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Collecting Toys for Ninth Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” Drive

Join Tom Orlando, the Lorain County Clerk of Court, and his staff in supporting their ninth Annual “Marines Toys for Tots” toy drive at all of the Clerk of Courts locations throughout the county. There are “Toys for Tots” donation boxes in rooms 105, 106, and 108 of the Clerk of Courts’ Legal Division departments located on the first floor ... Read More »

Happy 101st, Alta!

Happy 101st birthday to Alta Rinard, resident of Fairmont Senior Living in Westlake! Alta was born on Oct. 28, 1922 in Kentucky and grew up in Newcastle, Indiana with her five siblings, Mara, William, Thomas, Carrie and Audrey. She lived in North Olmsted for more than 50 years. One year ago, Alta moved to Westlake and currently resides at Fairmont ... Read More »

Woman Suffrage Amendment Poster, 1914

by Michele Yamamoto At the Bay Village Historical Society, we made an unexpected discovery while archiving the college diploma of Elizabeth Hughes Cahoon. The backing used inside the frame for Elizabeth’s diploma was from the women’s suffrage movement in the early 1900s. The poster reads “Vote for Woman Suffrage Amendment 3 on Nov. 3.” A look into Amendment 3 led ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Chaos Prevails at Police Shootout in North Olmsted Fire, 2 Dead Chaos prevailed at a burning North Olmsted home as police responded to a bizarre phone call from a woman who was approached by a bleeding man asking for help. The call came in at about 1:40 a.m. Saturday. The caller, a woman, told police she was approached while getting ... Read More »

Dover Players Presents a New Musical Comedy, “Dog-Gone It”

Dover Players Community Theater present a new musical comedy, “Dog-Gone It” on November 3-5 and 10-12 at the North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Musical: Dog-Gone It • Script/Music/Lyrics by Keith Behrendt • Directed by Jeff Campbell. Synopsis: Anthony can’t tell a lie, but when he is forced into a situation where he must lie, ... Read More »

An Easy Way to Find Reading and Math Help for Your Child

Connecting for Kids Learning Disability Provider Showcase on Weds. Nov. 29 Do you have concerns about your child’s reading or math skills? Have you been told your child is at risk for dyslexia? Would you like an easy way to meet tutors, specialists or programs to see if they are a match for your child’s needs? If so, attend the ... Read More »

Honoring Our Veterans

The Westlake Demon Athletic Boosters would like to invite one and all to come out to Westlake High School to see the Westlake Demon Athletics Veterans Day Display. 25 Athletic teams from Westlake High School and Lee Burneson Middle School, along with the Athletic Department, have each planted a flag in honor of our American Veterans. Flags are planted in ... Read More »

A Spooktacular Halloween at The Normandy

The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River was the place to be Halloween afternoon! Just take a look at the hauntingly good time had by residents! Click here to view more photos.     Read More »

Community West Foundation and Collaborative to End Human Trafficking Bring Awareness Sculpture to Public Square

Community West Foundation and Collaborative to End Human Trafficking have teamed up to bring the latest sculpture by Timothy Schmalz, Let the Oppressed Go Free, to Cleveland being displayed on the north side of Public Square from October – March for free public viewing. The massive piece measuring 22.5’ long is traveling the United States before it is permanently installed ... Read More »

It’s a “Not So Spooky” Halloween in Avon

Who says Halloween has to be spooky? The City of Avon and Avon Recreation Dept. presented their “Not So Spooky” Halloween celebration the afternoon of Sat., Oct. 14 at the city’s Aquatic Center Park. Storybook trail was filled with friendly merchants who handed out free candy to visiting ghosts and goblins. Not to worry, though. It was all in fun! ... Read More »