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Eight workforce members at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland were recognized with NASA’s prestigious Silver Snoopy award for outstanding performance and professional dedication to human spaceflight safety or mission success. Glenn’s Deputy Director Janet Kavandi joined astronaut Andrew Morgan in presenting the awards during a ceremony at the center. NASA’s Astronaut Office awards the Silver Snoopy pin annually to no ... Read More »

Caitlin Perez-Stable, a junior at Avon Lake High School, will be helping to brighten the holidays for some of the area’s sick children and their families when she delivers over 2,000 coloring books and art supplies to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House this Sunday. At the beginning of the school year, Caitlin began a project ... Read More »

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2016 appropriations bill will provide needed security funding for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.  “Clevelanders are proud to be hosting the Republican National Convention,” said Brown. “The world will get to see what a great city Cleveland is. But to make sure the event is successful, ensuring public safety ... Read More »

All About You is a free women’s health membership program through St. John Medical Center. Before guest speaker Susan Fee’s keynote address, “How to Put Happy Back in the Holidays,” at LaCentre last week,  guests took part in complimentary health screenings, a chance to design personalized Christmas cards, pampering and then a terrific show of holiday music by the Westlake ... Read More »

Avon Lake Police have investigated three bow and arrow killings of deer in the city in the past week. On Dec. 3, Avon Lake Police assisted the Service Department with a found deer. A large, mature 13 pt. buck had been killed with an arrow or crossbow bolt and was laying in the woods near the back yard at a ... Read More »

Landmark Pet in Westlake welcomed a champion dog, a Best of Breed winner at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show in New York City, to its Pet Pictures with Santa last Saturday. The champion dog was Castle, a Great Pyrenees owned by Sally and Mike Falatach of Bay Village. Castle was there with a trio of buddies for his Santa ... Read More »

Wyoming Seminary of Pennsylvania topped a field of the nation’s finest wrestlers by winning the prestigious 2015 Walsh Ironman at Walsh Jesuit High School last weekend. Wyoming Seminary claimed its first-ever Ironman title by outscoring perennial power Blair Academy of New Jersey in the team totals by 25 points, 171-146. They are the first Pennsylvania team to capture a title ... Read More »

December 29th marks the end of an era as The Thrifty Peddler – Lakewood Hospital’s resale shop – closes its doors. As age catches up with the volunteers who run the operation, and circumstances change, it is time to say good-bye to the Thrifty Peddler, an effort that has served its purpose to support special projects and services at Lakewood Hospital ... Read More »

Orvis Outdoor Outfitters is now open in Crocker Park. Located in Crocker Park’s newest phase, Orvis brings its notable brand of activewear and sportswear rooted in the company’s 160-plus years of passion for the outdoors to the lifestyle center. Orvis is adjacent to Sur La Table and two doors down from Michael Kors at 224 Main St. Jason Williams, Director ... Read More »

Staying Safe This Holiday Season The Avon Police Department is reminding residents to secure their vehicles and homes at night. These tips are simple and can mean the difference between feeling safe or sorry this holiday season and at all times of the year. Several area communities have had an increase in stolen vehicles and night time residential burglaries recently. ... Read More »