Marah Morrison

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Multimedia Journalist at The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

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Articles

Willoughby-Eastlake Schools superintendent presents shared vision update

5 days ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District Superintendent Patrick Ward recently hosted a community shareholder’s meeting to provide an update on the district’s shared vision. For the last two years, the district spent an intentional period of time engaging the community, Ward said. Last year, the district had more than 30 Coffee Talks, a series which allowed for […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
Wickliffe looking to install sidewalks through ODOT funding source

5 days ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

Wickliffe City Engineer Pete Formica recently reported to City Council that there is a new Ohio Department of Transportation funding source that will pay up to 100 percent for new sidewalk installations. In addition to considering Euclid Avenue, as well as Cabin, Clark and Johnson drives, there are unimproved streets throughout the city that should be the first priority, Formica said. These streets include Waldnesa, Luxona, Bridle Path, Country Club and Pine Ridge.
New pickleball courts open at Osborne Park in Willoughby

5 days ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently hosted for the opening of new pickleball courts at Osborne Park in Willoughby. Located at 38575 Lakeshore Blvd., Mayor Robert Fiala said this is a project that was long in the making and just one part of a much larger investment being made at the park.
Election 2025: Wickliffe Schools levy fails

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

Voters were not in favor of the 7.2-mill additional Wickliffe School District levy in the May 6 primary election. The continuing levy failed 1,511 to 758 votes, according to the unofficial final results from the Lake County Elections Board. If the levy had passed, it would have collected $3 million annually, amounting to $252 per […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM EDT
Election 2025: Top two candidates to compete for Eastlake mayor in November

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

Laura DePledge and Kevin Kostelnik, as the top two to receive the most votes in the May 6 primary election, will now compete in the November general election for Eastlake mayor. DePledge received a total of 712 votes and Kostelnik received 654 votes, according to the unofficial final results from the Lake County Elections Board. […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM EDT
Fernando Alejo goes on trial in death of Madison youth

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

The murder trial of Fernando Alejo for the death of Rogelio Isaac Cabrera, a 17-year-old from Madison, has commenced in Lake County Common Pleas Court. Judge Patrick Condon is presiding. On May 5, both Lake County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Adam Downing and defense attorney Dustin Blake delivered their opening statements. The trial is anticipated to take two weeks.
Willoughby Middle School teacher awarded American Battlefield Trust grant

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

A grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant program will allow Christy Downs, a Willoughby Middle School history teacher, and her eighth-grade classroom to soon venture to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. According to the trust, the trip to 8095 Mentor Ave. is intended to provide students with […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
A Touch of Teddy founder wants to install wind phones for grievers

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

As a mother who has experienced loss, Elizabeth Michalski has been moved to install wind phones around Lake County. The original wind phone was created in Japan by Itaru Sasaki while he was grieving his cousin who had died of cancer. Sasaki purchased an old-fashioned phone booth and set it up in his garden, and […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT
Pearl Harbor crane at Chagrin River Yacht Club to be donated this year

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

A crane from Pearl Harbor that has been at the Chagrin River Yacht Club in Eastlake since after World War II is being donated to the Historical Construction Equipment Association in Bowling Green. Sometime this year, the 70- to 75-foot crane will be dissembled and then moved over to Bowling Green where it will be […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT
Willowick City Council to consider marijuana dispensaries ordinance

1 week ago | news-herald.com | Marah Morrison

Willowick City Council members have recently placed a proposed marijuana dispensaries ordinance on second reading. The ordinance was on first reading at the beginning of April. Earlier this year, Chief Housing and Zoning Inspector Sean Brennan provided copies of other cities’ ordinances to City Council with regard to recreational marijuana for review and a basis […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT