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Golfers can spend a lifetime hoping for that one magical round.Lake Catholic's Nolan Adams needed about a decade to capture that feeling.Adams began playing when he was 7, and remembers vividly his first-ever round with his father, Nick, and older brothers McLean and Austin.There's no doubt Adams will never forget another magical round.

Wickliffe Public Library announced on Aug. 27 it will host speaker Jeff Johnston from Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.In "Financial Aid 101 for High School Seniors and Their Parents," Johnston will give an overview of the financial aid system and process for high school seniors.

Mark your calendar for Sept. 5, when Pheasant Run Airport, 5782 Trask Road, Madison, will host the first Dine-A-Round of the season for the Lake County History Center.A tour of the museum, hangers and a lecture about the 15 flyable antique airplanes will be given by founder Gretchen Reed.

When Willoughby Hills voters go to the polls in November, they will be asked to consider nine charter amendments that supporters say will protect the city from any future lawsuits due to ambiguities.The Lake County Elections Board on Aug. 21 officially approved putting them on the ballot following Willoughby Hills City Council's 5-1 vote last week requesting it.

Area residents continue to complain about foul odors that have plagued areas in Painesville Township for several years and officials are stepping up to find solutions for this persisting issue. At a recent Painesville Township trustee meeting, Geri Slater questioned if any progress is being made on controlling the odors coming from the Lake County Solid Waste Facility (landfill) at

Perry Village Council is holding a special meeting on Aug. 23 in an effort to choose a new website designer and fill a vacancy on its own panel.During the 7 p.m. meeting, council is slated to hear presentations from three local contractors who are seeking to redesign the village's website -

Solon Libertarian David Macko's name will appear on the November General Election ballot in the 14th District U.S. House of Representatives race. The Lake County Board of Elections certified his candidacy Aug. 21. This will be Macko's fourth time running as a Libertarian candidate for the 14th District seat.

For the past three years, Mentor firefighters have worn pink shirts in October to support breast cancer awareness, and many grow mustaches in "No Shave November" to highlight the prostate cancer battle.But Mentor Fire Chief Robert Searles wanted to do more for those in the community and the firefighting fraternity that are affected by the disease.

A new trial date has been set for the Akron man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a truck that struck and killed a 17-year-old Eastlake girl on Vine Street in June.

Trinity Fitness Mentor, The Bar Athletics in Willoughby, Crossfit Mentality in Mentor and Crossfit Tripoint in Concord have teamed up to raise the spirit of - and funds for - Kirtland resident Savvy Stough. The free workout will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Bar Athletics, 38016 Euclid Ave.