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Brook Park pays tribute to fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade, ceremony
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- Dozens of Brook Park residents lined Sylvia Drive for the city’s annual Memorial Day parade May 27. The event, a tribute to the nation’s fallen soldiers, was a vibrant display of patriotism. American Legion Post 610 led the annual parade, which began shortly after...
North Ridgeville dedicates veterans memorial on Memorial Day
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- About four years ago, at an early meeting of the North Ridgeville Veterans Memorial Committee, someone brought up the idea that there were many veterans from the city, but no specific place to honor them. The committee set about making plans for a monument in part...
Threat of rain can’t stop Brunswick Memorial Day parade
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- For a time, it seemed that unpredictable Ohio spring weather could result in a canceled Brunswick American Legion Post 234 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9520 Memorial Day Parade this year. But sunshine broke through the clouds for the annual gathering just as the opening ceremony...
Berea, Middleburg Heights honor the fallen on Memorial Day (photos)
BEREA, Ohio -- Sentiments ran deep at Adams Street Cemetery in Berea, as Albert E. Baesel American Legion Post 91 and residents paid tribute on Memorial Day to the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. “We must carry forward their love, honor and duty...
Flagging a memory: Veterans not forgotten in Rocky River
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- Memorial Day in the United States means family get-togethers, picnics, photos and many ceremonies featuring speakers, high school bands and children carrying little American flags. It is all to remember the soldiers who gave everything, right up to the end of their lives -- soldiers who...
North Ridgeville City Schools sends off Class of 2024
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- With commencement ceremonies in the rearview mirror and the last day of the school year set for this week, the North Ridgeville City School District looks back on 2023-24 and sets the slate for activities yet to come. Among the 333 graduating seniors of 2024, 129...
Property owners involved in failed Berea annexation now suing Olmsted Township over zoning
BEREA, Ohio -- Mayor Cyril Kleem informed City Council at its May 20 meeting that Olmsted Township property owners Joseph and Suzanne Hollo, along with Builders and Developers Co. Inc., filed suit against Olmsted Township officials May 13 for what the lawsuit claims is “an unconstitutional application of zoning ordinances.”
Which 15 Lorain County restaurants, stores had the most food inspection violations in 2023-2024?
LORAIN, Ohio - Here are the Lorain County restaurants and retailers cited with the most food inspection violations during the 2023-2024 inspection year ending in February, according to state records. The inspections were conducted by the Lorain County Health Department, which is responsible for the entire county. If you purchase...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lorain County, May 13-19
A house in Avon that sold for $799,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lorain County in the past week. In total, 99 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $236,323. The average price per square foot ended up at $151.
Cannabis entrepreneur says dispensary could bring over $800,000 annually to Brook Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- A cannabis attorney and entrepreneur is eyeing a vacant building on Snow Road for a new dispensary that she claims would bring in over $800,000 in annual revenue for the city. Cannabis compliance attorney Paula Givens was awarded extra time to speak during the May 21...
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