Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Lakewood.

The 5AM Lakewood Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.

Community

Plans for a renovated Becks Pool are moving forward after a recent open house and online survey gave residents feedback.
The design—now featuring a lap pool, diving board, shade, lazy river, and splash pad—will be presented in spring with construction beginning next year after the 2027 pool season.
Cleveland.comRead more
Lakewood Park’s parking lot — costing about $200K — is undergoing off-season repairs to fix sidewalks and asphalt after issues from last year’s project; work is expected to last three weeks while the lot remains open as the pool stays closed.
Cleveland.comRead more
At Her Market in Lakewood, female-owned vendors sell food, drinks, clothing and more at Grant Elementary's parking lot while a DJ plays pop tunes.
The monthly pop-up brings local creativity to a diverse crowd and supports women-led businesses.
Cleveland MagazineRead more

Lakewood police officer Gabrielle E. Rovito, a 2014 Lakewood High graduate, was named the new school resource officer and now serves her old school.
She brings five years of experience plus a dedication to supporting students and building community ties.
Cleveland.comRead more

A new guide details a series of clambake events happening this fall across Northeast Ohio with options like waterfront dining at The Galley starting today and festive meals at Alley Cat Oyster Bar, Blue Canyon, and others through late October & November.
Cleveland MagazineRead more