Hilliard bike lanes officially open
WESTLAKE — Mayor Dennis Clough said the Hilliard bike lanes — between the Rocky River border and Dover Center Road — was just the first phase of bike paths throughout the city. The Westlake portion of the Crocker-Stearns extension (from Center Ridge Road south) will also have a bike lane, Clough said, adding that he hopes the North Olmsted section will add one, too.

Amended Bradley Bay plan approved
BAY VILLAGE — Residents opposing the multi-million dollar expansion of the Bradley Bay Health Care facility are mulling possible appeals after the Municipal Planning Commission approved the latest plans.

Papal embrace launched
musical mission for Melendez
BAY VILLAGE — Born without arms, musician Tony Melendez gained international fame when he performed for Pope John Paul II in 1987. Melendez and his Toe Jam Band perfromed at St. Raphael Catholic Church Palm Sunday.