Numerous citizens paid tribute to those recently killed in Iraq from the Brook Park-based Marines. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Tragic death at local party
NORTH OLMSTED — He was in the wrong place at the wrong time, an innocent partygoer just trying to keep the peace, but his effort to help cost him his life.

Lutheran Home to begin $30 million expansion
WESTLAKE — The Lutheran Home, a Westlake institution on Dover Center Road since the 1930s, plans to break ground for a $30 million expansion early next month.

Beachcliff Market Square to re-open fall 2006
ROCKY RIVER — The shopping center, being renovated at a cost of between $25 and 30 million, should be completed by fall 2006, according to city officials.

Singing her way to stardom
She looks a little like Norah Jones and sounds a bit like Jill Scott. North Olmsted native Lynn Cardona may soon be sharing spotlight with both.