Daily Wire

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early June 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Wednesdays, June 1, 15, and 29 (3-4 p.m.) Family Game and Puzzle Time – Put together a puzzle or enjoy a game at the library! You ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted the 2022 Department of Nursing Awards Ceremony under sunny skies on the hospital patio the afternoon of May 12. No single group of health care professionals is more important to the service of patient care. This event emphasized the appreciation earned by nurses all year. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague, Chief Medical Officers ... Read More »

On Wednesday, May 11, Bay Village Schools joined forces with the Bay Alumni Foundation, the city of Bay Village and the Bay Village Green Team to honor 100 years of high school in Bay Village with a ceremonial tree planting dedication ceremony. The ceremony took place in front of the high school and was one in a series of events ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted a Health Fair at Bay High last week, involving students in a variety of wellness events that promote healthy lifestyles. From nutritional advice to information on smoking, drinking and opiate use, the Health Fair was a first for many students who saw their extracurricular activities limited by the pandemic. The Fair, from 10-1 ... Read More »

EMS Week was celebrated May 16-20 and UH St. John Medical Center treated visiting squads to a cookout outside the Emergency Department bays at the hospital. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague jumped in the festivities by good-natured flipping burgers. As a former EMS professional himself, Sague knows the importance of keeping healthcare teams nourished and hydrated to be at peak ... Read More »

Two remarkable individuals were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the community at Avon Lake Library’s Waugaman Gallery last Thursday evening. The occasion was the Avon Lake Community Council Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year 2022 ceremony. Honored were Herman “Bucky” Kopf as Citizen of the Year and Marilyn Zeidner for Music on a Mission and Project ... Read More »

Thank you to the 100 attendees who joined the Community West Foundation at The City Club of Cleveland for a conversation to understand the barriers that formerly incarcerated people face. Marcus Madison of Community West Foundation, Brandon E. Chrostowski of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute, Malika Kidd of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, and Michael Swiger of True Freedom Ministries Cleveland led ... Read More »

As Memorial Day approaches, red poppies will begin “popping” up as they are symbols to honor and memorialize fallen heroes. The red poppy officially became the national emblem of remembrance in 1920. Locally, a wonderful collaboration is taking place with the Avon Lake American Legion Post 211, 31972 Walker Road, and Avon High School art students. Mike Schrull, American Legion ... Read More »

Avon Lake High School held a special Military Signing Day ceremony today for senior Roan Viancourt, 18, who will be joining the United States Air Force. He plans to become a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force. Viancourt will attend Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Read More »

The Normandy Breakwater residents welcomed spring and the sunshine with their annual Resident Spring Craft Show last week. The residents that were showcased were asked to enter their favorite pieces that they have made by hand in their lifetime. It was such fun to see a smile on all of their faces and to “show off” their wonderful artwork! There ... Read More »