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Westlake Police have issued a statement on an apartment assault and robbert that took place on Monday: “On 3/15/2021 at approximately 7:41AM officers were called to the Columbia Colony Apartments at 25635 Center Ridge Road for a reported assault and robbery in progress. “Witnesses reported that several males were involved and several had left the area on foot. A handgun ... Read More »

Congratulations to Avon Middle School seventh-grader Alex LaSalla, 13. He was recently selected as the winner for the seventh-grade Art competition for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay & Multimedia Contest, hosted by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission with support from PNC, Honda of America, and Wright State University. The contest is open to all Ohio students ... Read More »

Congratulations to BHS Junior Carli Mendelow, winning runner-up in the Kids Film It Festival’s music video category for students ages 15-18. There were 140+ submissions from around the world, with industry judges. Carli created this film in her Film as Literature class with Dr. Srsen Kenney. See the video below or click the link: https://vimeo.com/520962527 Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late March 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. Wednesday, March 17 (11-11:30 a.m.) Mix-It Up (Live) – Let’s mix it up with some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities you can do at home! Ages ... Read More »

Preparations have begun for the City of Avon Lake’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. All veterans groups and Avon Lake organizations interested in participating should contact Mary Krupar, Assistant to Mayor Gregory Zilka, at (440) 933-6141 Ext. 1021 or by emailing AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org. The Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony have been a part of the City’ s history for many years. ... Read More »

Congratulations to the 19 Avon Lake High School art students earning honors in the 2021 Scholastic Art Show. ALHS students earned 6 Gold Keys, 10 Silver Keys, and 16 Honorable Mentions. The 53rd Annual Lorain County Regions Scholastic Art Exhibition (Erie, Huron and Lorain county students) is a virtual exhibition this year featuring 335 works that were selected by esteemed jurors for inclusion in ... Read More »

Avon High School is pleased to announce senior Cole Emerine, 18, has been named a Finalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. There are approximately 15,000 Finalists throughout the country in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered later this spring. ... Read More »

Avon Lake High School is pleased to announce three senior students have been named as National Merit Finalists from the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Approximately 15,000 students across the country were recently named as Finalists in 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National ... Read More »

Part of The Rocket Family Learning Series Join Bay Village Schools on Thursday, March 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Virtual Town Hall titled “Empowering Women.” Pre-K through 12 grade parents/guardians are invited to attend a virtual Town Hall webinar to learn more about empowering women of all ages, as Bay Village Schools celebrates Women’s History Month. Moderated by Bay ... Read More »

Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe appears in the genealogy of the Foot Family? Did you know that a local boy joined the Ohio Militia under the command of “local popular farmer” and future president Colonel James A. Garfield? Or, that a Dover resident wrote about his children including daughter Elizabeth “killed by Indians”? These and other fascinating items ... Read More »