Lakewood Observer

09/27/2025

Nearly 100 photos from the 2025 Lakewood School Spirit Parade.

by Jim O’Bryan Friday September 26 was Lakewood Public Schools Spirit Parade here are some photos (2 pages)…

09/26/2025

The LHS Homecoming Parade will take place tomorrow, Sept. 26 beginning at 5:30 PM. The parade will start on Abbieshire Ave., travel down Lake Ave. to Belle, to Clifton, and then south down Bunts terminating at Madison Ave.

Intersections along the parade route will be temporarily closed during the parade. Alternate routes are recommended.

09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

Nicely attended ground breaking at the Lakewood Commons site. Formerly know as Lakewood Hospital site or the HOLEspital.

by Jim O’Bryan – On Thursday, Sept. 25 at noon, what was formally called Lakewood Hosipital the the HOLEspital formally became Lakewood Commons site. As the City of Lakewood and CASTO hosted a formal groundbreaking to mark the start of construction on the redevelopment. Here are some more photos...

09/24/2025

Good Win Rangers!

by Dr. Charles Greanoff – Alyssa Volcancik and Olivia Baker led a hitting barrage, pacing Lakewood to a decisive three set victory over North Olmsted.  Olivia and Elissa were nearly flawless, smashing winner after winner, but perhaps the story of the game is the emphatic manor in which the Ranger...

09/23/2025

I see they are finally filling the hole dug by the last two administrations.
Groundbreaking...

From City of Lakewood Release –  On Thursday, Sept. 25 at noon, the City of Lakewood and CASTO will host a formal groundbreaking to mark the start of construction on the redevelopment of the former Lakewood Hospital campus. When completed, the development will usher in $119 million in new constru...

09/22/2025

CORRECTION!!!!
Lakewood Board of Education's District Community Engagement Forum Set for SEPTEMBER 29.

by Christine Gordillo Lakewood City Schools is hosting a Table-Top Conversation on Monday, Sept. 29 to seek further input and community feedback regarding our elementary building space, enrollment, and future facilities usage. The meeting will be from 6:30-8 pm in the Lakewood High cafeteria. The co...

09/20/2025

If you didn't have a chance to stop by Lakewood League of Woman Voter's "Meet The Candidates" this morning, do not worry We stopped by for you.
You also have more chances to meet the candidates including two up-coming election specials where we hope to provide all the answers you need for all the questions that were sent to the Observer by you to ask. But for now, take a second and meet the candidates

By Jim O’Bryan If you didn’t have a chance this morning to stop by Lakewood’s League of Woman Voters “Meet the Candidates” at Lakewood Park this morning, relax we stopped by for you. There will also be a couple more chances to meet them before the election plus we have two election special...

09/20/2025

Congratulations Rangers!

by Dr. Charles Greanoff –  When senior Co-Captain Alex Adamov cashed in a rebound with 12 minutes left in the game, the Lakewood Girls finally broke the 0-0 tie, and behind strong defense and sure handed goaltending from Gwen Hongosh, defeated Holy Name 1-0.  The temperature in Parma rose steadi...

09/17/2025

Lakewood Observer Volume 21, Issue 18 is now on the streets, and online at our new website.

This issue we introduce and reintroduce you to three more candidates. Two for council, incumbent Ward 2 Councilman Bryan Evans, and Council At-Large Candidate Allison Urbanek. We also get a good look at another candidate for the Board of Education, Katie Slife Rustad.

We also go over events coming up, and some that happened. Schools, students, sports, and continuing columns from Mayor Meghan George and Council President Sarah Kepple.

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09/17/2025

09/16/2025

This week, Mayor George issued a proclamation to celebrate Sept. 15-19 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the City of Lakewood.

Listed below are some links to adult literacy and education programs in the Lakewood area:

Tri-C Ohio Options for Adults Diploma Program: https://www.tri-c.edu/community/the-institute-for-community-impact/ohio-options-for-adults/adult-diploma-program.html

Lakewood Public Library: Education and Research: https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/research/