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Growing Our Canopy Starts in Your Yard

What makes Bay Village feel like Bay Village? For many of us, it’s the tree-lined streets, mature trees in our yards, shady neighborhoods and natural beauty that surrounds us. Our trees are more than scenery—they are part of the character and charm of our community. That’s why the Bay Village Tree Conservancy (BVTC) has been getting out into the community ... Read More »

Active Incident Response Training

The Bay Village Police Department hosted Westshore Police and Fire Departments for Active Incident Response Training at St Raphael Parish on Thursday, August 6. This exercise provided first responders with valuable opportunities to enhance coordination, communication, and response capabilities during critical incidents. Bay Village Fire, Westlake Fire and Police, Rocky River Fire and Police, Lakewood Police, North Olmsted Police, Fairview ... Read More »

Wagners of Westlake Announces Closure

A Westlake institution – Wagners of Westlake – has announced that it will close at the end of the year. The annual New Years Eve party at the venerable institution will mark the end of an era. Almost everybody who lives in the west shore has memories of an event at Wagners (originally Wagner’s Country Inn), whether it be a ... Read More »

New North Coast Rotary President Installed

On July 15, 2026, North Coast Rotary enjoyed an evening of celebration, fellowship, and new beginnings as Jamie Wise was officially installed as President for the 2026-2027 Rotary year at the American Legion Post 211 in Avon Lake. Jamie Wise, a Navy veteran and former North Coast Rotary secretary, was awarded the Presidential gavel from Cathy Pugh who graciously served ... Read More »

25th Annual Community of Fine Arts Show

The Westshore Arts Council presents the Community of Fine Arts 25th Annual Juried Art Show at the Westlake Porter Public Library. This is an opportunity to see original artwork from 44 local artists that includes Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Drawing, Charcoal/Pastel, Mixed Medium, Photography, Digital, and Printmaking. These amateur and professional artists have created an interesting variety of art ... Read More »

Avon City Hall Open House

Avon City Hall Open House will be on August 22 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The newly renovated Avon City Hall is located at 36600 Detroit Road. Please come and tour your New City Hall and stroll down memory lane! Read More »

Homes at Eagleview in Vermilion: New Homes Starting at $299,900

Come home to Vermilion. The new talk of the real estate industry are the Homes at Eagleview, a neighborhood of new construction off Liberty Avenue just west of the Baumhart Road I-90 exit. Located behind the popular Nest Restaurant, this new construction consists of 36 ranch-style, one-story cluster homes. There is much to like not only about the smart looking ... Read More »

University Hospitals Expands Personalized Primary Care Offerings with New UH Select Westlake Practice

Membership-based concierge care provides enhanced access, extended appointments and a stronger physician-patient relationship University Hospitals has opened a new UH Select practice in Westlake, bringing personalized, concierge care to patients on Cleveland’s West Side. Located on the UH St. John Medical Center campus at 29099 Health Campus Drive, Suite 170, the practice is welcoming new patients and is led by ... Read More »

Optima Dermatology Expands Its Services in Rocky River

On August 3, 2026, Optima Dermatology opened the doors to its newest Cleveland practice at 3100 Wooster Road in Rocky River. The opening of the Rocky River practice marks Optima Dermatology’s fourth Cleveland location, with others in Independence, Mentor, Macedonia, and coming soon to Stow. Expanding access to expert dermatology services is core to Optima Dermatology’s mission, and this newest ... Read More »

Bay Village Schools Welcomes the Class of 2039!

More than 150 incoming kindergarten students and their parents enjoyed a recent “playdate” at Normandy Elementary School in Bay Village. This newer tradition offers an opportunity for kindergarten families to meet Normandy Principal Dan Sebring, take a tour of the building and get to know other families before school starts on Tuesday, August 18. Bay Village Schools thanks Bay High ... Read More »