Author Archives: Bob Tuneberg

Cops & Kids Returns

Cops & Kids (formerly Shop with a Cop) made its return to the west side last Saturday. Westlake Police were joined by multiple other agencies to share in this special event to bring joy to several Westlake families. If you heard sirens and saw a bunch of police cars that day, rest assured, it was for a great cause. Westlake ... Read More »

Mike and Susan Pandoli Named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake

The City of Westlake would like to congratulate Mike and Susan Pandoli on being named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2022 during the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday evening at City Hall. The Westlake Town Criers selected the Pandolis in recognition of their hard work and selfless dedication to serving the interests of the youth and others throughout the community. ... Read More »

Avon Tree Lighting Celebrates the Season

The City of Avon’s annual Tree Lighting Festival was presented by the French Creek Foundation on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 3. It was an unforgettable time for siblings Jamison and Zoey, holders of the Golden Tickets which entitled them to ride with Santa from the community gazebo to the holiday festivities at Olde Avon Village. Once there, they ... Read More »

66 Years: The Dr. Sam Sheppard House Revisited….

July 4, 2020 marked the 66th anniversary of Bay Village’s most notorious crime – the murder of Marilyn Sheppard. Much has been written on the murder of Dr. Sam Sheppard’s wife and the lifelong controversy over Dr. Sam’s guilt or innocence that followed. The house where the murder took place stood at 28944 Lake Road in Bay Village. It was ... Read More »

Labor of Love at Bay’s Lakeside Cemetery

Lakeside Cemetery in Bay Village is the resting place for many of the area’s founding fathers. Platted in 1814, headstones there carry names familiar to most who drive through the area: Cahoon, Wolf, Osborn, Foote and others. Each Memorial Day, the annual community parade from Cahoon Park finds its destination there, and city fathers gather with citizens to honor those ... Read More »

Annual Eagle Run registration open

Registration is now open for the 16th annual Eagle Run, presented by Mercy Health, May 28 at Avon High School. Proceeds benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local charities. The family-fun event includes a 5-mile run, 5k run/walk and 1-mile kids fun run. Help your favorite Avon student win a pool and dodge ball party at the French Creek YMCA by adding ... Read More »

Cricket Yard Equipment Celebrates 37 Years in Business!

This is a busy time of year for Cricket Yard Equipment, the renowned outdoor power equipment business located at 30582 Center Ridge Road in Westlake between Crocker and Bradley Road. Incorporated in 1979, Cricket Yard Equipment is again ready to service your power equipment needs from lawnmowers , riders and tractors to trimmers, chainsaws and rototillers. As the temperature begins to climb, you can almost hear the grass growing. Cricket carries one ... Read More »

Let’s Get it On! Mayors Take Fitness Challenge

  Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen and Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka take their civic rivalries personally! That’s why they took on a Fitness Challenge at  the Fitness Center at University Hospitals Avon Health Center last Thursday. The Challenge is open to members of both communities and offers incentives like prize money! Registration for the wellness competition opened April 4 and ... Read More »

St. Raphael Mass for Those Touched by Cancer

  Are you a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, father, sister,  brother, relative, friend neighbor? Concerned about a loved one or someone you know?  Come CELEBRATE HOPE, CELEBRATE LIFE!   St Raphael Parish in Bay Village will have a Mass in honor of St Peregrine, patron saint of those affected by cancer, Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:00. Mass will be celebrated by our ... Read More »

Church Donates ‘Bags of Love’ to Mercy Cancer Center

Just about everyone knows someone touched by cancer, whether it is a family member, neighbor or friend. Recognizing the toll cancer treatments can take on patients and their caregivers, some people are called to help make a difference. Fortunately for the Mercy Cancer Center and many of their patients, one of those individuals is Vickie Evans. Vickie recently felt called ... Read More »