PhotoBlogs by Jim O'Bryan

Bike For Beck 2013 (16 Photos)

A handful of photos from Bike for the Beck. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013

2207 Seymour Ave. - Complete (135 Photos)

This is a collection of photos from the afternoon Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight were freed from their kidnapper, after being held captive for 12 years! All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013

Nickel Plate Road #765, a 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive (37 Photos)
On Mother's Day 05.12.2013 Nickle late brought out an old 2-8-4 Berkshire steam powered locomotive to celebrate. Here are some images from the stop just over the canyon. photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
LHF 2013 Amubluance Chase (177 Photos)

Photos from Lakewood Hospital Foundation's 2013 Amublance Chase. An annual event every spring for decades chasing Ambulances is one of our favorite ways to celebrate spring in Lakewood, Ohio. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2013

Fire In Cleveland on Elton Ave. (21 Photos)
All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
Old House Fair 2013 (61 Photos)
Photos from the Old House Fair 2013, all photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
Bald Eagle Baby Coverage 2013 (168 Photos)

I had been following the life of a bald eagle couple, (they mate for life) in Rocky River Reservation, the female had laid a single egg. While hunting for food, the make was killed by a passenger plane landing at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. With shock and much sadness, I started to wonder what would happen to mom and the egg. Some wondered if the miracle of Sandy Ridge would happen here where another male would help. Sure enough another male showed up, and started to help about 5 days ago the egg hatched, and the male has continued to help. Here is the update with the first photos of the baby! Stay tuned more photos daily.

Baby Owls 2013 In The Emerald Canyon (57 Photos)
Photos of the growth of a pair of Great Horned Owls in Rocky River Metro Parks, down in the Emerald Canyon. The great diversity of wildlife in an around Lakewood and the Emerald Necklace with it great trails, for hiking, biking, running along with some of the best fishing in the area, make Lakewood a wonderful place to call home. Many refer to it as "The Alaska of the Cleveland Inner-Ring Suburbs." I am just glad to call it home. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did taking them. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2013
April 2013 (65 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in April 2013, All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
Lakewood Leadership Breakfast 2013 (13 Photos)

COMMUNITY LEADERS BREAKFAST Wednesday. March 13, 2013 WELCOME: Diane Helbig, Chairwoman of the Board - Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Edward Favre, President - Lakewood Board of Education INVOCATION: The Rev. G. Keith Owen, II - St. Peter's Episcopal Church BREAKFAST: Ranger Catering SPEAKER: Jeffrey W. Patterson, Superintendent - Lakewood City Schools GUEST SPEAKERS: Mike Dow, Teacher - Construction Trades Program LHS seniors Joe Czechanski & Adam Farunia Brian Siftar, Director, State & Federal Programs, ELL, and Testing & Gifted Services Najam Hassan, Student, John Carroll University Kathy Ingersoll, Coordinator, Gifted & Talented Steve Saed - LHS senior Beth Hankins, Director, LHS Orchestras Moira Horn - LHS senior CLOSING REMARKS: Patty Ryan, President & CEO - Lakewood Chamber of Commerce MUSIC: LHS Four Seasons String Quartet

March, 2013 (75 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood in the month of March, 2013. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
February 2013 (31 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood February 2013. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
Church Youth Sleep Out 2013 (19 Photos)
Each year the teens at three of Lakewood's churches has a sleep out in cardboard boxes. This helps them understand what it is like to sleep in a box, and they use it as a way to raise awareness and money for the homeless. All of the photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2013
Chief Jack Kilbane's Funeral (12 Photos)
JOHN P. "JACK" KILBANE, age 82. Retired Assistant Fire Chief of Lakewood Fire Department. Beloved husband of 59 years to Joanne (nee Golden); loving father of Kathleen Joyce (Larra Clark), Theresa Ann (David Calvert), Kevin Austin (Nancy), Mary Eileen (John Myers) and John Michael; adoring grandfather of Ana Kathleen, Marie and Elizabeth Calvert-Kilbane and Michael Francis, Paul Christopher (deceased), Andrea Therese, Kara Marie, Therese and Joanna Kilbane Myers and Grace Kelly, Patrick John, Seamus Joseph and Liam Austin; beloved son of the late Mary Agnes (nee Patton) and Michael Kilbane; brother of Catherine Chesser (the late Donald), James Joseph (deceased), Mary Elizabeth Porter (Samuel) (both deceased), Carole Anne Kennedy (Patrick Desmond, deceased); brother-in-law of Kathleen Boyle (the late Richard), Margaret Petrie (Joseph) (both deceased); kind uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Mr. Kilbane was a 1948 graduate of St. Ignatius High School and Retired Lt. Col. U.S. Army. Passed away January 9, 2013. Funeral Mass Saturday January 12 St. Clement Church (14401 Madison Ave.) at 1:00 P.M.
January 2013 (58 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio January 2013. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. �2013

