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Big Band music made a comeback at DeLuca’s Place in the Park last Thursday as the Lorain County Office on Aging and the North Ridgeville Senior Center presented the 22nd annual Big Band Dance and Concert. The joint was jumping as the Doc McDonald Orchestra turned back the clock with fabulous versions of standards made famous by groups like The ... Read More »

“Serving Our Neighbors Who are Serving Our Country” The 12th annual USO of Northern Ohio Golf Outing & Clambake took place at Sweetbriar Golf Course on Fri., Sept, 12, reminding all of the important work that needs to be done in support of our troops who keep America safe. The USO has supported American troops and their families since World ... Read More »

Mercy Foundation of Lorain County celebrated its 10th annual ‘Taste of Friendship’ gala event last Friday, Sept. 12, at the Mercy Medical Center. Proceeds from 2014 Taste of Friendship will benefit the Mercy Birthing Center. The Taste of Friendship event showcases some of the area’s finest restaurants while annually raising funds for vitally important programs and services at Mercy. Attendees ... Read More »

If David was called to slay Goliath in modern America, the giant would be called by different names. Those names are Hunger, Homelessness and Hopelessness. There are agencies in our community who act as modern-day Davids. They include organizations like Metanoia Project, Malachi House, May Dugan Center, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry and many more. Community West Foundation is the west side’s ... Read More »

The Bay High Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Weekend took place the weekend of Sept. 5-6. The Hall of Fame event honors past Rocket athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who made their legacy while at Bay High School. Inductees were introduced at the Friday football game vs. Westlake. The formal induction dinner was held at Wagner’s of Westlake on Saturday. ... Read More »

“Our kids are believing.” That’s the word from Bay High football coach Ron Rutt as the Rockets are off to their best start in years at 3-0. Bay beat Fairview last Friday night, 34-17, to make it three straight this season. But it is the big win over Westlake in the last-ever Battle for the Little Brown Jug two weeks ... Read More »

American Greetings celebrated its Westlake ground-breaking in festive fashion last week. Company executives joined with Westlake civic officials in welcoming hundreds of guests to the site of the company’s new world headquarters at Crocker Park. The Aug. 27 event was a celebration for all in the American Greetings family of associates and their business partners. Food trucks lined the perimeter ... Read More »

Celebrate Westlake stepped off in fine style Saturday morning. The 24th running of this annual 5 Mile Race at St. John Medical Center attracted almost 1000 participants. Over the years, Celebrate Westlake has generated over $1.5 million for community causes. This year’s race once again attracted the best in local road running talents as well as runners from throughout Ohio ... Read More »

‘Celebrate Westlake,’ the premier 5 Mile Run hosted by St. John Medical Center, has added a 5K to this year’s race schedule of events. The event will be held on Sat., Aug. 30, starting at SJMC. The busy schedule for the popular event includes the traditional 5 Mile Adult Run, the new 5K Adult Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Dashes and activities, ... Read More »

Why does the German-American Cultural Center that is home to the Cleveland Donauschwaben ethnic group hold its Sommer Oktoberfest in August? Probably because guests can’t wait another two months! Sommer Oktoberfest on the Columbia Road Donauschwaben grounds in Olmsted Falls is flat-out awesome! Great food, lots of beer, and dancing ‘til you can’t dance no more! This event is a ... Read More »