Credit Colin McEwen

Although there are always a few remarkable souls who finish their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving, most of us will still be out there jamming the stores during the last week before C...

Credit Michelle Colandrea

I should have known better than to criticize my Aunt Jenny’s taste in Christmas presents.  In my last post, I discussed the law covering store return policies, and I implied that I m...

Credit Kaye Spector

The funny thing about warm weather holidays is that people tend to forget that they’re Holidays. The angst and anxiety of Christmas and New Year’s takes about 10 weeks from ramp up t...

Credit Kristy Powell

A Davis, CA, family used their holiday spirit and a lot of networking to win $100,000 for their local schools as they won Patch's Deck the House Contest. Kristy Powell, an elementary...

Credit Debbie Palmer

What Gave Her Away? A driver was pulled over about 2:15 a.m. after police found her driving 28 mph on I-71.  A report said the woman did not stop right away and had reached 32 m...

Credit Faith Paliwoda

Thank you Faith Comodeca Paliwoda for submitting the entry of your decorated home in the Patch Deck the House contest. You're the Strongsville finalist! You're in the running to get ...

Credit Courtesy Cuyahoga County Law Enforcement Task Force

Throwing a New Year's Eve party? You can make it a safe one for designated drivers by serving some non-alcoholic cocktails. The Cuyahoga County Law Enforcement Task Force, a coalitio...

Credit Debbie Palmer

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Strongsville School District. Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best-dressed home in its Patch ...