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Willoughby veteran who survived Barracks Bombing ed by family

William J. "Bill" Sickles Jr., a veteran of the Beirut peacekeeping effort during the Marine Barracks Bombing in 1983, recently died at his home in Willoughby. During his time in the Marine Corps from 1980 to 1987, Sickles was a helicopter crew chief in addition to being stationed in Beirut. "The bombing was a suicide attack by a truck bomb,...

William J. “Bill” Sickles Jr., 63, recently died unexpectedly at his home in Willoughby. (Christina Skrout)

The mast from the USS Michigan is the center of attention on the morning of May 23 at the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse. A flag-raising took place as part of a dedication ceremony for the restored mast, which has been an artifact at the museum since 1950. (Bill DeBus - The News-Herald)

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Restored USS Michigan mast dedicated at Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse

Annaliese Davis of Riverside fires a pitch during the Beavers' 6-0 win over Mayfield in a Division II district final at Youngstown State on May 23. (John Kampf - The News-Herald)

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Division II district softball: Riverside blanks Mayfield, 6-0, for second-straight district title

Donovan Mitchell celebrates during the Cavaliers' victory over the Heat on April 20. (Tim Phillis - For The News-Herald)

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell named first-team All-NBA; second-team honors for Evan Mobley

Perry High School students in the Perry Service Learning program hold boxes filled with Pirate Power Packs -- bags containing a weekend supply of nutritious food for students who attend Perry Schools and may experience food insecurity. The program is run by volunteers from the Perry Center of Lake County, a nonprofit organization; and the PSL program. Perry Schools recently was recognized as a 2025 Gold Ribbon District in service-learning by Youth Service America. (Courtesy of Perry Schools)

Perry Schools selected as Gold Ribbon District

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Riverside's Kate Meinke captured the girls 1,600-meter run May 23 during Day 2 of the Division I Nordonia District. (Lianna Holub - for The News-Herald)

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Division I Nordonia District track and field: Madison’s Radkowski wows with double, Riverside’s McCaleb shows strong form

MACEDONIA — The concept defies all track and field logic. District champion discus thrower. District champion high jumper. By the same student-athlete. Ryan Radkowski is no myth, however — the Madison senior continues to redefine boundaries in his craft. https://www.news-herald.com/2025/05/23/photos-division-i-district-track-and-field-may-23-2025/...

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Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Billy Joel cancels all future shows due to brain disorder

He canceled all scheduled shows due normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Crime and Public Safety

The young dog that was injured by her owner is expected to make a recovery from her injuries after an emergency surgery. (Courtesy of the Friendship Animal Protective League)

Perkins Twp. man facing animal cruelty charges

Friendship Animal Protective League is asking for donations to help pay for an emergency surgery performed on a dog that authorities say was severely injured by its owner. The organization “received a frantic, early morning call from the staff of...