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Lorain Public Library System Recognizes Avon High School

Avon High School was recently presented with a Proclamation from the Lorain Public Library System recognizing the numerous student and staff volunteer hours in support of library programs. Congratulations students and staff for your efforts in the community.     21 Read More »

Free Fine Motor & Sensory Consult and Vision Development Discussion Offered in April

All Connecting for Kids’ programs are free and open to the public.  Fine Motor & Sensory Consult (Each consult will last 10-15 minutes) Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Storytime Room Does your child hate tags in clothing or seem overly bothered by “itchy” clothes? Does your child have difficulty with holding ... Read More »

Levin Furniture Celebrates Grand Opening with “Beds for Kids” Gift

The grand opening of Levin Furniture in Avon this month was a celebration for the community as well as charitable organizations supported by the store. A highlight of the ribbon-cutting festivities was the presentation of a $10,000 check to the Cleveland Furniture Bank’s ‘Beds for Kids’ initiative. Yvonne Heffington, Vice President Levin Furniture, (left) made the presentation to Tom Gaghan, ... Read More »

Annual Eagle Run Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 16th annual Eagle Run, presented by Mercy Health, May 28 at Avon High School. Proceeds benefit the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local charities. The family-fun event includes a 5-mile run, 5k run/walk and 1-mile kids fun run. Help your favorite Avon student win a pool and dodge ball party at the ... Read More »

Bay Police: Purse Lifted at Speedway

On March 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm, Bay Village Police report they were dispatched to the Speedway on Columbia Road on report of a stolen purse. The victim, a 30 year old Bay Village resident, had went inside to pay for her gas and when she returned to the vehicle, her purse was gone. Witnesses, and later video evidence, showed ... Read More »

Westlake Police: $25 K Loan Taken in ID Fraud

Westlake Police report that a resident living on Waterfall Way has had a $25,000 loan taken out using his ID fraudulently. The man received a credit card and other account mail from a bank that he does not do business with on March 14. A $25,000 loan was also taken out using his ID at another bank; a second  loan ... Read More »

Sheffield Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Providing Support to ISIL and Firearms Violations

A Sheffield Lake man pleaded guilty to providing material support to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as firearms violations. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin, Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon of the Northern District of Ohio and Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony of the FBI’s Cleveland Division made the ... Read More »

West Shore Mayors Celebrate ‘Power of More’

Community spirit took center stage as the mayors of Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake gave their annual States of the City addresses during a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored luncheon Wednesday, March 16, at Tom’s Country Place. West Shore Chamber Executive Director John Sobolewski welcomed guests. He remarked on the success of teamwork as the West Shore, North Coast, North ... Read More »

St. Patrick’s Festivities at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village

Because everyone is a little Irish on St. Paddy’s day, the residents at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village celebrated with Irish dancing performed by the talented students of the Burke School of Dance. These very talented young ladies dazzled everyone with their precision and skill making our St. Patrick’s celebration extra special. Photos by Monica Barry   Read More »

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Spine Surgery

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio has selected University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue ... Read More »