The Holiday Village at Crocker Park has something for everyone! “You will find everything from diamonds to gifts for dogs here,” says Michelle Krieg of Buster’s Boutiques. The Holiday Village and Train Town is a unique shopping attraction that brings a traditional ambience to the hustle and bustle of Crocker Park. “We offer a shopping experience that you cannot find ... Read More »
It was a great day to be a dog at Paws by the Lake last Sunday. Pets got to visit with Santa and have their picture taken with the Big Man, all for a good cause – to raise funds for Love-A-Stray, the Avon Lake-based Pet Rescue organization. The Christmas Extravaganza took place on Sunday, Dec. 7. A new and ... Read More »
Battling cancer is tough. It is also tough to face the regular stream of bills and household financial obligations that are part of life when a patient or the patient’s family is unable to work. Helping with those financial challenges is the mission of The Caring Continues Fund, a cancer patient support program offered through Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Fairview ... Read More »
First Federal Lakewood was looking good this month as their branch at 24441 Detroit Road in Westlake hosted the third annual Student Art Show featuring the works of Westlake High students. A reception recognizing the artists was hosted Wed., Dec. 3, as branch manager Marie Marrali and Senior Vice President Paul Capka welcomed students. Customers of the branch had a ... Read More »
It wasn’t your normal bowling lane. But employees of St. John Medical Center picked up a frozen turkey and rolled it down a makeshift bowling alley last week on the hospital cafeteria patio to raise funds for a good cause. The cause was The Hope Fund, a short-term assistance program that helps SJMC employees in times of financial emergency. First ... Read More »
The City of Avon Lake has lost a majestic “honorary resident.” The large Piebald Buck that has lived in the city for approximately six years was found dead on Tuesday, Dec. 2, near one of his favorite haunts in Avon Lake. The Avon Lake Police Department, in agreement with the Mayor, has donated the Piebald Buck to Love-A-Stray Rescue. Love-A-Stray, ... Read More »
Westlake Schools CFO/Treasurer Mark C. Pepera was one of six new members appointed to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC). Pepera will serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2015, and represents the Association of School Business Officials International. The appointment was made by the board of trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation, which is responsible for the oversight, ... Read More »
The Youth Challenge Dance and Drama program will kick off the season with a Holiday Show on December 14 at Magnificat High School’s Performing Arts Center. The event will include a Volunteer Recognition to honor the year’s top teen volunteers. Youth Challenge offers free, year-round programs to over 160 participants throughout the Greater Cleveland area. The participants are children with ... Read More »
Influenza-like illness is on the rise in Ohio, and the number of associated hospitalizations are significantly higher with 202 through Nov. 29 compared to 89 last year. There has been one confirmed influenza-associated pediatric death, a teenager from southern Ohio. The 2014-2015 flu season started in October and likely will continue into next spring. “Influenza vaccination is the safest and ... Read More »
A cat that had been ‘“chipped” was located and later released by Bay Village Police on Dec. 7 at 0557 hours. The cat was located by a Bay Village police officer at the intersection of Wolf and Bradley Roads with a Pringles can stuck on its head. The officer was able to successfully remove the container from the cat’s head ... Read More »
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