Ho, ho, ho! It’s the time of year when everyone wants to spread a little Christmas cheer and play the part of Santa Claus. Tim Norris, of Fairview Park, wearing a balloon Santa disguise is getting into the spirit at the Fairview Park Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

City officials hope
keeping NOMBL
is under the tree
NORTH OLMSTED — It just might take a Christmas miracle to save the independent municipal bus line as the expiration date of its current contract with RTA nears. Law Director Jim Dubelko said RTA is focused on money and how to save it. There's talk of RTA taking over NOMBL in March.

Board of Education president found dead
FAIRVIEW PARK — Friends and co-workers were stunned and grieving after Maureen Cundiff, president of the Fairview Park Board of Education since January, was found dead Monday evening in the Brecksville Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.

New Magnificat Theater
an impressive local gem
Theater critic Art Thomas takes a look at the Rocky River high school's state-of-the-art performing arts center.