Bay High School Tenor Saxophone player Keller Shea was selected for the Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) All-State Jazz Ensemble. Shea, a Bay High School Junior, is one of only two tenor saxophonists in the entire state chosen from a panel of educators listening to blind auditions. “I am honored and humbled to be accepted into the OMEA Jazz Band, ... Read More »
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Westlake Kiwanis Donate Food Baskets
The Westlake Kiwanis Club donated $500 toward Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. In addition members helped to distribute food at the Community Center on November 22. The Westlake Kiwanis Club also distributed meals for Meals on Wheels on Thanksgiving morning, giving the regular delivery volunteers a much deserved day off with their families. Pictured left to right: Norm ... Read More »
Bay High School Inducts 98 Students into National Honor Society
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Bay High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 98 new members at Bay High School’s Auditorium. The event marked the 85th annual induction ceremony at Bay High School. “The students here tonight truly represent the principles of character, scholarship, leadership and service,” said Kathryn Seal, moderator of the Bay High School ... Read More »
Celebrating the Season: O’Neill Healthcare’s Annual Holiday Family Dinners
By: Amy Reinker Each year, O’Neill Healthcare proudly hosts a cherished tradition across all six of its locations: the Annual Holiday Dinners. These special evenings are designed to bring together our residents and their closest family members or friends for a night of joy and holiday celebration. The events reflect the welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere that O’Neill Healthcare embodies as a ... Read More »
Great Lakes Honda Gift Benefits UH SJMC Maltby Breast Health Center
For the 5th consecutive year, Great Lakes Honda West presented University Hospitals St. John Medical Center a check in support of the Maltby Breast Health Center. This year’s $8,000 donation increased the dealerships total support to more than $40,000 for breast health care at St. John. This donation is in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place every ... Read More »
Avon Celebrates First-Ever State Football Championship
Snow was falling and bodies were flying at Canton’s Hall of Fame Tom Benson Stadium last Thursday evening as the Avon High football team captured its first-ever Div. II OHSAA football championship. They are calling it the Snow-Globe game as the Eagles topped Cincinnati Anderson, 20-13, for the title in blizzard conditions. Both teams entered the game undefeated at 15-0. ... Read More »
Fight Flu Season with Proactive Steps to Reduce Risk of Illness
With cold and flu season in full swing, Mercy Health is urging the community to take preventative steps to protect themselves and their families from the flu. Proactive measures, including vaccination, are critical in reducing the risk of illness and complications. “Getting the flu vaccine is the single most important step you can take to prevent the flu,” said Dr. ... Read More »
Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol: A Crucial Step Toward Heart Health
High cholesterol is a common but serious health concern impacting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 38 percent of adults in the United States have high cholesterol, a condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke—two of the leading causes of death in the country. Understanding cholesterol and how ... Read More »
Mercy Health Highlights Early Warning Signs of Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a serious but often silent health condition that affects over one in three U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). That’s 96 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it. Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. It signals a ... Read More »
Mercy Health Encouraging Lung Cancer Screenings During Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Mercy Health is using this time to highlight lung cancer screening guidelines. Last year, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for lung cancer screenings to reduce lung cancer deaths caused by smoking. These guidelines recommend yearly lung cancer screenings for those aged 50-80 years old who smoke or formerly smoked and have ... Read More »
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