Chicks Against Hunger along with Smittys Place continue the fight against hunger in Lorain County. Cost of admission is a food donation. They will accept non-perishable food items as well as FRESH fruits and vegetables. The beneficiary for this food drive is the First Congregational Church of Elyria food pantry. Join them from 6-9pm at Smittys Place Elyria – 368 ... Read More »
Alert Neighbor Leads to Westlake Prowler Arrest A prompt phone call by an observant Waterfall Way resident led to the arrest of a 20 year old Lakewood man on April 22, report Westlake Police. The suspect was seen prowling around cars on that street and also 2 hours earlier on Bradley Rd. He was charged with B&E (2 cts), Possession ... Read More »
A Tour of the Westlake Crown Water Treatment Plant Cleveland Water celebrated National Drinking Water Week at the Crown Water Treatment Plant in Westlake last Saturday as about a thousand guests toured the facility at a public open house. This year’s theme, Know It, Love It, encouraged visitors to learn – and appreciate – what it takes to provide safe, ... Read More »
Family Safety and Wellness Fair on May 21…. In tandem with the 150 anniversary of University Hospitals (UH), UH St. John Medical Center, Westlake Recreation Center, and Westlake Center for Community Services are partnering to provide the first annual Family Safety and Wellness Fair. It will be held on May 21 at Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake, ... Read More »
NASA Glenn Research Center is opening the doors to Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio, for a two-day Open House the weekend of June 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can engage in activities and exhibits as well as tour some of the facilities that make Plum Brook unique. Parking at the Kalahari Convention Center, admission and all ... Read More »
The Eaglets hatched this spring in a nest at Redwood School in Avon Lake now have names! Students at the school held a naming contest for the two eaglets born last month. The contest ran from April 8 through April 29, when students had the opportunity to submit potential eaglet names. Students were asked to submit a name and explain ... Read More »
The Westlake Board of Education has released the following statement on teacher negotiations. The statement was released after tonight’s BOE meeting: “The Westlake Board of Education has been in contract negotiations with the Westlake Teacher’s Association (WTA) for one year. Due to recent statements by the WTA, we decided that an update to the community is necessary. While labor laws ... Read More »
The Bay Village Board of Education approved new, three-year contracts with the district’s teachers and support staff members at its Monday, May 9 regular board meeting. Both the Bay Teachers Association and the district’s OAPSE employees (including custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff and school secretaries) agreed to salary increases of 2% for the first year of their new ... Read More »
The Westlake Police Department recently honored Scott Fetzer Co. for their partnership in the Westlake Police Department’s 2015 Adopt a Family Program. The honor recognizes Police Dispatcher Jeannie Ross and Scott Fetzer’s Events Coordinator Mary Leonard, who worked tirelessly to assist the Murillo family after their father, Jose, suffered a life-altering work related injury in March, 2015. Ross, along with ... Read More »
Kelly Zurawski was sworn in as the newest member of the Avon Local Schools Board of Education (BOE) during a special meeting May 6. She replaces former School Board President, Scott Radcliffe, who was sworn in as the new Ward 4 Avon City Councilman last month. The BOE had 30 days to fill the vacant position. The BOE received 11 ... Read More »
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