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Past articles by William:

Geauga County pastor pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges

The pastor of Thompson United Methodist Church has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges of sexually abusing minors. Geauga County Prosecutor James R. Flaiz confirmed Dennis W. Laferty… → Read More

Willoughby officers honored at Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police meeting

Three members of the Willoughby Police Department were honored at the recent Lake County Association of Chiefs of Police’s March meeting. Officer Jackson Hyams received the Medal of Honor and… → Read More

Pickup truck drives into Willowick house

A pickup truck struck the front of a house on Fairway Boulevard in Willowick causing extensive structural damage, police say. Nobody was hurt inside the home. According to Willowick Police Sgt. Kei… → Read More

Richmond Heights Police Chief Tom Wetzel retires

Tom Wetzel has a deep love for Richmond Heights. He was raised in the city, delivered newspapers there and played on its streets. Now, as Wetzel heads into retirement after nearly 40 years in law e… → Read More

Ashtabula man facing drug, weapons charges following Concord Township traffic stop

An Ashtabula man was arrested for felony drug possession and multiple felony weapons-related charges following a traffic stop in Concord Township. According to a post on the Lake County Sheriff Off… → Read More

Juveniles arrested following reports of gun shots in Mayfield Heights

Four juveniles were arrested following reports of gun shots on Sunset Road in Mayfield Heights. According to a Mayfield Heights Police Department news release, at approximately 7:06 p.m. March 6 of… → Read More

Two suspects arrested in multiple thefts from vehicles in Painesville

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of thefts from vehicles in Painesville and Painesville Township. In a Facebook post by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the two ha… → Read More

Antique military surplus items removed from Wickliffe garage explosion site

An additional antique hand grenade was discovered and removed from the wreckage of a garage explosion in Wickliffe. Eighteen-year old Nathan Greger was killed in the Feb. 26 blast in the detached … → Read More

Mentor police officer honored with Life Saving Award

Mentor police officer Ryan Heramb was presented with a Life Saving Award at the recent Lake County Chiefs of Police Meeting. According to the weekly memo to Mentor City Council, on Oct. 5, 2022, He… → Read More

Lake County fire chiefs prepared in event of East Palestine-type incident

The train derailment and subsequent aftermath in East Palestine, Ohio, in February evoked plenty of reaction, not only in that small Ohio town, but across the state and the country. At least two ar… → Read More

Furniture Warehouse Ohio expands into new Mentor showroom

When Brandon Morse started Furniture Warehouse Ohio in 2018, he had one employee and the retail division of the company was meant to be an online retailer with a small selection of product at the s… → Read More

Fire destroys Burger King in Madison Township

Fire ravaged a Burger King Feb. 28 in Madison Township, leaving the building more than likely a total loss. According to a news release from the Madison Fire District, the department along with aut… → Read More

Krispy Kreme opens in Mayfield Heights

Residents flocked to Mayfield Heights from all over Northeast Ohio on Feb. 28 to satisfy their sweet tooth as the newest Krispy Kreme shop celebrated its grand opening. It is the Cleveland area&#82… → Read More

Kevin McCarthy sentenced to six years in shooting death of Willoughby roommate

Kevin McCarthy has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of his roommate in a Willoughby apartment. McCarthy, who earlier pleaded guilty, was sentenced recently by… → Read More

Victim identified in Wickliffe garage explosion

Authorities have identified the man killed in a garage explosion in Wickliffe on Feb. 26 as 18-year-old Nathan Greger. According to a news release from the Wickliffe Police Department, Greger died … → Read More

Willoughby Public Library hosts chess tournament for all ages and skill sets

A diverse group of players gathered at the Willoughby Public Library to test their skills against others from around the area in a structured tournament setting. However, the structure of the event… → Read More

Lakeshore Coffee Company brewing up business in iconic Mentor location

Elle Welch and Stanley Sirrine enjoy good coffee and interesting places to drink it. The couple has turned those two loves into a growing business, which has led them to an iconic spot in Mentor. W… → Read More

Mentor Gateway offers 24/7 online assistance for city services

Residents looking to access construction permits and related documents, schedule building inspections, submit applications and other city services can now do so through the Mentor Gateway. The new … → Read More

Euclid woman dies in car crash on state Route 2

A 35-year-old Euclid woman died Feb. 21 in a two-car crash on State Route 2. According to Capt. Mitch Houser of the Euclid Police, at 10:18 p.m., the Euclid Police Department responded to a two-car… → Read More

Tours of Mentor Hospital show community construction progress

Representatives of the Cleveland Clinic led small groups of residents on a hard-hat tour of the Mentor Hospital on Feb. 21. The hospital is scheduled to open July 11 so workers are diligently at wo… → Read More