When more than 45,000 visitors climb aboard 400-plus power and sailboats in the 2024 Progressive Cleveland Boat Show, presented by Toyota Tundra, they’ll be offered special discount prices and free equipment packages during what’s set to be a 4-day-only special boat sales event while the show is docked in the I-X Center, January 18-21. “While the boat show is always ... Read More »
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Tim and Twyla White Named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2024
Tim and Tyla White have been named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2024 by the Westlake Town Criers. The announcement came at the Westlake Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westlake City Hall in December. The Whites have lived on Glenmore Drive since 1983 and have four children, Chris, Scott, Ashlee and Sam. They also have seven grandkids – ALL BOYS! Tim worked ... Read More »
The Real 007 Celebrates a Lifetime of ‘Continuing Education’ Through LCCC
Still proud of her antiquated student number “00007,” Georgeane Sue Jeager Poplar remembers the excitement of attending her first class at Lorain County Community College. It was 1964, before the college had its permanent campus on Abbe Road, and courses were held at Garford Elementary School in Elyria. Poplar’s family couldn’t afford to send her away to college, so she ... Read More »
UH SJMC Celebrates New Auxiliary Board
The UH St. John Medical Center appointed its 2024 Board at it annual holiday brunch held at the Westlake Community Services Center the week before Christmas. Lisa Gallaway – Treasurer, Janet Kershaw – Recording Secretary, Loretta D’Alessandro – Vice President, Jan Blankenburg -Corresponding Secretary, Terry McKendry – Co-President and Linda Whelan – Co-President. The Auxiliary performs many important activities in ... Read More »
The History of Bradstreet’s Landing
One of Rocky River’s best attractions is Bradstreet’s Landing on the shores of Lake Erie just east of the Bay Village border. Its fishing pier has long been popular and was recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Do you know the history of Bradstreet’s Landing? Here it is, courtesy of the Case Western Reserve University Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: BRADSTREET’S ... Read More »
Weber Automotive is NAPA Shop of the Year
Weber Automotive in North Olmsted has been named Napa AutoCare Shop of the Year, taking the honor over 420 automotive service and repair shops in the Ohio area. Eric Midura, Regional Wholesale Manager for Napa Auto Parts, presented Bryan Weber with the award during a luncheon thrown in their honor. Now in their 29th year in business, Weber Automotive has ... Read More »
Holiday Rewind at The Normandy
So much fun, even the Grinch was smiling! That’s the way it was over the holidays at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River. Breakwater Apartments Resident Christmas Party was a huge success. “Santa and Mrs. Claus, pencil us in every year,” said the revelers! “We are grateful considering their very full calendar. In fact, they spent the night and ... Read More »
Community West Foundation Awards $765,500 in Fourth Quarter Grants
The Community West Foundation Board of Directors approved $640,500 in fourth quarter grants to nonprofit agencies that are located in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. An additional $125,000 was distributed through their Community Impact Fund bringing the grand total to $765,500. The Community Impact Fund was established for donors who want to invest alongside Community West’s mission knowing that ... Read More »
The Season of Giving at O’Neill Healthcare
By: Amy Reinker O’Neill Healthcare is embracing the season of giving by giving back to our surrounding communities in a variety of ways. Notably, our team at O’Neill Healthcare Middleburg Heights is giving back by volunteering their time at a local shelter and adopted a family with The Littlest Heroes Pediatric Cancer Foundation, while our other facilities combined to donate ... Read More »
The Three Griswolds of Avon Lake
Avon Lake is alive with the Christmas spirit! When you are heading out to see the beautiful Christmas displays around the west shore make sure you include Avon Lake. In particular the Three Griswolds of Avon Lake! The three incredible house displays are the brainchild of James Gerrasch, Kevin Devere and Kevin Moore at 194 Fay Ave., 688 Lear Rd. ... Read More »
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