Daily Wire

The Normandy Care Center hosted a Veterans Day program on Nov. 29 presented by the Veterans Outreach Office of Berea. It was a solemn and honorable ceremony as Chaplain Willie Springer, Outreach Coordinator of the Veterans Office, presented each veteran there with a certificate, a pin and a salute. Joy Parrish accompanied with patriotic piano music as all were reminded ... Read More »

Pet Pal Service Dogs are an important part of the UH St. John healing family. The crew got together on Nov. 16 for a Blessing of the Pet Pals. Fr. Damian presided as these faithful partners in the mission of healing at UH St. John were rightfully anointed in their service to all. Pet Pals is a pet therapy program ... Read More »

Avon Place finds the holiday season a very special time to share moments with family, residents and employees. Each week is filled with reasons to discover the hope, faith and happiness called by the season. Here are some of the reasons Christmas is special at Avon Place. Avon Place held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 20th! “We are so ... Read More »

Summer in Jane’s Garden, a novel by Bay Village author Jane Huml, offers readers a delightful story about a scarecrow named Lisi Anthus that comes to live in Jane’s Garden. Jane is not always happy with the creatures who come to eat, but she does share with her neighbors. A surprise ending shows the neighborliness of gardening. It’s a great ... Read More »

A new low has been achieved by telephone scammers/extortionists who called Westlake residents recently and threatened to kill victims if they did not send substantial amounts of money. Here is the release from Westlake Police: On Sunday 12/2/18, 3 separate Westlake residents reported receiving scam calls which became threatening.  Two of the residents heard the messages on their voice mails ... Read More »

Posting a 12-2 record with an OHSAA Div. II Regional championship and Southwestern Conference co-championship with Avon Lake, 2018 proved to be another big year for the Avon High football team. Avon’s senior class has put up some great numbers – they have compiled a 45-6 record and advanced to the OHSAA Division II state semifinals in consecutive seasons. The ... Read More »

Students, staff and visitors were greeted by a very special guest this week at Redwood Elementary School in Avon Lake. Principal T.J. Ebert and Jen Fazio, LEAPS Preschool director, were perched on the roof watching the students arrive to school. Each day since Monday, the elves have been “moved” (just like the original Elf on the Shelf story), and will continue to show up ... Read More »

The Avon Local Schools district is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 9th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. To be included on the 9th Annual Honor Roll, Avon Local Schools had to – since 2016 – increase the number of students participating in AP while also ... Read More »

The Christmas spirit came alive in Bay Village as the Bay Village Historical Society and the Bay Village Kiwanis teamed to present an old-fashioned community Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 2. As a kickoff to the holiday season, the event included the reading of holiday stories, caroling and crafts for kids in the Bay Village Community House, the Kiwanis Christmas tree ... Read More »

In an effort to keep kids and families reading and make books available to all, a new Little Library was recently installed outside the Avon Early Learning Center, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road. The library is available for the public to borrow a book and donate a book. Children’s and books for adults are welcome. Thank you to Avon resident, Ryan ... Read More »