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The Lakewood Times

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"Save The Tree" sign that is visible in front of almost every home on Bunts.

Starting in April of 2026: The Bunts Rehab Project Sparks Debate Over Safety, Progress, and Preservation

Grace Liderbach, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Beginning in April 2026, Lakewood will start its first phase of construction to add the shared-use path to Bunts Road. Running from Lakewood Heights Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard, the project will introduce...

The attendees of the event.

Where Service Meets Service: Coffee With Cops and Vets

Declan Ziegler, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

On the beautiful fall morning of Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Cove Community Center, a round table decorated with danishes and donuts was surrounded by laughter and stories. This wasn’t just another ordinary...

Charlotte, Maddie, and Owen still smiling at the end of their 14-hour day.

Future of Democracy: Lakewood High Students Manage the Polls

Nora Lipka, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025 — It’s Election Day for some cities around the country, and the majority of Lakewood High School students are still cozied up in bed, excited for their day off from school. Meanwhile,...

The front of the property where Nightmare On Merl is held.

Nightmare on Merl Avenue

Mallory Mossman, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

Every Halloween, Lakewood transforms into something straight out of a horror film. Fog rolls through the air, and bright lights flicker and flash. For more than a decade, Wes Carney and his family have...

The Best Haiku International Anthology.

Finding Meaning in Just a Few Words: Meet Steve FitzGerald

Maddie Breitenbach, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

On Nov.5, the Lakewood Public Library hosted a successful meet-the-author event with Steve FitzGerald, a local award-winning author, and editor of The Best Haiku Collection 4: International Anthology....

Pumpkins inside the compost bin, waiting to be taken.

Pumpkins With a Second Life

Tyler Laidley, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

As Halloween passes and pumpkins begin to fade from Lakewood residents' front porches, the question of what to do with them arises. The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District has partnered with several cities...

Julius leading the section with ease.

Rhythms of the Field: Lakewood Marching Band Concert

Lydia Koons and Freddie Showers November 5, 2025

A Night Inside The Lakewood Marching Band performed at Lakewood High School for its annual marching band concert on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Civic Auditorium. It played a variety of songs throughout...

Education Department Director Stephen Dackin, Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki, Emerson Elementary Principal Denice Leddy, Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Ohio Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio pose for a photo with Mrs. Erica Intihar’s kindergarten class.

Governor DeWine Highlights Literacy Success at Emerson Elementary During Statewide Tour

Sebastian Warnock and Billy Cummings November 1, 2025

Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited Emerson Elementary on Oct. 28 as part of his statewide “Literacy Leaders” tour. The tour highlights schools that excel in literacy education, grammar...

Artists stands and attendees at the Fall Art Show in the Screw Factory.

Celebrating Creativity: Lakewood’s Historic Screw Factory Hosts Annual Fall Art Show

Abu-Bakr Amawi and Luke Boland November 1, 2025

Annual Fall Market Lakewood’s Screw Factory held its annual Fall Art Show and Open Studios Oct. 24-25. The historic century-old artist hub showcased local creativity as it was open to explore artist...

During rehearsal, with only 15 minutes remaining, the wait is on.

Lakewood Ranger Marching Band’s Trunk-or-Treat

Camelia Reali, Staff Writer October 31, 2025

The annual Lakewood Ranger Marching Band tradition, known as Trunk-or-Treat, is a highly anticipated event. Held after the final Tuesday practice — which doubles as the concert rehearsal — the celebration...

The Lakewood Cheer team at the CWC Conference cheer competition.

Spirit and Precision Take Center Stage at Cheer Competition

Sully York, Staff Writer October 31, 2025

This past weekend, the Lakewood Rangers cheer team traveled to Westlake High School for the CWC Conference cheer competition. The event was held in the main gym of Westlake High School on Saturday, Oct....

Tim DeWald and daughter Mara, dressed up as a rainbow pterodactyl.

Frightful Fun at Merl Bunts Park

Ruby Fraunfelder, Staff Writer October 31, 2025

Orange pumpkins, crisp autumn leaves, and laughter filled the air as vampires, Minecraft Endermen, Disney princesses, and rainbow pterodactyls lined the streets of Merl Bunts Park in Lakewood to celebrate...

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