Illegal Drug Use On 6/5/26 at approx. 9:15PM, an officer stopped a Chevy SUV on Columbia at Detroit for equipment and license violations. The driver admitted he did not have a valid license. The officer also noted signs of illegal drug use in the vehicle. There was a 7yo girl, the grand-daughter of a passenger in the car, sitting in ... Read More »
Rezoning in a portion of Westlake is on the City Council agenda for Thursday, June 18. Some residents are expressing concern that rezoning in the area of Center Ridge and Westwood Roads will bring increased traffic and resident inconvenience. Here is a link to one of the agenda items of concern: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5437/Cw/4032b328-ef83-40cc-bbd6-d5e3f5c8fd13/2026-58.pdf?disposition=inline Here is a Letter to the Editor sent to ... Read More »
UH St. John Medical Center recently welcomed Leadership Council members and community supporters for an update on the ongoing renovation of its Emergency Department, enhancing care in the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine. During the event, Brian Monter, Chief Operating Officer, and Heidi Filer, Director of Operations and Clinical Services, highlighted construction progress and shared how the project is strengthening ... Read More »
This summer is full of fun events happening, with Crocker Park’s Block Party on June 14, Avon Lake’s 250 Jubilee celebrations going on all month and Bay Days celebration July 1-4. Here is a list of some of the events happening this summer: North Ridgeville Touch-a-Truck – June 13 • Crocker Park Block Party – June 14 • Avon Summer ... Read More »
In celebration of America 250, Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, made a whistle-stop along the Westlake-Bay Village tracks Monday before continuing its journey to the East Coast through the west shore as part of its historic cross-country tour. Big Boy No. 4014 will reunite with Big Boy No. 4012 at Steamtown National ... Read More »
A summer highlight occurred at Northgate Park in Avon last Saturday when the Avon Lions Club hosted its annual Fishing Derby. The pond there had been stocked by the Avon Parks and Recreation Department and the Lions provided the bait. It was a great morning of fun under sunny June skies as kids and parents wet their lines and received ... Read More »
This spring, 18 Bay Village Tree Conservancy volunteers planted 30 new canopy-scale trees throughout the city, continuing efforts to preserve and strengthen Bay Village’s urban forest. The trees were purchased by residents through the Conservancy’s annual Win-Win Tree Program, which makes it easy for Bay Village homeowners to add high-quality shade trees to their properties while helping to renew the ... Read More »
Entries due August 31 — the top three homes each win a $100 gift card to a local restaurant By: Jorden Shevel The City of Westlake is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide Most Patriotic House Decorating Contest, inviting residents to deck out their homes in red, white, and blue in honor of the milestone. To enter, residents decorate ... Read More »
Get ready, Bay Village! The 2026 Annual Bay Days, sponsored by the Bay Kiwanis Club, is packed with fun for the whole family! Dates this year are July 1 – 4 in Cahoon Memorial Park, all proudly sponsored by Bay Kiwanis. During this four day carnival, catch up with family and friends, enjoy thrilling rides, fuel up with delicious food, ... Read More »
Celebrating our past, our people, and our place by the Lake. Come one, come all! Avon Lake is throwing a grand old-fashioned celebration for America’s 250th birthday. It will be a summer filled with music, contests, a 5K, and community fun. Step back in time and make new memories as we honor our history and celebrate the hometown spirit that ... Read More »
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