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  By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karolina A. Oseguera USS Freedom, At Sea (July 13, 2013) – An Olmsted Falls High School alumni is one of 91 Sailors aboard USS Freedom (LCS 1), making history as he is assigned to the Navy’s first littoral combat ship deployed to Southeast Asia. Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Joshua Roig from Olmsted Falls, ... Read More »

COLUMBUS – This coming Wednesday, August 7, Congressman Jim Jordan will meet with area small-business owners over lunch at Wood & Wine in Avon, Ohio to update them on legislation in Washington, DC that could be impacting their operations. Approximately 20 local small-business owners will attend this quarterly meeting of the NFIB/Ohio Area Action Council.  NFIB has been active on ... Read More »

These programs are free of charge and open to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and loved ones at The Center for Body, Mind & Spirit at Mercy Cancer Center, 41201 Schaden Road, Elyria. Services are available regardless of where patients receive treatment. Mercy Cancer Center is now affiliated with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. The Center for Body, Mind ... Read More »

Will Bay Village have fireworks in 2014?  The answer to that question is “maybe”.  It will depend upon the generosity of those who enjoy the fireworks by contributing to The Community Fireworks Fund.  Bay Village mayor, Debbie Sutherland, announced in 2011 that the city could no longer afford to pay for fireworks. Following that announcement,  an anonymous donor stepped forward ... Read More »

  Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s August, 2013 Calendar of Events.   Thursday, August 1-Saturday, August 17 Westlake-Westshore Arts Council’s Juried Art Show—Please visit the Porter Library art gallery in the meeting room wing to view the juried art show from The Westlake-Westshore Arts Council.   Thursday, August 1 (7-7:45 p.m.) Sweet Wall Art—Create some cool art with hard ... Read More »

Series Empowers People to Manage Their Arthritis Pain CUYAHOGA COUNTY – Do you have chronic pain caused by arthritis and related diseases?  The Arthritis Foundation’s newly re-designed program “Breaking the Pain Chain” is for you. Take control of your arthritis today! “Breaking the Pain Chain” is designed for people who want to be an active participant in their arthritis management.  The ... Read More »

We wish to thank you for your continued participation in the Westlake Recreation Center’s Annual Dog Day Afternoon at Peterson Pool and would like to invite you to participate in this year’s Dog Day Afternoon.   Last year over 400 canines participated, earning more than a $1000 for the Westlake Animal Shelter. Dog Day Afternoon this year will be held on ... Read More »

David J. Schindler, a building coordinator with Positive Education Program (PEP) Ireland in Cleveland, a specialized school for students with special needs, was named the new Westlake High School assistant principal. At PEP, Schindler was a peer coach, providing internal professional development training for the agency. He helped to establish and run a program for community-based service learning projects for ... Read More »

Lorna McLain to increase outreach to Spanish-speaking community, kicks off outreach with Friedman Legacy Day celebration CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 31, 2013) –School Choice Ohio is pleased to announce its hire of Lorna McLain, who joins the organization in the role of Community Outreach Coordinator. Based in Cleveland, McLain will work to increase community awareness about the state’s school choice options in ... Read More »

On Saturday morning, July 27, 2013 at 6:30am, a Wolf Road resident called to report someone tried to enter her home through her front and rear doors.  While checking the area, officers located a white male in the screened in porch of another residence.  The male was acting strange and was arrested for criminal trespass.  Subsequently, officers located additional property ... Read More »