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Re-enactors bring Civil War history to Burton Century Village Museum

The smell of campfires and gunpowder were in the air at Burton Century Village Museum and Historical Education Center's Civil War re-enactment. The encampment took place on May 24 at 14653 E. Park St. and was set again for May 25. A special exhibit with 160 images of Abraham Lincoln, Civil War trivia, children's-related activities, music and programming throughout the...

Anita Benedetti, left, and Benjamin Frayser portrayed Major General James A. Garfield and Mrs. Lucretia Garfield at the Civil War encampment in Burton. (Marah Morrison -- The News-Herald)

William J. “Bill” Sickles Jr., 63, recently died unexpectedly at his home in Willoughby. (Christina Skrout)

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Willoughby veteran who survived Barracks Bombing ed by family

The mast from the USS Michigan is the center of attention on the morning of May 23 at the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse. A flag-raising took place as part of a dedication ceremony for the restored mast, which has been an artifact at the museum since 1950. (Bill DeBus - The News-Herald)

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Restored USS Michigan mast dedicated at Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse

Annaliese Davis of Riverside fires a pitch during the Beavers' 6-0 win over Mayfield in a Division II district final at Youngstown State on May 23. (John Kampf - The News-Herald)

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Division II district softball: Riverside blanks Mayfield, 6-0, for second-straight district title

Perry High School students in the Perry Service Learning program hold boxes filled with Pirate Power Packs -- bags containing a weekend supply of nutritious food for students who attend Perry Schools and may experience food insecurity. The program is run by volunteers from the Perry Center of Lake County, a nonprofit organization; and the PSL program. Perry Schools recently was recognized as a 2025 Gold Ribbon District in service-learning by Youth Service America. (Courtesy of Perry Schools)

Perry Schools selected as Gold Ribbon District

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Community scoreboard for May 24

AWARDS WRC Softball Player of the year: Annaliese Davis, Riverside Coach of the year: Bill Ross, Riverside All conference Riverside: Annaliese Davis, Clara Granchi, Maddi Proud, Emi Jeras, Becca Tornow, Emma Wilhelm; Chardon: Emma Anderson, Alexa Anderson, Savannah Murray, Gwen...

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Rotary Drama Awards hits the Big 5-0 | Young Thespians

The Rotary Drama Awards program recently took place for the 50th year. According to their program, this annual event was the brainchild of Painesville Rotarian Robert Tischer, who believed that students who participate in school theater productions should receive recognition...

Crime and Public Safety

The young dog that was injured by her owner is expected to make a recovery from her injuries after an emergency surgery. (Courtesy of the Friendship Animal Protective League)

Perkins Twp. man facing animal cruelty charges

Friendship Animal Protective League is asking for donations to help pay for an emergency surgery performed on a dog that authorities say was severely injured by its owner. The organization “received a frantic, early morning call from the staff of...