The Avon Local Schools Board of Education voted last week (Aug. 17) to approve the Naming Rights and Contribution Agreement for Joe Firment Chevrolet Stadium (behind the Avon Early Learning Center, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road) to now be known as Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet Stadium. Last month actor, producer and businessman Mark Wahlberg; along with business partner, veteran automotive dealer Jay ... Read More »
The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on our nation is right around the corner. All will be reminded of the loss of life and sacrifices made that day and in the days following as our world was filled with turmoil. For Avon resident Kerry Barvincak, forgetting is not an option. Kerry is commander of Avon/Avon Lake VFW Post ... Read More »
Like so many families, Don and Nancy Maltby have been greatly impacted by cancer. Both lost their mothers to the disease and Nancy is a breast cancer survivor. On Monday, August 16, a small group of family gathered together to celebrate the dedication of the Maltby Breast Health Center at UH St. John Medical Center. What would normally be a ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library is engaging in a new space planning process. One of the goals of WPPL’s most recent strategic plan is to form a long-term space plan, which examines the current and future uses of the library. WPPL is working on this project with Bialosky, a multidisciplinary design firm comprised of architects, engineers, interior designers, graphic designers, planners ... Read More »
A first-ever program bringing athletes together on the field of sports took place in Avon July 27-29. Football players from Avon, North Olmsted, Cleveland Glenville and Cleveland John Hay gathered for Team Camp under a program brought to the community by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Entitled “One Team,” the effort sought to find common ground between athletes from different ... Read More »
Thank you to everyone who came out for the 26th Annual Fairview Hospital Pediatric Toy Run! The morning started off with some questionable rain, but the sun came out just in time for the riders to make their way to Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital to drop off toys to the kids in the Pediatrics Department. A special note of appreciation ... Read More »
A summer highlight – the Avon Lions Club Fishing Derby – came back with a bang last weekend as about 200 kids along with families converged on Northgate Park for some serious worm-drowning. Taking place from 8-10 a.m., bait was provided and there were prizes for the largest and smallest fish in each of 6 categories. There were even prizes ... Read More »
Community West Foundation hosted a reception at their Westlake location which brought together grantees, board members and donors to celebrate the Matthew 25 Collection announcement and to showcase newly acquired artwork on display in their office. As part of their Virtual Community Update held on July 29th, Community West touched on the remarkable impact of art therapy on people dealing ... Read More »
Ground was broken for the new Avon Library adjacent to the existing library the afternoon of Tues., Aug 10. Staff of the Lorain Public Library System, members of the LPLS Board of Trustees, Mayor Jensen, members of Avon City Council, members of the Avon Branch Library Levy Committee, representatives of the Gilbane Building Company, architectural firm GPD Group and RFC ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the board of trustees that starts on January 1, 2022. The position will become available when Jeff Armstrong’s term expires on December 31. The board is composed of seven members and has primary responsibility for approving library policies, setting the budget, hiring a director and fiscal officer and ... Read More »
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