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Picture of Harrison Elementary School, one of the schools considered for repurposing ahead of the board meeting.
Superintendent Gives Recommendations on School Repurposing
The Lakewood High School Showcase and all it had to offer.
Finding Your Club
Opening performance, Declaration Overture. Performed by the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble, led by Co-Director Riley Kuhn.
Bringing Back Classic to Lakewood
The Cuyahoga River dock at Rivergate Park.
From Hatchery to History: First Annual Sturgeon Fest
Newly recruited firefighters participate in the swearing-in ceremony, accompanied by a loved one.
Bravery on Display
Coach leads the boys as they line up to take in their conference title win (Left to RIght: Max Presick, Connor Coleman, Ethan Moore, Jameson Walker, Porter Gilliland, Charles Moore, Marcos Severino, Miles Evans, James Babson, Will Costello, Nate Lardi, Will Schuldt, Andrew Babson, Dezzie Stevenson, Finn Haney, Landon Vincel, Zach Carnivole, Cooper Campen, Evan Siler, Caden Sandoval, Alex Mossberg)
XC Boys Conference Title Win
From left: Seniors Ruby Fraunfelder, Htoo K Pru Wah, Freya Lewis, Ella Daniels, Gwen Hongosh, Tessa Carlin, Erin Gerity, Alex Adamov, and Nora Lipka.
Girls’ Soccer Takes Home a Win on Senior Night
From left: Seniors Mooler Dar, Moo Blue Soe, Louis Van Der Kuil, Lawrence Moore, and Seth Hammersmith.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Home a 2-0 Win on Senior Day
Girls tennis seniors with head coach Lucy Finnegan (left) and JV coach Becky Mittler (right).
Girls’ Tennis Senior Night Ends in a Sweep
Senior setter Erin Boyer reached 900 career assists.
From the Sidelines
The Rangers perform their "pre-game hang."
From the Sidelines
The football team runs out, ready to play.
From the Sidelines
All smiles for girls' soccer.
From the Sidelines
Senior Erin Boyer and sophomore Ariana Hueter celebrate breaking their individual records.
From the Sidelines
Boys' cross-country poses with their trophy after winning the Cleveland West Conference.
From the Sidelines
James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” Season 2 (2025).
Rocco: Peacemaker Review
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
A sign for Dewey's Pizza before walking into the diner.
Dewey’s Giveback Nights
Inside a Spanish classroom, decorated with flags from Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Peer Leading at Lakewood High School
Head of the bookroom, Asia Mestek, prepared to greet students each day.
Meet Mrs. Mestek: The New Face of the LHS Bookroom
Musical instruments are ready for the kids to experiment with.
Joy in Music
Middle schoolers are working on this week's project by drawing kind words on Harding’s sidewalks.
Learning Together, Leading Together
Franklin School of Opportunity
Franklin School: A Legacy of Education and Change
My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Review
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review
The Roaming Report
The curbside view of Brewella's.
Brewella’s
A couple of the fall menu drinks on display
The Brew Crew: Roasted
The outside of The Blue Café on Madison Avenue.
The Blue Café: Brewing a Community
Oscar's Pizza Merch!
Oscar’s Pizza
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood
Foremen Joseph Amberik, Michael Doup, and Troy Brookover.
Behind the Scenes
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Honoring Our Seniors: A Year of Dedication and Gratitude
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Lakewood Legends: Unpacking the Stories of the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Unveiling Viktor: The Legacy of Lakewood’s Beloved ‘Johnny Appleseed’
Check out our latest episode here or on Spotify
The L-Room
James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” Season 2 (2025).
Rocco: Peacemaker Review
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Benjamin Caron's "Night Always Comes" (2025)
“Night Always Comes”
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” (2025).
Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing”
Riley's first outfit consists of a tan cardigan paired with a white undershirt and blue jeans. Riley's accessories include necklaces and white Nike shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Riley Style
Delia's first outfit features an olive green tank top paired with khaki colored shorts. Delia's accessories include her necklace stack that she always wears. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Delia Style
Alex's first outfit features a burgundy handmade (by Alex) sweater and cargo khaki pants with grey/black tennis shoes. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Alex Style
Ameera's first outfit: A white, black, and tan floral shirt paired with white linen pants and chunky bracelets.
The Ameera Style
Elizabeth's first outfit consists of a grey fleece overcoat with a navy blue shirt underneath, dark-wash jeans, and a slicked back bun. Photo credit: Madison Twining
The Elizabeth Style
Lakewood's Rockin' Roller-Coast
Lakewood’s Rockin’ Roller-Coast
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Chicken Jockeys and Popcorn Carnage
Intercepted Signal
Intercepted Signal
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point's Winter Chill-Out
Behind The Point: A Small Look From Cedar Point’s Winter Chill-Out
The Transgender Erasure
The Transgender Erasure
Second floor cell block
Abandoned: Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center
Downtown Lakewood at night, seen from the roof of Lakewood Center North.
Lakewood, OH: History, Development, and Rising Prices
The corpse of Willson Middle School.
Echoes of Education
Satellite view of the Midwest region and its borders. -Google Earth
What Exactly Makes the Midwest the Midwest?
Residential security map created by the HOLC for Cleveland.
Redlining and How It Manifests in Cleveland
My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Review
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review
The Roaming Report
The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times
The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times
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NEWS
Picture of Harrison Elementary School, one of the schools considered for repurposing ahead of the board meeting.
Superintendent Gives Recommendations on School Repurposing
William Cummings and Sebastian Warnock • October 15, 2025

