PHOTO BY ERIK AULT

Tuesday, May 2, 2023; St. Ignatius High School Breen Center, 2008 W. 30^th St: Timothy Del Papa, resident of Ohio City since 1988, was chosen by his neighbors to be president of the South of Lorain Block Club. Tim, whose parents also live in the neighborhood, has seen many changes in the neighborhood. He is excited to bring a positive outlook to the block club and help serve his neighbors.

PHOTO BY ERIK AULT

Saturday, April 29, 2023; Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave: Duncan Stelle, Director of Squash at the Urban Squash League, addresses the crowd at the Racquets Rally. Squash is a racquet-and-ball game played with two or four players. The Urban Squash League is a youth program. According to the website, “Our program is designed to help Team Members build confidence, strengthen ties with their community and their peers, and develop the skills and character necessary to achieve their goals.”

PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN

Saturday May 6, 2023; Stockyard Neighborhood Bike-a-thon, Clark Elementary School, 5550 Clark Avenue: Bethzaida Esquilin, age 5, rides her bike while wearing her new helmet. Children under age 10 received a free bike helmet when they preregistered for the event.

PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN

Tuesday, May 9, 2023; Cuyahoga River at the Columbus Road Bridge: The freighter Sam Laud out of Wilmington, Delaware passes under the Columbus Road lift bridge on its way back out to Lake Erie. Cyclists and cars waited and watched as the large freighter traversed under the lifted Columbus Road Bridge. The next bridge ahead of the freighter is the Cuyahoga Viaduct over which the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Red Line trains travel.