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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 »
Daily Wire
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 »
OSU-Michigan Rivalry Week: John Kolesar Rewind
Rivalry Week means one thing in college football – Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Saturday’s game draws near, Westlakers will remember one of the all-time greats to come out of the Westlake High football program: John Kolesar. Kolesar starred for the Demons in the early 80’s, helping Coach Vern Long’s teams to a pair of Southwestern Conference championships and a ... Read More »
Troop 338 Eagle Scouts Named in Avon Lake
Austin Fasciana and Rudy Fink were awarded the highest rank in scouting – Eagle Scout – at ceremonies held at the Avon Lake American Legion Post 211 on Walker Road Sunday, Nov. 24. Austin, a well-known member of Avon High’s cross country team and West Shore Conference champ, was commended by Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Kilgore for his abilities in earning ... Read More »
Westlake Police Blotter
Distraction Burglar Strikes in Westlake An elderly Arthur Ave. couple was the victim of a distraction burglary on Nov. 18. A black SUV (possibly a Lincoln) parked in the driveway at 11:30AM and suspect #1 came to the door. He is described as possibly Italian, dark skinned white male in his 50’s , 6’0″ 170 lbs, with a goatee ... Read More »