Laketran drivers Lee Raimey and Vickie Williams were two of the three drivers recognized during the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) awards ceremony at the association’s annual meeting this month in Columbus. Bus driver Lee Raimey received the 2019 OPTA Milestone Award for 30 years of accident-free driving at Laketran. He has never had an … Read more
Blackbrook Audubon is selling raffle tickets to support the purchase of Audubon Adventures, a conservation publication for third to fifth grade students in Geauga and Lake Counties. The raffle prize is a 15″x19″ quilted wall hanging of an iconic Red Oak at Gully Brook Park in Willoughby. The tree is over 200 years old. Despite … Read more
Combine an understanding of the natural histories for various bird species with knowledge on habitat types and bird seekers will have better results spotting the birds. Larry Richardson, an avid birder with nearly 50 years experience, will help Blackbrook Audubon’s audience with “Birding by Habitat” at their meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16th at Penitentiary … Read more
On Monday, March 25th, Jon P. Marten, of Concord, was sworn-in as a Trustee to the Laketran’s Board of Trustees after being appointed by Lake County Commissioners. Marten is a retired chief financial officer of Parker Hannifin, where he had a thirty year career helping grow the company to become the world leader in manufacturing … Read more
Blackbrook Audubon Society will begin their annual Spring Bird Walks at 7:30 a.m. April 14th at Headlands Beach State Park. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to attend this series of six walks Sundays through May 19th. Participants can park in the lot at 9600 Headlands Road. This Mentor Marsh parking lot is on … Read more
Blackbrook Audubon invites birders of all levels to explore Sandy Ridge Reservation Saturday, April 13th. This 20-year-old park is a wetland oasis surrounded by subdivisions, a community college to the west and a farm to the east. The flat trail passes through a Pin Oak and Red Maple-dominated forest and opens to a dike-enclosed marsh … Read more
Laketran Dial-a-Ride drivers are normally taking seniors and people with disabilities around Lake County to get to work, medical appointments, or shopping for essentials. This week, Laketran CEO, Ben Capelle took the driver’s seat, and with the help of Council on Aging volunteer Denis Hite of Painesville Township, delivered Meals on Wheels throughout Perry and Painesville Township to bring … Read more
New this year at the KidShow is an opportunity to help us help others. The KidShow is teaming up with Mentor High School’s Student Government to collect food items for the annual food drive benefiting United Way’s Feed Lake County campaign. Bring canned food items to the KidShow at Great Lakes Mall on Saturday, March … Read more
Every day for over 153 years, the Lake County YMCA has worked side by side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, while also making our community stronger. Join us as we celebrate how the Y connects hearts, minds and community … Read more
Blackbrook Audubon is selling raffle tickets to support the purchase of Audubon Adventures, a conservation publication for third to fifth grade classes in Geauga and Lake Counties. The raffle prize is a 15″x19″ quilted wall hanging of an iconic Red Oak at Gully Brook Park in Willoughby. The tree is over 200 years old. Despite … Read more