By Thomas F. Hill Memorial Day weekend is upon us and the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Citizens everywhere will be asked to honor our Flag. Do you know the protocols? When The American Flag is displayed with a Color Guard during a parade or other formal type ceremony, those observing this function should: 1.) Stand at ... Read More »
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It’s finally time to END GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER!
Spring rain and thunderstorms bring life around us as trees become flush with green again and germinate a harvest of seedlings to be scattered all over Northeast Ohio. Yet the same life giving rains and germinating foliage cause millions of dollars of water damage across the region every year in the form of wet basements, leaky ceilings, and sagging gutters. ... Read More »
UH St. John Medical Center Honors Nurses
University Hospitals St, John Medical Center honored nurses in a special way last week at its annual Dept. of Nursing Awards Ceremony 2016. Nurses were nominated and honored in three categories: Nursing Angel Award: Jacklyn Marvin (winner), Jeremiah Baker, Mark Kapalin, Jennifer Papest, Helen Ramsey, Jason Scroggy, Patricia Tolentino and Susan Vasi. Outstanding Clinical Support: Alla Mohammad (winner), Michele Hollis, ... Read More »
St. Paul Ice Cream Social and Duct Taping Ceremony
Students at St. Paul Lutheran School received an ice cream treat last Thursday and also celebrated a reward as they watched Principal Dale Lehrke get Duct Taped to a wall. This celebration rewarded the school body for their outstanding response to the National Junior Honor Society’s (NJHS) Book Drive Fundraiser. During the school year, the NJHS members challenged the school ... Read More »
Avon Honors Vets Who Gave All
The City of Avon honored and paid tribute to three local military veterans who were killed while on active military duty last week at ceremonies held May 18 at Avon High School. Honored were Marine Corporal David F. Schneider, who was killed in Vietnam in 1968; Army Sergeant Patrick E. Smith Jr., who was killed in Vietnam in 1968, and ... Read More »
Honoring Our American Flag
By Thomas F. Hill Memorial Day weekend is upon us and the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Citizens everywhere will be asked to honor our Flag. Do you know the protocols? When The American Flag is displayed with a Color Guard during a parade or other formal type ceremony, those observing this function should: 1.) Stand at ... Read More »
Law You Can Use: Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Marijuana
Q: What should I know about driving and using marijuana in Ohio? A: Ohio law prohibits four acts related to marijuana ingestion and vehicle operation. First, the law prohibits you from operating a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Second, the law prohibits you from operating a vehicle if you have a certain concentration of marijuana in your blood ... Read More »
NASA Glenn Open House Draws Thousands
Nothing captures the American imagination more than the allure of space exploration. So, when Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field opened its doors to a two-day public open house last week, thousands of visitors were able to tour one of northeast Ohio’s greatest assets. “The public’s response to the first day of the NASA Glenn open house in Cleveland was ... Read More »
‘High Noon’ in Armed Westlake Traffic Altercation
A traffic altercation on May 24 at 12:01 p.m. (note the time) between two concealed carry permit holders led to the arrest of 67 year-old William KEENER of Westlake near the Crocker Road and Detroit Road intersection of Westlake. KEENER pulled up alongside a vehicle occupied by a 64 year old Westlake female driver and her 71 year old ... Read More »
Bay Police Warn Against IRS Scam Calls
Bay Village Police have posted excellent information on their facebook site advising residents to beware of scam IRS callers. Here is the post: BEWARE OF IRS SCAM CALLS! The Bay Village PD has received a large number of complaints from residents experiencing scam phone calls from the IRS. Residents report callers perporting to be an IRS Agent or a representative ... Read More »
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