Light Up Lakewood, 2012 (130 Photos)

Photos from LakewoodAlive's Light Up Lakewood. In 2012 it became the premiere event we all knew it could become with the right leadership. Thank you Quaker Steak and Lube, Lakewood Hospital, University of Akron, all of the volunteers and the city of Lakewood. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2012

December 2012 (80 Photos)
Photos in an around Lakewood, Ohio in the month of December 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2012
13th Reindeer Run, Lakewood Park (32 Photos)

Some images from the Hermes' 13th Annual Reindeer Run, in Lakewood, Ohio. Property of the Lakewood Observer, inc. ©2012

Hixson's At Christmas Time (24 Photos)
A look around Hixson's during the Christmas Holiday. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Veteran Day Observance Lakewood Park 2012 (39 Photos)
Every year Lakewood puts together a nice observance of Veteran's Day. Every November 11, at 11am the city, along with the rest of America stops to pay respect to those that have served, giving and all to often paid the ultimate price so that all of us may live free of tyranny. To ever Veteran from every form of service, thank you from everyone at the Lakewood Observer. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Mayor's Ball 2012 (32 Photos)

Saturday, November 10, was the Fifth Annual Mayor's Ball at the Beck Center, proceeds benefit the Beck Center and Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp. Sponsor of this year's event was Abode Living. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer. ©2012

Vice President Joe Binden Visits Lakewood High School (128 Photos)
Photos of VP Binden's visit to Lakewood High School, 11.04.2012 All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
November, 2012 (67 Photos)
Photos in an around Lakewood, Ohio in the month of November. All the photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Hurricane Sandy Super Storm (140 Photos)
photos from the Frankenstorm known as Hurricane Sandy. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Rahm Emanuel Stops In Lakewood (30 Photos)
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago. Previously served as the White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2010, stops by Lakewood Democratic Office, 10.27.2012
Congressman Paul Ryan at CSU_10.24.2012 (26 Photos)
Congressman Paul Ryan stopped in Cleveland today for about 30 minutes, for a short rally at CSU. all photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Spooky Pooch Parade 2012 (60 Photos)
All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer. ©2012
Bill Clinton & Bruce Springsteen at Tri-C, 10.18.2012 (76 Photos)
Photos from a pro-President Obama rally at Tri-C Western Campus featuring President Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen. 10.18.2o12 All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
FLOTUS - Michelle Obama At Tri-C Metro Campus (30 Photos)
Photos taken 10.15.2012 at the rally for First Lady of The United States Michelle Obama. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Romney Rally in Cuyahoga Falls (55 Photos)

All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012

Natural History Museum (28 Photos)

On a cold rainy day I took a trip to Cleveland's Natural History Museum. 15 minutes from Cleveland at University Circle it along with the other museums makes for great distraction on a rainy day. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.

President Obama Visits CSU 10.05.2012 (119 Photos)
President Obama stops by Cleveland, Ohio during the campaign on a cold rainy day, and stages an outdoor rally at CSU. The huge crowd waited 3-hours in the rain to hear him speak. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
October 2012 (100 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in the month of October, 2012
3rd Annual Fitness Fits Everyone! 2012 (17 Photos)
Photos taken at the event. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Barack Obama, POTUS At Kent State University (31 Photos)
Photos taken during a speech by President Barack Obama at Kent State University. 09.26.2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Hoops Coming Back (14 Photos)
Photos of the hoops being finally returned to yet another park. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Lakewood Community Festival 2012 (69 Photos)
Photos taken at the Annual Lakewood Community Festival 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
Cleveland Zoo 2012 (80 Photos)
Photos in and around the Cleveland Zoo. 09.10.2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
Pooch Pool Plunge - Dog Swim 2012 (31 Photos)
Photos from the Friends of Lakewood's Dog Park, Pooch Pool Plunge - Dog Swim 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
September, 2012 (32 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood, Ohio in September 2012.
Cleaveland Air Show 2012 (94 Photos)

A couple images from the Cleveland Air Show.