At the most recent Lakewood City School District board meeting on Oct. 6, the district moved closer to...

The Lakewood High School Showcase and all it had to offer.
Finding Your Club
Declan Ziegler, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Lakewood High School hosted its annual “LHS Showcase” on a rainy Thursday night, Oct. 7.  The event...

Opening performance, Declaration Overture. Performed by the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble, led by Co-Director Riley Kuhn.
Bringing Back Classic to Lakewood
Braedan Greenfield, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Lakewood High School Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Mixed Choir hosted this...

FEATURES
A sign for Dewey's Pizza before walking into the diner.
Dewey’s Giveback Nights
Freddie Showers, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

What Are Giveback Nights? Dewey’s Pizza on Detroit Avenue not only serves dinner but also helps local schools and organizations raise money...

Inside a Spanish classroom, decorated with flags from Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Peer Leading at Lakewood High School
Livia Brahaj and Elise Orlando • October 16, 2025
Head of the bookroom, Asia Mestek, prepared to greet students each day.
Meet Mrs. Mestek: The New Face of the LHS Bookroom
Grace Liderbach, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
SPORTS
Coach leads the boys as they line up to take in their conference title win (Left to RIght: Max Presick, Connor Coleman, Ethan Moore, Jameson Walker, Porter Gilliland, Charles Moore, Marcos Severino, Miles Evans, James Babson, Will Costello, Nate Lardi, Will Schuldt, Andrew Babson, Dezzie Stevenson, Finn Haney, Landon Vincel, Zach Carnivole, Cooper Campen, Evan Siler, Caden Sandoval, Alex Mossberg)
XC Boys Conference Title Win
Ella Bower, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

The Lakewood High School boys cross country team won the Cleveland West Conference Championship in Medina, Ohio, on Oct. 11, 2025, earning the...

From left: Seniors Ruby Fraunfelder, Htoo K Pru Wah, Freya Lewis, Ella Daniels, Gwen Hongosh, Tessa Carlin, Erin Gerity, Alex Adamov, and Nora Lipka.
Girls’ Soccer Takes Home a Win on Senior Night
Mallory Mossman and Jelena Rodriguez • October 13, 2025
From left: Seniors Mooler Dar, Moo Blue Soe, Louis Van Der Kuil, Lawrence Moore, and Seth Hammersmith.
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Home a 2-0 Win on Senior Day
Jelena Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
James Gunn’s “Peacemaker” Season 2 (2025).
Rocco: Peacemaker Review
Rocco Awad, Editor A&E • October 22, 2025

A mercenary trained by his father from a young age to kill with ease—this may sound like a premise...

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
Rocco Awad, A&E Editor • October 7, 2025

A powerful resistance group, a secret high society of racists, an affair, bounty hunters, and a goofy...

Justin Tipping's "HIM" (2025).
Justin Tipping’s “HIM”
Rocco Awad, A&E Editor • October 1, 2025

Sports and horror are genres that rarely overlap. This previously untapped potential is what has generated...

BLOGS
Franklin School of Opportunity
Franklin School: A Legacy of Education and Change
Bailey Dussault-Bond, blogger/photographer • May 22, 2025

The East Rockport School District started in 1871 to meet the educational needs of early East Rockport settlers. When the settlement grew into...

My Travel Bucket List written on paper. There are list of wishes written on papers and placed inside the bucket.
My Bucket List Travels!
February 5, 2025
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