North Olmsted loses three popular, prominent leaders
NORTH OLMSTED — The community is mourning the deaths of Butternut principal Joan Bush, former Councilwoman Carolyn Kasler, and police officer J.J. Calvitti.

Young Citizen of Year pleased,
surprised by honor
BAY VILLAGE — The city's new Citizen of the Year is only 13 years old. Officials from the Community Council said Kelsey Brax received the award for organizing a hair cut-athon which benefited Wigs for Kids.

Biology teacher among top 4 in Ohio
ROCKY RIVER — Rocky River High School biology teacher Ann Brokaw's passion for biology and teaching has caught the attention of the Ohio Department of Education, which has recognized her as one of the top four teachers in the state.