Bay Village

Fifth Annual ‘Pumpkins for Pets’ Delivers Community Support

The community spirit of Bay Village was on full display this past October 11th at Bay Village Middle School for the 5th Annual Pumpkins for Pets fundraiser. This beloved local event, which has grown into a significant charitable endeavor, began with a single, heartfelt mission: to give back to the shelter that rescued a very special dog named Quincy. Five years ago, the ... Read More »

Huck Kurinsky Wins 4th Consecutive USA BMX Freestyle National Championship

Huck Kurinsky, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Bay Middle School, continues his meteoric rise in BMX freestyle, claiming his fourth consecutive SA BMX Freestyle National Championship over the weekend of October 11–12 in San Diego, California. Competing in the 9–10 age division, Huck delivered a standout performance with precision and flair, capping off a remarkable year that also included his first international competition victory in Toronto, Canada, and appearances ... Read More »

“I’m Running for Reelection as Your Mayor — Let’s Keep Building Together!” – Mayor Paul Koomar

After much thought, and with encouragement from my family, staff, and many of you, I’m excited to be running for re-election as Mayor of our great City. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together and have a renewed sense of purpose to keep going and make Bay Village even better. With more than 25 years of service to our ... Read More »

Kathryn Kerber Brings Vision, Experience, and Heart to Bay Village Mayoral Race

Submitted by Friends of Kathryn Kerber For the first time in eight years, Bay Village voters have a choice in who leads our city as Mayor. This November, that choice is clear: Kathryn Kerber, a seasoned public servant and community advocate, is running with a platform rooted in transparency, strategic planning, and inclusive leadership. A Bay Village resident since 2009, ... Read More »

St. Raphael Celebrates the Blessing of Pets

Pets of all shapes and sizes populated the grounds of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Bay Village for their annual Pet Blessing Sat., Oct.11. This was the 20th anniversary for the event. The event was first held in 2005 to commemorate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was free to all and always makes ... Read More »

Punkin’ Chunkin’ 2025 at Cahoon Park!

Who knew STEM could be so much fun?! That was the question Bay Middle School sixth graders answered at the Seventh Annual Punkin Chunkin on Thursday, October 9. Teams of students created handcrafted trebuchets, catapults and sling shots and brought this fun and educational event to life at Cahoon Park. The teams dress is costumes and awards are given for ... Read More »

Local Boys Take Home State Cross Country Runner-Up Trophy

A group of local boys saw success at the 19th Annual Ohio Cross Country Middle and Elementary School State Championships last weekend-taking home the State Runner-Up team trophy for the Elementary Boys Division 2, 3 & 4 Race in Dublin, Ohio. The team, who call themselves the Running Raiders, consists of a group of 4th, 5th and 6th graders-Luke Bloomfield, ... Read More »

LETTER TO EDITOR: Steve Swidarski Offers New Energy for Bay Village Ward 1: A Fresh Face to Put People First

For too long, Bay Village has seen the same faces tackle the same challenges. Ward 1 deserves a representative who brings fresh eyes, exuberant energy, and a true passion for putting constituents first. My name is Steve Swidarski and I am that choice. I am a fresh face, excited to represent our ward, and I’m ready to get started. My ... Read More »

Congratulations Bay Rockets!

The Bay High Rockets has three Cleveland West Conference (CWC) Champions: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and the three time champ Volleyball team! Congratulations Rockets! Read More »

Bay Fire Chief Chris Lyons: Stay Fire Safe This Halloween

Trick or Treat in Bay Village is on Halloween, October 31 from 6:00 pm. until 8:00 p.m. An important message from Fire Chief Chris Lyons – Fires and Burns are truly SCARY…Stay Fire Safe This Halloween! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are more than 10,000 fires during the three-day period around Halloween, annually causing 25 deaths, 125 injuries ... Read More »