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The Society of St. Luke was established to recognize and honor selected members of the Medical Staff of St. John Medical Center for distinguished service to patients and the mission of SJMC in 2002. The Society welcomed two new members Sunday, Dec. 8, at an awards dinner held at LaCentre in Westlake. Honored were James H. Myers, M.D. and Carlos ... Read More »

St. John Medical Center’s Holiday Spirit was in full swing last Friday at LaCentre in Westlake as the hospital honored its Auxiliary Board and membership with lunch, friendship and fun. SJMC President Bill Young and Auxiliary Board President Ardis Radak thanked these generous volunteers for all they do. Sr. Kendra Bottoms opened lunch with a prayer and then gratefully accepted ... Read More »

Pet pictures with Santa at Paws by the Lake in Avon Lake was a great way to get into the howliday spirit and also do some good for our four-legged friends! Dozens of pet owners stopped by with dogs donned in their holiday best on Sun., Dec. 8. Proceeds assisted Love-A-Stray, the non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping ... Read More »

The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association will induct four new members into their Hall of Fame on Friday, January 17th, 2014.  The induction will take place at the OHSBCA annual clinic and banquet at The Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. The OHSBCA Hall of Fame was established in 1972 and currently includes 131 individuals. The four inductees in the ... Read More »

In the wake of the failed operating levy on the November ballot, Westlake Schools are looking at plans to cut more than $2 million from its budget. An anonymous campaign operating under the name “Educate Westlake” has frustrated Westlake School Board members and administrators with both email and snail mail campaigns urging voters to oppose school tax increases. Educate Westlake ... Read More »

Santa Claus had many helpers when he came to Bay Village on Sunday, Dec. 8th. The jolly old elf toured the city aboard a fire truck and  greeted friends upon his arrival at the Community House about 3 pm. Huntington Playhouse Director Tom Meyrose, decked out as Charles Dickens, read “Twas The Night Before Christmas” in the Community House prior ... Read More »

A 27-year-old Wellington man was arrested by Westlake Police  for OVI on Dec. 6 at 12:50 AM at the intersection of Detroit and Canterbury Rds. He was found to be carrying a loaded .38 cal revolver in his coat (which firearm he insisted was in the trunk of his car) and so was also charged with Using Weapons while Intoxicated. ... Read More »

  If all you want for Christmas is a new job or better returns on your investments, come to Westlake Porter Public Library for help getting there. The library will be hosting its last Investor Interest Group program and a Career Transition Center program focusing on using LinkedIn for job search this month. Career Transition Center will hold a special Monday edition of ... Read More »

  On 12/09/2013, at 0220 hrs, a BVPD officer stopped a vehicle on Lake Rd. near Pinewood for a traffic violation.  After speaking to the 38 yoa female driver, the officer suspected the driver had been drinking.  Field sobriety tests were administered, and as a result, the driver was arrested for OVI.  She will face charges at RRMC.   On ... Read More »

Wrestling season started with a bang as Avon Lake hosted the annual K of C Tournament at Avon Lake High School Saturday. Amherst win for the third year in a row, with Lorain – now coached by former St. Ed great Mark Moos – placed second. Avon Lake had a strong showing – “One of our best in years,” said ... Read More »