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Santa Claus is coming to Bay Village aboard a big, red fire truck Sunday, Dec. 8. Santa will depart from the Bay Lodge about 2 p.m. and travel throughout Bay Village (see route below), ending up at the Community House about 3 p.m.,where he will meet guests and be available for photographs. Community groups will have tables set up in ... Read More »
Daily Wire
First Place Bank and United Way Team for “Lifting Hearts” Holiday Toy Drive
The voting period has completed for First Place Bank’s “Lifting Hearts” holiday toy drive, in which the public selected one of three United Way agencies to be the recipient of the toys and gifts to distribute to the children it serves. “As a community bank, we wanted our neighbors’ input on the organization that touched their hearts most. We’re pleased ... Read More »
Avon’s Candlelite Walk is Dec. 5-8
Avon’s “Candlelite Walk”, an annual favorite for local residents and visitors from all over northern Ohio, is scheduled for December 5 – December 8, 2013. This year’s event kicks off early with a “Girlfriend’s Nite Out Wine Walk” on Thursday, December 5th from 5 to 8pm. The fun continues through Sunday, December 8th as French Creek Merchants and Restaurants offer ... Read More »
Child Pedestrian Fear Incident in Bay
On 11/26/2013, at 1550 hrs, a Welshire resident contacted BVPD because her 12 yoa son and his 13 yoa friend were walking home from school down West Oakland near Beach Lane when a car intentionally swerved at them, causing them to dive out of the way into a tree lawn. The vehicle then stopped, and backed up toward them. This ... Read More »
Westlake Tennis Star Signs with Siena College
Julia Dunbar, a senior at Westlake High, and Rina Sakai are the newest members of Siena’s women’s tennis program. Each signed binding National Letters of Intent to Siena during the Early Signing Period. “I’m incredibly excited to have Julia and Rina join the Siena Community and our women’s tennis program,” women’s tennis head coach Andy Christodoulou said. “We’re very fortunate ... Read More »
DECEMBER EVENTS AT WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mondays, December 2, 9 and 16 (4-5:45 p.m.) Teen Lounge—Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We’ve got computers, video games, board games, snacks, and more! Monday, December 2 (7-8:30 p.m.) Mother-Daughter DIY Beauty – Enjoy some relaxing one-on-one time with your Mom. Learn how to live greener and have healthier ... Read More »
Ohio’s Dangerous Wild Animal Act Aims to Balance Public Safety and Animal Owner Rights
Q: What is the Dangerous Wild Animal Act? A: The Dangerous Wild Animal Act (“Act”) is a new law in Ohio that restricts and regulates the ownership of certain species of animals that are defined as either “dangerous wild animals” or “restricted snakes.” The law defines dangerous wild animals to include most non-human primates, some reptiles, and many ... Read More »
Christmas by the Lake in Avon Lake
Bay Police: Always Check Solicitors for IDs
On 11/23/2013, at 1000 hrs, a resident from the 28000 block of Osborn Rd. called BVPD to report two men wearing green vests driving a white van with no markings on it were at her house claiming to be with Columbia Gas. They wanted to enter her house so they could put a camera in her sewer to see if ... Read More »
THANKSGIVING: INCREASED DANGER FOR HOME COOKING FIRES
by Bay Village Fire Chief Christopher Lyons Cooking is the leading cause of fires across Ohio and the United States. During Thanksgiving, the majority of families will be engaged in some sort of cooking, which increases the possibility of such a fire. With that in mind, I would like to review some of the potential dangers linked to cooking fires. ... Read More »