A moving and emotionally powerful tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 9-11 brought a steady stream of visitors to Avon’s Aquatic Center Park from Sept. 1-5. “Remembering Our Fallen” is a photographic war memorial that honors our country’s military fallen from The Global War on Terror (9/11/2001 – 8/30/2021). Unlike brick-and-mortar memorials, “Remembering Our ... Read More »
Summer ended with a big splash at the Avon Lake Municipal Pool last Saturday as the facility ended the season with its annual Dog Swim. The Big Splash is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Love a Stray Dog Division NonProfit Rescue organization. Dogs of all shapes and sizes (and their owners) enjoyed the amenities, including the splash ... Read More »
For the 4th year in a row, Avon was presented with the SOUPer Bowl Trophy at halftime of the Avon vs. Avon Lake varsity football game last Friday night! Both communities together collected 7,023 pounds of food and $16,901 bringing the total since the SOUPer Bowl’s first competition to 76,532 pounds of food and $150,922 in monetary donations! “We are ... Read More »
The annual Bay Village Touch-a-Truck event drew hundreds of families to the Cahoon Park grounds behind the Bay Fire Station last Saturday. It was truly a day of fun, food, refreshments, and hands on excitement. Kids were able to meet Firefighters, Police Officers, and Service Employees as they toured and touched the vehicles, and even honked the horns! A highlight ... Read More »
Hundreds of kids and families turned out to enjoy the annual Avon Health & Safety Fair at the Avon Aquatic Center last Saturday. Better than ever, kids enjoyed seeing close-up the Avon Fire Department Hook & Ladder plus other safety equipment. Child IDs were offered by Avon Police, and the Lorain County Sheriff Department had vehicles and demonstrations. There were ... Read More »
The Westlake High School Hall of Fame will induct six individuals on Thursday, Oct. 6 at Avon Oaks Country Club. Inducted into the Distinguished Hall of Fame will be Harold Balazs, Class of 1946, Dover High School (posthumously) and Kevan Stuber, Class of 1971. The Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame will induct Mike Filkill, ‘82 (posthumously) and Jeff Koterba, ‘73. ... Read More »
Saturday, Sept. 10 was a historical day for Westlake Porter Public Library. It was not only an honor, but a privilege, that WPPL received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center September 11 attacks to share with the public. The ceremony unveiled the steel and display memorializing the September 11 attacks and Westlake resident Christina Ryook, who passed ... Read More »
The Avon Branch of the Lorain Library reopened Tuesday, Sept. 6. Members of the LPLS Foundation and Board of Trustees received a tour of the now-complete south expansion. Work continues on the original building’s renovation and an official ribbon-cutting is expected by year’s end. Read More »
Juliette Regnier from Women In History visited Westlake Community Services to portray former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) for a special Ladies Day presentation last week. Attendees commented on how Juliette’s well-researched performance left them feeling as if it were RBG herself speaking to them about her life! The portrayal was followed by a gourmet lunch prepared by ... Read More »
Westlake resident Dan Keenan has been appointed to the Westlake Porter Public Library Board of Trustees. Keenan is filling the unexpired term of Kate Maver, who resigned to explore opportunities in another state. The term expires in December 2026. Keenan is the Executive Director of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, former Superintendent of the Westlake City Schools and former Assistant ... Read More »
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