Lakewood Car Kulture Show 2012 (34 Photos)
Photos of the Lakewood Car Kulture Show 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Quaker Steak And Lube Opening (34 Photos)
Opening party for the new Quaker Steak and Lube in Lakewood, Ohio.
Lakewood Arts Festival 2012 (92 Photos)
Photos taken while walking around the 2012 Lakewood Arts Festival. Always a great time to shop, and talk with friends. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Starry Night 2012 (40 Photos)
Lakewood Hospital Foundation's Starry Night 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
August 2012 (93 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in August 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Way Finding 2012 (34 Photos)
Photos for a discussion on Way Finding. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Lakewood Criterium 2012 Part 1 of 2 (106 Photos)

Photos from the 2012 Lakewood Criterium. Part 1 of 2. All photos are the property of the The Lakewood Observer, Inc., ©2012 Photos by Jim O'Bryan

Lakewood Criterium 2012 Part 2 (96 Photos)

Photos from the 2012 Lakewood Criterium. Part 2 of 2. All photos are the property of the The Lakewood Observer, Inc., �2012 Photos by Jim O'Bryan

St. James Reopens To A Packed House (15 Photos)
July 25, 2012 St. James Church opens to a special mass, and a standing room only crowd. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Lakewood Summer Melt Down 2012 (61 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood Summer Meltdown, 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2012
Car Fire 07.09.2012 (21 Photos)

Photos from a car fire on Riverside Dr. over I-90 at 10:30pm on 07.09.2012. Nothing to see here move along. Photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012

4th of July Parade 2012 Part 1 (100 Photos)
Photos by Deb O'Bryan of the 2012 Lakewood 4th of July Parade. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2012
4th Of July Parade 2012 Part 2 (91 Photos)

Photos by Deb O'Bryan of the 2012 Lakewood 4th of July Parade. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2012

July 2012 (86 Photos)
Photos I have taken in and around Lakewood, Ohio 2012. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
How can this be illegal? (46 Photos)
Photos to illustrate a thread on the Observation Deck. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
June 2012 (61 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio June, 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Meet The Trucks 2012 (30 Photos)
Lakewood Early Childhood PTA's Meet The Trucks June 2, 2012 All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
Say Goodbye To Hollywood Part 2 (142 Photos)
Photos of the tearing down of the last movie theater in Lakewood, The Detroit Theater, built in 1924 and was the first place many Lakewoodites ever saw the big screen. It is being torn down for a McDonald's. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Say Goodbye To Hollywood Part 1 (119 Photos)
Photos of the tearing down of the last movie theater in Lakewood, The Detroit Theater, built in 1924 and was the first place many Lakewoodites ever saw the big screen. It is being torn down for a McDonald's. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Bike The Beck - 2012 (33 Photos)
Photos shot down at the first Bike the Beck. Featuring a nice marriage of the arts, and bicycling around Lakewood. It was a beautiful day, with good riding, great LIVE music, art, and food for all. Can't wait till next year. All photo are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Lakewood Old House Fair 2012 (28 Photos)
Photos of some of the exhibitors at Lakewood's Old House Fair. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer. ©2012
Ambulance Chase 2012 (112 Photos)
Photos of the Lakewood Hospital's Ambulance Chase 2012. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer. ©2012
Planet - Lakewood - Doves (54 Photos)

My version of the TV Show Planet... No animals were harmed in this shoot. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc.

May 2012 (122 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio May, 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Bridges to Recovery 5K-Lakewood Park 4/14/12 (18 Photos)
Random photos from the Bridges to Recovery 5K-Lakewood Park 4/14/12 All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Poetry Month At Lakewood Public Library - D.A. Levy (5 Photos)
Lakewood Public Library is celebrating Poetry month in many ways, one is with guest speakers and poetry readings. The first one was with ex-LPL Director Kenneth Warren, who is also a poet, author and old acquaintance of D. A. Levy.
April 2012 (69 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood taken by me. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Lakewood's Flowering Trees (29 Photos)
It looked like ran so I grabbed my camera and ran out the door, to take a couple pictures of the many flowered trees that had flowered this week.
Eat Well Lakewood 2012 (22 Photos)
Photos at Eat Well Lakewood, at Lakewood High School 03.10.2012. This is Live Well Lakewood's premier event, and always fun, informative, and pretty tasty!
March 2012 (115 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio March 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
Dennis Kucinich/Robert Kennedy Jr. (21 Photos)
Photos from the Dennis Kucinich Ralley at St, Mary's where Robert Kennedy Jr. spoke on the neew to retain Congressman Kucinich, and what it means to our future.
February 2012 (32 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood Febriary 2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer.
Murder on Waterbury (35 Photos)
Photos of a shooting on Waterbury 01.06.2012. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2012
January 2012 (38 Photos)
Photos by me, in and around Lakewood, Ohio in January 2012. All photos are the property o the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
Lakewood Punk Blows Through (22 Photos)
Seminal Punk Band "Rocket From The Tombs" played the Beachland Ballroom 12.10.2011. Lakewoodite Craig Bell was in town for the week so we talked, and I went to see the show. It was amazingly good.
December 2011 (62 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, and or of Lakewoodites during December 2011. ©Lakewood Observer, ©2011
Peter Diepenbrock's Art Installation At The Lakewood Public Library (111 Photos)
I spent a day with Peter and the LPL staff, and it was a marvelous experience watching the installation come together, and talking with Peter about it. Standing ovation to the Lakewood Public Library Board and Nancy Seibert and her Art Committee. ©2011 Lakewood Observer
November, 2011 (44 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio November, 2011. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
OCCUPY CLEVELAND! (76 Photos)
Photos from the Occupy Cleveland movement October 8th till they get what they want...
October, 2011 (35 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio during the month of October, 2011. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc.
I Paint With Cameras LO (29 Photos)
Photos I have taken through my cell phone. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Recess Rocks 2011 (19 Photos)
All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
2011 Community Festival (19 Photos)
Here are a couple photos from the 2011 Lakewood Community Festival at Madison Park. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
ClevelandAir Show/Thunderbirds 2011 (76 Photos)
Photos of this years Cleveland Air Show, mostly of the Thunderbirds. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewood Lutheran Church Final Days (215 Photos)
My last installment of the demolition of Lakewood Lutheran Church at Arthur Ave. and Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
September, 2011 (74 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio September 2011. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewoodites at The Avengers (63 Photos)

