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Fairmont Senior Living of Westlake joins an exclusive group of credentialed senior living communities that have implemented a revolutionary Montessori-based approach to memory care. The team at Fairmont of Westlake is devoted to building a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) for their community, earning them a Bronze Level credential. The MIL program was created by the Center for Applied Research in ... Read More »

The North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation has gotten off to a great start with their Blankets for Beds project, collecting over 2,000 new and gently used blankets to benefit local people in need. Now that the winter season is upon us, more organizations have requested blankets. Include but not limited to, Neighborhood Alliance, United Way, Lorain County Coordinated Entry, ... Read More »

Bucky Kopf, a true giant of the community and a friend to all, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8. Mr. Kopf, 85, died at his home from natural causes. His obituary is below. He will be greatly missed. He leaves a great legacy of love and compassion. Herman R. Kopf Obituary H.R. “Bucky” Kopf, a remarkable man with an unwavering ... Read More »

Joy filled the air at Avon’s Aquatic Center Park last Saturday as the French Creek Foundation sponsored the community’s Tree Lighting Festival. There was food, crafts, holiday activities and an appearance from the Big Guy with the white beard and some of his 4 legged friends (Actually, they were horses – not reindeer). And they welcomed on the sleigh a ... Read More »

All donations are distributed locally to people in need Community West Foundation is hosting a Socks+ Donation Drive to collect needed items for people experiencing homelessness. The goal of the drive is to help replenish the supplies at local nonprofit partners who are expecting an influx of need during the winter months. The Socks+ Donation Drive is open to anyone ... Read More »

With their fifth Final Four appearance in the last six years, the Avon Eagles made a great run at Akron Archbishop Hoban at Parma’s Byers Field two weeks ago. Avon eventually fell in the state Div. II semifinal game, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of Eagle head coach Mike Elder for long. “People ask me if I’m sad. There ... Read More »

Continuing their partnership for the 4th consecutive year, leadership from Great Lakes Honda West presented a check for $8,000 to University Hospitals St. John Medical Center for the Maltby Breast Health Center. The Elyria based car dealership raised awareness for breast cancer throughout the month of October, and a donation was made for every car sold during the month. Attending ... Read More »

Santa loves The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River – that’s why he lives there! Santa and his avatars populate the main corridor at The Normandy’s Breakwater Apartments, enlivening the residences and decor with the warmth and color of the holiday season. The display is an expression of the Normandy’s vision for its residents: to provide a community where residents ... Read More »

Are you looking to take in an awesome Christmas Lights display this holiday season? Then take a drive out to 37811 Century Lane in Avon. The home of Chris and Melissa Salem is lighting the night in a glorious, special way that celebrates the holiday season and also serves as a fundraiser for Autism Awareness. The home has gained attention ... Read More »

With a 28-14 win over Medina Highland at Strongsville High last Friday night, the Avon Eagles captured their 6th Div. II region 6 title in the past seven years. The win puts the Eagles on track for another showdown with Akron Hoban in the Div. II state semifinals at Byers Field in Parma this Friday night. The win over a ... Read More »