Worth Noting

Now that fall has officially arrived, many of us look forward to a change in the air, cooler days and a more colorful landscape. For those of you who dread the freezing cold and driving in snowstorms, fall can be an extension of your summer outdoor activities. Lake Metroparks provides some ways to enjoy the season. ...

The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers home court has a new look. The Cavs will unveil a brand new court design that will serve as the team’s playing canvas at Quicken Loans Arena for the 2016-17 season. ...

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The tower's 360-degree views give visitors a unique experience while seeing this natural resource. The tower opened this weekend thanks to generosity of the Cleveland Foundation and the Lake Park Foundation. ...

With appointments and meetings to remember, tasks to complete and jobs to finish, life can get crazy. Stay on top of your game with simple tricks to help take care of work and life, day in and day out. ...

Young Leaders of United Way of Lake County awarded grants last Friday during its third annual golf outing. Funds were awarded to agencies and organizations whose programs directly impact the lives of youth in Lake County. Check out this year's winners. ...

Planning for family mealtime can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out of planning and preparing family meals with these tips and begin reaping the benefits of more time together around the dinner table. ...

Maria Paparella, 18, of Akron, founder of the nonprofit organization known as Chair-ity, which provides furniture and household goods to teenagers who have emancipated through Summit County Children Services, was selected as the winner of the 2016 Russ Pry Youth Award. ...

Introduce reading to your child and keep track of your progress with this free program. Families can read a book (any book) to their newborn, infant, and/or toddler, according to 1000 Books Foundation in Nevada, which supports the early literacy initiative. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (families can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten. This ongoing, self-directed program provides opportunities to earn rewards at these participating libraries. ...

At first glance, water doesn’t seem to contribute much to your child’s overall health. After all, water has no vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein or carbohydrates. Still, water can be vital to your child’s well-being, especially when the mercury rises. Read on to tap into water’s many underrated health benefits and learn what you can do to help your child stay well-hydrated this summer — and beyond. ...