“Let’s keep this thing going!” That was the word from Celebrate Westlake founder Bud Hagy after the 25th annual 5-Mile Run and community celebration took place under sunny skies at St. John Medical Center the morning of Sept. 5. Over 800 runners, walkers and kids fun run participants took part in the event again this year. Since it’s inception in ... Read More »
Mercy Foundation’s annual September fundraiser, Taste of Friendship, is a fabulous festival of food held within the lavishly transformed setting of the Medical Office Building at the Mercy Regional Health Center Fri., Sept. 11. This year’s event benefits the Emergency Department of Mercy Regional Medical Center. “This year, the Mercy Foundation of Lorain County is honored to be celebrating our ... Read More »
Community West Foundation Happiness Expert Has Proof: It’s Better to Give than to Receive Happiness expert Stephen Post, Ph.D., has proof: It is better to give than to receive. This nationally acclaimed author appeared as keynote speaker at the Community West Foundation’s annual meeting Sept. 9 at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocky River. Dr. Post has inspired ... Read More »
The first of the season’s Ohio High School Athletic Association’s football rankings are out and Bay High is third in its region. That means the 4-0 Rockets are in the playoff hunt again this year. Playing in Div. 3, here are the rankings in Bay’s region: Region 8 – 1. Cle. Benedictine (4-0) 8.8, 2. Clyde (4-0) 8.35, 3. Bay ... Read More »
The Sisters of Charity Health System are turning sole ownership of St. John Medical Center over to University Hospitals. Last week’s announcement of the move underscores the legacy of love and excellence the Sisters are leaving to the community. Their impact was best expressed by the honorable Leo M. Spellacy, retired judge of the 8th District Court of Appeals, in ... Read More »
Falling on Sept. 11, the 2015 USO of Northern Ohio Golf Outing took place at Sweetbriar Golf Course in Avon Lake last Friday. The event coincided with the anniversary of our nation’s saddest day in recent history – the attack on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in the air over Pennsylvania in 2001. It reminded all ... Read More »
Two men are dead after a domestic disturbance led to gunfire on Sandy Lane Sunday. The Avon Police Department received a report from a resident on Sandy Lane advising that she heard four “pops” which she believed to be gunshots. The caller stated she observed something across the street fall down the front steps of the residence which may have ... Read More »
Robert Stark as tour guide of Crocker Park’s Phase 3 development is a little like having William Shakespeare lead you on a walk through the set of one of his plays. Mr. Stark donned a hardhat last Thursday afternoon and hosted 30-some media members through the new $400 million expansion at the lifestyle center. With the panache of the playwrite, ... Read More »
The Avon Police Department is reminding residents to secure their vehicles and homes at night. Several area communities have had an increase in stolen vehicles and night time residential burglaries. Avon has also seen cars broken into in the evening. We are encouraging residents to protect their property by not making it an easy target. Please remember to: 1. Lock ... Read More »
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