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There's a reason they call it Calamity Curve, Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge Eugene Lucci said. But it's less calamitous when you're not drinking and driving, added Lake County Assistant Prosecutor Rocco DiPierro Jr. Autumn Baker, 24, of Painesville was sentenced to six years in prison July 18 for causing a fatal

Two people allegedly involved in the break-in of a Mentor gun store were arraigned in the city's municipal court July 18. Keith Ford, 21, and James Ogeltree, 22, both of Cleveland, were arraigned in front of visiting Judge Larry Allen on multiple felony charges in connection with the July 16 break-in of Silverado Arms,

The next meeting of Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. Chapter No. 28 will be noon, Aug. 2 at Mentor Beach Park.This will be the annual picnic, and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. The group is also asking for canned food items to be donated to St. Gabriel's Food Pantry.

On July 20, the family-friendly musical "Seussical" opens at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison as their annual youth show. With music by Tony Award winners Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, "Seussical" is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and his many familiar children's books including "Horton Hears a Who" and "Cat in the Hat.

Downtown Willoughby is preparing for the 27th annual ArtsFest taking place July 21.The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature street performers, over 140 juried artists, a kids studio and power boats, along with food and beverages. It is hosted by the

A free double feature of "Despicable Me 3" (PG) and "Jumanji" (2017, PG13) will be shown at dusk, July 21, at the Leroy Township softball fields.Concessions and pre-movie fun starts at 8 p.m. and there will be free pop and snack to first 150 people, according to a news release. Attendees are asked to bring their own blankets and chairs for comfort.

For the second time this summer, Wildwood Theatre Camp for the City of Mentor is ready to share their production of "Villains for Hire." It will take place at 7 p.m. July 19 in A-Lecture "Little Theatre" at Mentor High School. This performance is free and open to the public. This year marks my 24th summer directing at least one session of Wildwood Theatre Camp for the city.

Ron Traub wears the "City of Mentor" pinned to the lapel of his coat jacket. He often wears it on the hat atop his head. He even "wears" it on his vehicle's vanity plates.And he wears his heart on his sleeve for the city.That's why it was a tough

There exists an overwhelming variety of summer-camp options available to children and families these days.Nevertheless, when many people think of summer camp, they think of day and overnight programs involving cabins, campfires, fishing, canoeing, hiking and a number of other outdoor pursuits that characterized people's summer-camp experiences for generations.

North Perry Village has secured the services of a consultant to help guide the community's economic development efforts.Village Council last week approved a contract between the village and Jennifer Brown, an economic development strategist with the Mentor office of CT Consultants.