AVON LAKE, Ohio – The rankings are in and Avon Lake High School scored a spot in the top half of the national rankings on Newsweek’s America’s Top High Schools list for 2015. The school is listed as No. 170. The placement is a jump from the No. 402 ranking in 2014. According to Newsweek, the rankings are intended to ... Read More »
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Celebrate Westlake 25th Anniversary – September 5, 2015
Celebrate Westlake: The Beginning Back in 1990 when Celebrate Westlake was still an idea, founder Bud Hagy had no idea he would someday be organizing the Silver Anniversary of this premier community event. What are Bud’s thoughts on Celebrate Westlake all these years later? “The first thing that comes to mind is the longevity of the race,” Hagy. “Plus the ... Read More »
Pumped! Men in Heels Invade Crocker Park for Stiletto Sprint
It’s all in fun as the 5th annual Stiletto Sprint & Soiree came to Crocker Park Saturday to raise funds for the good works of The Junior League of Cleveland. For the 5th year, Q104’s Average Joe slipped on his not-so-average pumps for a lap around the green at Crocker Park. he was joined (finally. for the first time this ... Read More »
SJMC Golf Outing Supports Hope Fund
St. John Medical Center is known for its compassionate care of community. But did you know that SJMC also takes care of its own? The Hope Fund is a hospital resource put in place by employees to assist other hospital employees financially when they have emergency needs. Organized by Ron Streng and Gary Styles, both maintenance workers at SJMC, this ... Read More »
The Cleveland Allergy and Asthma Center: Compassionate Care for Asthma & Allergies
The Cleveland Allergy and Asthma Center is a state-of-the-art health center that offers compassionate care for asthma and allergy patients in a sympathetic and caring environment. Children and adults with asthma, nasal and sinus problems, or eczema and hives receive state-of-the-art care. Specific interest in chronic coughs is a specialty of the Center. Patients can expect to receive personalized care ... Read More »
The Fountain Cafe & Grille: The Best in AUTHENTIC Middle Eastern Food
For the best in authentic Middle Eastern food, look no further than The Fountain Cafe & Grille in Westlake. Proudly presenting recipes that have been handed down through generations, proprietor Sam Sallouha welcomes guests to stop by this family owned restaurant – a home to natural, healthy and fresh recipes that have made the Mediterranean diet famous. “For over 100 ... Read More »
The Dedication of the New St. Raphael Church in Bay Village
The Dedication Mass for the new church at St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village took place on Saturday, August 22 at 4:30 p.m. The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, presided and consecrated the church. St. Raphael Pastor, The Reverend Timothy W. Gareau, concelebrated. The new church is fan-shaped with a capacity for 1,100 worshipers. ... Read More »
Bay Police Blotter: Nomadic Parakeet Finds Sanctuary in Bradley Park
The budgie parakeet (the ‘Budgerigar’ or simply the ‘Parakeet’) is the most popular pet parrot in the world, according to the website ‘Feather Me.’ They were discovered by Europeans in Australia back in the mid-1800s and their fame spread fast! Wild budgies are extremely nomadic and live in flocks which can contain over 100 strong if food is plentiful. Following ... Read More »
Moe’s Southwest Grill Opening New Location in Rocky River
Veteran Moe’s Duo Brings Leading Southwest Fast-Casual Brand to West Side of Cleveland “Welcome to Moe’s!®” will soon be heard on the streets of Rocky River, Ohio when Moe’s Southwest Grill® opens at 21805 Center Ridge Road Friday, August 28. To celebrate the opening of the new restaurant, the Rocky River Moe’s will host a series of community pre-opening events ... Read More »
Sommer Oktoberfest in August
Sommer Oktoberfest on the grounds of the Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center on Columbia Road drew big crowds August 14. Festival guests enjoyed music, dancing, authentic German food and more as they omm-pahed through the weekend in Olmsted Falls. Always a hit are the Donauschwaben dance groups, some that have traveled throughout the United States sharing the cultural history of their ... Read More »
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