As contractors tear down Westlake’s Dover Elementary School over the coming weeks, former students, teachers and administrators agree that relationships created over its 70-year history will continue to stand. Tim Barrett, Dover’s Principal for 11 years until its June 2019 closure, said, “It was a neat old building. It had character and so did the people in it.” Not everything ... Read More »
Reverend Dr. David D. Buegler joined the Community West Foundation Board of Directors in 2006 and currently serves on the Grants Committee. His active involvement on the board is driven by his personal passion to help those in need. He commented, “To see the plight of poverty so close to home is difficult. Serving on Community West’s Board of Directors ... Read More »
Life is unpredictable and change is always filled with uncertainty. Between the two, you’re probably dealing with more on your plate than you can swallow. But you aren’t alone. Many Americans are dealing with record-high reported stress levels. Making small adjustments is key to managing your stress and there is no reason you can’t thrive through troubled times. Tips for ... Read More »
Longtime Rocky River auto body and mechanical shop, Mason’s, was claimed by fire last weekend. The huge blaze along the 19600 block of Lake Road saw the Rocky River Fire Department assisted with the help of Bay Village, Fairview Park, Westlake, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Avon and Avon Lake. No cause was immediately reported, but the terrible fire wiped out the ... Read More »
Lakewood Fire Dept. was at Clifton Lagoon the morning of Feb. 11 working on their ice rescue skills. While most people are avoiding the 21° weather, with a real-feel temperature of 10°, these guys are putting in strong work to get it right. Read More »
Bay’s Lt. Palmer Earns Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Honor As a new graduate of the 14-month Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program, Lt. Mark Palmer of the Bay Village Police Dept. recently reached a high level of professional accomplishment. Lt. Palmer was one of 29 CLEE’s who was honored during the Live Stream graduation ceremony that was held ... Read More »
Dear Avon Families: We are excited to announce that Eagles N.E.S.T. will be offering Summer Camps this summer. Registration is now open to all K-5th grade Avon Local students. Please go to www.avonlocalschools.org to find out more information about the camps and how to register. You will need Access Code FUN2021 to complete your registration. We hope to see you ... Read More »
We are redefining senior living, focused on ensuring our protocols are keeping residents, staff and families as safe as we possibly can while still maintaining programming, top-notch chef driven meals, and a range of incredible amenities. Has your house gotten too big? Searching for a way to connect with others? Our beautiful and calming campus stretches over 30 acres along ... Read More »
by Jeffrey Gross, DDS, FAGD of The Healthy Smile The term “veneer” is dental speak for front teeth cosmetics, and a fracture is always a catastrophe. No one wants the front teeth not to look their best. A fracture of a veneer is a cosmetic emergency. I wrote a column a little while ago about how wearing masks helps our anxiety ... Read More »
The Westlake Police Department is pleased to honor five officers whose efforts exemplified the department’s commitment to its mission to protect and serve our community this past year. These admirable officers and the awards they earned through their work are as follows: Officer of the Year – Pt. Dennis Funari (selected by his peers) Blue Shield Award – Ptl. JP ... Read More »
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