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A summer highlight – the Avon Lions Club Fishing Derby – came back with a bang last weekend as about 200 kids along with families converged on Northgate Park for some serious worm-drowning. Taking place from 8-10 a.m., bait was provided and there were prizes for the largest and smallest fish in each of 6 categories. There were even prizes ... Read More »

Community West Foundation hosted a reception at their Westlake location which brought together grantees, board members and donors to celebrate the Matthew 25 Collection announcement and to showcase newly acquired artwork on display in their office. As part of their Virtual Community Update held on July 29th, Community West touched on the remarkable impact of art therapy on people dealing ... Read More »

Ground was broken for the new Avon Library adjacent to the existing library the afternoon of Tues., Aug 10. Staff of the Lorain Public Library System, members of the LPLS Board of Trustees, Mayor Jensen, members of Avon City Council, members of the Avon Branch Library Levy Committee, representatives of the Gilbane Building Company, architectural firm GPD Group and RFC ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the board of trustees that starts on January 1, 2022. The position will become available when Jeff Armstrong’s term expires on December 31. The board is composed of seven members and has primary responsibility for approving library policies, setting the budget, hiring a director and fiscal officer and ... Read More »

The Class of 2021 Hall of Fame Includes One Athletic and One Distinguished Honoree The Westlake Alumni Association announced two new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame, one Athletic and one Distinguished. Lisa Downing Schuette and Frank Sarna, posthumously, will be inducted this fall during homecoming week, Thursday September 16, 2021. Lisa will be inducted into the Athletic ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.facebook.com/cityofwestlakeohio Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough attended a retirement party for Tri-C Westshore Campus President Dr. Terri Pope on Thursday, July 29. The Mayor presented Dr. Pope a Proclamation commemorating her commitment to education and to helping to shape the Westlake-based campus. Dr. Janice Taylor Heard will serve as the Interim Westshore Campus ... Read More »

A memorable event is in the works for Friday, September 10, 2021. The Alumni of Avon High School are reuniting & planning a tribute to the Avon School District and the City of Avon. This special event will be held at Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd. and feature classes of the seventies! Concurrently, vendors from Avon who have donated ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake Police Department, www.facebook.com/westlakepolice Happy Retirement Friends, family and colleagues gathered around to celebrate Greg Wellman’s retirement after 11 years of service as a dispatcher in the City of Westlake on Thursday, July 29. Prior to becoming a dispatcher, Greg served the City as an auxiliary officer and in other roles in Westlake, as ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.facebook.com/cityofwestlakeohio The City of Westlake would like to once again recognize local shot putter Adelaide Aquilla who competed for the United States in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Though she did not participate in the final round, the fact that she qualified to compete in the games is in itself a truly ... Read More »

Laura L. Brady, AuD, CCC-A /Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center We are often asked “I’m home alone – do I really need to wear my hearing aids?” The quick answer is YES! We encourage our patients to wear their devices as much as possible every day. Below are some of the reasons, supported by science. Progressive Hearing Loss Results in ... Read More »