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Bay Library Will NOT Move to Huntington Metroparks

Cuyahoga County Public Library is sending a message to cardholders this afternoon that a new Bay Village Branch will NOT be constructed in Huntington Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks. Here is the message: Over the past several months, Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cleveland Metroparks have communicated in earnest with Bay Village residents regarding an opportunity for our two regional organizations ... Read More »

2016 AAA Green Car Guide Now Available

  Just in time for Earth Day, AAA announces the 2015 Tesla Model S 70D is the AAA Green Car of the Year. The Tesla is featured with 80 other green vehicles in the 2016 AAA Green Car Guide, a comprehensive report published annually by the largest member of the AAA federation – the Automobile Club of Southern California and its Automotive Research ... Read More »

Bay, Avon Lake, Westlake, Avon & Rocky River High Schools Make Area’s Top 25

Quality schools make for quality communities. That is why the West Shore area of Cleveland is so desirable for homeowners. The quality of schools in our region has been substantiated by US News & World Report’s April 18 list of Top Schools in Ohio. Bay, Avon Lake, Avon and Rocky River each ended up in the state’s Top 25 for the ... Read More »

Bay Police: Good ‘Neighbor’ Hoaxed for $30

A ‘Good Neighbor’ hoax surfaced in Bay Village on April 11 at 1137 hours when a Juneway resident reported that on April 9, a male came to his house and claimed he had just purchased the home across the street. The visitor claimed he needed $22.00 to have his vehicle repaired.  The homeowner gave the visitor $30.00 with the understanding ... Read More »

Westlake Man Terrifies Children with Break-In Hoax

Westlake Police report that a A 46 year old  Pineview Drive father put his 14 and 16 year old sons to the test on April 14 at 4:05 p.m. by staging a break in at their home to see if his children would obey his demands to not let strangers in the house. At the dad’s instigation, say Police, a ... Read More »

Police Presence Ramps Up at Westlake High after Student Violence

Police presence at Westlake High has been increased after a student altercation this week led to the hospitalization of one student and the arrest of another. Westlake Schools also say rumors and misinformation has necessitated the need for more police presence. A bullet was also found in the school parking lot. Here is the Westlake School District release: “On Tuesday, ... Read More »

Student Seriously Injured in Westlake School Fight

A fight at Westlake High School on the afternoon of 4-12-16 between a 17 year old junior and an 18 year old sophomore resulted in the younger student’s being hospitalized with very serious head injuries, report Westlake Police. The fight took place in a men’s washroom around 12:54PM. The younger student was found by staff and the WPD School Resource Officer and ... Read More »

CCPL Executive Director: “It is Our Intention to Replace Bay Library”

Cuyahoga County Public Library Executive Director Sari Feldman reports that conversations with Bay Village residents and an online survey demonstrate a need to build a new library in the community. “It is our intention to replace Bay Village, and Middleburg Hts.,” she said in her opening remarks at a meeting with the Cleveland Metroparks on March 24. The purpose of ... Read More »

Arthur’s Place at The Normandy Care Center: Aging with Integrity

Aging with integrity and the support residents need on every step of their journey is the mission of Arthur’s Place at the Normandy Care Center in Rocky River. At Arthur’s Place Memory Care Center, every detail has been considered in the thoughtful design and comprehensive services offered there. The facility has also earned a five-star rating from Medicare.gov. “Just because ... Read More »

Westlake Corporate Challenge Celebrates 10 Years

As the flowers of spring start to bloom and the crack of the bat of baseball signals the return of warm weather, the Westlake Recreation Department turns its attention to the annual Summer Classic known as Corporate Challenge. The 10th Annual City of Westlake Corporate Challenge will take place August 1st thru the 5th this year. Last year 8 different teams took part ... Read More »