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In the hours after hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, writer Michael Heaton drove to Manhattan, where he spent the next several days covering the biggest news story of his lifetime. The scene at Ground Zero was surreal. “It was like being on the moon,” Heaton said. “The wreckage of the Twin Towers was eight ... Read More »

FREE Disaster Preparedness Training with Special Invite to Veterans “All disasters begin and end at the local level” (FEMA). Community preparedness starts with you. The Westshore Regional Community Emergency Response Team (WSC) is offering free classes on topics such as disaster preparedness, emergency medical considerations, search and rescue procedures, fire suppression, disaster psychology, and more. The 20-hour FEMA course is conducted ... Read More »

These programs are free of charge and open to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and loved ones at The Center for Body, Mind & Spirit at Mercy Cancer Center, 41201 Schaden Road, Elyria. Services are available regardless of where patients receive treatment. Mercy Cancer Center is now affiliated with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. The Center for Body, Mind ... Read More »

Join the Friends of the Park Spring 2013 Winner Dave Horvat $2125 .00 Starting Sept 4th. and ending on Nov 20th. Cost $20.00 a person Registrations taken only on Sept 4th at our first Weigh-in You don ’t have to be a resident of N.Ridgeville Half the money goes towards exercise trail equipment at South Central Park. The Biggest Loser, ... Read More »

The number of homes sold across Ohio surged 25.8 percent in July, as the market posted year-over-year gains in activity for the 25thconsecutive month, according to the Ohio Association of REALTORS.   “Home sales activity in July remained brisk, helping the marketplace maintain its steady progress in recovering from the economic challenges that tested the foundation of the industry a ... Read More »

Cuyahoga Community College & Lake Erie Nature & Science Center partner for Astronomy Class Beginning this semester, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center (LENSC) for its14-week astronomy course. The Thursday afternoon class, taught by top-notch Tri-C faculty, will take place at the Schuele Planetarium at LENSC in Bay Village. The three-credit class begins ... Read More »

University Hospitals Case Medical Center is pleased to announce that on September 3, 2013 Artthapol Tanphaichitr (Paul Tan), MD, FAAD will join the Department of Dermatology as a general dermatologist.   Dr. Tan brings 11 years of clinical dermatology experience to our practice.  He has been affiliated with the UH Department of Dermatology since 2005, serving as an attending physician ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s September, 2013 Calendar of Events.   Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2—Library Closed in observance of Labor Day   Tuesday, September 3 (10 a.m.-Noon) Career Transition Center: Applications That Get Noticed—Job applications are not fun to do and they aren’t much fun to read either. These days most of them are done online so ... Read More »

An Open House for potential new members of Parents Without Partners or anyone interested in learning more about our group has been set for Sunday September 1st. This will be a great way to come out, meet some people, have some laughs (those bringing kids..to see them have a good time while you spend time with “adults” too!) and hopefully ... Read More »

  Attorneys W. Cory Phillips and David S. Brown of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA (WWR), recognized Heartland Bank as the winner of the annual WWR Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2013 Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO) Annual Convention held at The Lodge at Sawmill Creek in Huron, Ohio.   Heartland Bank has established a tradition of ... Read More »