Marinucci appointed to vacant board seat
WESTLAKE — Joseph A. Marinucci, president and CEO of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a dynamic downtown area, joins the Board of Education. He said he plans to seek election in November for the remaining two years of the unexpired term of David Beal. Beal resigned last month when he relocated to Texas.

Skate park lease extended one year
ROCKY RIVER — The city wanted a two-year lease on the skate park, which opened in 2005 on a lot behind the high school that once housed tennis courts. But the district plans a comprehensive facilities review next year and did not want to make a commitment beyond one year..

Parade returns to Hilliard Boulevard
WESTLAKE — Residents welcomed the city’s Independence Day parade back to Hilliard Boulevard after a one-year move to Crocker Park.

The Coffee Station boasts unique arts setting
Barbara Craig knew that she had found a unique location for her new Coffee Station when she decided to open in the old Nickel Plate Railroad station near Baycrafters. But she had not yet discovered how special it was to become.