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Lucy McNees

Lucy McNees is a freelance journalist, poet and lover of stories. She holds a BA in creative writing and religious studies from Macalester College. She is a lifelong submitter to the Geauga Parks Nature Writing Contest where she has proudly placed in all age categories and a recipient of the Harry Scherman Writing Award for poetry in 2025. She enjoys the forest, traveling, and all things coffee.

Lucy's Latest Articles

Looking back at 100 years of Maple Festivals

By Lucy McNees

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Arts & Culture

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May 18, 2026

Last month's Maple Festival maked a century of celebrations. This year's event even had the audacity to break out the sunshine.

A tale of 3 GEDS: How literacy impacts Clevelanders

By Lucy McNees

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Education

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April 22, 2026

“I knew that when I dropped out, I didn’t want that to be my end story."

Cleveland nonprofits collaborate to promote literacy

By Lucy McNees

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Arts & Culture

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March 30, 2026

"Many nonprofits are mobilizing to provide literacy education to children and adults alike. I spoke to organizers of these nonprofits to gain insight into the successes and challenges of literacy education today."