The News-Herald

Fire and emergency medical services could become a crucial issue when the 2010 budget is considered at the next Painesville City Council meeting. Full Story »

A new state audit recommends North Perry Mayor Ed Klco comply with a village ordinance allowing him to authorize a maximum of $2,500 on a project. It doesn't state whether he should pay $10,830 demanded by council following repairs to a resident's flooded property. Full Story »

Geauga County is training law enforcement officers, firefighters, corrections personnel and emergency services personnel in how to deal with people in the community having a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Full Story »

Because all the stockings already were full, Alice Bauckman filled a Ziploc bag with toiletries. Full Story »

State Rep. Lorraine M. Fende, D-Willowick, has been appointed Lake County grand jury forewoman by Lake County Common Pleas Judge Eugene A. Lucci. Full Story »

Lake Metroparks is beginning the long process of planning and building a trail that will link its Helen Hazen Wyman Park in Concord and Painesville townships with the agency's Greenway Corridor trail. Full Story »

Painesville City Council has shot down a meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the city charter. Full Story »

The eighth annual harvest dinner presented by the Geauga Fresh Farmers Market recently took place at the Geauga Parks District Rookery in Munson Township. Full Story »

H1N1 vaccinations will be offered Sunday to just about anyone who wants one at Riverside High School in Painesville Township and next Wednesday at Cardinal Middle School in Middlefield. Full Story »

A high wind watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for all of Northeast Ohio from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. Full Story »

The ceremony was short and to the point. Full Story »

The cuts by the Lake County government continue to accrue. Full Story »

A new face on the Concord Township Board of Zoning Appeals isn't all that new. Full Story »

STERIS Corp. took a few measures over the weekend in reacting to the Food and Drug Administration 's warning against the use of one of the company's premier products. Full Story »

A former music teacher for Mentor Schools apologized Monday for having a 16-month affair with a high school girl. Full Story »

It pays to be a creative thinker. Full Story »

The sound of a smoke detector awakened the family of Scott Girard Monday morning, Mentor-on-the-Lake firefighter Paul Morris said. Full Story »

In what could be the first of its kind in the state, Painesville Council will consider making parts of downtown into a recreational area. Full Story »

Preliminary plans for a Sheetz service station made it past Mentor Planning Commission, but two city council members are calling it up for further review. Full Story »

Not long after he started his job with the Lake County Health District, Joel Lucia worked on the front lines of the swine flu scare of 1976. Full Story »

The Lake County Elections Board has concluded a recount of four races from the Nov. 3 election. Full Story »

Neuros Medical Inc. of Willoughby on Monday announced the beginning of a new project, complete with assistance from a notable research and development organization. Full Story »

The Western Reserve Historical Society completed the retirement of $3.5 million of term debt in November, nearly two months ahead of the schedule set by the society's board. Full Story »

Students from Excel TECC's horticulture program have left their mark on the future of the Chagrin River. Full Story »

The bright, golden rays pouring down from the sun painted a gentle contrast to the tearful eyes and somber faces of those remembering loved ones Sunday afternoon. Full Story »