Daily Wire

What better day to start a fall prevention program than the first day of Fall? That was the idea behind the opening day of “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls’ along the track at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake on Monday, Sept. 23. “We have partnered with the Ohio Department of Aging to promote and sponsor ‘10 ... Read More »

A unique program designed to assist people through their darkest days has been launched by O’Neill Healthcare. ‘Understanding Grief’ was the topic of a Sept. 17 Lunch and Learn that brought dozens of guests to a program presented by Chaplain Tom Pussel of O’Neill Hospice. Grief said Pussel, is the single most difficult subject to talk about in our society. ... Read More »

Rolling Thunder is a national organization comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts committed to publicize POW/MIA issues and to keep these veterans alive in our hearts and minds. Chip and Chuck Kettler recently brought the movement to the Westlake Discount Drug Mart, where Chip is well-known its veteran store manager and friend to the community. He joined with his dad Labor Day ... Read More »

The Avon High football team had little trouble in cruising past visiting Berea-Midpark in SWC action last Friday, posting a 49-13 decision over the Titans at Avon’s Firment Stadium. The Eagles are 4-0, walloping Lorain, 52-28, Lakewood, 33-13 (forfeit at half/weather) and Berea-Midpark following their exciting 13-12 win over Avon Lake opening night. Nick Perusek (33) and Danny Zeh (4) ... Read More »

The Avon Lake Shoremen played their first home game of the season last Friday and put a licking on the visiting Westlake Demons, 49-0. The win demonstrated that the Shoremen, despite their tight opening night loss to Avon, are a top team in both the area and state, living up to their ranking of 14th in the state Div. 2 ... Read More »

The women of the Gardens at Westlake were excited to show off the final shirts that were for sale at the ‘Groovin’ at the Gardens’ event on Wed., Sept. 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m. The residents hand-made their tie-dyed shirts. The shirts were on sale for $15 with proceeds going to Clague Playhouse Inc. The event was open to the ... Read More »

The Bay High football team made it a happy homecoming last Friday night with a 22-19 win over Valley Forge. The decision gave Bay a 3-1 record for the year. The Rockets are atop the OHSAA DIv. III Region 10 playoff rankings at this point. By beating Keystone and Elyria Catholic so far this season, Bay’s strength of schedule keeps ... Read More »

September is Healthy Aging Month. In addition to diet and exercise, socialization (getting out and about, visiting with friends and family, volunteering, joining a group or club) is shown to be a key aspect of a healthy lifestyle. But what if you have trouble communicating? Stroke survivors or people dealing with chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s Disease, can feel isolated ... Read More »

5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million. In 2019, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $290 billion. These costs could rise as high as $1.1 trillion by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease is relentless, but so are we. Join Normandy’s Ray of Hope on Sunday, October ... Read More »

The Avon Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2019 at Friday’s football game vs. Berea-Midpark. Honored were Bobbie and Jim Bruder with the 2019 Frankie Smitek Award Congratulations to all in the Avon Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. A wonderful and memorable night. Gratitude, Humility and life long Relationships were the theme. Thank you all for ... Read More »