This Week West Side

The Ohio State School for the Blind marching band will be the best blind marching band in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Full Story »

Customers of Ohio American Water should be happy with the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) staff's recent recommendations for the company's proposed 63 percent rate increase. Full Story »

Christmas Tree Sale, sponsored by the Westland Band Boosters, in the Kroger parking lot at Galloway Road and West Broad Street, continuing until all trees are sold. Hours are 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.westlandbandboosters.com. Full Story »

On Tuesday, the Northland High School boys basketball team opens its season at home against Brookhaven. Full Story »

Westland High School gymnastics coach Lavon Maynard hopes her team gains valuable experience throughout the season. Full Story »

A local organization is seeking donations for an annual holiday program for families in need. Full Story »

Community members have revived a dormant nonprofit organization that supports Southwest Public Libraries. Full Story »

The Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Ave., will present a series of holiday events inspired by Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" beginning this weekend. Full Story »

Senior Courtney Neff believes she has a pretty good grasp regarding her role with the Ready High School girls basketball team. Full Story »

Joshua Edwards works on making a grave blanket at Strader's Garden Center, at 550 W. Broad St., on Monday, Dec. 7. Full Story »

A Grandview Avenue mainstay returned Friday, Dec. 4, as the Grandview Theatre opened for regular business. Full Story »