Avon Early Learning Center kindergarten students celebrated the 100th Day of School today (Feb. 5). The students participated in 100 day activities including math and science centers, and many dressed up as centenarians to mark the annual occasion. Read More »
Best of luck to three Avon High School and two Avon Middle School students who will be competing for Team Westshore in the 2020 Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Championships this coming weekend on Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, at the Thornton Park Ice Arena (3301 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights). Last year Team Westshore, which had ... Read More »
Social Security, Robocalls and Computer Tech Scams Top the List The Department of Consumer Affairs today released its list of the top 10 scams for 2019. Robocalls of all types plagued Cuyahoga County residents last year. Social Security imposter scams topped the list of reports made to Consumer Affairs. In these scams, callers pose as law enforcement and tell consumers ... Read More »
Lorain County Community College and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union (IBBU) Wednesday unveiled a new partnership that will provide an apprenticeship pathway to become a skilled boilermaker while earning a college degree. “There is a great need today in our community for more individuals and apprentices in our trade – and all skilled trades,” said Larry McManamon Jr., coordinator ... Read More »
Redwood Elementary School in Avon Lake took part in The Great Kindness Challenge last week in a big way. The school wrapped up a week of activities with an assembly on Friday that also celebrated the 100th day of school on Jan. 31. The assembly combined the two and featured a visual representation of 100 acts of kindness at Redwood. ... Read More »
An old-fashioned Post Valentine’s Day party open to all will be hosted at Clague House Museum on Sunday, Feb. 16, with the Westlake Historical Society. Let’s shake off the winter chills and come inside the Clague family home, located at 1371 Clague Road. Enjoy an afternoon of crafts, sweet treats and museum tours. There is no charge for the event, ... Read More »
George Miller has been on the Community West Foundation Board of Directors since 2015 but stepped into a leadership role as Chairman effective January of this year. “Marty and I are starting our work together and we look forward to the coming year,” he said, referring to Community West Foundation’s new President and CEO, Martin Uhle, who also started in ... Read More »
This thought-provoking piece called “Homeless Jesus” created by Canadian sculpture Timothy Schmalz will be displayed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church from March 9 – May 4, 2020. Jesus is portrayed as a homeless person, sleeping on a park bench. His face and hands are obscured, hidden under a blanket, but crucifixion wounds on his feet reveal his identity. The ... Read More »
Senior Night was a happy one for the Westlake High girls basketball team as the Lady Demons posted a thrilling, 52-46 win over Berea-Midpark in overtime Saturday. Senior Abby Carrington scored the first five points of overtime as first-place Westlake avoided an upset on Senior Night with a 52-46 win in the Southwestern Conference matchup. The Lady Demons (16-3, 14-1 ... Read More »
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