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The “Three Musketeers” Who Help Make St. Mary of the Woods Feel Like Home

The work of environmental services professionals is often most noticeable when it’s not done. Yet these dedicated staff members contribute to nearly every part of daily life in a senior living community. They help protect residents’ health and safety, keep shared spaces clean and welcoming, and handle countless details that allow a community to operate smoothly. Just as importantly, they ... Read More »

Bay High 2026 Homecoming

Congrats to the Bay High 2026 Homecoming Court, Makayla Florez, Jack Dukes, Addison Uhlar and Kier Van Alman, and King & Queen Luke Filiatraut and Lila Ross! The homecoming king and queen were crowned, Friday, October 2, 2026 during an all-school assembly. The 32nd annual Homecoming Parade stepped off on Friday at Cahoon and Wolf roads, heading west to Bay ... Read More »

Avon High Homecoming 2026

HOMECOMING 2026 was a success! Avon High was a whirlwind of activity from the parade, pep rally, a winning football game and finally the homecoming dance. Thank you to all staff, police and fire, students and parents and community members for a successful, safe and fun Homecoming! Click here for more photos. Read More »

Avon Lake Homecoming 2026

School spirit was on display last week throughout the Avon Lake City Schools, including at Eastview Elementary! The Homecoming Football Game began at 7 p.m. versus Olmsted Falls, with the Homecoming Court to be introduced and our King and Queen crowned before the game at approximately 6:30 p.m. In partnership with the City of Avon Lake, the  annual Avon Lake ... Read More »

Fall Is Tree Time in Bay Village

As autumn arrives in Northeast Ohio, our trees put on their final show of color before settling into winter dormancy. While we may think of spring as the season for planting and gardening, fall is actually an excellent time to give our trees some attention — both by adding new canopy trees and by caring for the mature trees already ... Read More »

Quick Action at Corn Festival Leads to Lifesaving Recognition

Individuals who came together to save a man’s life during the North Ridgeville Corn Festival were presented with the Citizens Lifesaving Award during the September 21 North Ridgeville City Council meeting. Mayor Kevin Corcoran and Fire Chief John Reese recognized Mike Holtzman, Chris Weissling and Benjamin Clarkson for their response to a medical emergency that occurred Friday, August 7. A ... Read More »

Avon AP Studio Art and National Art Honor Society

Last week, Avon’s AP Studio Art and National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students spent the day outside painting snowplow blades for the annual “Don’t Crowd the Plow” community campaign! After spending last week collaborating and brainstorming design plans after school, students brought their artwork to life in the back parking lot. This is our 3rd year participating in the program, ... Read More »

Friends of Porter Public Library Book Sale

The Friends of Porter Public Library Annual Book Sale will be held October 15 thru 18, with preview night on Oct 14 for Friends members (memberships available at the door). Hours are: Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday (half-price sale) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday (bag ... Read More »

Community Resource Services (CRS) Announces 16th Annual SOUPer Bowl Food Drive

Community Resource Services (CRS) is proud to announce the 16th Annual SOUPer Bowl Food Drive on Friday, October 16th. The food drive will be held at the Avon vs. Avon Lake Varsity Football Game at Avon Lake Memorial Stadium, 175 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake. The SOUPer Bowl is a friendly competition between community members in Avon and Avon Lake ... Read More »

Avon Lake Students Create Nonprofit Blending Love for Chess and Service

Avon Lake High School students and sisters Olivia and Sophia Panciu have taken a passion for the game of chess and involved an opportunity for service to the community to form a unique combination of interest and a desire to help others. Through Checkmate4Cause, Olivia and Sophia have begun a sequence of camps and classes to inspire future chess players ... Read More »