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🎸 Legends still strumming

Portage County • June 23, 2025

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Good morning, Portage County. The clock is ticking on witnessing living legends. At Cleveland's recent Outlaw Music Festival, 92-year-old Willie Nelson and 82-year-old Bob Dylan proved that artistic evolution doesn't end with age, delivering performances that transcended mere nostalgia. These American musical treasures continue to reinvent themselves on stage, offering a powerful reminder that some experiences simply can't be postponed for another day.

Meanwhile, Crystal Lake's future hangs in the balance as Portage County Park District races toward an October 1 grant deadline to transform the 25-acre former water supply into public parkland. As conservation plans take shape, Cleveland embraces its superhero heritage with a series of Superman celebrations honoring hometown creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. With the upcoming film featuring several Cleveland locations, fans can explore everything from the creators' childhood homes to the Cleveland Public Library's impressive memorabilia collection.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🎸 Aging music legends still rock the stage, inspiring urgency to see them. At the Outlaw Music Festival in Cleveland, writer Dillon Stewart reflects on the fleeting opportunity to witness icons like 92-year-old Willie Nelson and 82-year-old Bob Dylan perform live. Despite their aging voices, both artists delivered powerful performances - Dylan reinventing his classics with jazz-influenced arrangements and Nelson offering guitar mastery alongside philosophical reflections on mortality. The article serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate these American musical treasures while they're still touring, as their performances offer not just nostalgia but continuing artistic evolution.

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🌊 Ravenna's Crystal Lake could become a public park. The Portage County Park District is seeking to conserve the 25-acre lake, which once served as part of the city's water supply. While park officials have proposed various conservation options, including purchasing the land outright or establishing a conservation easement, city officials insist on maintaining water rights for future needs. One nearby property owner has already agreed to sell his portion of the lake area. The park district faces an October 1 grant deadline to move forward with conservation plans.

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🦸‍♂️ Cleveland celebrates Superman with events honoring hometown superhero creators. The upcoming Superman film, which hits theaters July 11, features several Cleveland locations as filming sites. This connection is fitting since Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster called Cleveland home. Fans can enjoy multiple events including a City Club forum, red-carpet celebration, movie parties, and visits to Siegel and Shuster's childhood homes. The Cleveland Public Library also houses a semi-permanent exhibit featuring Superman memorabilia, including Siegel's writing desk and an extensive collection.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

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🙏 In Remembrance

Carol Diane Strassman

Carol Diane Strassman, 70, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away on June 18, 2025, after battling a debilitating illness that struck her at a young age. Born in Cleveland on April 9, 1955, she grew up in Shaker Heights and Beachwood, where she excelled academically, played piano beautifully, and was a high school cheerleader. Carol earned degrees from Miami University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law, leading to a successful career as a Workers' compensation attorney. Despite her health challenges, she maintained her sharp intellect and work ethic while sharing her extensive medical knowledge with others in need.

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