Lake County Sentinel
Is it time to reopen the beaches and oceans?
Opinion by Melissa Martin
My Humans are missing beaches. No matter what country or what coastline, people love ocean waves and sunny days. What mysteries abound in salty waters? What induces the desire to stroll along in bare feet? What is that inner yearning about? The magical healing power of majesty. Nature's playground without
admission tickets.
Beauty without borders. Connection to the mind, body, spirit.
The pleasure principle is definitely at work whilst we relax and rest under an umbrella with a frosty beverage. Emotions are engulfed in a beach bubble as stress melts away. Leisure for our lungs. The beach is a balm to the body. The cold plunge into the ocean tingles the toes. And for a while, we feel satisfied. The mind is living in the moment. Hustle and bustle are put on hold. Click here for the whole column
Willoughby Hills government is putting residents safety at risk
Opinion by Tim Shirer
I was incredibly lucky to grow up in Wickliffe. I still live in Wickliffe and there has been one constant in the nearly 57 years my family has lived in our house is that the Wickliffe streets have been plowed and cleared in master fashion. No matter who was, Mayor, from Mel Buchheit to Tom Ruffner to current Mayor Joe Sakacs the streets of Wickliffe have always been plowed within hours of a snowstorm ending. Even when there is light snow, I will hear trucks going down my street plowing and I know I can drive anywhere in Wickliffe and be safe because the main roads will be clean and free of snow and ice. Click here for the whole story
