Lake County historians say there are three versions of the origin of Johnnycake Ridge Road: *An unidentified man built a cabin along a prominent ridge, intending to start a tavern. He never did.

The year was 1977, and that summer, “Star Wars” exploded onto the big screen and changed movies forever. Months earlier, “Rocky” — the big hit of 1976 — won the Oscar for best picture. The film made ...

The countdown to the Johnnycake Jog’s Big 5-0 continues. In the meantime the 47th edition, is just around the corner. “Ohio’s Finest 5-Miler” — as it’s long been called — is scheduled for July 9 at ...

Jul. 5—What I remember most about running in the first Johnnycake Jog is I didn't win it. A lot went into that result, but the main ones were I didn't run the whole way and when I did run, I didn't ...

Rick Ventura had an eye for talent as the cross country coach at Lake Catholic in the late 1970s and, as a runner himself, had a vision of how good a five-mile summer race on Lake County roads could ...

So who are the favorites to win this year’s Johnnycake Jog? Well, when both of the previous year’s winners are signed up for Ohio’s Finest Five-Miler, that’s usually a good place to start. Johnny ...

The Johnnycake Jog has long been known as Ohio’s “Finest Five-Miler,” but the longtime Lake County road race is also about community, memories and fun times. In honor of the Jog turning 49 and closing ...

No food is more indigenous to Rhode Island than that crude, cornmeal flapjack best known as the johnnycake. Nor is there one more controversial. Some like it thick and cakelike; others prefer it crepe ...

Four new subdivisions — a total of 13 residential building lots — are being planned for the Johnnycake Mountain area. The planning and zoning commission recently gave final approval to a four-lot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The year was 1977, and that summer, “Star Wars” exploded onto the big screen and changed movies forever. Months earlier, “Rocky” — ...