Bay Village

Bay STEM Camp Welcomes Special Teachers

Not many sixth-grader campers get to learn from their Mayor, but Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar was one of the special guests at this year’s Bay Schools STEM Camp. The STEM Camp was for rising sixth graders and taught by sixth-grade teachers Mark Kevesdy and Lisa Gilmore. The overall topic was Environmental Studies and Sustainability, and campers were fortunate to ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Scam Alert! A Westlake resident received a call from a “Cuyahoga County Sheriff.” The caller said that the resident had warrants and would be arrested if bail was not paid. The law abiding man was scared into believing that officers were really looking for him so he volunteered to go to the Justice Center and turn himself in. Of course, ... Read More »

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

A Bay Village Independence Day tradition is the old-time baseball game held in Cahoon Park on the Fourth of July as part of the community’s Bay Days celebration. In this year’s rivalry match, the fabled Whiskey Island Shamrocks defeated the beloved Bay Villagers Vintage Baseball Team, 12-5. The crowd was estimated to be the largest ever for a Villagers’ game! ... Read More »

Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival

The annual Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds between Westlake Porter Public Library and the Westlake Elementary School. Attendees will be able to shop at over 70 artist booths while enjoying live music and food trucks. The event is free to the public, and parking ... Read More »

O’Neill Healthcare High School Scholarships

By: Amy Reinker As a dedicated advocate for advancing education within our communities, O’Neill Healthcare is proud to offer academic scholarships annually to graduating seniors from local high schools. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and aiding in their educational journeys. This year, O’Neill Healthcare was proud to award over $5,000 in scholarships ... Read More »

Learn About Bay Village History

Hear the story of the historic Reuben Osborn house, now the Osborn Learning Center, and the man who campaigned to save it. The home, built in 1814, was moved to its current location next to Rose Hill Museum in the city’s historic district, largely due to the efforts of Bay Village Historical Society board member and past president Tom Phillips. ... Read More »

A Summer Job: Bay 12-Year Old Invests in Old-Time Values

It’s summer. Most kids are sleeping in these days. Not 12-year old Mason Dabrowski of Bay Village. He’s cashing in on one of summer’s greatest opportunities – a summer job! Red Hat Outdoor Services his baby, and you just might see Mason tooling around Bay Village on his electric bike with all his lawn care equipment in tow. It’s the ... Read More »

Celebrate Summer! Local Fourth of July and Summer Events

AVON Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show: Crushers Stadium • Wednesday, July 3, at the conclusion of the game & Thursday, July 4, at the conclusion of the game. For more information, go to lakeeriecrushers.com. AVON LAKE Independence Day Fireworks Celebration: Wednesday, July 3, 6-11 p.m. • Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd. Concerts are FREE. Food trucks will have food ... Read More »

Celebrate Summer! Local Fourth of July and Summer Events

AVON Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show: Crushers Stadium • Wednesday, July 3, at the conclusion of the game & Thursday, July 4, at the conclusion of the game. For more information, go to lakeeriecrushers.com. AVON LAKE Independence Day Fireworks Celebration: Wednesday, July 3, 6-11 p.m. • Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd. Concerts are FREE. Food trucks will have food ... Read More »

Cardboard Boat Regatta at Bay Aquatic Center

Sixth-graders from Bay Middle School invaded the Bay Aquatic Center on May 28 with a fleet of cardboard boats. The boats highlighted the engineering expertise acquired by the students under the tutelage of teacher Brent Illenberger. He is a sixth-grade Science Teacher at Bay Middle School and is the mastermind behind another fun STEM project for Bay’s Middle School – ... Read More »