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Rocky River May 4, 2021 Primary Election

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS Early In-Person Voting and Vote-by-Mail for the Election opens on April 6, 2021. To request a Vote-by-Mail ballot application, visit: www.443VOTE.us or call 216-443-VOTE (8683). Ballot Applications are also available at all public libraries. Early In-Person voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections begins on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and ... Read More »

Avon High Defeats Keystone, Quarterfinals Announced on WEOL’s Scholastic Games High School Quiz

Avon High School became the last designated quarterfinalist after emerging victorious with the second-highest winning score of the season this week, overcoming Keystone High School with a final score of 330 to 190. Playoffs begin with next week’s broadcast of the weekly local high school quiz show, Scholastic Games (Mondays 6-7 p.m. on WEOL AM930 and FM 100.3). The other ... Read More »

Bay Village Branch Library Breaks Ground

The sun shone brightly the morning of March 24 as the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) broke ground for the construction of a new Bay Village Branch. The new, approximately 17,000-square-foot branch will replace CCPL’s existing Bay Village Branch, located at 502 Cahoon Road. The estimated cost of construction is $9.2 million. The new building will occupy the former Bay ... Read More »

Westlake Schools Green & White Revue is Back!

Come one and all to watch Westlake’s Green and White Revue! The Green and White Revue is Westlake PTSA’s biggest fundraiser. Last year, this typically sold-out show was cancelled due to the pandemic. “We were determined that this year the show must go on,” says Nicole Sauer, who shares event co-chair duties with Lisa Scaggs. This year, a virtual show ... Read More »

Wild Mango Bringing Upscale Dining Concept To Crocker Park

The eclectic, well known restaurant, Wild Mango, will be joining Crocker Park’s extensive list of dining options later this year, bringing the community jaw-dropping experiences on a plate. The new location opening in East Park will provide visitors an upscale dining experience complete with a menu to impress. Wild Mango is owned by Jai Wei, a chef and restauranteur who ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library’s Early April Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early April 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. Thursday, April 1 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile Thursdays, April 1, 8, 22 and 29 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – Love Roblox? Then WPPL ... Read More »

City of Rocky River COVID Vaccine Update

COVID Vaccine Q & A Webinar with Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce has coordinated a webinar to share the latest information on COVID vaccines from the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. It will be on Friday, March 26 at 10AM. Learn more about it, and register here: www.rrcity.com/rocky-river-events/2021/3/26/covid-vaccine-q-amp-a-webinar Read More »

A New Vision for University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

Jonathan Sague’s calling as a health care professional came early in life. Sague was 13 and an Explorer Scout when he got his first real taste of public service with a trip to a fire station. He realized that he was not only the type of person who wanted to run to the fire, he wanted to run to the ... Read More »

Arrests Made in Westlake Apartment Robbery & Kidnapping

Westlake Police report that three persons have been arrested in conjunction with the robbery and assault incident that took place at Columbia Colony Apartments last week. On 3/16/21 the 3 arrested persons were each charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated robbery. A 35yo male from North Royalton, a 36 yo Brooklyn, OH male and a 26yo female, also from Brooklyn, Ohio were ... Read More »

Community West Foundation Grants $783,000 to Local Nonprofit Agencies

The Community West Foundation Board of Directors approved $783,000 in first quarter grants to nonprofit agencies that provide basic needs services to the community in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The recipient organizations include: Beck Center for the Arts Blessing House Edwin’s Leadership Institute Far West Center Front Steps Greater Cleveland Food Bank Humility of Mary Housing Journey Center ... Read More »