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Celebrating survivors, remembering loved ones and raising money for the fight against cancer are the backbone behind the first Olmsted Falls’ Relay for Life set for June 12. The 24-hour event blends camping, walking, fun and food with inspirational cancer fighting/survival stories, remembrances of those who died and a fundraising effort to stop cancer. This overnight experience can be... Full story »

Puppy mill operators buy and sell “breeder” dogs at auctions. These are not treated as pets — valued strictly for their capacity to make money.  Full story »

Although months have passed since the 2009 election, questions still linger as to “what happened” that trustee Karen Straka was defeated?  Full story »

OLMSTED FALLS The D.A.R.E. program is shifting back into gear. City Council voted unanimously at its March 9 meeting to reinstate the program.  Full story »

North Olmsted councilwoman Nicole Dailey-Jones and Westlake businessman Dave Greenspan are among a dozen potential candidates who could challenge for the new Cuyahoga County Council District 1 seat.  Full story »

North Ridgeville Schools will host a community forum is at 6:30 p.m. April 15 in the North Ridgeville Education Center, 5490 Mills Creek Lane.  Full story »

On behalf of the consumers and staff of Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential, we commend Gerald Skully, the retiring executive director of United Way of Greater Lorain County, for his unflagging devotion and tireless commitment to the nonprofit community of this county.  Full story »

ROCKY RIVER - The school district is ramping up its efforts to gain bond issue support in the May 4 primary election. Full story »

Brown Aveda, 19336 Detroit Road in Rocky River, will host an exclusive Lavender Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Full story »

Emotions are still high in Westlake and among animal lovers throughout the region after the shooting death of a beloved family pet on March 6.  Full story »

Dr. Roy Seitz earned praise and admiration from his colleagues and the St. John Medical Center community when he first answered the call to serve his country shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Now, the Avon Lake resident is getting ready to deploy again, this time to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Full story »

Dr. Roy Seitz earned praise and admiration from his colleagues and the St. John Medical Center community when he first answered the call to serve his country shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Now, the Avon Lake resident is getting ready to deploy again, this time to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Full story »

Members of service organization Help to Others are looking for a little help themselves over the next month. Full story »

JESSICA ALBRIGHT Contributions in school, as well as to the community, are reasons why Vinny A. Capuano, an Olmsted Falls High English teacher, nominated Albright. Capuano wrote Albright is an “excellent and dedicated” student who challenges herself by taking honors and AP classes. The Bulldog 11th-grader is “very active” in extracurricular activities, including cross country, marching band, SADD and... Full story »

MARY JANE DAWE Mary Jane Dawe is the Rocky River Senior Center’s 2009 Volunteer of the Year. A certified counselor with the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, she began service at the Senior Center in 2005 and continues to volunteer on Tuesdays to help those with Medicare issues. She makes phone calls on people’s behalf and answers many... Full story »