Survey by Ohio Department of Health monitors students’ health risks & behaviors Prescription painkiller abuse by teens dropped nearly in half during the past two years, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s 2013 Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). In 2011, 21.3 percent of students reported using prescription pain relievers or painkillers without a doctor’s prescription one or more ... Read More »
Cost per credit hour remains second-lowest in Ohio even after increase The Board of Trustees at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today approved an increase in tuition and general/technology fees, raising the cost by $3.33 per credit hour beginning with Fall Semester 2014. The new cost per credit hour – $104.54 – remains the lowest in Northeast Ohio and second-lowest in ... Read More »
All proceeds from the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council’s second annual spring fundraiser “Festa di Primavera 2” on Sunday, April 27, will benefit the Council’s Student Arts Scholarship Endowment Fund. Reflecting last year’s sold out event, “Festa di Primavera 2” (Spring Celebration and Feast), will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Daddona’s Fine Italian Restaurant, 29580 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. ... Read More »
Shop from 8-9 a.m. and be entered into a Drawing To win a $50 Gymboree Gift Certificate Westlake, Ohio – The Westlake Early Childhood PTA (WECPTA) will hold its spring Kiddie Kloset kids resale event on Saturday, April 5, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Road in Westlake. ... Read More »
Pilot project increases student access to real-world job experience State Representative Nan Baker (R-Westlake) has announced that Governor John Kasich signed into law House Bill 107, which creates a $1 million pilot project to provide grants to certain businesses for employing high school students to career exploration internships. “As one of the nation’s top job-creators over the past three years, ... Read More »
“Spring into Avon” April 4-6 ~ Avon’s French Creek District “Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Saturday, April 5th” Join the French Creek Development Association and the Merchants of Avon’s French Creek District as they welcome spring to the “Heart of Avon”. “Spring into Avon”, is a result of the combined efforts of the French Creek Merchant’s Association and ... Read More »
North Ridgeville girl scouts Rachel Stoll and Kelly Prososki are making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. The girls, both 9th grade honor roll students, made a special trip to the Moll Pavilion within the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital to deliver hand-crafted fleece blankets along with a cash contribution to support The Caring Continues fund. ... Read More »
Bay Village residents are facing a sewer rate increase to about $335 from the current annual rate of $260. Sewer usage was the main focus of a Town Meeting held at the Dwyer Center Monday night. Engineer Robert Greytak and new Bay Service Director Scott Thomas reported the increase is based on increased flow from Bay to the wastewater treatment ... Read More »
Bradley Bay is pleased to announce that Sr. Judy Weirick, former Vice President of Ministry and Mission at St. John Medical Center has joined the O’Neill Healthcare team! Sr. Judy is part of the Bradley Bay pastoral care team and meets with residents in their communities providing both support and spiritual ministry. Sr. Judy, an Akron native, is ... Read More »
Here are some of the upcoming events at the Dwyer Senior Center in Bay Village for April. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM Mondays and Fridays at 9:00. Beginning April 4. Cost: $35 residents and $37 for non-residents. Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, the program is a low-impact chair exercise session using movements created by physical therapists that address pain and fatigue ... Read More »
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