Dover Intermediate School K-Kids assembled more than 200 bags filled with a variety of toiletries to donate to St. Patrick’s Hunger Center in Cleveland. About 2,000 sample-sized and hotel toiletries were collected by DIS K-Kids, Westlake Kiwanis and St. Ladislas parish in Westlake. Thirty-eight students met after school to assemble the bags with the help of the Westlake High ... Read More »
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Westlake Schools “Pinwheels for Peace”
Dover, Hilliard and Holly Lane Elementary Schools joined Dover Intermediate School in “planting” pinwheels on their front lawns in celebration of International Day of Peace 2014 on Sept. 21. Pinwheels are labeled with students’ names and were created in art classes. The pinwheels are meant to create a visual public statement about peace. Read More »
Avon-Midview Gridders Clash Friday
With a 35-0 win over visiting Lakewood last Friday night, the Avon High football team moved to 4-0 this season. The Eagles will face their toughest test of the year this Friday. They travel to Midview to take on the Middies, also 4-0. In the OHSAA Div. II regional standing, Midview is ranked 1st in Region 4 while Avon is ... Read More »
Blessing of the Pets at St. Raphael Church
Construction of a new church building at St. Raphael Parish will not stop the celebration of the 10th Annual Blessing of the Pets on Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the church in Bay Village. The event was first held in 2005 to commemorate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. ... Read More »
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 23, 2014
Division I (top 16 from both regions will qualify for the playoffs) Region 1 – 1. Hudson (4-0) 11.4, 2. Solon (4-0) 10.175, 3. Westerville Central (4-0) 9.85, 4. Massillon Jackson (4-0) 9.3, 5. Stow-Munroe Falls (4-0) 9.2, 6. Findlay (4-0) 9.175, 7. Mentor (4-0) 9.15, 8. Strongsville (3-1) 7.675, 9. Brunswick (3-1) 7.625, 10. Powell Olentangy Liberty (3-1) 7.575, ... Read More »
Superheroes Run for Youth Challenge
The 29th annual Youth Challenge Superhero Dash in memory of former Trustee Dave Hardman took place Saturday, September 20 at Lakewood Park with several hundred enthusiastic runners. The Superhero Dash raises funds for Youth Challenge (YC), a nonprofit that provides adapted sports and recreational opportunities to children with physical disabilities. Trained teen volunteers are paired one-on-one with participants to play, ... Read More »
Avon-Avon Lake Rotary Presents Pizza Bake-Off
Westlake-Bay Rotary Serves Dinner at Hospice of the Western Reserve
On Thursday, September 11 members of the Rotary Club of Westlake-Bay Village had the privilege of serving dinner at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Ames House, owned by Hospice of the Western Reserve, offers comfort care for seriously ill people and their loved ones in peaceful setting. In fulfilling its mission of service, Rotary members served over 70 ... Read More »
Westlake-Avon Massage Envy Spas Host ‘Healing Hands for Arthritis’ Fundraiser
Clients De-Stress & Donate on Sept. 17 The Massage Envy Spas at The Promenade of Westlake and City Centre of Avon participated in a national fundraising event, ‘Healing Hands for Arthritis,’ in support of the Arthritis Foundation on Sept. 17. For every 1-hour massage or facial sessions provided to its members and guests, Massage Envy Spas donated $10 to the ... Read More »
Robber Likes Westlake Because “That is Where the Money Is”
Slick Willie Sutton, a famous 20th Century bank robber who spent half his life in jail and reportedly stole more than $2 million, once stated he robbed banks because “that is where the money is.” Westlake Police ran across a lesser alleged thief last week who used the same mantra. “He stated that he steals in Westlake ‘because that’s where ... Read More »
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