Rocky River

Jack Miller of Rocky River, Ohio, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. Miller will depart for Lesotho on September 26 to begin training as a primary education teacher. Miller is a 2026 graduate of Wittenberg University with a bachelor’s degree in history. “I first experienced Lesotho in the summer of 2024 through Wittenberg University’s month-long service-learning program. My former history professor and the Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of ... Read More »

The Bay Village Police Department hosted Westshore Police and Fire Departments for Active Incident Response Training at St Raphael Parish on Thursday, August 6. This exercise provided first responders with valuable opportunities to enhance coordination, communication, and response capabilities during critical incidents. Bay Village Fire, Westlake Fire and Police, Rocky River Fire and Police, Lakewood Police, North Olmsted Police, Fairview ... Read More »

On August 3, 2026, Optima Dermatology opened the doors to its newest Cleveland practice at 3100 Wooster Road in Rocky River. The opening of the Rocky River practice marks Optima Dermatology’s fourth Cleveland location, with others in Independence, Mentor, Macedonia, and coming soon to Stow. Expanding access to expert dermatology services is core to Optima Dermatology’s mission, and this newest ... Read More »

High school students from across Northeast Ohio are ready to shine and showcase their hard work and talents at Playhouse Square as a part of the 2026 Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman. The organization today announced the nominees whose onstage and offstage work will be recognized at the annual ceremony on May 16. This year, a record-high ... Read More »

High school students from across Northeast Ohio are ready to shine and showcase their hard work and talents at Playhouse Square as a part of the 2026 Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman. The organization today announced the nominees whose onstage and offstage work will be recognized at the annual ceremony on May 16. This year, a record-high ... Read More »

Music is the language of love, and love filled the air at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River on Valentine’s Day. The featured performer was Mikey Klein, an extraordinary pianist who has competed internationally, and was recently featured on Fox 8 News in the morning. Mikey is 14 years old and an 8th grader at Lakewood Catholic Academy. But ... Read More »

Why Fall Risk Matters Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in adults over 60—but they’re not inevitable. Small declines in lower-body strength, balance, and reaction speed often go unnoticed until a trip or misstep leads to a fall. For active individuals, a single fall can mean months away from the activities you love. Common contributing factors include: ... Read More »

West Shore Career-Technical District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for its new MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Lab and Welding Program at its home in Lakewood High. These two programs are housed at the Lakewood High School training center and will be able to serve an additional 96 West Shore Career-Tech students from Lakewood, Bay Village, Rocky River and Westlake. West ... Read More »

“Keeping Seniors Connected” is the theme of the 9th Annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo set for Thursday, May 15 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Don Umerley Civic Center, located at 21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River 44116. Seniors, family members and caregivers are invited to attend this free expo and conference to discover the many ... Read More »

Op-ed Submission By Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, Superintendent, North Ridgeville City Schools As Superintendent of North Ridgeville City Schools, I am proud to lead a district that has been a model of fiscal responsibility, educational excellence, and community partnership. Since 2012, we’ve kept a promise to our taxpayers—not to ask for new operating money for at least ten years—and we’ve exceeded that ... Read More »