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Forget backstrokes, dolphin kicks and swan dives. On Aug. 18 at Mentor's Civic Center Pool, it was all about the doggie paddle during the park's annual

No more staying up late.For many students back to school means back to an earlier bedtime. For many parents it could mean a struggle to get their children back into a regular bedtime routine.According to the National Sleep Foundation and the

Just because Labor Day is just a few weeks away and some are already counting down the number of shopping days until Christmas, it doesn't mean it's time to put away the sunscreen.Those in the know say exposure to the sun's potentially damaging rays remains a threat 365 days a year - even when digging out of the latest lake-effect snow storm.

Perry School District has been awarded a grant to create community learning centers to help students reach their full academic potential.This federal grant, from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, will provide a total of $3 million to be shared by Perry Elementary, Middle and High schools.

The Akron man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a truck that killed a 17-year-old Eastlake girl on Vine Street near E.

Leadership Lake County announced that Mentor resident Jay McDonald has been hired as the organization's new program manager.McDonald began his duties on July 25 and oversees the Youth Leadership Academy, Junior Leadership and Community Builders programs. He is responsible for curricular, logistical and financial planning, and execution of these three programs designed to develop leadership skills in high school sophomores and juniors, adolescents, and young professionals, according to a news release.

A reverse raffle benefit event will take place Sept. 8 at the Fairport Harbor VFW, 540 New St.The event will benefit the Mcbride Endowment at Lakeland, the Jim McBride Scholarship at Lakeland and the Fairport Harbor VFW Youth Program.Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5, the raffle at 6 and the bands starting at 7.

The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce announced it will host August's Business After Hours on Aug. 29, at Casa Di Vino Winery & Restaurant, 28932 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe.From 5 to 7 p.m., there will be complimentary appetizers, cash bar and networking with other chamber members.

Mentor-based CT Consultants has announced that Christina LeGros has been promoted to executive vice president.LeGros has over 18 years of combined service as vice president of business development and manager of planning and funding services. In her new role, she will oversee the implementation of the firm's newly adopted "7 Leadership Principles," according to a news release.

Lake Metroparks announced that "Best of the Bluffs: A Natural Beach" event will return this year from 1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 19, at Lake Erie Bluffs in Perry Township.Free for all ages, this year's event will focus on the natural beach, which is the zone from the water's edge to the edge of the bluffs.