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2009-08-06T18:27:48Z

Lakewood High, Hiram College graduate Joe Trela collecting baseball equipment for youngsters in Nicaragua

Hiram College graduate and former Terriers baseball player Joe Trela is continuing a drive to collect new and used baseball equipment to be delivered to and used by youngsters in Nicaragua. Trela, who played high school baseball at Lakewood...

2009-08-06T18:06:08Z

Lakewood High fall teams to have new division homes in Northeast Ohio Conference play

LAKEWOOD Things are changing for a number of Lakewood High varsity teams. While the Rangers remain a member of the Northeast Ohio Conference, four of their varsity teams will switch divisions among the NOC's three options. The four teams moving...

2009-09-01T14:45:08Z

Lakewood Sun Post merges with Sun Herald

The Lakewood Sun Post has merged with the Sun Herald. Get the latest news for Lakewood, West Park, North Olmsted, Fairview Park and Olmsted Falls from the Sun Post Herald....

2009-08-03T19:14:12Z

Maple Cliff residents restore wall older than Lakewood itself

On Maple Cliff Drive in Lakewood, a wall older than the city itself is still standing thanks to the combined efforts of the street's residents and a local stone worker. All 22 households on the street chipped in $50,000 to...

2009-08-02T19:15:47Z

Lakewood Sun Post Picture Perfect Pet: Eddie

Age: "2ish" Owner: Rick Wendell Breed/Type: Terrier mix ("Benji" dog) Dines on: "Hmm . . . would prefer anything and any dog food, if I have to; if lucky, a hot dog from the grill or sneaking up on...

2009-08-01T22:22:19Z

Lakewood Sun Post Person of the Week: Tim Laskey

The first recipient LakewoodAlive's Volunteer Service Award is founding member Tim Laskey. Laskey has put in more than six years of service with LakewoodAlive and Lakewood Community Progress Inc., organizations working to foster revitalization and economic development in the...

2009-08-01T12:58:12Z

Wallace Coleman to perform at Lakewood Public Library

Self-taught harmonica player Wallace Coleman traveled the world for 10 years with Robert Lockwood Jr.'s legendary band. Then he hit the road, playing almost every major blues festival around the world. Now is your chance to hear this Living...

2009-07-30T22:38:40Z

Jill Stupiansky is fourth in Greater Cleveland Women's Amateur golf tourney

WILLOUGHBY HILLS The summer golf season begins to wind down but not before some got in a few more tournaments under their belts. In the Greater Cleveland Women's Amateur sponsored by Cleveland Metroparks, Jill Stupiansky of Lakewood was unable to...

2009-07-30T21:09:34Z

Two men arrested for robbery near railroad tracks in Lakewood

ROBBERY, COVE AVENUE: A resident saw two men push a woman at 10:15 p.m. July 20. The resident thought he saw the men take her wallet. Police caught the men near the railroad tracks at Thoreau Avenue. Police arrested...

2009-07-30T16:54:39Z

St. Edward High announces its 2009 Hall of Fame choices

St. Edward High School has announced its induction class for 2009 to the Howard Ferguson Athletic Hall of Fame and it finds the graduating class of 1998 well-represented. Among the eight players and one coach to be inducted in ceremonies...

2009-07-30T11:18:35Z

Lakewood Sun Post Go Seek

This scene is somewhere in the Lakewood Sun Post area. If you know it, send your answer to editor Carol Kovach at ckovach@sunnews.com or Go Seek, c/o Lakewood Sun Post, 5510 Cloverleaf Parkway, Cleveland 44125. Entries must be received...

2009-07-29T20:53:38Z

Puma Yoga to celebrate 1 year in business with free classes

Puma Yoga, 15602 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, will celebrate one year in business with free yoga classes, raffles and complimentary healthy snacks Saturday. The studio is offering beginners, prenatal, kids and open level vinyasa yoga as well as a drum...

2009-07-29T19:37:45Z

Dog Days of Summer dog wash rescheduled

The Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter has rescheduled their annual Dog Days of Summer Dog Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at Nature's Bin, 18120 Sloane Ave. in Lakewood. Prices are $10 for small dogs,...

2009-07-29T13:07:09Z

Rockport Square begins construction on six new townhomes

Despite the struggling economy, Rockport Square is moving toward completion of its second phase of development. The condominium complex is seeing significant success with townhome sales, three in recent weeks, and has begun construction on six new lots. Rockport Square...

2009-07-28T18:10:30Z

Thrifty Peddler relocates to bigger space, turns good profits

Thrifty Peddler, Lakewood Hospital's longstanding resale shop, is moving on to bigger and better things. The store will relocate from its current spot at 14501 Detroit Ave. to a larger storefront on the main floor of the Lakewood Hospital Professional...

2009-07-28T15:33:04Z

Lakewood resident creates thoughtful gift for breast cancer patients

Finding the right gift for a friend or family member undergoing breast cancer treatment can be frustrating, but Lakewood resident Julie Stephin and her business partner Deborah Brennan of New York have collected a box full of the perfect presents....

2009-07-28T15:34:35Z

Lakewood Arts Festival chair to step down after serving 20th year

Since its inception over 30 years ago, Karen Cooper of Rocky River has been working to organize the Lakewood Arts Festival and will serve as chair of the board for the last time this year. Cooper first got involved with...

2009-07-25T18:39:23Z

Lakewood Sun Post Student of the Week: Mary Hyland

Magnificat High School graduate Mary Hyland recently signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Akron University and play softball. She served as a Eucharistic minister, member of the National Honor Society, altar server for St. Clement Church in...

2009-07-25T16:21:13Z

Cleveland Baseball Federation's Junior RBI team plays and watches in St. Louis

CLEVELAND It was a trip to be long remembered for a dozen Cleveland-area youngsters who became part of Major League Baseball's recent All-Star Game festivities in St. Louis. The Cleveland Junior RBI team, under the direction of the Cleveland Baseball...

2009-07-25T10:15:56Z

House party to benefit Beck Center

Michelle Tomallow and Micki Tubbs will welcome visitors into their home as part of a series of house parties held in some of the west side's most fabulous homes to benefit the Beck Center. The party will showcase a...