Daily Wire

Bay Community Services says thank you to all of the seniors, chefs, volunteers and various vendors in our community for helping to make their 16th Annual Soup Cook-off a SOUPer success this month!! A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the winners: 3rd Place went to Fairmont Senior Living, 2nd Place went to Brookdale Senior Living and 1st Place went to the 4-year ... Read More »

Thank you to Westlake Town Criers for their contributions to the Westlake Police Dept. and Meals on Wheels. The big checks were presented by Town Crier President Chris White and Rick Grane. Accepting for Westlake Police are Capt. Gerald Vogel and Chief Kevin Bielozer. Read More »

Community West Foundation, in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, has awarded a $45,885 grant to the Avon Lake Fire Department to support the purchase of two LUCAS Mechanical CPR Devices. The devices will enhance the department’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality, lifesaving care during cardiac emergencies. The grant was made possible by funds raised through the annual Straight from ... Read More »

Bay High School has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll as a Gold member. More than 77% of Bay High School seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, and 64% of these senior students scored a three or higher on at least one AP Exam. Additionally, 32% of Bay High School seniors took five ... Read More »

Avon Lake Community Council is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year and Project of the Year. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Nomination forms are available at Avon Lake Public Library (32649 Electric Boulevard), Avon Lake City Hall (150 Avon Belden Road), and the City website, avonlake.org. Citizen and Project of the Year ... Read More »

“Are You OK” Saves Westlake Senior On 1/23/26 at approx. 11:15AM, Westlake Police dispatch received an alert from the City of Westlake “Are You OK?” computer. This voluntary automated service sets up daily calls to subscribed residents to check on their welfare. If the resident does not answer or cannot press the number randomly dictated by the computer, an alert ... Read More »

The following is the story about the “Walk the Westside” event: a 20-mile walk from Cleveland to Avon Lake that took place in October. The walk was a charity fundraiser for City Dogs Cleveland and Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center. The event successfully raised $9,000, and the writer is already planning a bigger event next year. By Tony Briggs What ... Read More »

Childhood summers at her grandfather’s book-filled cottage shaped her future. Judy’s biggest inspiration was her maternal grandfather, a printer and self-taught man with no formal education beyond eighth grade. She spent summers at his rustic cottage on Lake Erie, a magical place with no hot running water, a 12-inch TV, and a room filled floor to ceiling with books. Her ... Read More »

Eian Englehart Congratulations to Avon High’s Eian Englehart, who took first place at the Green Bulldog Classic. Eian went 6-0 on the day, pinning all six opponents. He is seen here atop the podium with fellow Eagles, 5th place, Jack Schumacher, 5th place Connor Krystowski 6th place Kane Sparks and 6th place Evan Branham. Read More »

Molly Cornwell of “Women in History” will portray Rebecca Nurse, accused and convicted of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. An accomplished actress and director, Cornwell has appeared in theater productions at the Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Dobama Theatre, The Hanna Theatre, Beck Center for the Arts, Eldred Theatre and Cleveland State. The presentation, held at the ... Read More »