Photos from Lakewoodites and Observer sent in from the set of the Avengers movie. Photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, and the photographers. ©2011

Art Festival 2011 (33 Photos)
Photos of the Lakewood Arts Festival 2011. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
August, 2011 (97 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood Ohio, August 2011. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
9/11 Monument Build Out 1 (121 Photos)
Photos from the construction of Lakewood's 9/11 monument in front of Station 1 of the Lakewood Fire Department. The final monument will also feature steel from the World Trade Center.
The Lakewood Criterium 2011 (63 Photos)
The First Annual Lakewood Criterium Bike Race. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2011
Lakewood Fire Department Training 2011 (22 Photos)
With Lakewood Lutheran Church and School being pulled down the Lakewood Police got a chance to tack in some practice in entering buildings under fire. So they invited, Rocky River, Westlake and Bay to the party. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Street Walk 2011 (42 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood's Street Walk 2011. A;; photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewood Senior Health Care Campus 2011 Dog Show (66 Photos)
Photos from the 4th Annual Lakewood Senior Health Care Campus Dog Show. What a great event to cover and be part of. Tip of the hat to Tammy Siebert and her crew. Everyone has fun! All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewood Lutheran Church, The Last Days (131 Photos)

These photos were taken during the last days of the Lakewood Lutheran Church and School. I would like to thank Zaremba Construction, Lakewood Lutheran Church, and CVS Pharmacy for their help and assitance in getting these photos. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

Bay Bridge Farms (19 Photos)
LEAF's Thursday Night Speaker Series was a field trip to Bay Bridge Farms at 2072 Lark St. In Lakewood's Historic Birdtown. Thank you to Eric Stoffer and Annabel Khouri for the tour, and LEAF for setting this series up! All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewood Welcomes Home the 112th from Afghanistan (61 Photos)

Photos of the homecoming of the 112th Engineer Battalion, coming home from their tour of duty in Afghanistan. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011 If any of the people in this photos want copies call the office, 216.407.4250

July 4th, Lakewood Ohio (132 Photos)
Photos from the parade and fireworks in Lakewood, Ohio, 2011. These are how we see the parade and the works. Parade photos by Debra O'Bryan, other by me. Damn we love this city! All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
July 2011 (131 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood July 2011. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

Ohio Chautauqua 2011, Lakewood Park (113 Photos)
Photos from the 5 days of Ohio Chautauqua brought to you by the Lakewood Historical Society, and chaired by Ann Bish and a spectacular group of volunteers.
City Council 06.20.11 (10 Photos)
City Council meeting with various images. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
June 2011b (112 Photos)
More photos from the month of June in and around Lakewood, Ohio. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Matthew Markling For Lakewood Schools Fundraiser (36 Photos)

Matthew Markling for Lakewood Schools fundraiser at Around The Corner, 5/21/2011. Large turnout and fun was had by all. MARKLING FOR LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS all photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

WTC Steel Comes To Lakewood Fire Department (25 Photos)
Years ago some of Lakewood Fire Department asked if it would be possible to have some piece of the World Trade Center. A couple months ago, it was agreed that we could. No one could have possibly thought the trade of the Beams of the World Trade Center would happen the very day Usama Bin Ladin was found and killed by Navy Seals. The entire story in the Lakewood Observer. All images are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Celebrating The Life and Words of Daniel Thompson with Kenneth Warren (31 Photos)
Kenneth Warren made his first return to the Lakewood Public Library to host a look at the life and words of Poet Laureate Daniel Thompson April 30, 2011. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Wind Storm 04.28.2011 (35 Photos)
Photos of the damage from the wind storms of 04.28.2011. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce's 100 Year Anniversary (41 Photos)

