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Officers Mazor and Rovito attended the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office Trunk Or Treat event on Oct. 29 in Downtown Cleveland. It was great to see everyone dressed up and enjoying the beautiful evening!
October 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour overnight on Saturday, 10/31 into Sunday, 11/1, and change your smoke alarm batteries!
October 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Make sure you have a safe ride home this Halloween weekend! The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is offering ride share credits through its Project Plan Ahead program. Visit oh.projectplanahead.com to get your code.
October 30, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Leaves are falling all over town, and there's never been a better time to sign up for our Adopt-A-Drain program! With just a few minutes each month, you can help prevent flooding on your street and keep Lakewood's sewer system healthy.

lakewoodoh.gov/adopt-a-drain
October 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office is bringing its Great Estates Program to Lakewood! This program is designed to help residents protect their assets—both during their lifetime and for their loved ones.

Learn more and register at cuyahogacounty.gov/fiscal-offic....
October 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
October 28 is #NationalFirstRespondersDay. We send our thanks to Lakewood's Police Officers, Dispatchers, Firefighters/Paramedics, and Public Works personnel who are the first point of contact and the ones who rush to the scene when something goes wrong.
October 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: On Wed., Oct. 28, construction crews will be saw-cutting across both Clifton Blvd. and West Clifton Blvd. near the intersection of the two roads as part of the Lake-Clifton Connector Project. Police will be on-hand to help direct traffic. Please use an alternate route if possible.
October 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The latest Bunts Project update was sent to subscribers yesterday afternoon and is posted on our project webpage (lakewoodoh.gov/bunts-rehab).

lakewoodoh.gov/wp-content/u...

Key Updates:
• Sewer lateral and water service line work continues between Lakewood Hts. and Madison.
October 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Elbur Ave. is closed (local traffic only) between Madison and Athens due to a water main break. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route at this time.
October 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Mark your calendars! The LPD's next Coffee With A Cop will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 to 11 AM at KB Confections (13519 Detroit Ave.). Grab a coffee and treat and strike up a conversation with Lakewood's Neighborhood Officers. See you there!
October 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Halloween week has arrived! Trick-or-treating takes place Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 PM. Drivers, please be extra cautious and watch for pedestrians. Trick-or-treaters, stay together, look both ways before crossing the street, and have fun!
October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Pumpkin composting is back in Lakewood! If you would like to compost your pumpkins, you can bring them to the Kauffman Park parking lot.

Intact and decaying pumpkins, carved jack-o’-lanterns, and gourds are accepted.
October 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: On Monday, Oct. 26, the W. 117th southbound resurfacing will swap lanes. The curb lane will be the travel lane, and crews will begin work on the left southbound lane. The work may extend into the center turn lane for some sections/time periods.
October 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM
On Wednesday, the LPD's Officer Kristen, Gabby, Jon, and Melissa visited first graders at Roosevelt Elementary as part of the Books and Badges program. Officers read a book to the kids, who then were given a copy to take home, and had the chance to ask the officers questions.
October 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
In collaboration with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission (@countyplanning.us), the City of Lakewood has completed and adopted the Public Art Master Plan. Working with local artists, residents, and stakeholders, we are excited about this document that will help us guide our future work.
October 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Did you know Lakewood has 3 marked pedestrian-only lanes? Chase Ln. & Rose Ln. connect Clifton Blvd. to Lake Rd., and Edwards Ln. connects Lake Rd. to Edgewater Dr.

Next time you are walking on the north side of the city, be sure to visit these "secret passageways"!

#NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
October 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations to the winners in Keep Lakewood Beautiful's 2026 Beautiful Home Awards!

Allison and Scott Isaacs
Michael Fleenor and George Graham
Mary and Sean Berry
Nicole Swick
Ella and Bill Sutcliffe

Award winners were honored at the City Council meeting on Monday, 10/19.
October 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Attention Lakewood businesses: Did you know the City of Lakewood has funding available for signage and façade renovations/updates? The City may be able to offer your project up to 40% of your costs in the form of a rebate!
October 21, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The City of Lakewood is currently auctioning old street signs for a selection of Lakewood streets and roads. The auctions are housed on the GovDeals platform and the bidding begins at $25 for each sign available. The auctions will be open through October 27, 2026.
October 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Reminder for Landlords: Renew your housing license by November 1 to avoid a late fee.

Learn more about housing licenses and link to our online renewal portal by visiting www.lakewoodoh.gov/housing-and-....
October 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Audible crossing signals provide a signal and instructions for pedestrians who are visually impaired.

The City of Lakewood is working to add or update buttons city-wide in accordance with the ADA Transition Plan.

#NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
October 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Shared-use paths provide pedestrians and cyclists a wide space to travel that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. The FHWA recommends paths on routes with high traffic volume and/or high speed.
October 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT, Mon., Oct. 19: Due to concrete repairs and pouring, people in vehicles who wish to visit W. 117th businesses between Detroit & Madison on the west side of the road (the Lakewood side) must approach by traveling southbound.
October 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Meeting schedule for Monday, Oct. 19:

7:30 PM - City Council

Meetings are open to the public and committee/council meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.
October 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons provide a safer crossing option for high-traffic mid-block locations. These devices allow traffic to flow continuously unless activated by a pedestrian. Lakewood is currently home to three of these signals.

lakewoodoh.gov/pedestrian-hybrid-beacons
October 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM