America 250: Willowick opens portal to the past

With typical Independence Day fun, pomp and spirit, more than 125 Willowick residents descended on Dudley Park to unearth a living-history collection as the city’s time capsule was eagerly opened.

Naturally, Mayor/Safety Director Michael Vanni explained, the community capsule was planned for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

“I was 13 years old when this timepiece was sealed,” he said, addressing the crowd. “Today we celebrate the strength of not only our country but also our city. We are very excited to welcome past elected officials and even family members of officials from that time…

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