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Sons of the American Revolution chapter honors Rafe Proctor, Eagle Scout
In Rafe Proctor’s time as a scout, he earned 67 merit badges, attended five summer camps and camped 133 nights. → Read More
FirstEnergy Foundation awards $27,000 grant to Western Reserve Land Conservancy
The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted $27,000 to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to benefit a conservation project at Chagrin River Landing in Eastlake. → Read More
Mentor Schools makes updates to reopening plan
In a video released last month by Mentor Schools, Superintendent Bill Porter went over their re-opening plan for students this fall. → Read More
MAGNET Finds a Way to Support Ohio Entrepreneurs through the Pandemic
The Manufacturing Growth and Advocacy Network, also known as MAGNET, has announced the launch of the organization’s fifth annual MSPIRE pitch challenge, designed to help accelerate new physical products in → Read More
Kirtland Schools preparing for re-opening
The Kirtland School District, like many others, has been striving to prepare students and families for the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Backpack Fund distributes 500 backpacks with supplies in Lake County
With schools starting or nearing re-opening, many students may still need essential supplies for the school year, and thanks to the Backpack Fund, some won’t have to wait too long. → Read More
Drive-by parade in Mentor celebrates WWII veteran's 100th birthday
The COVID pandemic has been tough on many senior citizens this year, and many had to isolate themselves from friends and family members. → Read More
Auburn Career Center adds safety protocols to continue in-person learning
While the coronavirus pandemic has many school districts opting to go with online instruction, Auburn Career Center is offering only traditional in-school learning. → Read More
School supplies, shoes to be distributed at Painesville event
Students will have the chance to get free shoes and school supplies at the Back to School School Supply and Shoe Giveaway in Painesville. → Read More
Eastlake VFW Post breakfast buffet goes on amid restrictions
While many organizations have had to cancel events due to the novel coronavirus, VFW Post 3863's monthly breakfast is still going strong. → Read More
Wickliffe Fire Department plans to use federal grant to help fund Rehabilitation Trailer
Wickliffe Fire Department has plans for its $20,365 it is receiving through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. → Read More
Willowick Pet Food Pantry to hold fundraiser set up Memorial Fund in honor of Dick Goddard
The Willowick Pet Food Pantry announced it is setting up a memorial fund in Dick Goddard's name with proceeds to be used for educational purposes. → Read More
Lake County Election ballot for November
Aug. 5 was the filing deadline for candidates and issues to appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. → Read More
Geauga County ballot for November election
Aug. 5 was the filing deadline for candidates and issues to appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. → Read More
Eastlake hosts Cash Mob Our Market Event at Captains Stadium
Eastlake held a "Cash Mob Our Market" and Captains Yard Sale Aug. 5 in place of the usual Market Day. → Read More
Medals of Wickliffe Air Force captain reunited with family
Several years ago, a woman was clearing out an abandoned warehouse in Cleveland when she discovered the military medals of Fielding Wesley Featherston III as well as his watch, squadron → Read More
Four Riverside Alumni create The Backpack Fund charity
How many people does it take to enact change and help others? → Read More
Wickliffe Schools plan for reopening this fall
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Wickliffe Schools Superintendent Joe Spiccia says the district is doing all it can to prepare residents and families for the upcoming school year. → Read More
Route 2 stretch dedicated to fallen Mentor officer Matthew Mazany
Two summers ago, on June 24, 2018, Mentor Police Patrolman Mathew Mazany’s life was cut short by a fatal hit and run. → Read More
Willoughby Hills Fire Department tests new technology
The Willoughby Hills Fire Department tested new technology at its live-fire training this week. → Read More