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New-York Times Bestselling author Karin Slaughter is visiting Mentor Public Library for a special event on Aug. 24.Slaughter will discuss her writing career and her 18th novel, "Pieces of Her," her most heart-pounding standalone thriller to date, according to a news release. Slaughter's books are published in 120 countries with more than 35 million copies in print.

It's a safe bet that many, if not all, of the juried artists attending the Willoughby ArtsFest are happy to sell pieces of their work to the general public. But Glenn Petranek's collective imaging, created and produced by Pixel Mania, which he owns, also caught the eye of Willoughby elected officials a few years ago during the annual event.

Two suspects were taken into custody by Willowick police after fleeing a traffic stop in Euclid that led to a car chase and ultimately a crash on E. 305th St. near the Route 2 entrance.Shortly before 9 p.m. July 20, Euclid police said one of their officers was conducting an investigation on a traffic stop in the parking lot of a shopping center at 22808 Lake Shore Blvd.

The beach isn't exactly the best place on the planet to go if you're looking to be free of sand.But inventor Melanie Melaragno delivers that desire with her new Shore Shelf, a dual-position clamp tray recently patented, serving as, above all else, an "outdoor accessory" to keep sand away from personal articles.

The Painesville Seniors, also known as the Painesville Senior Center, unveiled an innovative program for the evolving aging population.Based on a senior citizen needs assessment and analysis, one of the suggestions was to consider alternative models of the traditional senior center to meet more needs, said Painesville Seniors Director Denise Powell.

The public is invited to attend one of two Walk to End Alzheimer's team kick-off events to learn more about how individuals, businesses or organization can join the movement fighting to end Alzheimer's disease.The first will take place from 6-8 p.m., July 25, at Quaker Steak & Lube,

Skoda Minotti, a national business advisory firm, has announced the promotion of Jonathan J. Shoop, CPA, to partner.Shoop, who joined Skoda Minotti in 2012, leads the firm's Manufacturing and Distribution Group. His experience includes more than 15 years in public accounting serving clients, and working at a multinational manufacturer, according to a news release

Keep Wickliffe Beautiful's annual golf outing has been set for Sept. 15 at Green Ridge Golf Course, 29150 Ridge Road in Wickliffe.A shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $35 per golfer and includes nine holes, lunch and prizes. Call Pat Fowler at 440-943-7100 to register a foursome or go to

Visitors to the 2018 Lake County Fair can expect the traditional array of entertainment, exhibitions, food and fun they've enjoyed there over the years, along with some recent additions to the 163-year-old event, organizers report.The Lake County Fair officially opens at 9 a.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor announced two more upcoming outdoor concerts. The first will be at 2 p.m., July 28; the second will be at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5. Both will be free of charge and will give the public the opportunity to enjoy live music as the Garfield family might have - outside and under a canopy of trees, according to a news release.