Congratulations to Avon High School’s back-to-back Division II Football State Champions! They join Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer in the state champion winners circle this season. It’s a tribute to the student athletes, band members, cheerleaders, coaches and community for all their hard work, discipline and support. And also to their 12th man, Jeremiah Kelly, who is with this team ... Read More »
The Legacy Award is a brand new initiative to celebrate an outstanding staff member who embraces and embodies the legacy of the founders of UH St. John Medical Center. Being the only Catholic hospital in the UH health system, UH St. John Medical Center enjoys two strands of legacy and mission which intertwine to form one beautiful tradition. The Sisters ... Read More »
Christmas is really special in Avon this year! The annual Christmas parade and tree lighting festival at the Aquatic Center park had plenty to celebrate as Avon High’s state championship football, boys soccer and volleyball teams led the way. Headlining the event was winner of this year’s Golden Ticket – a ride with Santa in his horse drawn sleigh. This ... Read More »
Cahoon Christmas in Bay Village is an annual highlight! Santa rides through town on a fire truck and then stops at the Cahoon Park Gazebo for the yearly Christmas Tree lighting. Nearby, Rose Hill Museum is decked out for the season, complete with a traditional train set, choraleers from the high school, the Cahoon House resplendent with traditional holiday cheer. ... Read More »
Community West Foundation hosted its annual Board of Directors Holiday Dinner, bringing together board members, staff, and guests for an evening centered on reflection, gratitude, and celebration. President and CEO Marty Uhle opened the program by welcoming attendees and lighting the first of the three wicks on the ceremonial candle, symbolizing the Foundation’s mission and the spirit of appreciation shared ... Read More »
By Walter Topp Trees don’t just shade your house, cool your yard, reduce flooding, clean the air, and provide food for insects, birds, and other animals. While trees – especially big trees – do these things, they can also define a community, said Dr. Roy Larick, a retired paleo-archeologist who serves as the Early Settler’s Association Moses Cleaveland Tree committee ... Read More »
The annual Craft Show at St. Therese at St. Mary of the Woods was a wonderful success! Thank you to all the talented vendors, the amazing staff, and the community members who stopped by to support. “We loved seeing everyone kick off the holiday season with us!” Click here for more photos. Read More »
Community West Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded $546,400 in fourth quarter grants to support community service organizations and other nonprofits delivering unique programs serving Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties. The total includes $440,000 approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, along with an additional $106,400 distributed through the Community Impact Fund, which unites donors to tackle ... Read More »
Westlake United Methodist Church (UMC) is excited to invite the community to join us in a variety of heartwarming Christmas celebrations. Here are details of the events: Nativity Fest Date and Time: December 13, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Highlights: Featuring a camel, a donkey, and other live animals of Christmas, carol singing, cookie decorating, face painting, and handbell ringing. ... Read More »
“Retracing Footsteps,” recently reprinted by the Bay Village Historical Society, is an award-winning local history publication by Cathy Burke Flament that serves as both a detailed historical overview and a deep dive into the lives of key individuals who shaped the area. The book provides essential context for the region’s development by including a historical overview of both the Western ... Read More »
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