
Photo bugs can enter ‘Life on Lake Erie’ contest
In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Ohio Lake Erie Commission is seeking submissions for the 30th Annual “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest. The contest is an opportunity for amateur photographers to showcase their talent for photographing one of Ohio’s most valuable natural resources, Lake Erie. The Life on Lake Erie photo contest has […]

‘One big reunion of friends, neighbors and family’
by Sara Hill Whether it’s the food trucks, the rides, the entertainment line-up or the fireworks, everyone loves a good summer fair, and this year, cities across northeast Ohio are thrilled to give the people what they want – treasured time together. “Home Days is like one big reunion of friends, neighbors and family where […]

The nation’s newest national park is an adventure-lovers paradise
by Melissa Martin When John Denver penned his famous lyrics about country roads and mountain vistas in “Almost heaven, West Virginia,” there’s a good chance he was referring to the sights and splendor of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Glen Jean in West Virginia. Located between Beckley and Fayettville in the […]

Local angler launches fishing excursion nonprofit
Submitted by Cast It Forward Despite living near one of the most vibrant and beautiful lakes in North America, many Northeast Ohio residents will never venture past its shores. Richfield resident and lifetime angler Art Panfil wants to change that. Panfil has made it his mission to provide free Lake Erie fishing excursions to children, […]

Registration deadline for garage sale is May 23
The Bath Community Garage Sale is scheduled for June 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – public health mandates permitting. Sponsored by the Bath Business Association, in cooperation with Bath Township, the annual community garage sale typically features from 50 to more than 100 individual participating locations, scattered throughout Bath, with sites shown on […]

Mayor outlines tentative plans for Brecksville’s summertime activities
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin April 6 city council meeting Mayor Jerry Hruby told Brecksville City Council that the water activity pool could be open by the end of May. According to the mayor, “They are starting the final steps to remediate the problem we had with the roof at the activity pool, which is the […]
Try something new for memorable summer evening outing
by Laura Straub As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, Clevelanders finally shake their winter blues and head out to explore. And if you’re looking for something new to try on your next summer night out with friends, unique experiences might be closer than you realize. You don’t need to travel to […]
Events
Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, Ohio 44210, 330-666-3711 HaleFarm.org. Summer adventures await June–October at Ohio’s premiere living history museum in the Cuyahoga Valley. Explore historic structures, gardens, animals, craft demonstrations and more. Signature events each month start with the Sow & Grow Farm Festival and Plant Sale on June 8 & […]
Camps
Camp Invention: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention(r) program, Supercharged(tm), where children transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code robots and use collaboration and creative problem solving during hands-on, STEM activities. Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code PLAY15LISTING to save […]
Hudson Garden Club brings back popular home tour
by Judy Stringer Four Hudson homes and three gardens will be open for viewing during the 72nd annual Hudson Home & Garden Tour on Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 14. Tours start at 10 a.m. both days, but Thursday includes evening hours until 8 p.m. Friday’s tours end at 5 p.m. Admission tickets are […]