On 01/09/2015, at 1126 hrs, a resident in the 26000 block of Knickerbocker called Bay Village Police to report she had been scammed. The victim received a call from a male with a heavy accent who stated the victim was having computer issues, and he could fix them remotely. She gave the caller her debit card number, and the next ... Read More »
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Westlake Police: Alcoholic Amnesia in the Parking Lot
A 63-year-old Middleburg Hts. woman lost her car in a Main St garage on Jan. 4 at 6:20 p.m. Her intoxicated state contributed to the confusion over the vehicle, which was found in a Union St. garage where she left it, report Westlake Police. She was arrested for DCI. Missing Meds Rx medicine disappeared from a Bassett Rd. home sometime ... Read More »
Bay Men’s Club Half-Ton Challenge
Established in 1917 as an organization that promotes brotherhood, boy’s baseball, community and scholarship for Bay Village students, the Bay Men’s Club has embarked this winter on a mission to lose a half-ton of weight. One thousand pounds may seem like a lot, but not for the men of BMC who hope to lose the weight while raising money to ... Read More »
Advice for Staying Fire Safe During Extreme Temperatures
Bay Village Fire Chief Christopher Lyons offers the following advice for staying Fire Safe during extreme temperatures: As the temperatures across Ohio continue to dip to extreme lows, please make sure your homes are fire safe and that you are prepared for emergencies: ● If you need to use them, please make sure space heaters are working properly and that ... Read More »
Inauguration Day 2015
Inauguration Day meant Oaths of Office for public officials representing our region. State Representative Nan Baker (R-Westlake) was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 131st General Assembly. She represents the 16th Ohio House District, which includes Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River, and Westlake. “It is an honor to be serving ... Read More »
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Sen. Brown Names U.S. Service Academy Appointments
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced his nomination of 12 students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull Counties to attend U.S. Military Service Academies. “Ohio schools are training young men and women who will be the next generation of military leaders. I am honored to nominate these outstanding students for our prestigious U.S. Military ... Read More »
Ohio Employers to Receive Millions in Tax Credits
More than $200 million in tax credits will be awarded to thousands of Ohio employers, as a result of Congress’ recent reauthorization of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. WOTC is a federal tax incentive program for employers that hire individuals with significant barriers to employment. Tax credits range from $2,400 to $9,000, depending on the barrier and ... Read More »
North Olmsted Police Nab Bank Robbery Suspect
The North Olmsted Police Department, in conjunction with the North Ridgeville Police Department, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Cleveland FBI, and help from the public, has announced the apprehension of alleged bank robbery suspect Jordan L. Dongarra. On Tuesday, 12/30/14, at approximately 1410 hours the Fifth/Third Bank located at 28880 Lorain Rd was robbed at gunpoint. An arrest warrant was issued ... Read More »
Bay Schools Buy Home Near Westerly
The Bay Village Board of Education has purchased the home and lot for sale at 30406 Maple Drive in Bay Village for $149,000, plus $800 in fees. The assessed value of the home was $170,000. The lot borders the south side of Westerly Elementary School property. Superintendent Clint Keener said that the district will evaluate whether the home should be ... Read More »
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