The Rocky River High School (RRHS) Drama Department received seven nominations for the 2019 Dazzle Awards presented by Pat & John Chapman, including a nomination for the Connor Family Best Musical (Tier 1) for the production of Singin’ in the Rain. In addition, RRHS was nominated for Best Ensemble/Chorus, Best Choreography Execution, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design and Best ... Read More »
Westlake Schools CFO/Treasurer Todd Hopkins recently accepted the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for fiscal integrity. Less than 5% of government agencies are eligible for this recognition. Read More »
The Bay Village City School District received the Ohio Auditor of State Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 2018. This award recognizes the effective financial practices in place throughout the district and our district’s commitment to fiscal transparency and accountability. The award is given to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a clean financial ... Read More »
WHS Chamber Orchestra and Jazz I student musicians were recognized by the Board of Education for their Superior performances at the Ohio Music Educators Conference. Read More »
The Rocky River Middle School Science Olympiad team had a strong showing at the state competition on Saturday at Ohio State. The team posted nine top-20 finishes at the event. Eighth graders Ethan and Morgan were the top placing team, earning a gold medal for a first-place finish in the Mystery Architecture event. Seventh grader Alice and eighth grader Anna ... Read More »
Westlake has not lost sight of its ‘roots!’ Arbor Day had special significance at the Westlake Recreation Center on April 26 as Mayor Dennis Clough, Westlake Urban Forestry Manager Stan Barnard and members of the Westlake Garden Club gathered for a tree planting. Mayor Clough presented Garden Club co-presidents Sally Knurek and Shirley Lutts with a proclamation and Barnard shared ... Read More »
On Thursday, May 23, Brunswick Pointe will hold a FREE Lunch and Learn on Aging Eyes presented by Tom Strong. RSVP to Danielle Shaffstall at 440.281.2932 or dbozicevich@riverview-pointe.net by Thursday, May 16, 2019. See their ad below for details. Read More »
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the birth of a male giraffe calf that was born on April 15, 2019. Calf and mom, Jada, can be visible at times to guests in the giraffe barn. They are expected to soon join the rest of the Zoo’s Masai giraffe herd in the outdoor habitat alongside dad, Bo, nearly two-year-old Zawadi and his ... Read More »
On Friday, April 26, Avon Place celebrated Anniversary Staff Appreciation. Employees were recognized and celebrated for their years of service, ranging from one to thirty-one years. Read More »
Yikun Zhou, an eighth-grade students at Lee Burneson Middle School, placed fourth in the State You Be The Chemist Challenge held April 27 at Great Lakes Science Center. Yikun previously placed second in the local Challenge before moving on to the regional contest and qualifying to compete at the state level. Fellow eighth-grade student Alicia Ge placed first in the ... Read More »
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