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NOURISH–A Benefit to Sustain and Grow Village Project–to be Held on March 3

The third annual NOURISH is being held to benefit Village Project on Saturday, March 3 from 6-10 p.m. at Hyland Building 3 located at 28105 Clemens Road in Westlake. Delight in the ambience of an indoor street fair. Sip a beer, wine or soft drink as you stroll down an avenue festooned with globe string lights and vibrantly-colored lanterns. Greet friends. Sample ... Read More »

Two WHS Seniors Named Regional Finalists In Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Westlake High School seniors Norah Wilson and Jack Wu are regional finalists in the Coca-Cola National Scholarship Contest. Norah and Jack are among 250 Regional Finalists from 1,936 Semifinalists selected from more than 90,000 applicants from across the country to continue through the selection process. Only 150 will be named Coca-Cola Scholars in March and will receive a $20,000 scholarship. ... Read More »

Bay Village Garden Club: “A Celebration of Nature” English Gardens

The Bay Village Garden Club will welcome Cynthia Druckenbrod of the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for the program “A Celebration of Nature” English Gardens on Monday, February 26. Enjoy a visual tour of the beauty of famous public and private gardens in the South Eastern area of England. Discover the beauty and diversity of English Gardens and experience the world famous Chelsea Flower ... Read More »

Rocky River Students Recognized in Scholastic Art Contest

Two Rocky River students earned Gold Key Art Awards in the 2018 Scholastic Art + Writing Exhibition – Cuyahoga County Region and will move on to national competition in New York. Rocky River High School (RRHS) student Lauren Driscoll earned a Gold Key for her digital art “Charlie and Zuri,” while Rocky River Middle School (RRMS) student Paige Kurtz earned ... Read More »

LCOOA Appoints New Executive Director

The Board of Trustees of the Lorain County Office on Aging is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Burgess as LCOOA Executive Director effective immediately. The Board’s action comes with the fullest confidence that Lauren will be an excellent steward of LCOOA’s mission and a leader and advocate for Lorain County’s older adults and adults with disabilities. Board President, ... Read More »

WHS Students Take Home Top 3 Prizes in Annual Student Model Home Design Contest

The Great Big Home and Garden Show, February 2-11 at the I-X Center, will showcase the top ten area high school model home designs from the 21st annual Student Model Home Design Contest, held January 27, 2018 at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville. This year’s student contest theme was “The Great Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Spec House.” The Westlake High School team ... Read More »

WHS Seniors Named Presidential Scholars Candidates

Two Westlake High School seniors were named U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates. Ryan Karpuszka and Patrick Lee are among 110 students from Ohio to be recognized for this prestigious award. Each year, up to 161 students nationwide are named Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation ... Read More »

Lake Road Avon Lake Section to Close for 60 Days

A section of Lake Road through Avon Lake will close this week for 60 days. Starting the week of February 5, 2018, lasting for 60 days, Lake Road between Lear Road and South Point Drive will be closed to traffic. Construction crews will be performing storm and sanitary sewer work on Lake Road. During this time, detour routes for passenger ... Read More »

Double Trouble: Party’s Over for Westlake Inebriates

A pair of heavily intoxicated drivers were arrested by Westlake Police on Jan. 19 after a sad and dangerous bout with the bottle. The story unfolded when, at approx. 7:45 p.m.,  officers were called to the scene of a 3 car accident.  During the investigation, the officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the breath of the at-fault ... Read More »

St. Ignatius Safety Forces Night

On Saturday, February 10, 2018 Saint Ignatius will host Safety Forces Night. This event, which honors our Safety Forces, brings together Saint Ignatius alumni, parents, students and friends for a great evening of camaraderie and basketball. It all starts with Mass at 4 p.m. with the Saint Ignatius basketball team in St. Mary of the Assumption Chapel. Dinner in Sullivan ... Read More »