It has been 27 years since the disappearance and death of Amy Mihaljevic shocked the Bay Village community. Today, the memorial marker placed near City Hall in remembrance of the little girl is weathered and fading. The image of her bright, smiling face is today barely visible on the marker. But her memory has not diminished a bit in the ... Read More »
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Thank you, Avon!
Ed McNamara of Prayers from Maria stopped by Avon City Council Monday night to surprise Mayor Bryan Jensen and the city with a special plaque of recognition for all that they do to support the Field of Hope Sunflower attraction that has become a civic landmark along I-90 each summer. “This is the time of year we want to make ... Read More »
Avon High Celebrates Super Sports Season
The winter sports season has been one for the books for the athletes of Avon High! Winning Southwestern Conference championships were the boys basketball and girls swim teams, while swimming star Ben Brooks placed in two events at state. The boys hockey team captured the White Division North championship this winter, too, and the girls basketball team advanced to the ... Read More »
Mercy Celebrates Volunteer Marge Dziama’s 99th Birthday
On Monday, February 27, 2017, a group of Mercy employees and volunteers gathered in the Trustees Conference Room at Mercy Regional Medical Center to celebrate the 99th birthday of renowned volunteer Marge Dziama. When asked how she got her start in volunteering, the near-centenarian replied, “When I was young, I went through a difficult time and had a friend stay ... Read More »
Mardis Gras Fun at The Normandy
Mardis Gras fun was had by all at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River as Fat Tuesday had residents there living it up with food, fun and music. Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Dinner at the Independent Living Apartments! Residents dined on crab stuffed catfish and blackened chicken. Music was performed by The Polka Pirates. The Care Center also enjoyed ... Read More »
Mercy Unveils ‘Discovering You’ Community Artwork
Members of the community gathered to attend the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind community art piece on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Medical Office Building, 3600 Kolbe Road in Lorain. Compiled by local artists Keelie Webb and Rick Grahovac, the piece features the artwork from the 2016 ‘Discovering You’ Conference participants. Margeau’s ... Read More »
Westlake High School PTSA Presents The Green & White Revue 2017
The Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 32nd Annual Green & White Revue on March 24 & 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westlake High School Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake. The emcees for this year’s show are Emily Schordock, Jeremy Schwochow and Jeremy McCabe. The talent and variety show will feature talents of all kinds ... Read More »
Bullying Book Signing Party at Westview Elementary
We all know bullying is a problem in our society, but a group of first-graders at Westview Elementary School in Avon Lake are taking a positive approach to the issue and are learning some valuable lessons along the way. First-grade students from Liz Baker’s class recently published a book (hardbound copies) on bullying and had a Book Signing Party Feb. ... Read More »
Bay High Presents Musical Comedy Oklahoma! March 23-25
Bay High School students will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23-25, at Bay High School auditorium. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Set at the turn of the last century, just as Oklahoma is about to achieve statehood, the story focuses on romance as handsome cowboys, a sketchy ranch hand and a traveling peddler pursue two ... Read More »
Two Westlake Students Qualify For National Geography Bee State Contest
Lee Burneson Middle School eighth grader Logan Evans and Dover Intermediate School sixth grader Megan Wacker qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee. The two qualified for the state Bee by winning their school Bees during oral competition. The Ohio State Bee will be held March 31 at the Fawcett Center in Columbus. This ... Read More »
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