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Latest news from Bay Village, Rocky River and Westlake

The Rocky River Parks and Recreation Department has a new way to stay in shape this winter with a high-tech indoor spinning program that helps cyclists monitor their workouts. Full story »

• Nature on a Shoestring: Nature Photography on a Budget, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 19. Discover how to capture the big “little” picture with nature photographer Paul Goebl. Learn about lighting, composition, lenses and more. Beginners welcome.  Full story »

DANGEROUS DRUGS, CENTER RIDGE ROAD: Officers arrested a 25-year-old Cleveland man for felony drug possession at 12:15 p.m. Saturday.  Full story »

As residents deeply rooted in Bay Village, the co-owners of Maple Leaf Landscaping decided that beautifying their properties and the properties of their customers was not enough, and have taken it upon themselves to donate a new design and the vast majority of the labor needed to revamp city hall. Full story »

SYD Breed: Cockapoo Age: 5 Owner: The Delaney family, Avon Dines on: Steak and Bil-Jac Favorite food/drink: Her favorite food is steak and her favorite food is water. Occupation: Making others smile! Favorite pastime: Going on walks and playing with her toys. Best trick: Shaking your hand. Shared trait with owner: Long Sunday naps What would you change about... Full story »

A wave of emotions ushered Beth Nussle across the finish line at last month’s National City half-marathon in Columbus. Completing the race was nothing new for the Westlake resident. Nussle, age 42, had run the distance many times before. A dozen times in the last 13 months, to be precise. Nussle achieved her goal of running 12 half-marathons —... Full story »

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. “Come and Take a Sacramental Journey” will be presented by Mary Lou Beers, 7 p.m. Wednesday. She will share her real life experiences in celebrating the sacraments of the Catholic faith. RSVP to (440) 333-2133 or e-mail dre@samparish.org.  Full story »

FIGHT, KNICKERBOCKER ROAD: Police responded to a report of a fight on Knickerbocker at about 2 a.m. Oct. 25 to find a scattering crowd and a man bleeding from his head.  Full story »

Magnificat High School's Halle Kearney (24) is ready to block this return. Full story »

The Earth Day Coalition will present its 12th annual Instrumental Evening for the Earth from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday at the Westshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd. in Rocky River. The black-tie optional fundraiser will include world-class chamber music, a local and organic reception and green silent auction. Seating is limited and walk-ins are welcome. Tickets are $75 per... Full story »

FAIRVIEW PARK-It's the game every player, coach and fan of the Fairview and Rocky River High School football programs circle each year on the calendar. Full story »

The Catholic Business Connection will host a Catholic College Resource Fair from 5:30-9 p.m. Monday at the Don Umerley Civic Center, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. in Rocky River.   Admission is free and students will be able to visit with local and distant Catholic colleges. At least one student in attendance will win a $1,000 scholarship.   For more details, visit Catholic.Bc.com.... Full story »

VINCENT HWANG Hwang is an eighth grader at St. Bernadette School in Westlake. The son of George and Lilly Hwang, Vincent lends his parents a hand at the family’s restaurant, Pearl of the Orient. He speaks Cantonese fluently and can also speak a bit of Mandarin. Both of Vincent’s parents were born in Hong Kong and his family visits... Full story »

Jack needs a place to run. Who is Jack? He is a therapy dog who recently moved into Fontbonne, a group home operated by Family Haven in Bay Village for people with developmental disabilities. The 2-year-old beagle, who was donated to the home last January by Pawsibilities Unleashed, has significantly added to the quality of life for the residents.... Full story »

Wednesday is Veteran’s Day and many area communities are planning observances to recognize the sacrifices these men and women made in the service of their country. One local observance is taking place at Liberty Elementary School in North Ridgeville. Because of the growing number of students, there will be split assemblies — second and fifth graders at 9 a.m.... Full story »