Only travel if you have to. In extreme cold, you shouldn’t travel unless it’s absolutely necessary. Staying inside will reduce your chance of getting frostbite or risking uncertain road conditions. If you do need to leave the house, be sure to brush up on best practices for winter driving safety. If you drive, make sure you have a flashlight with ... Read More »
BAYarts is proud to announce that Elizabeth “Beth” Milli has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director as of January 1, 2025. Beth succeeds Nancy Heaton, who led the organization with dedication for the past 20 years and retired in December 2024. A long-standing member of the BAYarts family, Beth began her journey with the organization in 2016 as ... Read More »
Avon City Council is proud to announce that it will be recognizing the Avon High School Varsity Football Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the OHSAA Division II State Championship on December 5, 2024. The recognition will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Avon High School Performing Arts Center, 37545 Detroit Road. The ... Read More »
The West Shore Chamber of Commerce Board is proud to announce the appointment of Nan Baker as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Baker brings with her 37 years of experience as a small business owner. During that time, she also served as State Representative for the West Shore District from 2009 to 2016, until term-limited, and as ... Read More »
Lorain County Community College President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., Selected for the Natcast National Semiconductor Technology Center Workforce Advisory Board Lorain County Community College President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., was named one of the 18 inaugural members of the Natcast National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB). This prestigious appointment recognizes Dr. Ballinger’s leadership in workforce development and ... Read More »
An Open House at Westlake Porter Public Library will reveal the results of the recent renovation project. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, January 15 from 4-6 p.m. Remarks will take place at 4:30 p.m. The project is Phase 2 of improvements requested by library users in a 2021 public survey. It includes a new Young Adult area, a ... Read More »
Three Educational Scholarships will be Awarded in Recognition of Youth Volunteers Who Enrich the Lives of Seniors Senior living organization Saint Therese has opened the application process for its annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships. Each year, the nonprofit awards scholarships to youth volunteers who have spent time enriching the lives of seniors in a care community, independent or assisted living, senior ... Read More »
Emergency department visits for cough, fever, and vomiting have dramatically increased in the past week among Lorain County residents, according to data from EpiCenter compiled by Lorain County Public Health (LCPH). Cough visits: Up 70% (from 20 to 34 per day) Fever visits: Up 60% (from 19 to 28 per day) Vomiting visits: Up 63% (from 17 to 25 per ... Read More »
At the beginning of December the Avon on the Lake Garden Club members got together and compiled baskets of household items, hygiene items, pampering items, gift cards, games, etc. and donated these baskets to the Community Resources Services located in Avon Lake. The amount donated through baskets and gift cards valued at over $2500.00. To learn more about the club ... Read More »
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is again seeking applicants for their Healthy Places Grants. LCPH aims to fund projects that will build healthier communities and make a long-lasting impact for health. Any nonprofit, government agency or community organization that serves Lorain County can apply at LorainCountyHealth.com/HealthyGrants for up to $10,000. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, 2025. LCPH will award a ... Read More »
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