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Westlake Supt. of Schools Dr. Dan Keenan shared plans to cut $2.2 million from the Westlake City Schools budget at the Board of Education meeting held Nov. 18. Held at the Westlake Performing Arts Center to accommodate a large crowd, Dr. Keenan said the cuts were necessitated as a result of the Nov. 5 operating levy failure. Continue reading -->
The Bay Village Police Department, in conjunction with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and the FBI, conducted a press conference on Wednesday, November 13, to update investigation details on the 24-year old Amy Mihaljevic murder investigation. Continue reading -->
"On the Wings of Freedom..."
It was the best elementary school assembly. Ever!
That is the only way to describe the Veteran's Day program hosted by Holly Lane School in Westlake last Friday, Nov. 8.
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As an ongoing program to assist adult patients at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Fairview Hospital Moll Pavilion, "The Caring Continues" impacts the lives of patients dramatically all year. Continue reading -->
Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus was host to school and community dignitaries Wed., Oct. 23 as Tri-C welcomed community leaders for a special event. Continue reading -->
A number of changes will be coming to the Westlake Crocker-Clemens Roads intersection area in the next two weeks. New streets with new signals: Hospice Way (runs west from Crocker to Clemens); Koyo Dr. (runs east from Crocker to Bassett Rd.). Continue reading -->
Westlake City School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel J. Keenan Jr. was selected as the Ohio Superintendent of the Year for 2014 through the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA). Continue reading -->
It was a day of joy for Westlake Police Patrolman Jason Dancy, wife Jill and their children, Nate, Jackson and Ryan last Friday at the Westlake Police Department on Hilliard Blvd. in Westlake. Continue reading -->
More than 500 guests enjoyed wine from around the world and outstanding cuisine from 15 award-winning Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County restaurants at the Arthritis Foundation's 16th Annual L'Amour du Vin. The event surpassed its financial goal raising more than $56,000 to support local Arthritis Foundation programs, services and research. Continue reading -->
The Mercy Board of Trustees awarded the prestigious Ruth Calta Community Service Award during a ceremony on Sunday, October 6. The annual award recognizes individuals affiliated with Mercy who exemplify Ruth's commitment to serving others and are making a difference in our community. Continue reading -->
The 3rd Annual West Side Walk to End Alzheimer's held Saturday, September 21st at Avon's All Pro Freight Stadium featured a group of amazing and committed walkers who showed up to reclaim the future for millions! Continue reading -->
Homecoming 2013 was a true celebration of community at Westlake High last weekend. Special needs students Jacob Cox and Holly Thomas were named King and Queen before Friday's football game against North Olmsted. Continue reading -->
92-year old Louise Haskins of Avon was baptized two weeks ago at Church on the Rise. The Water Baptism ceremony took place during a 20th anniversary celebration service at the Westlake church, located at 3550 Crocker Road. Continue reading -->
Celebrating 15 years of tackling hunger for Northeast Ohio families, the Taste of the Browns Celebrity Dinner returned to the Cleveland Browns' FirstEnergy Stadium on Monday, Sept. 9, The event is the major annual fundraiser for the Cleveland Foodbank, the region's largest hunger relief organization. Continue reading -->
Mother Nature certainly appeared to be supporting Lake Erie Nature & Science Center for their annual benefit, Bake Near the Lake, on September 7th. Continue reading -->
Mercy Foundation of Lorain County hosted its ninth annual fundraiser extravaganza, Taste of Friendship, Friday evening in the atrium of the Medical Office Building at Mercy Regional Medical Center, located at 3600 Kolbe Road, Lorain. Continue reading -->
The USO of Northern Ohio held its 11th Annual Bob Hope USO Golf Outing on Friday, September 13 at Sweetbriar at Legacy Point in Avon Lake. Continue reading -->
After over 30 years of serving the Lorain County community and furthering the Mercy mission, Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM, retired from her current position as vice president of mission integration effective September 6. Continue reading -->
Community West Foundation and Fairview Hospital welcomed hundreds of families and guests to its annual Gift of Life gala at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sun., Sept. 8. Continue reading -->
Nothing celebrates community like the annual Westlake in Bloom competition that takes place each summer. Continue reading -->
The 23rd North Coast Challenge to benefit area charities was a success last Saturday as St. John Medical Center hosted the yearly 5-Mile Run, 3.4 Mile Walk and Kid's Runs under sunny skies. Continue reading -->
The need to support cancer patients never takes a vacation, even if it is summer, that is why Vosh and Georgetown of Lakewood hosted the Wine off the Vine event on Sunday, Aug. 25. Continue reading -->
What a ride for Mike Stevens and his team at Lake Erie Harley! The premier northeast Ohio dealership located on Chester Road in Avon was visited last week by Bill and Karen Davidson, the great-grandson and great-granddaughter of one of the original founders of the company, William A. Davidson. Continue reading -->
