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Air Force Airman Fatima L. Johnson, daughter of Carolyn Nettles of Maple Heights, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in...  Read Story.

Air Force Airman Katherine A. Scott, the daughter of Donna Scott of Maple Heights, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week...  Read Story.

 Air Force Airman Adam R. Muha has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
     During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in...  Read Story.

Air Force Airman Terance R. Macklin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human...  Read Story.

Army Pvt. Laura L. Talbert, a 2008 graduate of Maple Heights High School, has graduated from the Field Services Specialist Advanced Individual course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. This new Army military occupational specialty incorporates both the laundry and shower specialist and the fabric repair specialist courses into one career...  Read Story.

Army National Guard Sgt. Trista Y. Warford, the daughter of Beatrice Broom of Bedford Heights, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi...  Read Story.

Jason E. Moore, the son of John and Donna Moore of Maple Heights, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the...  Read Story.

The youngest contestant with the brightest smile and lots of panther pride, Tashay Reid, captured the title of Miss Black Georgia USA 2009 on Saturday, November 15 at Theatre Decatur. Reid was a judge's favorite from the interview to the talent, her personality and confidence secured her place in history. The Clark Atlanta University sophomore is the youngest titleholder and...  Read Story.

Linda Kentiayna S. Skinner, the son of Verdie and Leonard N Skinner of Bedford, has joined the United States Army Reserve under the Delayed Training Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270...  Read Story.

Air Force 1st Lt. Amanda L. Kosturko, the daughter of Dennis and Joyce Kosturko of Maple Heights, has deployed overseas to a forward operating base to support the mission of Operation Enduring...  Read Story.

Bortons eloped, now are celebrating 55 years together Chuck and Rosemary Borton of Northfield Village celebrate their 55th anniversary in May. The two met on a blind date on April 13, 1952. Rosemary, an 18-year-old from Maple Heights, and Chuck, a...  Read Story.

Wagner, Leonard exchange vows in Pennsylvania Julie Ann Wagner, daughter of Jerry and Janet Wagner of Jamestown, Pa., exchanged wedding vows with Michael Glen Leonard, son of Jerry and Ginger Leonard, of Bedford, June 28, 2008, at Our Lady of Victory...  Read Story.

Wise, Steffens to tie the knot this fall Sara Elizabeth Wise, daughter of Richard and Amy Wise of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Robert John Steffens IV, son of Robert and Sandra Steffens III of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Bedford, are engaged to be...  Read Story.

Bob and Dolores Hustack will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21. They have been Maple Heights residents for 45 years. Bob, 71, is the son of the late Andrew and Anna Hustack of Bedford, and Dolores, 70, is the daughter of the late Paul and Laura Leshnak of Bedford Heights. Both are graduates of Bedford High School where they were high school sweethearts. Bob was one grade ahead of Dolores. They were married on June 21, 1958, at St. Pius X Church in Bedford where they will renew their vows in June. They were blessed with three children " Parma's Lori Price (husband Terry), Macedonia's Larry Hustack (wife Lori) and Parma's Sandy Lessick (husband Jim). They are also the proud grandparents seven " Nicki and Ryan Price, Steven, Courtney and Kelsey Hustack, and Jimmy and Kimmy Lessick. Bob is retired from the sheet metal industry and keeps himself busy by gardening, fixing anything that's broken and keeping active in the lives of his grandchildren. Dolores retired after owning Dee's Bakery Supply on Granger Road in Maple Heights near the Garfield Heights border for more than 35 years. She is currently employed part time at Regal Carpet as the company's secretary. She also enjoys spending time with the...  Read Story.

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Filiskys welcome twin boys into their family James Jr. and Tracy Filisky, of Sagamore Hills, announce the birth of their newborn twins, Joseph Anthony and Jordan Marie Filisky. The twins were born Sept. 24, 2007, at Marymount Hospital. Joseph was born...  Read Story.

Mauser, Geary engaged Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mauser of Bedford and Janice and Dan Landreville of Middleboro, Mass., announce the engagement of their children, Kimberly Mauser and Mark Geary. Kim is a graduate of Bedford High School and former reporter...  Read Story.

Burrell out of Navy basic training Navy Seaman Apprentice Deshawn T. Burrell, son of Charlie Burrell Jr. of Maple Heights, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program,...  Read Story.

Bedford " The annual holly ball and silent auction, sponsored by the Bedford City Schools Foundation, will be Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Catered Elegance Party Center, 1160 Broadway Ave.,...  Read Story.

Younglas, Lamm will marry in October rites Kenneth and Helen Younglas of Twinsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Christa Younglas, to Gary Lamm, son of Francis and Ruth Lamm of Wickliffe. The bride-elect is a 1993 graduate of R.B....  Read Story.