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Avon Health & Safety Fair

The Avon Health & Safety Fair at the community’s Aquatic Center was a hit last Saturday as kids and families gathered to meet first responders, visit safety equipment up close and personal and also learn safety tips from a variety of exhibitors. The Avon Hook & Ladder and other safety vehicles were there from a wide variety of city and ... Read More »

Understanding the Great Lakes Conference

The Great Lakes Conference continues to expand and grow. Formerly a 10 member league with Bay, Buckeye, Elyria Catholic, Fairview, Holy Name, Lakewood, Normandy, Parma Sr., Rocky River and Valley Forge as members, the group welcomed the addition of North Olmsted and Westlake to the conference starting this fall. With the conference expanding to 12 schools, the schools are divided ... Read More »

Ribbon Cutting at West Park Style & Ink on Friday, October 1

On Friday, October 1, at 3:30pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at West Park Style & Ink (33487 Lake Road), the newest business in Beach Park Station. West Park Barber Shop was established in February of 2006 by Pat Burke and Zach Bierry. Since then the brand has grown into multiple locations with over 50+ barbers and stylists ... Read More »

Gold Medal Mom!

This year the Tokyo Olympics were of special interest to the Rae Ann family. That’s because Diane Nageotte’s daughter, Katie was competing! Diane is a physical therapist at Rae Ann Suburban. To share in the journey of a local athlete was so exciting. Diane had been prepared to go to Tokyo, but Covid changed those plans….so she was at work ... Read More »

Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon is in BLOOM!

Hope is BLOOMING at Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon! Open Sunup to Sundown! Maria’s Shop Hours: MON – FRI 10 am – 1 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm; SAT/SUN 10 am – 7 pm (per volunteer staff availability) Maria’s Field of Hope-Avon The Avon Field is located on the corner of Chester Rd. and Jaycox Rd next ... Read More »

Life-Saver: Thank You, Officer Jasinsky!

Congrats to Westlake Ptl. Ryan Jasinsky! Christine Sabel and her partner Ken stopped by the police station the last week to meet with Ptl. Jasinsky and thank him for saving Christine’s life. On June 6, Ptl. Jasinsky, while on duty and enroute to another assignment in Cleveland, was frantically flagged down by people at the I-90/I-71 split. There was a ... Read More »

Bay’s Westerly School Wins “Blue Ribbon” Honors

This is the second time in five years the grades 3-4 building has received this national honor. Westerly Elementary School, a grades three and four building in the Bay Village City School District in Bay Village, Ohio has again been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for 2021. Westerly is one of only 325 ... Read More »

Prince of Peace Lutheran Installs New Pastor, Rev. Charles A. Woodward

In March 2021, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomed its new pastor, the Rev. Charles A. Woodward. On Sunday, August 29, 2021 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church celebrated the Installation of Pastor Charlie during our Homecoming Outdoor Worship Service. Thank you to The Rev. Mitch Phillips, Assistant to the Bishop for leadership, Northeastern Ohio Synod for bringing the Gospel to ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library’s Early October Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early October 2021 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Saturdays, October 2 and 30 (4-5 p.m.) STEAM Maker Lab: Mars Base Camp – Explore concepts in environmental science, biology, and agriculture in context of the ... Read More »

Beach Park Railway Museum: Meet the Museum

October 23, 2021 • 7:00 – 9:00pm Beach Park Railway Museum, 33501 Lake Road, Avon Lake, Ohio • $50.00/person Donation Requested • Music, Dessert and Cash Bar • Progress Preview • Purchase tickets or make a donation online: Avon Lake Historical Society (heritageavonlake.org) Think of the late 1800s. Homes in Avon Lake had no electric lights; no indoor plumbing; no telephones; no central ... Read More »