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Mercy Regional Medical Center held a special blessing and unveiling of a new memorial garden on Tues., Aug. 2, dedicating a special place just outside the surgical unit in memory of Denis A. Radefeld, MD. The garden honors the memory of employees and physicians who were part of the surgical services team that have passed on. Dr. Radefeld was a ... Read More »

Last year the Avon Lions Club announced the creation of the “Silver Rail’ trophy to recognize the winner of the Avon Eagles vs. Avon Lake Shoremen varsity football game. The unveiling of the rivalry trophy took place last year at the first Southwest Conference preview hosted by the Avon Lions Club. Avon High School head football coach Mike Elder and ... Read More »

Rebecca Essig, a 2016 Westlake High School (WHS) graduate, was awarded the first “Jeffery Owen Marriott Memorial Scholarship” at the Senior Awards Banquet Night earlier this year. The scholarship was established to celebrate the life and contributions of WHS 1992 alum, Jeffery Marriott, who suddenly passed in March 2015. “We felt Rebecca exemplified Jeff’s character, principles, ambition and drive,” said ... Read More »

Health screenings, Kids zone, Wellness walk, and many more events are planned to help families learn how to get and stay healthy. The community is invited to the Lorain County Urban Family Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon at Days Dam, 2720 East 31st St. in Lorain. The event features free screenings*, including: Blood glucose for diabetes ... Read More »

Free Program Brings Decades of Success Educating Women Seeking a Fresh Start The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch its fall session at Corporate College® West on Aug. 22. The free program uses education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal development, career exploration ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the Board of Trustees that starts on January 1, 2017. The position will become available when Alayne Fodor’s term expires on December 31. The Board, the policy-making body of the library, is composed of seven members. The Library Board’s primary responsibilities are approving library policies, setting the budget, ... Read More »

Congratulations to the Avon Lake City Schools Foundation (ALCSF) for supporting the school district for 30 years. The Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall and will be recognized with a special resolution during next week’s Board of Education meeting Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Avon Lake High School Media Center, 175 Avon Belden Road. “On behalf ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library has passed its recent audit, which means auditors found no weaknesses or deficiencies in the library’s financial management and record-keeping. In addition, the library was found to be in compliance with the laws, regulations, contracts and other agreements it is required to meet. This continues the library’s longstanding record of successful audits. “Our Finance Department works ... Read More »

Program provides scholarships that cover tuition, fees and books Nicholas Kubinski and Katelyn Laskowski of Bay Village have been selected for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Honors Program Fellowships, which offer high-achieving students scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books as they work toward an associate degree. Each signed a commitment letter with the College during an Aug. 4 ceremony at ... Read More »

On Wednesday, August 3, The Herb Guild Garden Club held its 32nd annual scholarship luncheon.  This year scholarships were presented to three high school graduates, Dani Miziolek, Theresa Tomaszyk, and Thomas Millgard. Dani, who attended Berea-Midpark High School, will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.  She will major in Environmental Science and minor in Plant Biology.  Theresa is a ... Read More »