Author Archives: Bob Tuneberg

Westlake Girls Win Strongsville Invitational

The Westlake girls varsity cross country team finished 1st place on a crowded and talented course at the Strongsville Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Finishing 2nd and behind Westlake was the 2021 state champion, Perrysburg. “When your top 5 all come in under 19:30 and your average team race time (at 18:52) breaks a school record, it’s a great race ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Truck on the Rocks On Sept. 18 at about 5:15 a.m., a citizen called Westlake Police to report that someone was trying to steal landscaping rocks from his yard. Officers arrived to find a Chevy Silverado had run over large landscaping rocks in the yard. When the police went to talk to the driver, they noted that there was an ... Read More »

Here Come the Super Kids…

Super Heroes to Kids in Ohio is a registered non-profit organization that performs random acts of kindness for children facing adversity. Each year during their annual, signature event in Avon, dozens of children are honored as the REAL heroes they are. These ‘Super Kids’ are children overcoming illness and adversity in true SUPER HERO fashion. The event? The City of ... Read More »

The Spectacular Sperry Home Improvement Show is a Hit

The first-ever Spectacular Sperry Home Improvement Show was a hit last Saturday as hundreds of prospective customers browsed the booths of a dozen or so home improvement experts along Sperry Road in Westlake. The newly-opened Bath Depot and Window Depot location at 24510 Sperry Drive (the site of the former Starz Ballroom) served as host. “We had great crowds, the ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library’s October Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s October 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Saturdays, October 1, 8, 22 and 29 (10:30-11 a.m.) and Wednesdays, October 5 and 12 (7-7:30 p.m.) Family Storytime – Join us for rhymes, songs and play! ... Read More »

Window and Bath Depot Present the Spectacular Sperry Home Improvement Show in Westlake

Window and Bath Depot have found a new home on Sperry Drive in Westlake and the beautiful renovation they have completed to the old Starz Ballroom is really starting to get some attention. The building’s new look has made it abundantly clear that the team at Window and Bath Depot have an eye for design and the ability to perform ... Read More »

Window and Bath Depot have found a new home on Sperry Drive in Westlake

….and the beautiful renovation they have completed to the old Starz Ballroom is really starting to get some attention. The building’s new look has made it abundantly clear that the team at Window and Bath Depot have an eye for design and the ability to perform an incredible transformation. The previously outdated dance studio had fallen into a sad state ... Read More »

Bishop Malesic: UH SJMC is ‘A Wonderful Place of Health, Healing and God’s Presence’

During a recent visit to UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Bishop Edward Malesic commended the doctors, nurses and all who care for and support the patients, including staff and volunteers. He celebrated Mass in the hospital chapel and spent time visiting with hospital leadership as well as touring sections of the 204-bed full-service, acute care nonprofit Catholic hospital. ... Read More »

Never Forget: Avon Salutes Patriot Day

The City of Avon gathered for a solemn Patriot Day ceremony Monday morning at the Veteran’s Memorial behind the post office. It was an opportunity for the community to pause and reflect on the events of 9-11-01 that devastated the lives of many Americans and their families. Mayor Bryan Jensen delivered a short address, reminding all of the importance of ... Read More »

Avon Lions Club to Present The Annual Silver Rail Rivalry Trophy

The Avon Lions Club is pleased to sponsor the annual Silver Rail Rivalry trophy for the winner of the upcoming Avon Eagles vs. Avon Lake Shoremen football game.  The Silver Rail Rivalry trophy was created in 2015 by the Avon Lions Club to recognize the rivalry between the two neighboring schools. Avon and Avon Lake first played each other in ... Read More »