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 »
Westlake Police report that Shyla Harris, 25, the Cleveland woman who was arrested last year for a string of hit & run incidents involving Westlake and Bay Village dog-walkers, has been charged with menacing victims, including an unborn child. Harris had been out on bond, charged with using her vehicle to hit 4 different dog-walkers in 3 incidents last April. ... Read More »
Congratulations to retiring Avon Fire Chief Frank Root III and newly inaugurated Fire Chief David Swope. Chief Root retired two weeks ago after 37 years of service to the community. He was awarded a plaque by fellow firefighters and heard words of gratitude and praise from Mayor Bryan Jensen. Root III ascended to Chief in 2006 and oversaw the greatest ... Read More »
Congratulations to UH Elyria Medical Center volunteer Gertie Vaden. Gertie surpassed 15,000 hours of service this week and was awarded special recognition by Volunteer Manager Lois Koehler. “We just greatly appreciate Gertie,” Koehler said as she awarded Gertie a 15,000 hour volunteer pin. “She is willing to do anything you ask her to do. She is respected by the staff ... Read More »
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