Topics

To change your name in our records, you must provide Social Security with documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. citizen, you also must provide our agency with documentation proving your U.S. citizenship. You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We can’t accept photocopies or notarized copies. ...

You may need to up your grandparenting game now that winter weather has arrived. Blankets, snacks and other supplies will come in handy in a roadside emergency. A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us what to include in a winter driving car kit. ...

While the house may not need to be sold in order to qualify for Medicaid, state Medicaid agencies will likely place a lien on any real estate owned by a Medicaid beneficiary during his or her life. The state cannot impose a lien if a spouse, a disabled or blind child, a child under age 21, or a sibling with an equity interest in the house is living in the house. ...

Santa invited children to gather ’round and help him to light the Christmas tree in the courtyard at Stan Hywett Hall & Gardens on the night of Nov. 22. This ceremony kicked off a self-guided tour of One Million Lights, photo ops in the giant interactive snow globe in Gingerbread Land, and a preview of DECK THE HALL 2019: A Classic Comic Hero Christmas.

Nineteen rooms in the Manor House are themed with the stories of classic comic heroes, including favorites like Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Spiderman, and The Hulk. And while they are slightly outside of the “classic” comic hero time frame, the Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers are also highlighted as nostalgia for a younger generation.

This exhibit will be open to the public on select nights: 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-23, and Dec. 26-30. The estate remains open until 9 p.m. on all Deck the Hall nights.

Stan Hywett Hall & Gardens is located at 714 North Portage Path in Akron. Tickets: Free-$22. Purchase in advance at stanhywet.org or by calling 330-315-3287.

...

TEDxLakeMedinaWomen is hosting a watch party to livestream a session of the 2019 TEDWomen’s Conference being hosted in Palm Springs, CA: Bold + Brilliant Women – Without Apology. The fun-filled evening will be held at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH on Thursday, December 5th, 2019. ...

If you've ever had the flu, you know it's not something you want to get again. The flu not only makes you feel lousy, but it can also cause serious complications and even death. Don't be a statistic. Roll up your shirt sleeve and get a flu shot this year. ...

Almost no movie is more aligned with Cleveland than "A Christmas Story." Take a few minutes to read about this iconic film and how it continues to live in the hearts and minds of Northeast Ohio residents. ...

Before the holidays become a blur of gift lists and obligations, make a plan to make them special. While long-held traditions like watching live performances of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol” certainly hold their place, why not break the mold and start a few offbeat holiday traditions with your friends and loved ones? Northeast Ohio has plenty of fun and entertaining options from Thanksgiving through the New Year. ...