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An invitation is extended to all to join us at St. Bartholomew Church, 14865 E. Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights, as we reflect on scripture's recounting of Jesus' final hours. Full story »

Four years ago, Kidder Elementary teachers Jen Miller and Gina Koch decided to merge their love of dance with the education of their students.  Full story »

The idea that people you remember so well as babies are now responsible for babies themselves is well-documented as a source of wonder, pride and concern, and I am not excepted from it. What worries me is the world my offspring's offspring will inherit.  Full story »

Theresa Chmielewski Theresa Chmielewski (nee Flis), 78, of Olmsted Falls, died Feb. 26 at The Renaissance.  Full story »

Every day, Alfred Slivka of Parma enjoys walking Oreo, his Shih Tzu, around Ridgewood Lake off West Ridgewood Drive. However, the going was rough this winter because snow had buried the sidewalks around the lake.  Full story »

After a solid showing at the Division III state wrestling tournament in Columbus a few weekends ago, Independence senior heavyweight Greg Dailey wants to challenge himself further. Dailey registered and will compete in an upcoming national tournament at Kent State University.  Full story »

Carol Huntsman of Olmsted Falls used to jump out of planes, walk off of cliffs and raft down wild rivers. That was all before she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997. While those adventures used to define her as a person, Huntsman found another way to be herself: painting. Full story »

I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone at Bring on Brunswick March 27 – be sure to stop in and say hello. It will be in the high school again from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there are lots of great new things going on.  Full story »

Rev. Dr. Maynard French and Ross Thomas, the first and most recent Ea gle Scouts of Granger Township Boy Scout Troop 511, were on hand Sun day March 13, when the Troop joined in the celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary with a program at its sponsor, Granger Methodist Church.  Full story »

The new room sports a relaxing -- yet entertaining -- spirit with its rich wood flooring, bronze wall color, comfortable couches and chairs, 61-inch TV, computers, glowing fireplace, piano, an 8-foot table with chairs and kitchen. Full story »

Kalliopi Makris of Parma met the Easter Bunny on March 13 during an Easter Bunny arrival party at Parmatown Mall.  Full story »

Gemini Players Club closed Saturday after receiving a letter from the city of Berea. The city delivered a letter to the Gemini Players Club Friday saying gambling activities would be considered "criminal acts by any player, dealer, operator" at the club after 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The club offers several activities, including Texas Hold 'em poker. The city is taking a legal... Full story »

Dolores L. Ball Dolores L. Ball (nee Roman), 86, of Middleburg Heights, died March 8 at Mt. Alverna Nursing Home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Casimir Ball; and son, Timothy Ball of Oklahoma. She was a cherished grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Z. Robert and Pearl L. (Wojciechowski) Roman; and... Full story »

Jack Amburgey has been a fixture in Old Brooklyn since 1966. The Independence resident, 78, has owned a variety of businesses through the years, but these days he can usually be seen, wearing his favorite cowboy hats, in a section of storefronts he owns along Pearl Road. His newest venture has nothing to do with his 10-gallon millinery, but does involve gallons — of paint, that is.  Full story »

A study in concentration. Full story »