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Vicki B. Foster became a member of the Community West Foundation Board of Directors in 2016. She previously served on the Community Engagement Committee but this year transitioned to help on the Grants Committee. She also leads Community West’s Partners Group which engages board members spouses in site visits to grantee agencies to learn more about their programs and services. ... Read More »

Life flight was needed after a Ford Explorer was involved in a rollover crash on Schwartz Road in Westlake in April 30 at 2:37 a.m. Westlake Police report: “On 4/30/21 at about 2:37AM officers responded to a report of a roll-over MVA on Schwartz Rd between Crocker and Excalibur Rds.  The one vehicle involved struck a utility pole causing electrical ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early May 2021 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. Saturday, May 1 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Book Page Wallflower Craft to Go—Re-purpose some old book pages to create a vintage styled dahlia flower. Freshen your decor ... Read More »

The results are in and Avon Lake High School ranks at the top for best high schools in the nation, according to the 2021 Best High School rankings from U.S. News & World Report (link below). Avon Lake High School is No.1 in Lorain County. No. 8 in Northeast Ohio No. 30 in Ohio No. 756 nationally “We are proud of ... Read More »

Bay High School in Bay Village has again been named a 2021 Best High School by U.S. News & World Report. The annual ranking was released late last month. Bay High is ranked #4 in Northeast Ohio and #17 in Ohio, moving up five spots this year.  “Of course we are thrilled that Bay High School has again made the ... Read More »

During a Special Meeting of the Avon Local Schools Board of Education last night (April 28), members approved a three-year administrative contract for Kelli Davisson to become the new principal at Avon Middle School effective Aug. 1, 2021. She succeeds Dr. Craig Koehler who recently announced his retirement after 43 years in education. Davisson is currently the principal at Buckeye ... Read More »

At a Special Meeting yesterday (April 28), the Avon Lake City Schools (ALCS) Board of Education approved two new administrators to lead schools within the district. Each received a three-year contract set to begin Aug. 1, 2021. Mackenzie Hall will be the new principal at Troy Intermediate School (grades 5-6) in the fall. She replaces Andy Peltz who was recently ... Read More »

Congrats to  Westlake Police Ptl. C. Johnson,  who recently received a commendation for his life saving efforts. On April 2, he was the first on scene at an industrial accident. Thanks to his fast action in quickly and properly applying a tourniquet may have saved a life and definitely saved a man’s leg. Professional service under stress! (Courtesy Westlake Police ... Read More »

Congratulations to two WPD Auxiliary Officers on their recent retirements. Thank you to Auxiliary Captain Bill Anderer and Auxiliary Sergeant Michael Paskert for your dedicated service to the City of Westlake. 61 total years of volunteer service to the citizens of Westlake. Enjoy your retirement!   Read More »

Ryan Duffy, a senior at Bay High School and a student in the West Shore Career-Technical’s Auto Technology program will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society in the Spring of 2021. He is a National Merit Commended Scholar and is a member of the National Honor Society at Bay High School. He will be inducted into the National Technical ... Read More »