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Cities in Northeast Ohio explain fireworks ban ahead of July 4th
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence Day is typically marked by grilling out, parades, and fireworks to close out the day. And while state legislation has legalized fireworks, many cities across Ohio have banned the holiday commodity. “Kids get ahold of fireworks or people who are inexperienced in handling fireworks. Really,...
Owner of Willowick’s Shoregate Towers waives jury trial, wants to plea
LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The owner of Shoregate Towers in Willowick waived his right to a jury trial and wants to schedule a change of plea hearing, according to court documents. Lemma Getachew’s request was filed on June 21 in Willoughby Municipal Court. According to the motion, Getachew...
Volunteers sought for Mentor CityFest
Mentor CityFest is coming Aug. 16-17 at Mentor Civic Center Park and the city is seeking volunteers to be a part of it. Volunteer will play an active role in shaping the festival, according to a city news release. Whether they’re greeting attendees, assisting with ticket or beverage sales, or helping at the information booth, their contribution directly impacts the event’s success.
Painesville Rite Aid listed for closure, indicates last day for prescriptions is July 9
Rite Aid appears set to shutter its last Lake County location after its Painesville store was listed for closure in a recent court document filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and posted by the company’s claims agent. The store at 180 N. State...
Construction has begun on Willoughby Union High School restoration project
Willoughby officials and developers of the Willoughby Union High School restoration project recently hosted a ceremonial construction kick off. Located in Wes Point Park in downtown Willoughby, the project is a complete renovation of the historic Union High building into 40 market rate apartments, as well as the construction of 19 for-sale townhomes flanking the building.
'It's gut-wrenching': Painesville Township residents call for action after sewage floods out of basement drains
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — On Saturday, residents along Outrigger Cove in Painesville Township discovered sewage covering their basement floors after rain seemingly overwhelmed the area's sewage system. Although the sight disgusted and frustrated homeowners, residents tell 3News it's not entirely shocking. "I feel like I'm a veteran of it, because...
It’s Christmas in July this weekend during Fairport Mardi Gras
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio -- The annual Fairport Mardi Gras kicks off Wednesday (July 3), promising four days of festivities during its 82nd celebration. The 2024 Mardi Gras -- featuring rides, games, live music, a parade and fireworks -- will run from 1 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (July 3-6) at Fairport Harbor Beach Park, 301 Huntington Beach Drive in Fairport Harbor.
Attorney’s gun range seeks to make community safer in wake of Oct. 7
Ian Friedman witnessed the community’s desire for a secure environment to learn and practice firearm handling and self-defense skills following the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, he told the Cleveland Jewish News. Prompted by growing concerns for the safety of the Jewish community, friends and...
Mentor City Council Meeting – July 2, 2024
Mentor City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. The regularly scheduled council meeting will be preceded by a work session at 4:45 PM. Mentor City Council meetings are open to the public...
New beginnings in South Euclid: Lowden Elementary School now the site of 17 new luxury homes
SOUTH EUCLUD, Ohio (WOIO) - “It’s kind of like the Phoenix rising up,” said South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo about new housing on an old school site. “We were hit hard by the foreclosure crisis, we’re in a neighborhood community that was actually targeted, red-lined back in the day.”
More than $9.5M in Public Investment Planned for 2024
In the Planning and Development Department our work every day is dedicated to asking you’re your feedback, taking your feedback and vision for ways to make Euclid a better place into a plan, and figuring out how to pay for it and build it. Whether it is when you drive E. 185th Street, walk along the Lakefront Trail or Hero Park Trail, play at one of the new playgrounds at Memorial, Willow, Hero, and Heritage Parks, or cross the street on Lake Shore Boulevard in Downtown Euclid or E. 260th Street at Bluestone Elementary School, your feedback and thoughts have guided us to develop these projects and so many more that are dedicated to making Euclid an even better, more equitable place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Madison trustees OK next steps on several construction projects
The Madison Township trustees are moving forward on a pair of construction projects. The board voted at its regular meeting Monday to advertise for work on Sites Road and award a contract for engineering work on the Manner Drive drainage project. Township trustees approved the paperwork to authorize a $29,435...
Thanks, Boomer Bash Lake—It was Rad!
We want to thank everyone who came to Boomer Bash Lake on June 27 at the beautiful LaMalfa event center for a Rad ’80s theme party. You came dressed to celebrate with eye-popping colors, legwarmers and other ’80s garb. We hope you had plenty of time to visit with our vendors and also to sing, dance, sample food and mix and mingle with other guests. We had a great time meeting Boomer readers and hearing your ideas for upcoming magazine stories.
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival bringing ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to Mentor
It’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in, well, early summer. That’s what the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival has going on with the first half of its 27th season of performing the works of The Bard throughout Northeast Ohio. The company’s eight-member cast presents the Shakespeare comedy on...
Perry Township taking steps to accept NOPEC Energized Community Grant
Perry Township government leaders are preparing to secure a grant that helps pay for projects to improve energy efficiency. Township trustees, at a recent meeting, approved a resolution authorizing all actions necessary to accept a NOPEC Energized Community Grant. NOPEC, or the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, provides energy aggregation...
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