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New RN-to-BSN pathway expands affordable opportunities for Northeast Ohio healthcare professionals with online classes and flexible scheduling Lorain County Community College is continuing its legacy of providing high-quality education for in-demand healthcare careers with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program beginning in fall 2026. The fully online RN-to-BSN program is designed to seamlessly stack ... Read More »

Summer readers, rejoice! Here is a wonderful novel that is not only set in Civil War era Cleveland, but authored by West Shore writer Ashley Herzog, a Rocky River resident who was born and raised in Avon Lake and attended St. Raphael School in Bay Village. Her new book, “Burning River,” released this month, is about the Irish in Cleveland ... Read More »

Moira S., an eighth-grader at St. Raphael School in Bay Village, excels in Irish Dancing and also in a philosophy of success. Moira was selected as one of just 60 national semifinalists in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: a competition that drew more than 5,300 young people and over 3,700 ideas from across the country. Her big idea? It started ... Read More »

Professional design contract will move forward plans for possible amphitheater, trail connections, ballfield improvements, lake work and other park upgrades By: Jorden Shevel Westlake City Council has authorized Mayor Dennis M. Clough to enter into a professional services contract with Environmental Design Group for the Clague Park Enhancement and Amphitheater Project. The contract, approved through Ordinance 2026-78, is for an ... Read More »

Westlake Summer Concerts All free concerts are held on Sundays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Clague Park. June 28 – Ray Bans (Island & Beach, Classic Rock & Motown) • July 12 – Serious Nature (80’s Pop/Rock) • July 19 – Rikoshay (Classic Rock and Country) • July 26 – In The Sticks (Classic Rock and Country) • August ... Read More »

Just as the Declaration of Independence was read to the people on July 8, 1776, now, 250-years later, Americans in all 50 States, 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’. Even though the United States is spread across thousands of miles and ten different time zones, ... Read More »

The Westlake Historical Society is once again excited to host its snack bar before Westlake’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration. This popular tradition is an important fundraiser that helps support our efforts to preserve and share Westlake’s history. They are seeking donations of individually packaged snacks and beverages. Popular items include canned soda, bottled water, sports drinks, juice boxes, ... Read More »

So long to Avon’s Uncle Junque, Robert (Bob) Shinko, who passed away this past Saturday, June 20. His daughter Anne Marie Shinko-Brown, the current proprietor of Heart of Avon Marketplace, formerly Avon Country Store, shared this heartfelt tribute to her father. Rest in Peace Dad – Some of you might remember my father Bob Shinko from the Country Store (Stoney ... Read More »

Restoring Stability for Women and Children at Laura’s Home In Cleveland, where nearly half of all children live in poverty, Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center stands as a place of refuge, restoration, and new beginnings. As part of The City Mission, Laura’s Home provides more than shelter—it offers a path forward for women and children facing crisis. Laura’s Home serves ... Read More »

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, Westlake Police reminded people it is a good time to think about scams that seem to target the older population. If someone is telling you to put cash into a Crypto/BitCoin ATM IT IS A SCAM. If someone is directing you to buy gift cards and read the serial numbers over the ... Read More »