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Air Force Airman Fatima L. Johnson, daughter of Carolyn Nettles of Maple Heights, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in...  Read Story.

Air Force Airman Katherine A. Scott, the daughter of Donna Scott of Maple Heights, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week...  Read Story.

Air Force Airman Terance R. Macklin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human...  Read Story.

Army National Guard Sgt. Trista Y. Warford, the daughter of Beatrice Broom of Bedford Heights, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi...  Read Story.

Jason E. Moore, the son of John and Donna Moore of Maple Heights, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the...  Read Story.

The youngest contestant with the brightest smile and lots of panther pride, Tashay Reid, captured the title of Miss Black Georgia USA 2009 on Saturday, November 15 at Theatre Decatur. Reid was a judge's favorite from the interview to the talent, her personality and confidence secured her place in history. The Clark Atlanta University sophomore is the youngest titleholder...  Read Story.

Skinner joins Army Reserve 2006 Maple Heights High School grad Linda Kentiayna S. Skinner, the child of Verdie and Leonard N Skinner of Bedford, has joined the United States Army Reserve under the Delayed Training Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270...  Read Story.

Air Force 1st Lt. Amanda L. Kosturko, the daughter of Dennis and Joyce Kosturko of Maple Heights, has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to support the mission of Operation Enduring...  Read Story.

Couple plans September wedding Bob and Dee Prosek of Streetsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Jason Nemunaitus, son of Dan and Mary Nemunaitis of Novelty. The bride-elect is a graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and...  Read Story.

Wagner, Leonard exchange vows in Pennsylvania Julie Ann Wagner, daughter of Jerry and Janet Wagner of Jamestown, Pa., exchanged wedding vows with Michael Glen Leonard, son of Jerry and Ginger Leonard, of Bedford, June 28, 2008, at Our Lady of Victory...  Read Story.

Friends of Cleveland Public Library plan summer used book sale The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will conduct a summer used book sale at the Cleveland Public Library on 525 Superior Ave., through July 11. Thousands of used books, including a...  Read Story.

Wise, Steffens to tie the knot this fall Sara Elizabeth Wise, daughter of Richard and Amy Wise of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Robert John Steffens IV, son of Robert and Sandra Steffens III of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Bedford, are engaged to be...  Read Story.

Couple celebrates 50th anniversary Bob and Dolores Hustack will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21. They have been Maple Heights residents for 45 years. Bob, 71, is the son of the late Andrew and Anna Hustack of Bedford, and...  Read Story.

Name: James Leon Harris Jr. Age: 44. Family: Married to Diane with four children: Kiera, 18, James III, 13, Jahir, 12, and Kylah, 9. I live in: Maple...  Read Story.

Fink, Henry planning fall wedding ceremony Ashley Marie Fink, daughter of Charlene A. Fink and the late Gary F. Fink of Hudson, and Kenneth G. Henry Jr., son of Kenneth G. Henry Sr. and Mary Henry of Deerfield, announce their engagement. The...  Read Story.

Filiskys welcome twin boys into their family James Jr. and Tracy Filisky, of Sagamore Hills, announce the birth of their newborn twins, Joseph Anthony and Jordan Marie Filisky. The twins were born Sept. 24, 2007, at Marymount Hospital. Joseph was born...  Read Story.

Christopher Mika, of Bedford, the son of Stanley Mika and Judi Johnston, is engaged to marry Bedford's Sharon Donofrio-Sedor, daughter of Richard Donofrio and Geneva Donofrio (deceased) Chris is a graduate of Bedford High...  Read Story.

Ohio Freemasons celebrate bicentennial In January, the 114,000 Ohio Freemasons will begin the celebration of the bicentennial of their statewide organization, the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio. The Grand Lodge was formed in January 1808...  Read Story.

Kristen Jira of Maple Heights, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Ann Jira, is engaged to Solon's Todd Wolf, son of Ted and Barbara Wolf. She is a graduate of Maple Heights High School and Baldwin-Wallace College. She is employed...  Read Story.

Name: Robert Erdos Age: 71 Marital status: Married to wife Julianne Occupation: Retired from Ameritech as a manager in the technical and computer support department. Currently a member of the Bedford Planning Commission. How long have you lived in...  Read Story.