It was man’s best friend’s turn to take a dip in the Rocky River Water Zone pool on September 19 as part of the “Gone to the Dogs” event. Over 125 dogs enjoyed the water on the pool area’s final day of the season. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Man arrested in assault; victim still in hospital
ROCKY RIVER — Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for assaulting an 86- year-old Rocky River resident after breaking into her Westover Ave. home on Sept. 23.

Candidates face off at LWV forum
CITY — Despite the heated nature of the election campaign in Westlake, a League of Women Voters candidates forum offered relatively few fireworks. However, several opposition candidates expressed unhappiness over the new format.

Girl riding to combat rare disease
NORTH OLMSTED — Ashley Gribble, a sixth-grader at Pine School, will be riding 10 miles on the towpath trail Saturday in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to raise funds for Fibromuscular Dysplasia, a disease which causes a decrease in blood flow through arteries.

'On Golden Pond' is fading classic
on Huntington stage
The stage production of Ernest Thompsons's old classic at Huntington Playhouse exposes some of the play's weaknesses and strengths, theater critic Art Thomas says.