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Summer Fun Is Back at Crocker Park

Crocker Park Announces Calendar of Events and Programs Beginning Memorial Day Weekend Make plans for a Summer of fun at Crocker Park with a full line-up featuring annual activities and new event additions! With programs happening daily, there is sure to be something for everyone to experience to help make lasting memories. “We are thrilled to be back in the ... Read More »

15th Annual Butterfly Release at Cahoon Park in Bay

On Saturday July 24th at 10am Joel’s Place for Children hosts its 15th Annual Butterfly Release Picnic at Cahoon Park in Bay Village. Joel’s Place for Children is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides grief support groups for children and their families who have experienced the death of someone special in their lives since 2003. At the Butterfly Release event, children ... Read More »

Westlake Hails Community Services Center Grand Opening

The City of Westlake celebrated the Grand Opening of its sparkling new Community Services Center with an official Ribbon-Cutting at the new Center on Tuesday, July 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event included self-guided tours, music, refreshments, an ice cream truck, a raffle, health screenings and food prepared by St. John Medical Center’s personal chef, John Ellis. ... Read More »

Westlake Celebrates the Fourth!

Westlake residents turned out in an amazing display of patriotic enthusiasm for the city’s Fourth of July parade last Sunday. A year of pandemic and pent-up patriotism equated to a massive crowd of residents lining the Hilliard Road corridor from Dover Center to Clague Park for a fun afternoon under splendid July skies. It was a great way to celebrate ... Read More »

Steam Week Returns to Westlake Porter Public Library July 18-24!

Join Westlake Porter Public Library for our annual STEAM Week from July 18-24! Learn all about science, technology, engineering, arts and math in a variety of ways while helping kids prepare for the coming school year. All week long, the library will feature blog posts on its website about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, as well as a variety ... Read More »

Westlake City School District Announces Leadership Plans

The Westlake City School District will utilize assistance through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to implement the newly released Extended Learning Plan. Westlake’s ELP will use the summer months to close academic and social-emotional gaps students might currently be experiencing. This funding will also help upgrade facilities, upgrade technology and provide social and emotional supports for ... Read More »

Westlake’s Macy Sinreich wins Congressional Art Competition

Wetlake High’s Macy Sinreich has won the prestigious Congressional Art Competition, announced last week. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to ... Read More »

Bay Days Schedule 2021

Bay Days 2021 Schedule Wednesday, June 30 12 Noon – 10:30 PM Booths and Rides Open 12 Noon – 5 PM $20 One Price Ticket for All Rides 7 PM Live Music at the Gazebo – Sloppy Joe Band Thursday, July 1 12 Noon – 10:30 PM Booths and Rides Open 12 Noon – 5 PM $20 One Price Ticket ... Read More »

Thank You, Chief Bosley

Avon Police Chief Richard Bosley, who has served as head of the Avon Police Department for 11 years, will retire at the end of this month. Chief Bosley was honored at a reception at the Avon Police Station last Thursday afternoon where he was greeted by dozens of well-wishers from the department and the community. Chief Bosley was also presented ... Read More »