Suspicious briefcase at gas station results in evacuation
WESTLAKE — A briefcase with wires sticking out was left next to a gas pump at BP gas station, apparently as a prank. Police are not amused, however.

Former bailiff could face weapons charges after raid
NORTH OLMSTED — The recipient of a county sheriff's warrant was discovered to have a small arsenal which included a homemade Gatling repeating gun made of two Ruger rifles, a Russian AK 47 assault rifle, shotguns, hand guns, old fireworks, dynamite and grenades.

NASA to close two Fairview Park buildings
FAIRVIEW PARK — City officials are moving quickly to recoup income tax which will be lost after NASA’s Glenn Research Center closes two buildings within Fairview Park’s boundaries.

Bay’s own is youngest to win national songwriting contest
Kate Voegele, who is the youngest person to ever win the 2005 USA Songwriting Competition, took top billing in the pop song category with “Only Fooling Myself.” She will perform her song at the USA Songwriting Competition’s South By Southwest showcase in Austin in March.