Lakewood residents who participate in the Lakewood Police Citizens’ Academy learn how the department carries out its mission to protect and serve. A group of Academy alumni was so moved by the bond they forged with two members of the force that they organized an effort of protection and service of their own.

“This is the highlight of my year to sing with the chorus.”

Throughout the year from Feb. 18, 2026 to Feb. 18, 2027 libraries, universities, bookstores and other organizations and individuals statewide will hold special events celebrating Morrison’s significant achievements as a writer who focused on the realities of race and gender and on the Black female experience. 

Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights have jointly hired a lawyer to consider options and responsibilities for Lower Lake’s dam. Meanwhile, the new Shaker Lakes Conservancy is posting signs and circulating petitions to preserve Lower Lake and bring back the former Horseshoe (also called Upper) Lake.

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago.

“This year we really sat down and asked where the need was greatest in the community.”