Drones – they are the unmanned aircraft that will change the world! One of these news-making quadcopters recently caused a sensation when it accidentally landed on the White House Lawn in March. According to Lorain County drone expert Matt Mishak, these technological marvels are “Smartphones that can fly.” And, rather than be afraid of them, drones should be embraced as ... Read More »
Both the Avon High boys and girls track teams closed out the final West Shore Conference track championships in fine style last week, claiming team titles on the oval behind Avon Middle School. Avon’s boys rolled up 157 points and girls totaled 189.5 on the memorable night. The Lady Eagles were dominant with wins from their 400 meter relay (Jessica Yurkovich, Lexie ... Read More »
Ingenuity Cleveland presented its 4th annual Bal Ingenieux May 16. It was a totally unique experience blending arts, music and creativity celebrating CLE. “This fundraising event could not have been such a success without our wonderful sponsors and community partners,” said Ingenuity Program Director Emily Appelbaum. This year, Bal Ingénieux selected the rustic K&P Photo Group’s studio warehouse as its ... Read More »
Lee Burneson Middle School social studies teachers are partnering with the Western Reserve Historical Society and Hale Farm & Village for this year’s LBMS Civil War Encampment. Hale Farm is providing professional re-enactors to portray President Lincoln (Westlake resident Mel Maurer), an abolitionist, a Union soldier and two women doing an outdoor camp cooking demonstration at the Civil War Encampment ... Read More »
As the school days start to wind down there is one major question on every parent’s mind. Oh no what am I going to do with them for the whole summer? Yes parents that golden time has arrived. After your child sleeps in the first morning, then gets up, brushes the sleep from their eyes and promptly yells out; I’m ... Read More »
Serving our Seniors Meet Paul Knott, of Neighborhood Alliance, who has been delivering meals to homebound senior citizens throughout Lorain County for over 12 years. Paul has made it his personal mission to make sure the over 80 seniors he serves every weekday receive a hot meal, warm smile, and the comfort of a friendly visitor. The value of the ... Read More »
A 31-year-old Lakewood woman high on PCP stopped her 2008 Honda Civic in the fast lane of I-90 westbound at 2:45 p.m. on May 10. She climbed onto the roof and screamed, and then ran when Rocky River and Westlake police officers arrived. She was corralled with the assistance of a Good Samaritan passerby before she got run over. A ... Read More »
On 05/10/2015, at 1153 hrs, CVS reported to Bay Village Police that 200 heavy duty plastic totes were stolen from behind the store. The totes were stolen between 05/08/2015 and 05/10/2015, and are valued at $3,000.00. Police are investigating. OVIs On 05/13/2015, at 0102 hrs, a BVPD officer stopped a vehicle on Lake Rd. at the Avon Lake line for ... Read More »
Anyone who is involved in our local communities and has supported the Cleveland Pops Orchestra Concert, the Avon / Avon Lake Rotary Club invites you to join them on Wednesday, May 20 at BW3 on Walker Road in Avon Lake for a “Let’s Talk Rotary” social. No speeches, no presentations, just fellowship and an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed evening ... Read More »
At the May 6th meeting of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, Avon Lake Mayor Gregory Zilka presented Club President Marilyn Swope with a Proclamation congratulating the Club on the 85th anniversary of its founding. The luncheon included the installation of officers for 2015/2016: President Pam Hoffmann, Vice-President Beth Murphy, Recording Secretary Pat Welsh, and Treasurer Lynn Medders. Read More »
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