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Here is the Best of the West Shore Police Blotter for the week. Man Kidnaps Himself for Ransom Money Talk about your low self esteem! Westlake Police were contacted last week about a man who faked his own kidnapping and then settled for a measly $310 in ransom money! Just who was this guy? Westlake Police report he is a ... Read More »

Nothing celebrates community like the annual Avon Lake Homecoming Parade! Avon Lake’s 32nd annual Homecoming was highlighted last Saturday morning as community groups stepped off in fine style from Bleser Park at 10:30 a.m. The parade was one part of a series of homecoming events that makes this a very special weekend in Avon Lake each fall. Thanks to all ... Read More »

Lots of alcohol calls in the Bay Village police news this week. On 10/02/2014, at resident in the 30000 block of Lake Rd. reported a taxi cab had just dropped a fare off in front of his house.  The male fare had an argument with the driver, and began walking down Breezewood.  The caller believed the fare was intoxicated, and ... Read More »

Westlake City School District announces its 2014-2015 program year policy 8 the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility. Children from ... Read More »

With so many preschool options available, many parents can be overwhelmed with the process of choosing a preschool for their child. The Avon Early Childhood PTA (AECPTA) is helping parents simplify their search by offering a Preschool/Activity Fair on Oct. 14 immediately following the club’s General Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at Avon Heritage North Elementary School (35575 Detroit ... Read More »

Bay Police warn that residents should not intervene with deer that appear to be distressed. “Deer can be dangerous in certain situations, especially when they perceive your attempt to aid/assist as a  threat,”say police. The warning comes after two deer encounters last week. On 10/04/2014, at 0816 hrs, a resident on Tanglewood Lane reported a young deer entangled in a ... Read More »

WESTLAKE — The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will focus on the aging brain at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of its free lecture series, The Year of the Brain. The program on “The Aging Brain: Keys to Maintaining Memory and Intellectual Vitality” features Dr. Dale Grubb. The lecture is free and open to the public, ... Read More »

For the sixth year in a row, Mercy has been named a NorthCoast 99 award winner and among the best places to work in Northeast Ohio, according to the Employer’s Resource Council (ERC). According to ERC, Mercy demonstrates policies and practices that support employee efforts and ideas to make a meaningful and positive impact in the workplace and surrounding Lorain ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library staff members think their customers are out of this world. That’s why they’re treating them during Customer Appreciation Week, October 5-11. In addition to special space-themed programs for all ages, the library will thank customers for their support and usage with giveaways, cookies, an opportunity to get your photo taken with an “astronaut” and discounts at ... Read More »

Talk about your low self esteem! Westlake Police were contacted last week about a man who faked his own kidnapping and then settled for a measly $310 in ransom money! Just who was this guy? Westlake Police report he is a 30-year-old Grafton man who repeatedly tried to dupe his mom and aunt into believing that he had been kidnapped ... Read More »