Avon Lake High School Art Student Wins State Honor The 53rd Governor’s Art Show statewide judging recently took place in Columbus. The State of Ohio is divided into 15 regions, and a total of 8,301 pieces of artwork were submitted. Of those submitted, only 16% advance to the state level. There were 401 winners at the state level. Avon Lake ... Read More »
For nearly 8 years, The Fairytale Foundation has brought smiles to thousands of kids across Northeast Ohio – all while raising money for local charities. The Fairytale Foundation was founded in 2015 by the company’s president Stephanie Jordan. It started small with a few hand-made gowns and friends from school volunteering at the local carnival. Soon after, community interest in ... Read More »
The artistry and significance of beadwork is on full display at Rose Hill Museum’s latest exhibition, “Beadwork: The Beauty of Small Things.” Along with its permanent display of artifacts from the history of Bay Village, the museum will temporarily showcase beaded items from the Bay Village Historical Society’s collections that are not often displayed to the public. The exhibition offers ... Read More »
by Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Spring is here, which means baby season for our local wildlife. As wildlife rehabilitators prepare for their busiest time of the year, here are some do’s and don’ts for helping baby wildlife. DO: Allow wildlife to grow up in their natural environment Baby animals are vulnerable, but resilient. Predators and other threats are ... Read More »
Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides education and support to families with concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without formal diagnoses. CFK offers educational programs, support groups, a Parent Match Program and numerous resources. Registration is required for these programs. Register online: www.connectingforkids.org/register, via email: info@connectingforkids.org or Call/Text: 440-570-5908. Speaker Series Join us for ... Read More »
Join the author as she recalls how she made the journey from battle fatigue to freedom again Andrea Patrick, in her first publishing foray titled “Battle Fatigue: Finding your way back to Freedom” (published by WestBow Press), shares with readers the inspiring story of how she overcame the stress and anxiety of being in a war zone through faith in ... Read More »
Westlake Resident Donates Ballistic Vest to WPD K9 A huge thank you goes out to Westlake resident Pat Siffermann who donated a ballistic vest for WPD K9 Vince. This was a very generous gift and shows her commitment for the safety of the city’s K9 officers. Pat is affiliated with the NorthEast Ohio SPCA, whose Executive Director Jeffrey Kocian, also ... Read More »
Matt Spellman, athletics & activities director for Bay Village City School District was named “Athletic Director of the Year” by the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NEOIAAA). “The fact that more than 80 percent of our students participate in a sport and/or an activity illustrates how dedicated Matt is to our student body,” said Supt. Scot Prebles. “Bay High ... Read More »
Prom season is right around the corner and the Westlake High School class of 2023 is gearing up. Fourteen (14) boys and Fourteen (14) girls participated in the annual event which showcases the latest prom fashions. Sponsored by American Commodore Tuxedo, Tuxedo Junction, Studio 6A and Silver Fox Florist, the students had the opportunity to not only model dresses and ... Read More »
What kind of people go swimming in this kind of weather? Wrestlers and baseball players, that’s who! Last weekend’s Polar Plunge to support the Bay High baseball program brought about 150 participants to Huntington Beach. Water temperature – 36 degrees. Air temperature – 28 degrees. Number of crazy people who actually went into the water – 42! Coaches went first, ... Read More »
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