North Olmsted News

When Nicola Ortner's husband collapsed from an apparent heart attack in their North Olmsted home on Father's Day, she called 9-1-1. The dispatcher answered immediately, sent help to the street address and stayed on the line to give Ortner CPR instructions.

A recent national study has named two library systems serving Westshore residents as the tops in their population groups.

THEFT, WESTFIELD GREAT NORTHERN: The manager of Lids reported $880 in Cleveland Indian team hats stolen sometime after 6 p.m. July 1. An employee reported a suspicious purchase in which three men entered the store.

Q: We have Medicare patients who won't pay their coinsurance for services rendered.

Four students from the Lakewood High Band were recently selected to perform with the 2009 All Ohio State Band at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus this summer.

City officials are looking to some new funding to help deal with old problems on Great Northern Boulevard.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, GEORGETTE AVENUE: A resident in the process of moving told police that her house was egged Friday and Saturday nights.

Ohio Mushroom Society's Walt Sturgeon will show participants some of the stars of the mushroom world from 2-5 p.m. June 28 at John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway in North Olmsted.

Teresa Dixon Murray writes this column in The Plain Dealer on Saturdays. To reach her: moneymatters@plaind.com or 216-999-5263. She cannot assist everyone who contacts her.

THEFT, BROOKPARK ROAD: Officers reported to a Target store for a reported shoplifter in custody.

The Westgate Petco store in Fairview Park serves as an adoption center for cats from the Berea Animal Rescue Fund.

John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway in North Olmsted, will host a variety of Father's Day events.

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PETTY THEFT, LORAIN ROAD: At noon June 8, North Olmsted police put out a broadcast of a couple of shoplifters leaving the CVS Pharmacy located at Clague and Lorain roads.

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Cedar Valley Square Dances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. June 19 and every other Friday through Aug.

At 6:30 p.m. June 18, the Heights Community Congress will present a panel discussion on "Re-engaging the American Dream" at the North Olmsted Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 27403 Lorain Road.

Manager Art welcomes guests to Famous Dave's in North Olmsted. 'Smokin' Good!' That's the claim to 'Fame' that Famous Dave's BBQ at 26410 Great Northern Shopping Center makes about its barbecue and judging by the list of awards the restaurant has piled up in the last six months it's pretty hard to argue with.

LOST/STOLEN PROPERTY, LORAIN ROAD: A woman reported her purse stolen after shopping at Giant Eagle.

A Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority construction manager was charged with taking kickbacks from contractors and requiring prospective contractors to do free repairs to his home.