The season’s busiest man Helper elves Molly Theiling and Shirley Langford, both 12, and lead elf Tori Hebert help Santa greet Maureen Cain, 5, at Rocky River Middle School. Santa was not only hearing the Christmas wishes of those who visited, he was raising money. Read about it in this week's published edition of West Life. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

NOMBL still on road as
Musial, Kucinich continue
to fight against RTA
NORTH OLMSTED — RTA's board approved a three-month extension of its contract with the municipal bus line; the agreement had been set to expire Dec. 31. But the mayor and congressman continue to fight against a takeover of NOMBL.

Cameras could show start of
fire at Great Northern store
NORTH OLMSTED — Safety officials are hoping Sears surveillance tapes prove to be candid cameras and let them know who started a fire which destroyed more than $100,000 worth of merchandise the morning of Dec. 16.

Westshore groups help out
less fortunate during holiday season
Christmas and the holiday season can present many challenges to families and people who aren’t as well off. But different agencies and groups rise to the occasion and offer a variety of assistance to those in need.