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Firefighters training in the Old McKinley School

Lakewood Fire Department’s Solid Marks on Report Could Mean Lower Insurance Rates for Residents

The city of Lakewood’s most recent Insurance Offices evaluation of the Lakewood Fire Department put it in the top 2 percent of fire departments in
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RTA Changes Not Expected to Affect Lakewood Routes

After receiving word about funding cuts from the federal and state governments, RTA announced that it will consider modifying routes and/or increasing rider fares. While
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Lakewood’s Strong Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s

The city of Lakewood has learned that it will retain its Moody’s Aa2 strong bond rating, placing Lakewood in the top-tier of Ohio cities with the
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Kids Cove Playground Redesign Unveiling Set for March 16

After months of collecting resident feedback and discussing possible plans, the city of Lakewood is unveiling plans for the overhaul of the Kids Cove playground
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Aerial photo of Cove Park

City Seeks Design Firms for Cove, Wagar Parks Overhauls

As part of this year’s strategy to upgrade, enhance and improve the parks in Lakewood, the city is requesting proposals for the re-design of Wagar
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Mayor Summers Presents 2016 State of the City Address

Lakewood Mayor Michael P. Summers hosted his sixth-annual State of the City address at The Lakewood Masonic Temple on Wednesday. This year’s presentation — titled “Foundation
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City Takes Ownership of Historic Landmark Building in Forward-Looking Plan for Economic Development

The city of Lakewood is now the proud owner of a historic building bearing the name of Lakewood’s earliest settlers. The Curtis Block building at
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It’s Raining In Lakewood: Where Does Your Rooftop Runoff Go?

Lakewood, a city of homes with very little undeveloped property, may find the key to sewer improvements in our own backyards, driveways and roof drains.
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Lakewood Police Reminds Residents to Be on ‘High Alert’ for IRS Tax Scam

As the tax-filing season begins, the Lakewood Police Department is reminding residents to continue to be wary of unsolicited telephone calls and e-mails from individuals
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Lakewood City Council Calls Special Meeting Feb. 11 to Review Petitions

Lakewood City Council has scheduled a special public meeting to create a formal opportunity for the community to be heard on issues involving healthcare delivery
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