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Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.cityofwestlake.org We’ve heard that many of you avid readers have run out of books and would love some new selections! While Porter Public Library is closed, Westlake Senior and Community Services would like to lend a hand. Thanks to books and puzzles donated from the community, we now have a great selection to ... Read More »

Shelter in Place has everybody a little stir-crazy. No where more than in Fairview Park where neighbors on W. 204, aged 66 ann 68, got into a fray over a strip of grass between houses each was trying to mow. Here’s the Police report: ‘Police were called to a residence on W 204 upon a report of an assault. Arriving ... Read More »

The 2020 Avon Duck Tape Festival has been cancelled. News release: Media Statement Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival Update April 27, 2020 The safety, health and well being of our entire community is always our top priority in planning the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival – including that of our guests, volunteers, staff and more. Which is why, during this ... Read More »

Physicians and nurses travel to Michigan to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland Clinic caregivers traveled to Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System to provide assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaving from Avon Hospital, the caregivers were given an enthusiastic send-off from Cleveland Clinic senior leadership as well as an outpouring of support from fellow employees and the community. The City ... Read More »

When Lorain County Community College moved to online class delivery last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic, many students weren’t sure what to do, as many do not have access to technology at home and rely on the college’s computer labs to complete their work. But LCCC faculty had anticipated this need and was already gathering donated and refurbished computers through the ... Read More »

When Kara and Balint got married last Saturday, social distancing meant no wedding reception. What a surprise it was when prospective wedding guests refused to let the shutdown rain on their parade. So, friends got together with Westlake City Councilman Nick Nunnari to stage a real parade that went past the bride’s family home on Rechner Drive! A fire truck ... Read More »

“I strongly believe in philanthropy and foundation work” says Amy McMaken. She became an active member of the Community West Foundation in 2017 and, just a year later, was invited to join the Board of Directors. “The more I found out about Community West Foundation, it was easy to say yes,” she admitted. Amy recently took on a leadership role ... Read More »

The City of Avon teamed with the Kevin Love Fund Friday morning, April 7, at The Tree House located at Olde Avon Village to support health care workers. The Kevin Love Fund donated lunches to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Mayor Jensen, Avon Hospital President Dr. Rebecca Starck and members of Avon’s Safety Forces were on hand. An escort of city ... Read More »

The City of Westlake is encouraging one and all to take part in the annual Westlake in Bloom 2020 gardening event. The friendly competition is among residents, organizations, and businesses in the Westlake community. Each spring a call goes out for entries for categories ranging from window boxes to entire yards, from private residences to corporate campuses. Judging takes place ... Read More »

The communities of Avon and Avon Lake have teamed this week to launch a campaign called the Covid-19 Heroes Fund. It has has been created to support our front line workers who work tirelessly to protect our residents. The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MercyHealth are participating with these two communities to show their gratitude toward these hospitals and their ... Read More »