‘Rewarding Rides’ Helping Others, One Mile at a Time

Lakewood natives ride 400 miles to raise money for the family of a local man who died in February. The $2,200 raised will help cover medical bills for the family of Ernie Vagi.

When it comes to helping others, some people pitch in at hot meals. Some just write a check. Then, there are those who navigate their bikes though a mountain range in an effort to raise money for a cause. Take, for example, long-time friends Mo Farunia, 22, and Gabe Williams, 23, who rode their bicycles last week through the Appalachian mountains from Washington DC to Lakewood.  They packed up tents, sleeping bags and food and hit the C&O railroad trail. The Lakewood natives’ 500-mile, 10-day trek sought to raise money for the family of a local man who died in February. The $2,200 that Farunia and Williams raised will help cover medical bills for the family of Ernie Vagi. Farunia founded Rewarding Rides three years ago. “We raise money …

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Bike for Beck Event is a Fun, Smooth Ride

With warm weather, hundreds turned out for the second-annual event at Beck Center for the Arts on Sunday.

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Bike for Beck Rolling Into Town

Second-annual event slated to take place all day today.

Lakewood City Council Eyes Investments in Basketball Courts

Among them are increased supervision, a drinking fountain, better access and improved community policing.

After the new basketball court was installed at Lakewood Park last year, city council is now considering a game-plan that includes a few upgrades. Among them are increased supervision, better access and improved community policing. Tom Bullock and Monique Smith penned a letter to fellow council members, encouraging a discussion on outdoor basketball in Lakewood. “After a long winter spring is finally here, and with it, a significant increase in residents and visitor using our parks, including a popular new facility, the recently installed basketball courts near the skate park at Lakewood Park,” said Bullock and Smith. “I think this is a worthwhile investment,” Bullock told council last Monday. “I think it’s important to prioritize this.” …

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Steve

5:56 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

You are so right Bill. But on the other hand we do pay for Animal Control. Count how many times you drive past a person with a dog off leash, don't have a baggie in their hand for clean-up, off leash in the public parks. These are also laws, but never seem to get enforced. And where exactly did the money go that was left to the animal shelter by a Womans estate??? No one has a clue, even the …   more ›

Lakewood Grad Transfers to Play Hoops at Rio Grande

Josh Reagan will continue his basketball career for the Red Storm.

The University of Rio Grande men’s basketball team announced the signing of Lakewood High School grad Josh Reagan for the 2013-14 season. Reagan, a 6-foot-6, 235-pound power forward, averaged 25 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game at Cuyahoga Community College this year. He ranked third nationally in scoring and sixth in rebounding among all NJCAA Division II teams. Reagan is the son of Bill and Gina Reagan of Lakewood. He spent one season at Delaware Technical Community College, where he averaged 19.1 points and 12.2 rebounds for a team that reached the NJCAA national tournament. “I didn’t get into the basketball thing early like everybody else. I only played my senior year in high school and the two years of JUCO, …

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How to Get Your Spring Sports Team Featured on Patch

From youth sports to adult leagues, and teams on their way to the playoffs to those reminiscent of the Bad News Bears, Patch wants to see athletes of all ages in action this spring!

Whether it’s on the baseball diamond, at the soccer field or during a flag football game at a local park, spring sports are underway around Lakewood and we want to help share all the great moments and highlights with the community! Patch is looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are eager to show their team spirit on Lakewood Patch. News about any team – from youth t-ball to middle and high school sports, recreational teams, adult leagues and more – it’s all welcome. Here's how you can share news about your sports team this spring: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches and players with other fans …

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No Lakewood Criterium This Year

The idea is to “rebuild” the high-speed bike race for 2014.

The Lakewood Criterium, the popular cycling event on the city’s West End, is taking the year off. According to a press release, the event is skipping the 2013 season in an effort to “rebuild for 2014 and beyond.” Lakewood Criterium is a high-speed bike race geared specifically to riders that reach speeds of at least 30 mph. The USA Cycling sanctioned race took place on a one-mile, six-corner course with a start-finish at Detroit Avenue and Riverside Drive. “The Lakewood Criterium has from its inception been designed to highlight Lakewood and specifically the unique aspects of the West End,” according to the press release. “The event is currently building a larger board of directors in order to help the event grow by significant amounts …

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