The Westlake High School Academic Challenge Team qualified for and will compete in the National Competition run by Questions Unlimited in Washington, D.C., May 30-June 1. Team members are Alex Lathem, Eleni Packis, Alan Garber, Paavani Reddy, Aswin Bikkani and Apshara Ravichandran. Advisors are John and Sandy Packis. Last fall the high school team finished undefeated in its bracket at ... Read More »
Several Lorain County hearts are beating easier today, thanks to exciting new cardiac care technologies available at Mercy. The Lorain County-based health system recently added both the world’s smallest insertable cardiac monitor and an advanced heart mapping system to its cardiology program. Both advances allow for faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmia, a potentially dangerous condition that ... Read More »
Lake Erie Harley Davidson on Chester Road hosted its annual “Blessing of the Bikes” event last Saturday. Frs. Ron Wearsh and Scott Goodfellow of St. Joseph Parish in Avon Lake joined with motorcycle enthusiasts at Mike Stevens’ dealership in Avon for a prayerful start to the motorcycling season/ Fr. Wearsch and Fr. Goodfellow offered readings and prayers and then met ... Read More »
St. John Medical Center’s All About You program, For Ladies Only: Your Breast Health, filled the house at Westwood Country Club on May 14. 115 women attended, starting off the evening visiting breast health information tables and enjoyed wine and pampering. Following a sit down dinner, women heard from a panel of experts including radiologist Donna Plecha, MD, Director of ... Read More »
Prior to being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Raynaud’s Disease, Sharon Smith went from being an aerobics instructor, senior fitness instructor and an active participant in belly dancing to not being able to reach up to her kitchen cabinet to get a glass down and being couch-bound for nearly two years. After her formal diagnosis and treatment to get ... Read More »
The Village Foundation hosted its annual ceremony to install and dedicate a permanent bronze plaque honoring The John Harknett Family and a plaque memorializing the life of John Matyas, by his family, on Memorial Day on the north side of Cahoon Park. Program chairman, Gary Heldt and TV personality Jon Loufman welcomed guests. Special honorees for 2014 are the late ... Read More »
Beardens Restaurant created a special evening for the Rocky River Little Leaguers by hosting a “meet and greet” with the The Lake Erie Crushers on Tues., May 13. The idea came from a 1962 Beardens Rocky River Little League picture and letter that was sent to owner Jim Griffiths thanking Beardens for sponsorship and it’s delicious Bearden burgers…truly, a winning ... Read More »
66-year-old Joseph SCHERMA of Westlake was arrested on May 2 for a sex offense involving a male juvenile relative, report Westlake Police. The victim and his parents reported the incident on April 24; it occurred in February at the suspect’s home. A second juvenile male relative has also been identified as a victim; the offenses involving this child occurred in ... Read More »
The Avon High boys track team captured the West Shore Conference championships held at Rocky River last week with 195.5 points to easily outdistance runner up North Ridgeville a 116. It is the fourth straight WSC title for the Eagles. Avon’s girls team also won with 147.5 points to second place River’s 130.5 and Bay’s third place total of 125.5. ... Read More »
It was a night to remember for students of Miss Jacqui’s Dance at the Avon Lake Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High. Tiny dancers took the bright lights and stage with their smiles and tutus as moms, dads and grandparents enjoyed the photo opportunities of a lifetime! From Princess Babies all the way up to High School Hip Hop, ... Read More »
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