Party for the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce's 100th Birthday at the Beck Center. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

April, 2011 (120 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in April 2011. All photos are the property of the Lakewood, Observer, ©2011

The Heideloff House On A Gray Winter Day (17 Photos)
Pictures of the Heideloff House which is slated to be turned into 23-10 Cluster Homes that will sell for about $300,000 with a many year tax abatement. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer. © 2011 Thank you to Howard Hanna for working with us on this.
Religious Riot - 3.0 (27 Photos)
The gang from St. Louis was back protesting Jerry Springer" The Musical, and let's just say it must be a money make for both!
March 2011 (105 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio MArch 2010. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

LiveWell Lakewood 02.19.11 (18 Photos)
Photos from the LiveWell Lakewood's Eat For Good Measure Show at Lakewood High. All photos are the proerty of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
February 2010 (106 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood during February 2010. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
January 2010 (55 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio January 2010. All photos are proeprty of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

ICE Lighthouse 2010 - Winter (50 Photos)
The lighthouse got covered in ice this year, as it does every year, but this year it got picked up by national news sources and you had to fight for room to get a shot. I am sure this is the most intensely photographed object in Cleveland except for maybe the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the week it opened. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
November, 2010 (56 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood in November, 2010. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2010
Spooky Pooch Parade 2010 (17 Photos)
Photos of the Spooky Pooches. All images property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
Lakewood Chamber Of Commerce - Candidate Lunch (13 Photos)
This was a nice event put together by The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce for us to meet the candidates. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
October 2010 (59 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio during the month of October 2010. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
Blue Angels 2010 (32 Photos)
Everyone else was taking photos so I thought I would give it a try. Photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
September 2010 (55 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood, Ohio September 2010. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
Lakewood's Arts Festival 2010 (63 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood's premiere festival, the Lakewood Arts Festival, 2010. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2010
Starry Night 2010 (32 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood Hospital's Starry Night 2010. Please excuse some of the images, camera issues, was not the gin I swear. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc., ©2010
Fire on Lakewood Ave, 8.2.10 (9 Photos)

Photos by Charley Newcomer

August 2010 (125 Photos)

Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio August, 2010. Updated almost daily all month long. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, ©2010

