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Cleveland's Ward 8 Councilman Michael D. Polensek said police chases from the eastern suburbs, including Lake County, have been a problem in his district for decades. The longtime councilman, whose district includes North Shore Collinwood, Collinwood Village and the eastern section of the Glenville neighborhood, said the area provides an ideal exit point for those being pursued in a police chase.

A Euclid police officer is facing a misdemeanor charge of using weapons while intoxicated after he allegedly brandished a gun during a Willoughby bar fight Aug. 24. Officer Todd Gauntner allegedly pulled out a gun during an argument at Frank and Tony's Place,

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication. ArtCleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd.

Got grilling questions or dilemmas? Get answers on Labor Day from the experts at LongHorn Steakhouse. Its grilling hotline, 855-LH-GRILL, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3.Or enjoy the time with friends and family and leave the cooking to

The Wickliffe Police Department will be getting five new vehicles.At a recent council meeting, three ordinances that will permit the purchase of these new vehicles through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Purchasing Program was passed.

Fairport Harbor fixture Scott Hribar braved the rain Aug. 29 as he worked on the village's gazebo in Fairport Memorial Park, a project he said he and other officials hoped will be a done deal in time for the second annual

Norfolk Southern Manager of Special Investigations Hugh McCormack admitted that when he was a kid he didn't know it was illegal to trespass on railroad property. Most of the people he talked to in the Lake County area Aug. 28 and 29 didn't know that either.

Lake Kidz Biz will hold its next monthly meeting on Sept. 5 at the Mentor Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Road. The meeting will run from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.Representatives and owners of companies who target parents and kids with their products and services are invited to attend. The meeting topic, "Finishing The Year Strong & Crushing It In 2019" will be presented by Sue Podpadeco, owner of Dream Big Fly Higher.

Free "Fun Nights" to introduce teens and adults to the activity of square dancing will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., Sept. 10 and 17, at Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. Interested individuals are welcome to come alone or with a partner. No special attire is required.

The Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Council 5286 is hosting a pork roast with sides and homemade desserts on Sept. 1. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 at 6113 North Ridge Road West in Geneva. Cost is $15 per person or $12 for children under 12 years old. Proceeds support the Knights' works of charity which include Food for Families and Coats for Kids; youth scholarships and sport events; scouting; veterans, first responders, church, protecting life for all ages, and vocations, according to a news release.