Aurora seeks to purchase Geauga Lake, former SeaWorld property



The city of Aurora is planning to buy Geauga Lake and the former SeaWorld property. Announced in a proposal by Aurora Mayor Ann Wormer Benjamin at a June 12 city council meeting, the city would pay about $4.5 million to Industrial Commercial Properties to acquire Geauga Lake and 40 acres of lakefront land that was once SeaWorld. 

UH Ahuja Medical Center unveils phase 2 of expansion

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood held a grand opening June 9 and June 10 of its phase 2, featuring the names of several Jewish families who supported the project. The $236-million expansion almost doubles the size of the medical center with a 222,000-square-foot, three-story hospital pavilion addition and the 76,200-sqiare-foot UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.

Cleveland Ballet entertains Vitalia Solon residents

The Cleveland Ballet recently hosted a special performance at Vitalia Solon with more than 50 residents attending. 

Dukes ‘N Boots now open in Willoughby

Chef Dante Boccuzi’s new restaurant, Dukes ‘N Boots, opened May 12 at 4027 Erie St. in Willoughby.

Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu and judicial overhaul plan

Israel’s parliament on Wednesday appointed an opposition lawmaker to the powerful committee that picks the country’s judges, defying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a vote that exposed divisions within the ruling coalition and raised questions about his control over his political allies.

Israeli officer censured over accidental shooting death of Palestinian toddler

The Israel Defense Forces censured an officer for actions that contributed to the mistaken killing of a Palestinian toddler earlier this month and said the incident revealed “gaps in the command and control of the commanders” who were involved.

Thrive Peer Recovery, CHESS Health partner to expand recovery support access

Thrive Peer Recovery partnered with CHESS Health, a leading provider of evidence-based digital health solutions for substance use disorder, to expand access to the eRecovery solution supporting patients with substance use disorder, according to a news release.