First learning how to sew as a young girl, Jodie Bromberg of Pepper Pike has been known to make things over the years. But it wasn't until she had COVID-19 pandemic free time that she decided to let her creative juices flow - resulting in the creation of Rad Olive Clothing, a customized flannel clothing company, in March 2021.

Kimberly Weltman looks to advance Beech Brook in a post-COVID-19 world in her newly promoted role as executive vice president. Originally joining the Pepper Pike-based nonprofit mental health agency in July 1997 as a case manager/therapist in the foster care department, Weltman has held various roles at Beech Brook until she left in 2016 and returned as the senior director of foster care in August 2021.

Elevation Festivals donated a total of $250,000 to organizations in its festival markets of Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh through its 2022 music festivals, according to a news release.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday painted a dire picture of the country's political situation as opposing sides battle over the government's judicial reform program. "We are in the midst of fateful days for our nation and for our country," he said in a televised address.

Thousands of Israelis protested on Monday in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and across the country in a general strike against the government's judicial reform proposal. Roads were closed throughout major cities, and demonstrators blocked the main entrance to Ben-Gurion Airport along the Route 1 highway.

Israel's Security Cabinet on Sunday unanimously decided to legalize nine communities in Judea and Samaria, in response to Friday's deadly terrorist attack in Jerusalem. The communities to be authorized are Avigil, Bet Hogla, Givat Harel/Haroeh, Givat Arnon, Mitzpe Yehuda, Malachei Hashalom, Ashael, Sde Boaz and Shaharit.

The Maltz Museum will host a discussion on safeguarding voting rights, "Protecting American Participation: A Discussion on Safeguarding Voting Rights," at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.

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