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The Avon Local Schools welcomed nearly 4,400 students back to class last month (Aug. 26) in grades 1-12. The first day of school for preschool and kindergarten students was Aug. 30. Read More »

The Avon Lake City Schools welcomed nearly 3,900 students back to class last month. High school and Troy Intermediate School students returned to class on the scheduled first day of school Aug. 24. School officials made the decision to move the start date back two days for the district’s elementary and Learwood Middle School students due to the hot weather ... Read More »

Trash/Recycling Delay Due to the Labor Day holiday trash, recycling and yard waste collection is delayed one day. Pickup will be on Wednesday, September 8th Bay Village Flags are Here! Flags are 2′ x 3′. Cost is $40. Limited supply. Get yours at City Hall • Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Bay Village Touch-a-Truck Saturday, September 11, Noon to 3 pm ... Read More »

The Bay Village Historical Society is kicking off a great season with a tail gate party at the Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Rd., on Sept. 16. Put on your football attire and enjoy brats and burgers on the grill provided by the society. Attendees with a last name beginning with A to L are asked to bring an appetizer or ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early September 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. September 1-11 (All Day) Commemorating 9/11 – Help us commemorate all who lost their lives on 9/11 by sharing a special memory of the event or ... Read More »

It takes a lot of water and sunlight to grow a garden. In the case of the new Courtyard Garden installed this summer at Avon East Elementary School, it also took the power of community to make the difference! The garden concept sprouted from the interests of a quiet 7-year student at the school, Will Powell. His mom, Neely Powell, ... Read More »

Fri / Sat Sept 17 & 18, 6 – 11 pm Enjoy good music, great food, fellowship, and hourly raffles. We will host a clambake Friday evening (Pre-order required).  Saturday includes our famous smoked pulled pork sandwiches.  A wonderful assortment of other food items and the Great Lakes Beer Tent will be available. Details at: https://saintbernadetteparish.org St Bernadette Parish, 2256 Clague ... Read More »

Flock to the fun and cheer on your lucky ducks as they race along the lazy river at The Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center during our first annual Ducks-n-Donuts Derby! Beginning at 8:30am, registrants will pick up their ducks from the check-in station and have the opportunity to get all their ducks in a row by writing their assigned number on ... Read More »

Join the Avon Lake Historical Society for this FREE concert event at Beach Park Station Avon Lake. Bring a chair and enjoy live concert as Terry Clayton and the Red Dirt Disciples perform. Food and Beverages available, and all donations will benefit the Avon Lake Historical Society. Visit the Avon Lake Historical Society Facebook for details. Read More »

It was a time of celebration for Bay High Athletics last weekend as the Bay High Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2020. Due to Covid-19, Bay High School was forced to postpone the induction weekend for the Bay High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020. As a result, the Class of 2020 inductees were honored ... Read More »