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Lakewood students and staff at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for their Early Voting Celebration.
Creativity Pays Off: Lakewood High Students Named Voting Ambassadors
Lakewood families in line, waiting to get candy from local businesses.
Uptown Lakewood’s Trick or Treat Event
Members of the Lakewood School Board and attendees listen to a presentation highlighting the benefits of early childhood education.
School Board Votes 4–1 in Favor of Repurposing Lincoln Elementary
Guest speaker Jack Spiller from AI Owl discusses the technical side of generative AI.
Lakewood Holds Meeting on AI Integration, Policy Planning
Common sign seen at protest and in front yards.
“Put Kids First, Close Schools Last”
Football players on the sideline at Senior Night
Sharing the Spotlight
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
The boys’ varsity cross country team celebrates a great season.
From the Sidelines
The match's scorers pose with their rock-solid goalkeeper.
From the Sidelines
Lakewood and Roosevelt line up for a uniform check before their game.
From the Sidelines
The Rangers perform their "pre-game hang."
From the Sidelines
The football team runs out, ready to play.
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”
The exterior of this year’s new store is on the corner of Madison and Morrison Avenue.
‘Tis the Season for Home for the Holidays
'The Giving Tree' inspired library on Bayes Avenue that holds stories for children and adults.
A Book on Every Block: How Lakewood Keeps Reading Alive
Through personalized outreach and delivery services, the Lakewood Public Library continues to make knowledge and connection accessible to everyone.
A Library Without Limits: Lakewood Public Library’s Outreach Program Brings Books to Homebound Residents
The City Fresh truck parked outside the Lakewood Public Library during the LEAF Community Farmers Market.
LEAF’s Mission to Nourish Lakewood
SRTS grant sign pictured beside Lakewood High School.
‘Think Global, Walk Local’
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 outside of the Root Cafe on Detroit Avenue.
The Root Cafe: Rooted in Community
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
One of the decorations in Doc Lanky's that shows historical features from buildings in Cleveland.
Doc Lanky’s Food Review
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
One of the meals on the breakfast menu for the week.
A Day in the Life of Lakewood High School’s Cafeteria Team
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’
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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
Jack McDermott

Jack McDermott, Staff Writer

Jack is a senior and a first-year staff member. He’s involved in LLS, PLTW, and Middle School Mentors. In his free time, Jack enjoys excursions, cooking, swimming, and vegetable gardening.

All content by Jack McDermott
Middle schoolers are working on this week's project by drawing kind words on Harding’s sidewalks.

Learning Together, Leading Together

Jack McDermott, Staff Writer
October 14, 2025
The Hilliard Bridge tucked away in the serene Metroparks.

Bridging the Gaps: Lakewood’s Hilliard Bridge Is Past Its Prime

Jack McDermott, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
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