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 events of September 11, 2001 are seared in the American memory forever. Schools, communities and civic groups everywhere gathered last Friday in remembrance of that fateful day. One such event was hosted by Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen at the Avon Safety Center that morning. Police, firemen and community members paid tribute to those who fell and honored those who ... 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 »
The Prayers from Maria sunflower field is in full bloom this week. People are flocking to the 16-acre lot at Chester and Jaycox Road in Avon to see what this field of faith is all about. “A beautiful message sent to us from someone who visited our field: – ‘I drove past this field and had to turn around to ... 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 »
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 »
“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 »
Congratulations to AVON for winning the 6th Annual SOUPer Bowl Food Drive!! They were presented with the SOUPer Bowl trophy at halftime of the Avon vs. Avon Lake varsity football game. The biggest winner of the night was Avon-Avon Lake Community Resource Services (CRS). Both communities combined to donate 9,538 pounds of food and $13,887 in monetary donations! These donations ... Read More »
Westlake Discount Drug Mart likes to give back to community. That is why store manager Chip Kettler hosts a parking lot party each summer at the corner of Detroit and Dover Center Roads. Hot dogs, chips, Pepsi and lots of raffle items made it a great day under a big tent as music played and kids romped. Lots of DDM ... Read More »
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