July 2010 Part 2 (70 Photos)
July is shaping up to be an incredible month for images. Here is part 2 of July 2010. Check out July 2010 for 100 images in and around Lakewood, Ohio. All images property of the Lakewood Observer, ©2010
Street Walk 2010 (22 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood's Street Walk 2010. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Obsercer ©2010
July 2010 (100 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio, July 2010. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
St. James's Last Weekend (68 Photos)
Photos of the last two services at St. James. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2009
2010 Lkwd Police Bike Rodeo (22 Photos)
Photos from the 2010 1st Annual Lakewood Police Bike Rodeo for Kids. Nice event. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
LECPTA Meet The Trucks 2010 (40 Photos)
My photos from the 2010 version of Lakewood Early Childhood PTA's Meet The Truck. A classic Lakewood event. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
June 2010 (41 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood in June, 2010. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc., ©2010
SWAT 5K 2010 (40 Photos)
Each year we sponsor the WEB SWAT 5K Run, it is truly one of our favorite events each year. The crowds have been growing every year, the participants grow and it all raises money for wives and children of fallen police. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
Storm 05.08.2010 (118 Photos)
Photos from the freak storm that slammed the northern edge of Lakewood, leaving many think it oculd have been a very weak tornado.
Asst. Sec. of the Treasury Herb Alisson Visits Lakewood (17 Photos)
Photos from the meeting 5.03.2010 of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability of the United States, Herb Alisson, with elected officials, representatives of housing groups and residents that have been affected by predatory lending, tighten bank practices, and now bureaucratic red tape at Congressman Kucinich's office on Detroit Ave.
May, 2010 (62 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in the month of May, 2010. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
April, 2010 (46 Photos)
Photos and images in and around Lakewood, Ohio April, 2010. all photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
March, 2010 (63 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio during the month of March, 2010. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
February (69 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio during February 2010. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer Inc.©2010
Ranger Cafe (18 Photos)
Photos for Chef Geoff's article on the Ranger Cafe at Lakewood High. This branch of the Westshore Vocational School has really come up with a winner. Standing ovation to the school, director of the class Rob McGorray, and all of the students. Make Your Reservation Now!
Every Snowflake Is Special, When It Comes To LakewoodAlive's Holiday DowntowN Extravaganza (32 Photos)
Lakewood used to have decorations all over town. Detroit Ave. and Madison Ave. up and down the street. Huge display of lights at Lakewood Park with luminaries on the bike trail, just marvelous stuff. Now everything has been moved by LakewoodAlive's orders to the business district of "Mainstreet" in Lakewood's "Downtown." While some of us were driving around and complaining, suddenly the beauty of the effort came forward. Each and every snowflake is different. Just like the real things. So we went out and documented the snowflakes, and noticed that LA had brought an entire theme to not just "DowqntowN" on "Mainstreet" but throughout the city! All photos property of Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010 If you wish to use them you must credit "LakewoodAlive's DowntowN on Mainstreet" programs.
Barak Obama Vists Lorain. (31 Photos)
Photos of Barak Obama arriving at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, and his town hall meeting in Lorain, Ohio. All photos property of Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
January 2010 (68 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood in January 2010. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2010
December 2009 (74 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in the month of December, 2009. All photos are the proprty of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
Lakewood Hospital Vision for Tomorrow - Orthopaedic Unit (17 Photos)
Lakewood Hospital Vision for Tomorrow - Orthopaedic Unit Grand Opening 11.11.09 Opening of the first remodeled floors at Lakewood Hospital, part of their Vision for Tomorrow program, and very impressive. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.
The Cleveland Strangler (14 Photos)
Photos from Imperial and East 123, the home of the Cleveland Strangler, who killed and buried 12 women in his backyard.
November 2009 (21 Photos)
Photos in an around Lakewood, Ohio November 2009. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer,Inc. ©2009
Vehicles In And Around Lakewood (91 Photos)
Photos of vehicles spotted in and around Lakewood. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer,Inc.©2009
September/October (54 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood September and October 2009. All images property of the Lakewood Observer,Inc.©2009
August 2009 (40 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio August, 2009. all photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
RTA Circulator Riot - Lakewood, Ohio - 7-30-09 (10 Photos)
Photos from the RTS Circulator riot in front of The Lakewood Public Library in Lakewood Ohio, July 30, 2009. When RTA said the circulators must go, Mayor Edward FitzGerald started a protest in front of the library. Voices were raise!
July (40 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, or myself in the month of July, 2009. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
Save Our Library Rally 06.24.09 (18 Photos)
Photos from the Save Our Library Rally at the Cleveland Public Library. All photos the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2009
June Photoblog (20 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood, Ohio during the month of June, 2009. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer ©2009
May 2009 (59 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio May, 2009. All photos are properties of the Lakewood Observer.
Signs, signs, everywhere are signs. (68 Photos)
A look into the various signs in and around Lakewood, Ohio. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
April photos (42 Photos)
Photos taken in and Around Lakewood, Ohio April, 2009. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
Bullock's War On Crime Takes Break For Art And Divine Intervention. (14 Photos)
