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What is our local Supt. of Schools’ take on the Dept of Ed dismantling announced by the Trump administration last week? How might it affect area schools as well as schools across the country in general? Is there a way to address this without getting too political? Not asking to create a controversy, just straight info. Here is the answer ... Read More »

Less than 18 months after the Rev. Dr. Buckley Wilford provided spiritual comfort for Linda Lowery’s dying mother in the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, he united Linda with her lifelong partner in marriage. Lowery could never forget the UH St. John Medical Center chaplain who had come to see her 87-year-old mother and prayed ... Read More »

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosted a special farewell celebration, “A Toast to John Sobolewski,” on February 27, 2025, at the Elks Lodge in Westlake, where over 100 guests gathered to honor John Sobolewski’s 39 years of leadership as Executive Director. Throughout the evening, business leaders, elected officials, and longtime friends paid tribute to John’s remarkable contributions to the ... Read More »

At his annual State of the City address sponsored by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough reported he has filed to run for office again this year. Unopposed, this will be Mayor Clough’s 11th term. He has administered the city since 1986. Clough has seen many changes to his community since ‘86. There ... Read More »

A highlight of every Westlake school year is the annual talent show entitled The Green & White Revue. This year’s Green & White Revue, the 39th annual, was held the weekend of Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 at the Westlake High Performing Arts Center. The Revue is presented by the Westlake High School PTSA. This annual talent show began in ... Read More »

What does it mean to wear a firefighter badge? It’s much more than just an identification tag. It has a long history, steeped in traditions as old as firefighting itself. In the City of Avon, the history of the Badge is shared by Chief David Swope. He shares the story of the Badge prior to swearing in and promotional ceremonies ... Read More »

The Villager Photos from the Avon Football State Championship are available for FREE download: https://www.villagerphoto.com/Sports/Avon-Football-State-Champs-2024 or scan the QR code below. WEBSITE: For the FREE download click on the arrow below the larger photo (example below). MOBILE DOWNLOAD: Select the picture to download and click the arrow at the bottom of the screen. Read More »

The Avon High football team, Div. II state champs for 2024, now have their accomplishment commemorated thanks to Avon City Council. Council convened Monday night’s meeting at the Avon Performing Arts Center where Mayor Bryan Jensen, Council President Brian Fischer and all of City Council were on hand to present the team with a street banner and signs for the ... Read More »

Class includes 2 Athletic, 2 Distinguished, 1 Honorary and 1 Team The Westlake Alumni Association will be announcing the induction of six (6) new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday January 24th between the JV Boys and Varsity Boys basketball game. Then on Thursday, September 25th the induction dinner ceremony that will take place at The ... Read More »

    BAYarts is proud to announce that Elizabeth “Beth” Milli has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director as of January 1, 2025. Beth succeeds Nancy Heaton, who led the organization with dedication for the past 20 years and retired in December 2024. A long-standing member of the BAYarts family, Beth began her journey with the organization in 2016 as ... Read More »