Stanic leaving at end of year
NORTH OLMSTED — Kurt Stanic, who served as superintendent for the North Olmsted Schools since 2003, told the board of education he will step down when his contract expires in June.

Hoggy’s Restaurant closes
WESTLAKE — Citing poor sales, Hoggy's Restaurant shut its doors at the end of business Feb. 18. The chain's CEO said it's the first location that has failed. It's also the first Crocker Park business to close since the retail center opened in the fall of 2004.

Man charged in elevator shooting
NORTH OLMSTED — No "love in an elevator" for two Kings Path apartment residents on Feb. 22. One man shot another while several other elevator passengers looked on in shock. Police determined the two men had been feuding for some time.

Spring is only weeks away, so cheer up already
Tired of digging out from heavy snowfalls? West Life gardening columnist Thea Steinmetz looks forward to the flowers of spring, including the Orchid Mania show which runs through March 25 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.