2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (287+ words) Fairport Harbor Public Library will host “The Wreck of the Barkentine Clough,” a talk by Fairport Harbor Historical Society member Jack Papes, on Aug. 1. The exhibit will be on view at the museum throughout the 2026 season. In February, the National…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (278+ words) Rob Wransky said he’s excited about having the opportunity to serve and protect Madison Township. Wransky was sworn in on July 14 as a full-time officer with the township Police Department. He recited an oath administered by Township Trustee Board Chairman…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (306+ words) The Mentor School Board has voted to approve placement of a 3.5-mill levy on the ballot for the November general election. Voters rejected a 4.9-mill levy request in May. The proposed levy would generate $9.6 million annually and would provide funding…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (364+ words) The French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr knew what he was talking about when, in 1849, he coined the phrase “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” (The more things change, the more they remain the same.) It has been repeated…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (427+ words) Canadian wildfires brought reduced visibility, smoky smells and hazardous air to Northeast Ohio on Thursday, with the entire state being placed under an Air Quality Advisory by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. EPA’s AirNow.gov website said that a…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (421+ words) Historic Downtown Willoughby will soon be filled with 170 artists and award-winning artwork for the 35th Willoughby ArtsFest, hosted by the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Presented by All Contractors Supply, Atrium Medical Group and Olympus Aerospace in partnership with…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (239+ words) Lake Metroparks’ annual Pirate Triathlon returns Aug. 2 at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, aimed at offering an approachable challenge for all ages and abilities. Participants begin at 8 a.m. in the sheltered waters of Fairport Harbor, swimming 500 meters along the beach from…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (427+ words) Greenwood Farm, a public park that contains Richmond Height’s oldest building, is seeking some new input on old problems. Although the park is owned and maintained by the city, the Greenwood Farm Historical, Cultural, and Arts Association, Inc. is a…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (300+ words) Geauga Public Health announced it will be holding several programs next week for senior citizens in Geauga County. A presentation on the upcoming roll-out of the new, state-mandated Septic Operation & Maintenance Program will be discussed from 1 to 2 p.m. July 20 at the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (386+ words) Jake Bean grew up watching Cleveland baseball in Middlefield. Now, he is a member of the organization. The Cardinal alum was drafted by the Guardians in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft with the 333rd overall pick. Bean pitched for the…...