The Avon High School Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the upcoming Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) conference held in Cleveland at the Huntington Convention Center. OMEA conferences rotate between Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati each year and feature music educators from throughout the state. The OMEA is the third largest of the 52 federated state affiliates of NAfME, The National ... Read More »
During its January 11, 2022, Organizational Board Meeting, the Bay Village Board of Education swore in newly elected Board members Amy Huntley and Dr. Andrey Stojic, as well as retained Board member Dr. Scott Schulz. The oath was delivered by District Treasurer Meghan Rohde. Upon completion of the swearing-in ceremony, the Board’s first matter of business was electing officers for ... Read More »
The Avon High School competition team took home the State Championship title and the High Point (highest score out of all high school and middle school teams in the Game Day category) in High School Game Day at the recent OAC Cheer Competition (Ohio Athletic Committee). The team also placed fifth in Large Varsity Non-Building B. Game Day is a routine ... Read More »
Kindergarten Information Night is at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Avon Early Learning Center, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road. The event is for parents only. Any child who will be five years of age by Aug. 1 is eligible for admission to kindergarten. Avon offers both full-day (program fee) and half-day options. Registration for Kindergarten begins at 10 a.m. Jan. 28. For more information, go to www.avonlocalschools.org. Read More »
Westlake Police Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky was presented the Life Saving Award by the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum on Dec. 17 at Westlake City Hall. Using his police trauma care training along with his prior military training and experience, Ptl. Jasinsky saved a woman’s life in June of this year after she was thrown from her motorcycle 50 feet over ... Read More »
The City of Westlake formally welcomed its new and returning City Council representatives during an organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 3, at City Hall. The meeting featured the swearing in of newly-elected President of Council David S. Greenspan, as well as the newly-elected representatives Duane Van Dyke (Ward 1) and Amy G. Havelka (Ward 5). Returning Council representatives were also sworn ... Read More »
Two 17-year old boys, one from Florida and one from Tuscarawas County, Ohio, will be facing charges in the Bay High lockdown incident that took place last January. The incident, which occurred on Jan. 29 of last year, saw Bay Village Police receive a phone call from a male indicating he was in a bathroom at Bay High, he had ... Read More »
Thomas F. Hill was one of the most influential educators in the history of Westlake Schools. As the district’s longtime music director, Mr. Hill touched countless lives. He served as band director, choir director and head of every music program in the district at one time or another during his distinguished career. Mr. Hill, 93, passed away Dec. 30. The ... Read More »
For parents who need help with car seat installation or have questions about the safest way to transport their children in motor vehicles, getting expert advice and assistance just got a little easier. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s along with UH St. John and Parma medical centers, will open car seat checking stations at the following fire departments: Bay ... Read More »
Long-awaited Sculptures by Creator of Homeless Jesus Installed in Cleveland After months of being delayed, the Matthew 25 Collection sculptures arrived last week in Cleveland and were installed just in time for Christmas. Community West Foundation announced the acquisition of the artwork in July as a way to expand important conversations around issues of social justice, privilege, compassion and empathy. ... Read More »
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