The city of Strongsville offers attractions for the whole family with outdoor locations like The Mill Stream and Chalet Toboggan Chutes or community support groups like the Strongsville Early Childhood PTA. Each of these businesses contributes to what makes the city of Strongsville so appealing.

Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library.

Mentor Public Library received some magical assistance during a special story time on Friday, June 25, at its Read House. Children dusted off their finest tiaras and wings for a visit from fairies Brzzt and Ivy Greenbriar.

In 1816, John Stoughton Strong purchased a sizeable amount of land in Northeastern Ohio from the Ellsworth family. Led by Strong, a group of settlers built shelter and took care of the land to either live on or sell on behalf of the Ellsworth family. Strong moved his family to the property and, in 1818, it officially became a township named Strongsville.

Sending your teen off to college is a big expense. As parents, you've saved for tuition or your teens received scholarships, student loans or graduation gifts. However, you might be now beginning to realize how much “extra” there is still to pay for; help them learn how to save for the unexpected.

On August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. kids and families can head to Great Lakes Mall in Mentor for the Simon and Teen Vogue Back to School Event featuring entertainment, activities, a back-to-school style guide, mall-wide discounts and lots of free samples.

The Library Shop on Main (LSOM) at Akron’s downtown library offers gently used books for all age groups, from pre-schoolers to teens to adults.

As part of the American Red Cross– 100 Days of Summer, 100 Days of Hope Blood Campaign, Bob Evans is offering a community fundraiser, August 1-3, for residents of Northeast Ohio to help make a difference.

If you’re looking for frugal fun this summer,here are some great tips for gathering around the grill on a budget.

Everyday choices can affect your family’s health as well as the environment. There’s a growing trend among consumers to make choices reflecting the goals and values that matter to them most like choosing a natural product if it will benefit the health of their family.