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Mentor High School senior earns Arthur F. Warren Memorial Scholarship
Kristen Rosiek is the recipient of the 2024 Arthur F. Warren Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Lake County Agricultural Society, Inc. She was selected from several outstanding applicants from Lake County high school seniors that applied for the scholarship, a release from the Lake County Fair Board. Rosiek is a...
Louie Run holds 2024 event, marking its 40th anniversary
A yearly event that brings together the motorcycle community in Northeast Ohio has achieved a milestone. The Louie Run marked its 40th anniversary on May 5 with a gathering at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville Township. Held each year on the first Sunday in May, the Louie Run is...
CSX railroad tracks in Wickliffe upgraded to full rubber repair
Construction recently commenced in Wickliffe on the north set of railroad tracks on Lloyd Road, a CSX crossing. According to Mayor Joe Sakacs, CSX has decided to do all four main tracks and make the crossing brand new. “At first, they were only going to replace the two main tracks,”...
Madison gets ‘Mean’ | Young Thespians
Spring has sprung so hard it looks like summer. That is, if the trees around here were able to tell the tale. Also fully out? Most area high schools of new theatrical performances. Spring musical season has already given way to prom and commencement season. But one area school still...
See all homes sold in Willoughby, April 29 to May 5
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Willoughby reported from April 29 to May 5. There were 7 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,110-square-foot home on Pinecrest Place in Willoughby that sold for $140,000. 1120 Windermere...
Crossroads Health’s second Soaring Hearts to refill the Mentor sky with kites
Kite flyers will descend May 18 on a Mentor beach to attempt to set a record while raising money for Crossroads Health, a Mentor-based nonprofit committed to offering recovery and mental health services to all people at all different times of their lives. Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor proved...
In the clutch: Bottom of the order comes through for Rams in Division I sectional championship
MADISON TOWNSHIP — When the Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 batters in the order can combine for five hits, it is a coach's dream. When they do it in a Division I sectional championship game, well, Madison's Tim Niswander floats on cloud nine. Allie Shrader, Emma Stankovich, Libby...
Euclid’s Fire Department welcomes new ladder truck to fleet
The Euclid Fire Department welcomed a new member to its ranks this week as it took possession of a brand-new fire ladder truck. Fire Chief Jay Womack said that crews will be ready to staff the ladder truck soon, with training happening throughout the week. after that the truck will be sent out to have additional work completed on the inside.
Former Mentor Police specialist added to Ohio Peace Officers Memorial
The 36th Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place recently at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy in London near Columbus. Mentor Police Specialist Gerry Lynch’s name was among those added to the memorial. Lynch was a part-time Mentor officer working in the court for over four years after...
Willoughby continues to be hub for economic development
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce hosted officials from its communities on April 23 at La Vera Party Center in Willoughby Hills to discuss the “State of the Cities.” This is one in a series of articles detailing the speeches that were given.
Cuyahoga County Eastern suburbs to collaborate on crisis response
Four eastern Cuyahoga County suburbs are joining a crisis response pilot launched in Shaker Heights in 2022 that sends licensed mental health professionals alongside first responders on selected service calls. Why it matters: The program expansion, which is expected to begin this summer and will be funded for two years,...
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