'The Sky's the Limit' is the name of the distinctive bas-relief art work now installed at Westlake Porter Library. Continue reading -->
Nothing celebrates community like the annual Westlake in Bloom competition that takes place each summer.Continue reading -->
The Junior League of Cleveland presented its first annual Stiletto Sprint & Soiree at Crocker Park Sat., Aug. 10 as the JLC, a leading force in community volunteerism, teamed with DSW to feature a sprint with men and women in stiletto heels.Continue reading -->
It was a hot one, but everyone had a great time at the 12th Annual Drive for Life Golf Outing hosted by Community West Foundation at Red Tail Golf Course in Avon July 16.Continue reading -->
Lakewood Hospital Foundation hosted the 8th annual Starry Night fundraiser on Friday, August 2, under the stars on Belle Avenue at Detroit Road. Recognized as one of the west side's premier events of the summer, the festivities were held outside on Lakewood Hospital's grounds under large, whimsically decorated tents.Continue reading -->
Turning greens to pink, the annual Triumph for the Cure Golf Scramble to benefit the Breast Health Center, Moll Pavilion at Fairview Hospital was a hit again this year as this signature summer event celebrated 20 years at Westwood Country Club.Continue reading -->
Thursday, July 18, 2013, Cleveland:
Cleveland Clinic is restructuring the leadership in several of its community hospitals, its Regional Executive Leadership team and its Regional Operations to better meet the needs of a growing organization and to manage the new model of care resulting from healthcare reform.Continue reading -->
Perfect summer weather graced the grounds of St. John Medical Center last weekend as the hospital hosted its 20th Festival of the Arts.Continue reading -->
The war against breast cancer is slowly being won. But more can be done. Especially if women follow through with wellness strategies like getting mammograms.Continue reading -->
The 24/7 gym that fits everyone's fitness plan and schedule has arrived in Avon Lake! Infinity Health & Fitness, located at 375 Lear Road (in Learwood Square Shopping Center), has something for everyone. It lives up to its name - Infinity - it all kinds of ways.Continue reading -->
The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College in Westlake was home to the school's changing of the guard Thurs., June 27 as outgoing President Jerry Sue Thornton assumed President Emeritus status and new President Dr. Alex Johnson was sworn in.Continue reading -->
by: Jeremy DiTullio
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jeremy.ditullio@lfg.com
From Soccer Mom to Soccer Grandma.. Kaye Becker of North Olmsted is one of the area's original soccer moms. Back in the '70's, Kaye and husband Bud were instrumental in founding the North Olmsted Soccer Organization (NOSO) and the annuaContinue reading -->
Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals Westlake Health Center has upgraded its radiation treatment facility to provide state-of-the-art outpatient radiation therapy. The newly installed system offers advanced image guidance and treatment accuracy which enables enhanced targeting of the cancer whileContinue reading -->
Volunteers make a difference! At St. John Medical Center, dozens of adult volunteers provide an instrumental service to the patients, staff and visitors.Continue reading -->
The joyous voices of Greater Cleveland gospel groups "One Voice" and "The Tralalas" rang from the rafters on Sunday, April 21, at a brunch at Vosh Lakewood to benefit North Coast Health Ministry, the Lakewood-based charitable health center serving the low-income uninsured..Continue reading -->
Congratulations to the family of 1980 Westlake High grad Doug Dake and his wife, Jodi!
Their son, Kyle Dake of Cornell University, became the first-ever NCAA Div. I wrestling champion to win four titles in four different weight classes.....Continue reading -->
CLEVELAND - Dr. Patricia Rowell, who has led Cuyahoga Community College's largest campus for seven years, has announced that she will retire, effective June 30, 2013. Cuyahoga Community College, currently marking a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, was Ohio's first community college. Of the college's four campuses, the Western Campus' sprawling facility at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, currently enrolls more than 12,000 students.......Continue reading -->
Senior Dustin Kilgore (Berea High) went out with a bang, while freshman Mack McGuire(Upper St. Clair, Pa.) gave Kent State fans a glimpse of what's to come Sunday at the M.A.C. Center. The Golden Flashes won a respectable three matches against No. 1 Oklahoma State, before pummeling No. 18 Wisconsin 33-10 in the third place dual of the NWCA Cliff Keen Regional........Continue reading -->
A pair of northern Ohio wrestling talents lead the way in the NCAA's standings for the 2013 NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler Award and most falls and tech falls in Divisions I......Continue reading -->
Members of the Lake Erie Monsters made a holiday visit to St. Mary of the Woods last week and a hockey game broke out between the pros and residents of this premier senior living facility in Avon. The St. Mary of Woods Battling Beagles humbled the Monsters in their annual game of Noodle Hockey, played with a beach ball and swimming pool 'noodles.' It was the fifth straight win for the Beagles....Continue reading -->