Lakewood Councilman for Ward 2, ran almost entirely on a platform that he would stop crime in the Ward. Well last week we found out that the War On Crime, took a break so that Tommy could build street cred, and a museum to art and divine intervention. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, © 2009
March 2009 (36 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio March, 2009. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2009
February 2009 (45 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio during the month of February, 2009. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.© 2009
January 2009. (62 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood, Ohio in January of 2009.
Light Up Lakewood 2008 (23 Photos)
Photos from Light Up Lakewood III, 2008. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
December 2008 (36 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood in December of 2008.
Life With Kenny (43 Photos)
Photos of my time spent with one of my best friends Kenneth Warren, Director of the Lakewood Public Library, Co-Founder of the Lakewood Observer, and the wisest person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Veteran's Day 2008, Lakewood Park (65 Photos)
Photos from the new Veterans Memorial, at Lakewood Park on Veteran's Day, 2008. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Palin in Lakewood 2008 (32 Photos)
Photos from the Sarah Palin rally at Lakewood Park. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Madison Kids Park Opening 11.01.08 (42 Photos)
The grand opening of Madison Park's new Kid's Park. This was the completion of a dream by "Friends Of Madison Park." All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
November 2008 (17 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood, Ohio in November 2008. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
2008 Halloween Decoration Contest (20 Photos)
Photos of Halloween Decorations around Lakewood, Ohio 2008. House with the mouse votes wins dinner for two at the WestEnd Tavern. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Spooky Pooch Parade 2008 2 (22 Photos)
Lakewood's First Annual Spooky Pooch Parade. Rhonda Loje, Katy Davis and Debbie Baker out did themselves with this first event. LakewoodAlive production. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Spooky Pooch Parade 2008 1 (47 Photos)
Lakewood's First Annual Spooky Pooch Parade.  Rhonda Loje, Katy Davis and Debbie Baker out did themselves with this first event. LakewoodAlive production. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Lakewood Chamber Of Commerce's Celebrity Roast 2008 (66 Photos)
The Lakewood Chamber Of Commerce's Celebrity Roast 2008, where they roasted President of Lakewood Hospital Jack Gustin, and School Board President and owner of Geiger's Clothing, Chas. Geiger.
October 2008 (72 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood. October 2008. all photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
A Celebration of Arts & Communication Education (20 Photos)
Sept. 19, 2008 was the night The Westshore School Districts kicked off their Arts and Communication joint effort program. The Lakewood Observer and Westlake Bay Village Observers are proud to be part of the program.
September, 2008 (50 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood, September 2008. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
2008 Lakewood Car Kulture Show (68 Photos)
Photos from the 2008 Lakewood Car Kulture Show. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
August 2008 (11 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood during the month of August. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc.©2008
Birdtown on a summer's night. (30 Photos)
Photos taking while walking in the Historic Birdtown District. July 25, 2008. It was a good night, a good walk and an even better conversation with Ken Warren. All photos are proeprty of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Horace Mann / Emerson walk through. July 2008 (38 Photos)
The LO was invited to walk through the rebuilt Horace Mann and Emerson schools. On this trip was tour guide Superintendent Dr. Dave Estrop, Lakewood Mayor Edward FitzGerald, School Board Member Matthew Markling and School Treasurer Rick Berdine
July Photoblog 2008 (12 Photos)
Photos in and around Lakewood July 2008. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
4th of July Parade, 2008 part 2 (41 Photos)
Photos taken by Debra O'Bryan of Lakewood's 4th of July Parade 2008. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
4th of July Parade 2008, part 1 (50 Photos)
Photos from Lakewood's 4th of July Parade 2008. These photos were taken by Debra O'Bryan. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
June 2008 (25 Photos)
Photos from June 2008. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
LIA/MAMA Art Walk Spring 2008 (10 Photos)
Photos from the Lakewood Is Art/MAMA Art Walk 2008. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Slovic Village Field Trip (22 Photos)
Recently Slovc Village in Cleveland was in the news for, abandoned homes, squatters, arson and gang bangers. Sounds like a perfect place for a late night field trip. On this night, it would be Steve Davis, Michael Gill, and myself. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer ©2008
May Photo Blog (30 Photos)
My May 2008 Photo Blog. All photos proeprty of The Lakewood Observer, ©2008
NY/NJ Trip_003 (44 Photos)
Today was New Jersey and Ashbury Park. All photos ©2008
NY Trip 2 - Chelsea (44 Photos)
Photos on my recent trip to NY this was a trip around Manhattan to the Art Galleries of Chelsea. Recently re-discovered.©2008
New York/New Jersey Trip (63 Photos)
Photos from a recent trip to New Jersey and New York hooking up with some old friends. ©2008
March 2008 #2 (32 Photos)
The second blog for the month of March of my images. Busy month! All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. and Observer Inc. ©2008
Hillary Clinton for President Rally at C.S.U. 02.02.08 (22 Photos)
Photos taken at the Hillary Clinton for President Rally at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio on February 2, 2008. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. and Observer Inc. ©2008
Bill Clinton/Hillary Clinton Rally (32 Photos)
On 03.01.08 President Bill Clinton came to the East Gym of Lakewood High for a Hillary Clinton for President Rally. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc., and Observer, Inc. ©2007
March 2008 (49 Photos)
Photos taken in and around Lakewood. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer and Observer, Inc. ©2008
Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton Debate 02.26.08 at Cleveland State University (55 Photos)
