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Superheroes Join Forces With Westlake’s Youth Challenge

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman were spotted on the streets surrounding Lakewood Park recently when more than 250 runners and walkers took part in the Youth Challenge Superhero Dash. The 30th Annual Race Day took place on Saturday, September 19. The event was dedicated in memory of Dave Hardman, former President of the Youth Challenge Board of Trustees. “The Superhero ... Read More »

SJMC’s Julie Rasmussen Honored with Nursing Award

Julie Rasmussen, RN, was honored Thursday, Oct. 1 by St. John Medical Center with the DAISY Award for her outstanding performance in caring for patients in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. The DAISY Award is a special recognition offered nationally because of an extraordinary act of compassion or a relationship a nurse has created with a patient that truly made ... Read More »

Ridgeville Police Cite 3 Stores in Underage Alcohol Sweep

On Wednesday evening September 30 the North Ridgeville Police Department, in partnership with the STOP Underage Drinking Taskforce and The Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County, conducted a detail targeting the sale of alcohol to underage persons. The purpose was to gauge the extent to which grocers, convenience stores, and gas stations sell to minors (persons under ... Read More »

All About You Women’s Health & Wellness at SJMC

For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health ‘For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health’ was the theme of St. John Medical Center’s All About You program hosted at LaCentre in Westlake the evening of Thurs., Sept. 24. All About You is a free women’s health membership program through St. John Medical Center. ‘Your Brain Health’ featured physician panelists Rebecca Fredrick, DO, Family ... Read More »

Superheroes Join Forces With Westlake’s Youth Challenge

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman were spotted on the streets surrounding Lakewood Park recently when more than 250 runners and walkers took part in the Youth Challenge Superhero Dash. The 30th Annual Race Day took place on Saturday, September 19. The event was dedicated in memory of Dave Hardman, former President of the Youth Challenge Board of Trustees. “The Superhero ... Read More »

Big Band Dance Supports Lorain Senior Programs

It was Throwback Thursday at DeLuca’s Place in the park last week as the Doc McDonald Band led the 23rd annual Big Band Dance. About 400 swinging seniors enjoyed a night of great music and lively dancing in support of senior services in Lorain County. “DeLuca’s has been a tremendous supporter of our programs through the years and we are ... Read More »

Welker-McKee Tent Sale Offers High-End Home Improvement Values

A Tent Sale you won’t want to miss is being hosted by leading home improvement supplier Welker-McKee of Independence Oct. 9 & 10. Welker-McKee is the area’s top resource for trusted products like Kohler, Moen, Delta, Jacuzzi and more. The sale offers up to 90 % off name brand plumbing fixtures and bathroom cabinets. Offered are top-line overstock, showroom change-over ... Read More »

Avon Lake Discount Drug Mart Hosts Police K9 Fundraiser

It was a great day at Avon Lake’s Discount Drug Mart on Sunday, Sept. 20, as the popular store hosted a cook-out fundraiser to support the Avon Lake Police Department’s K9 Unit, Ady. Store manager Jim Norris manned the grill and other employees happily greeted customers with giveways and raffle tickets for a number of nice prizes. A big hit ... Read More »

Stop in for a visit! Tri-C Hosts Open House on Oct. 17 at Westshore Campus in Westlake

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 17, at its Westshore Campus, located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake. The open house provides prospective students an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; explore student services; and tour the facilities. Westshore ... Read More »

Perfect Power Wash: The Perfect Choice for Your Home’s Pressure Washing Needs

Fall is almost here and it’s time to get outside and spruce up the yard and lawn. But who will help you take care of your most valuable possession – namely, your home? Dingy siding, black-streaked roofs, and clogged gutters all shorten your home’s lifespan. “Dirt, debris and other harmful contaminants are literally attacking your home and the areas around ... Read More »