Lakewood Observer

11/26/2025

Good news for Lakewood this thanksgiving!
Ian Andrews bring his skills and work ethic to Lakewood City Hall.

by Jim O’Bryan –  As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, word has finally leaked out that LakewoodAlive’s amazing Director Ian Andrews has left the organization. Which would be terrible news, as Ian is one of the best at what he does in the state. But the good news is, he will become Lakew...

11/25/2025

If last night's practice was any indication, we are all in for an amazing show at EC50 tonight. The band was just not tight, but the richness of sounds coming from all the musicians was something to witness. Here are a couple photos from the practice. Sorry can't unveil the surprises, you will need to be there. Some tickets still available.

by Jim O’Bryan – Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing and spending time with an old classmate, Stephen Knill. When I first saw Stephen he was playing bass on the stage of the Lakewood Congregational Church, with 4 other classmates doing the songs of our era.  55 years later I’m in the Lakew...

11/22/2025

11/20/2025

A fun time was had by all. How often have you said that while being surrounded by Police and Fire Fighters? Well every time, if you are at Coffee With A Cop! Despina's Bakery just makes it better.

by Jim O’Bryan – Yesterday I had the pleasure of stopping by Despina’s Bakery at 11823 Detroit Ave. for the latest Coffee With A Cop. I could write books about how good Despina’s Pastries are but this is about Coffee With A Cop. IF you have not sopped by one of these community events, you sh...

11/19/2025

Lakewood Observer Volume 21, Issue 22 on the streets and online in two different formats. Just follow the links.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.
https://www.lakewoodobserver.com/

11/17/2025

See you there

Our next Coffee With A Cop/Firefighter will take place on Wed., Nov. 19, 10 AM to 12 PM at Despina's Bakery. Join the Lakewood Neighborhood Officers and LFD members for food, drinks, and a chance to make conversation with the city's first responders.

11/15/2025

20+ Cars get blow-outs in the space of seconds on I-90 East bound. Story and photos

      by Jim O’Bryan –  Tonight, 11,14,2025 at 8pm  there was a mass blow-out event when a loading ramp fell off the back of a semi-truck headed east bound on I-90. As the ramp went sliding down the road, approximately 20 or so cars ran over it causing blow-outs in one or more of their tire...

11/13/2025

Good work Felix DeNicola!
Lakewood Firefighters Local 382
Lakewood Fire Department

by Jim O’Bryan –  Felix DeNicola, a 6th grader at Garfield School. Thought he heard something than smelled gas. After a little investigation on his part he traced it down to a neighbor’s house. While young, his years of schooling and fire safety paid off. He immediately found an adult and had...