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Innovative App Connects “Job Ready” Substitute Teachers with Child Care Centers throughout Northern Ohio As the ongoing teacher shortage in Ohio continues to affect child care centers across the state, Lorain’s Child Care Resource Center has responded to the crisis with the launch of a new job creation program. The program, called “Child Care Staffing Solutions” (CCSS), recruits, trains, and equips ... Read More »

The Westlake Town Criers hosted the 2023 Westlake City Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble on Saturday, April 1 at the Westlake Recreation Center. Two candy scrambles for ages 4-6 and ages 7-10 kicked off the event as children ran for wrapped candy and special eggs redeemable for stuffed animals. A special non-competitive hunt was held for kids under 3. ... Read More »

The French Creek Foundation in Avon hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt on March 25 at Avon Middle School. A delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage was followed fun activities and visit with the Easter Bunny while mom and dad took pictures! Click here for more photos. Read More »

Great Northern Mall hosted an egg-stravagant Easter Bunny Tea Party and Egg Hunt last weekend. Guests enjoyed a light tea with bakery and juice, decorated an Easter bag and then went on a hunt for eggs! The Easter Bunny was on hand to great everyone and take lots of photos! “We had an egg-cellent time at our Easter Bunny Tea ... Read More »

On May 2 Westlake voters will be asked to approve a 2.8 mill operating levy renewal and an additional 0.6 mills for Westlake Porter Public Library. The current levy, which provides 70% of the library’s operating funds, expires at the end of the year. Passage will ensure library funding for the five-year period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, ... Read More »

Westlake City Schools Athletic Director, Nick Ranallo, has been selected to receive the Tim Flannery Horizon Award. The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated clear signs of professionalism and involvement at their school, local, and state levels in their first two to three years of service Each year, the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NEOIAAA) selects ... Read More »

Bay High Students Help Bay Village Dog Kennel with Design Work Two Bay High School students in Greg Hildebrandt’s Advanced Digital Media class recently had the opportunity to work on a real client project, creating artwork for the nonprofit organization the New Bay Village Dog Kennel Fund. Senior Mia Gulley was the principal illustrator and designer, and Senior Kristina Laraway ... Read More »

Westlake Students Raise Money for Cleft Palate Patients The Westlake Dover Intermediate School’s 6th grade STARS team  recently decided they wanted to take action after reading in Mrs. Beachler’s English Language Arts class about kids born into poverty with cleft palates. By making bookmarks, they raised over $1,000 for Operation Smile and paid for 5 children’s surgeries! Westlake Science Olympiad ... Read More »

Saturday, April 15th from 1-8 pm Ten (10) local high school bands will compete in Avon Lake PTA Council’s 1st ever HIGH SCHOOL and JR. HIGH Battle of the Bands! Taking place at the Avon Lake High School, bands will have an opportunity to showcase their amazing talents for their classmates, friends, family, and the entire community. On the line ... Read More »

Avon High Student Wins Art Show Honors The 53rd Governor’s Art Show statewide judging recently took place in Columbus.  The State of Ohio is divided into 15 regions, and a total of 8,301 pieces of artwork were submitted. Of those submitted, only 16% advance to state level.  There were 401 winners at the state level. Avon High School (AHS) is ... Read More »