‘Art as Therapy’ is a keynote program at The Normandy Care Center in Rocky River. Residents follow the programs initiated by Lori Lancaster, ADC, back in 2002. They have since seen a deeper appreciation for skills they didn’t know they had while also exercising memory processes that come with utilizing mental skills associated with creativity. “We offer different programs in ... Read More »
The City of Avon is proud to be named Cleveland Magazine’s top-ranked suburb for 2016! The news came last week, just as spring was sprung in the community with a variety of Memorial Day activities. Civic pride was emphasized by the volunteer work of Avon’s Christian Heritage Church as members of the church joined in for a day of volunteer ... Read More »
University Hospitals Westlake Wound Care Center is raising awareness of chronic wounds during the third annual Wound Care Awareness Week June 6-10. Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough supported the effort Monday afternoon by presenting a proclamation to the staff at UH Westlake Wound Care Center, located at 25200 Center Ridge Road (in the Premier Physicians Center Building). The UH Westlake Wound ... Read More »
What better way to welcome summer than with a day at the Pool? Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen kicked things off Memorial Day morning with a little help from some Avon children as they cut the ribbon to the 2016 season. Last one in is a rotten egg! Read More »
Avon Cheer squads got the summer off to a great start last Saturday with a Fundraiser Car Wash at the Lear Road Discount Drug Mart. Many thanks to Discount Drug Mart Manager Bryan and his team for sharing their space for the community. Lines of cars lasted all day as shiny vehicles got off to a great start for summer! Read More »
June 18 – Mark your calendars! A day of fun for everyone in the heart of Bay Village! BAYarts Art & Music Festival, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Enjoy live music along with an assemblage of over 75 art vendors with everything from handmade jewelry, watercolors, photography, woodworking, sea glass art and fairy gardens. A FREE event! Lake Erie ... Read More »
Q: I often see people riding bicycles on the road. Is that really legal? A: Yes. Ohio’s Traffic Code defines bicycles as “vehicles,” which may be lawfully operated on virtually all Ohio roads except freeways or certain limited access roadways. Q: What rules apply to operating a bicycle on the road? A: Ohio law requires cyclists to follow the “rules of the road” when ... Read More »
Community spirit was running high in Avon the morning of May 28 as more than 1400 participants turned out for the 16th annual Eagle Run presented by Mercy. Proceeds from the run go to benefit the Avon Schools Education Endowment Fund and local charities. Runners had a variety of events to choose from, including a 5 Mile Run, 5K Run ... Read More »
‘High Noon’ in Westlake as Driver Dares Another to Draw It was ‘High Noon’ in Westlake two weeks ago when, at 12:01 p.m. on May 24th a showdown between two concealed-weapon permit holders led to the arrest of 67 year-old William KEENER of Westlake near the Crocker Road and Detroit Road intersection of Westlake. But, unlike the Gary Cooper classic ... Read More »
A pickpocket took a female diner’s wallet out of her purse at a Crocker Park Blvd. restaurant, kept the cash and credit cards, and then put the wallet back on May 27, report Westlake Police. $9300 in charges were run up shortly thereafter at a location in Avon and at locales. Another female was victimized in the same way ... Read More »
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