Photos in and around Cleveland during the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Democratic Presidential Debate at Cleveland State University. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, and Observer, Inc. ©2008
Barack Obama Rally 02.23.08 (27 Photos)
Photos from the Barack Obama Visits to Cleveland, 02.23.08-02.26.08 Property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. and Observer Inc. ©2008
February 2008 (32 Photos)
Photos taken February 2008 in and around Lakewood Ohio. Property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Bank Robbery Suspect (11 Photos)
Photos of the bank robber 1-4-08
January 2008 (47 Photos)
Photos of January 2008 in Lakewood, Ohio. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2008
Light Up Lakewood 2007 (45 Photos)
Photos from the 2007, Light Up Lakewood.
December 2007 (79 Photos)
This is a compilation of photos for the Lakewood Observer, Inc. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer. ©2007
Field Trips 2007 (13 Photos)
Chagrin Falls 11.17.07
All photos property of hte Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
November 2007 (34 Photos)
Misc. Photos and Images from November 2007. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
Case Western Reserve II (27 Photos)
More photos of Case Western Reserve University for a project I am working on. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
Case Western Reserve. (30 Photos)
Photos taken by Jim O'Bryan of Case Western Reserve University. To be used as various projects.
October 2007 (47 Photos)
Photos by Jim O'Bryan taken during the month of October 2007. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
Doggie Swim 2007 (34 Photos)
Photos from CLAS' Doggie Swim. All photos are the property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
September 2007 (41 Photos)
Jim O'Bryan's Photo Blog of various images from September 2007. All images property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
August, Replacement. (36 Photos)
Replacement for my August Photo Blog that was deleted by me! Sorry for any inconvenience. My images of August 2007 in Lakewood, Ohio.
Tuesday Night(s) (18 Photos)
A photo blog of Tuesday in Lakewood. Not any special Tuesday, just many Tuesdays. All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, inc. ©2007
New School Walk Through 08.07.07 (30 Photos)
Quick walk through of Garfield and Harding with Rick Berdine and Linda Beebe. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
Observing East Cleveland (11 Photos)
Photos of East Cleveland during my many trips there for the Observer. All photos are property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007.
July 2007 (58 Photos)
All photos are property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
Library Gala by O'Bryan (14 Photos)
The grand opening of the Lakewood Public Library's new structure designed by Robert A/M. Stern.
June 2007 - 2 (18 Photos)
More miscellaneous photos for the Observation Deck, hardcopy, and viewing for the month of June, 2007.
Library sneak peak. (10 Photos)
A sneak peak of the new Lakewood Library. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
June 2007 - b (50 Photos)
These are photos taken in the month of June, 2007. There are used for pleasure and to document moments in Lakewood, for the Observation Deck and hard copy of the newspaper. All photos are property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
Lakewood Against Landlord. (5 Photos)
Photos from inside Municipal Court Judge Patrick Carroll's courtroom as he sentenced a Richard Naumann to live in one of his apartment buildings until it is fixed to the court's approval. The judge issued a strong statement, "It all ends here. I will nor longer tolerate bad landlords. You are going to be my test case, for how to treat all landlords, that do not take care of their tennents. Easter Sunday the day of the blizzard, your tennents paid for the right to take hot showers. You Mr. Naumann deprived them of that right."
2007 SWAT 5K Run (67 Photos)
Photos of the SWAT 5K Run, 5/20/07. Lakewood Observer, Geigiers, and First Federal of Lakewood were sponsors. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007
Field Trip 00485 Parma, Parma Heights, Lakewood, Steelyard Commons (21 Photos)
Fieldtrip _ 0485_Steve Davis, Ken Warren, Dan Slife, Jim O'Bryan. Property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
May 2007, Property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007 (36 Photos)
Photos for the Deck by Jim O'bryan.
Mayor Tom George's Birthday Party 2007. All photos property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007 (25 Photos)
Photos from Mayor George's birthday party at Swingos on the Lake.
Fire on Berea Road, 03.21.07, Property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2007 (15 Photos)
Saturday afternoon the smoke could be seen for miles around.
Harding being built 2007 (13 Photos)
Harding being built 2007. These images ar the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
Harrison Building 2007 (10 Photos)
Harrison Building 2007, property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
April, 2007 (23 Photos)
All photos property of The Lakewood Observer, Inc. © 2007
March 2007 (67 Photos)
Photos I have taken during March 2007. © property of Lakewood Observer, Inc. 2007
February 2007 (60 Photos)
My photo blog for February 2007.
Coutant Stand Off 1/14/07 (6 Photos)
Photos from Dave Skolyak.
January 2007 (43 Photos)
Jim O'Bryan's Photo Blog for January 2007
Fun Photo Art (4 Photos)
Photos that have been manipulated.
1-15 minutes away (9 Photos)
Photos of things and places less than ten minutes from the border of Lakewood, Ohio.
December 2006 (63 Photos)
Photos from December 2006
Misc Around Town (49 Photos)
Photos taken for the showroom at The Cliffs and Rosewood Place's wall of life around town
October Blog (15 Photos)
Photos for the Lakewood Observer/Deck and my satisfaction.
September - 2005 (26 Photos)
Photos I have taken during September 2005
2006 Lakewood Car Kulture Show (29 Photos)
Set one of my photos from this year's show sponsored by The Lakewood Observer, and Cox Communications.
August Blog (18 Photos)
Photos around Lakewood in August
WANTED! (2 Photos)
Photos supplied by The Lakewood Police and/or The FBI of people wanted for various crimes in the area. DO NOT TRY TO APPREHEND - CALL LAKEWOOD POLICE.
Strickland/Fisher Rally 06 (14 Photos)
Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher's revival held at Horace Mann Junior High in Lakewood, Ohio
DPB_002_July, 06 (11 Photos)
Photos from around town.
My Daily Blog Of Lakewood (12 Photos)
Pictures of life around Lakewood. Started 06.25.06
The Cliffs by Foran Development (6 Photos)
Roughs of the new development on the west bank of The Emerald Canyon.
Rosewood Ground Breaking (15 Photos)
Ground breaking celebration at Rosewood Place.
Deck Photos (167 Photos)
holding for deck photos
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