, I would like to thank Lakewoodites for once again showing that our city values public education and understands the connection between strong schools and a strong community by passing our operating levy.

The second annual Bike for Beck event takes place at 8 a.m. May 19. Registration is $40, which includes a special T-shirt and rider packet.

State crews trimmed overgrown brush that created a blind spot at the intersection of Alger Road and Lakewood Heights Boulevard near an Interstate 90 entrance.

The Fourth Annual Asian Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St, This weekend marks Northeast Ohio's unofficial kickoff to the festival season , and there's a boatload of happenings around town to choose from, from the Asian Festival, the Hessler Street Fair, HorseFest 2013 and more including many high ... (more)

Keyboardist Eric Elliott and crooner Jimmy Armstrong , both of Berea, gained national attention in 1986, when they appeared on "Star Search," a national musical competition hosted by Ed McMahon of "Tonight Show" fame.

Kevin Costner films a scene for "Draft Day" in Shaker Heights Tuesday. Last weekend, he ventured to Vosh, in Lakewood.

The next MedWorks free clinic, this one co-hosted by North Coast Health Ministry, will provide basic care and allow patients to sign up for colonoscopies, mammograms and other services that will be provided at a later date.

Spring is here and it's great bike-riding weather, so get out your helmet, decorate your bike and head over to Beck Center for the Arts for the second annual Bike for Beck event on May 19.

A group that wants to legalize and regulate hen-keeping in the city is set to deliver its proposal to officials at a council meeting in June.

Three local high school girls rugby teams will compete in the National High School Rugby Girls Championships on May 18-19 in Racine, Wis.

Tara Sharma is well aware that Lakewood's Asian population is growing by leaps and bounds.