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Meet Westlake Elementary School’s Poets!

Organized this Spring by Erin Vanek, Gifted Intervention Specialist, fifteen 4th grade students at Westlake Elementary School were chosen to have their poems published in an anthology produced by creative Communication. Less than 50% of the poems submitted to this national contest are accepted.  Therefore, this is a huge accomplishment for these students. In addition, Westlake Elementary School will be acknowledged in the ... Read More »

Bay’s Village Green to Open June 7

It is with great pleasure that the City of Bay Village invites you to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Village Green space in Cahoon Memorial Park. Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm Located between City Hall, 350 Dover Center Road and the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road, this area has been transformed into a beautiful gateway that joins the ... Read More »

Westlake Students Excel in National Spanish Exam

        The 8th graders from Lee Burneson Middle School in Level I Spanish have consistently received high scores on the National Spanish Exam when being compared nationally. This year, 54 of Senora Vakos’ students were administered the exam. They earned 21 Gold medals,16 silver medals, 11 bronze medals, and several honorable mentions. This success is not an isolated incident ... Read More »

Bay Village Foundation Annual Awards Honorees

             The Bay Village Foundation’s sole purpose is to give back, promote community happenings and spread charitable giving for future generations. Through the Foundation, residents and businesses are encouraged to perpetuate the traditions that make Bay Village a special place to live, work and play.              Each Memorial Day, the ... Read More »

Mercy New Life Hosts 2nd Annual Memorial Walk

Mercy Health New Life Hospice hosted its second annual memorial walk under bright blue skies the afternoon of May 22 on the Mercy Health Campus in Lorain. “Graciously sponsored by Mercy Health Foundation-Lorain and Dovin, Reber-Jones Funeral and Cremation services and organized by our Mercy Health New Life Hospice team, we were able to have over 250 individuals come and ... Read More »

Fairmont Senior Living Celebrates 25-Year Employee Beth Swindig

Fairmont Senior Living of Westlake celebrates Beth Swindig for 25 years of service. Beth began working at our community on May 18, 1999, as a caregiver. Over the years, she has held many positions, including helping the community implement the Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle® program. Most recently, she serves as the Assisted Living Coordinator. “Beth’s tenure with Fairmont of Westlake makes her ... Read More »

Memorial Day Celebrations

AVON Avon/Avon Lake VFW Post 7035 Memorial Day Parade – Parade begins at 9 a.m. from the Senior Center on Detroit Rd and ends at the Veterans Memorial next to Aquatic Center. Memorial Service to commence immediately after parade. WESTLAKE Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony – The Westlake Kiwanis Club’s annual Memorial Day parade typically departs on the last Monday ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center Celebrates Hospital Week

UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake celebrated Hospital Week on Wed., May 14. It was a time to celebrate and recognize team members who continuously live the mission, vision, and values of UH St. John Medical Center. These individuals create and foster service excellence, integrity, compassion, and belonging within the organization. Outstanding Team Members Recognizing team members who continuously ... Read More »

Celebrating Our Nurses

Nurses Week is always a highlight of the year at UH St. John Medical Center. The event was held this year on May 9 with an awards ceremony. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Members of the  Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard opened the program with a short service ... Read More »