Christmas was made a little more special for hospitalized kids last week when Autonation Ford Amherst donated a car load of toys to kids visiting the Emergency Departments at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center and UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake. This is the second year Autonation Ford Amherst has made a donation. Toys were brought to work by ... Read More »
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Century 21 DeAnna Realty: Wrestlers of the Week
Bay Wrestlers Shine Congratulations to three Bay High wrestlers who are off to a great start this season. Joe Beauchesne (138) is 22-6, Braeden Capretto (220) is 24-4 and Isaac Pederson (195) is 27-2. All three captured first place at the Brookside Tournament over the holidays. Bay’s own Braeden Capretto has also just crossed the century mark in victories and ... Read More »
Bay Board of Education Places Permanent Improvement Levy on May 2025 Ballot
‘Unique’ Financial Opportunity Includes a ‘No Tax Increase’ Levy for Bay Residents During its December 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, the Bay Village Board of Education received a recommendation from Bay Village Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles and Treasurer Meghan Rohde to place a Permanent Improvement Levy on the May of 2025 ballot. If approved, the new “no tax increase” Permanent ... Read More »
Cookie Crumb Crusade
A holiday season highlight is the Cookie Crumb Crusade hosted for hospital case managers and social workers by senior living facilities in the area. Workers visited 9 different facilities and received a dozen or more delicious cookies just in time for the holiday season! A map with a suggested route was given to each participant with the first stop at ... Read More »
Westlake Alumni Association Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Class includes 2 Athletic, 2 Distinguished, 1 Honorary and 1 Team The Westlake Alumni Association will be announcing the induction of six (6) new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday January 24th between the JV Boys and Varsity Boys basketball game. Then on Thursday, September 25th the induction dinner ceremony that will take place at The ... Read More »
Lakeshore Insurance: 7 Tips for Staying Safe During Extreme Cold Weather Polar Vortex and Extreme Cold Safety Tips
Only travel if you have to. In extreme cold, you shouldn’t travel unless it’s absolutely necessary. Staying inside will reduce your chance of getting frostbite or risking uncertain road conditions. If you do need to leave the house, be sure to brush up on best practices for winter driving safety. If you drive, make sure you have a flashlight with ... Read More »
BAYarts’ New Executive Director: Meet Beth Milli
BAYarts is proud to announce that Elizabeth “Beth” Milli has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director as of January 1, 2025. Beth succeeds Nancy Heaton, who led the organization with dedication for the past 20 years and retired in December 2024. A long-standing member of the BAYarts family, Beth began her journey with the organization in 2016 as ... Read More »
Avon City Council to Recognize Avon Football Team for State Championship Victory
Avon City Council is proud to announce that it will be recognizing the Avon High School Varsity Football Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the OHSAA Division II State Championship on December 5, 2024. The recognition will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Avon High School Performing Arts Center, 37545 Detroit Road. The ... Read More »
Nan Baker Appointed New Executive Director of The West Shore Chamber as John Sobolewski Retires After 39 Remarkable Years
The West Shore Chamber of Commerce Board is proud to announce the appointment of Nan Baker as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Baker brings with her 37 years of experience as a small business owner. During that time, she also served as State Representative for the West Shore District from 2009 to 2016, until term-limited, and as ... Read More »
LCCC President Ballinger Selected for Technology Center Workforce Advisory Board
Lorain County Community College President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., Selected for the Natcast National Semiconductor Technology Center Workforce Advisory Board Lorain County Community College President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., was named one of the 18 inaugural members of the Natcast National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB). This prestigious appointment recognizes Dr. Ballinger’s leadership in workforce development and ... Read More »