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Nine Lorain County Community College graduates earned Bachelor of Applied Science in Microelectronic Manufacturing (MEMS) degrees at the college’s 60th annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11. The graduates were among 2,040 students to receive LCCC certificates and degrees this year. They include Jeffery Boyles (Elyria), Nathaniel Bratton (North Olmsted), William Hardway (Vermilion), Jacob Hart (Amherst), Brian Kachur (Lorain), Ally Marszal (Elyria), Andrew Milchak (Cleveland), and Emily Williams (Grafton). “We ... Read More »

Lorain County Community College honored the class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11, during its 60th annual Commencement Ceremony. The milestone ceremony’s theme, “Our Legacy, Our Future,” celebrated this year’s graduates, recognized the generations of LCCC alumni who came before them, and encouraged all to strive toward a future legacy they are proud of. “As you graduate today and move ... Read More »

A visit to the Westlake Village Care Bridge Community is something to remember. Guests, families and residents were warmly welcomed two weeks ago to a house warming at this inviting living resource at 28550 Westlake Village Dr near Crocker Road. As music from well-known keyboardist John Kowalski filled the air, folks enjoyed gourmet quality hors d’oeuvres and desserts. They were ... Read More »

O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville hosted a Lunch & Learn on April 22 focused on Stress Management. “Thank you to our speakers from Aligned Health Center and our own, Sarah Trefz,” said Amy Reinker of O’Neill Healthcare. “We would also like to thank everyone who made this event such a success. What a great afternoon filled with helpful information and fun.” ... Read More »

Beck Center for the Arts Announces 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award® Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another fabulous collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program. Beck Center for the Arts’ Artistic Director Scott Spence says, “I believe our 2024-2025 professional theater season will nicely fulfill our ... Read More »

The Symphony at Olmsted Falls Memory Care celebrated April in a very special way with the Great April Give Back on Wed., April 17 to support Berea Animal Rescue Friends. The event was the April edition of Symphony’s Making Memories series. Symphony and ARF came together for a great cause as ARF is supported exclusively through contributions from supporters and ... Read More »

Ready to downsize but not sure where to start? An insightful session was hosted at The Normandy Senior Living, featuring Senior Real Estate Specialist, Amy Margiotti from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services on May 2. By attending ‘Keep, Toss, Donate’, Amy guided guests through the downsizing process, offering practical tips and strategies for decluttering your space. “A better name might ... Read More »

Why Two Docs May be Better Than One This Mother’s Day, Mercy Health – Lorain is asking women to make their health a priority, and that starts with making sure they have the right providers. “OB-GYNs are often seen as the gatekeeper to women’s health, and they are an important provider for every woman to have, but there are limitations ... Read More »

It was with surprise and sorrow that the community of Bay Village has learned it is losing a landmark – the iconic Bay Lanes. Bay Lanes has been a central part of the community since 1948. Mark and Tina Nazario took it over 15 years ago and recently learned from landlord Goodman Real Estate that their agreement will end. Mark ... Read More »

2024 is a sexennial (six years) reappraisal year in which Cuyahoga County reevaluates all properties in the county. It’s coming this summer. Homeowners are expected to see reappraisals go up by as much as 30 per cent. The last reappraisal was in 2017. Reappraisals went up by about 16 per cent. But because of the recent surge in home prices, ... Read More »