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Northeast Ohio Parent Hosts Crocker Kids – Dress-Up! Superhero and Princess Day at Crocker Park

Families in the Westlake area are invited to join in on the fun at the upcoming Crocker Kids -Dress-Up! Superhero and Princess Day, kicking off the first of four monthly themed events and celebrating the 12th year of the Crocker Kids event series. This kid-friendly experience will be filled with activities, entertainment, and special surprises for young guests including storyteller ... Read More »

Avon Lake Studies Lakefront Park

The City of Avon Lake seeks to transform the former Power Plant site into a lakefront park and redevelopment district. A key component of that transformation is the establishment of a lakefront mixed-use overlay (LMU-O) district. The proposed lakefront mixed-use overlay district is now available for public review www.avonlake.org/economic-development/power-plant-updates The Planning Commission considered the proposed LMU-O district at its March ... Read More »

St. Raphael Academic Team Finishes Second at State Quiz Bowl Championship

The St. Raphael School Academic Team earned a second-place finish at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Middle School State Championship tournament held Saturday, March 14, at Copley High School near Akron. The tournament featured 32 teams from across Ohio, including multiple teams from some schools. St. Raphael’s strong performance throughout the day advanced the Bay Village Catholic school’s team ... Read More »

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Avon Lake Police had some awesome visitors drop off fun socks so they could celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Bright, mismatched, eye catching socks start conversations. March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day, a day to raise awareness and celebrate uniqueness. Read More »

Community West Foundation Awards Over $780K in First Quarter Grants to Support Key Mission Areas

Community West Foundation has awarded $787,800 in first quarter grants to nonprofit organizations serving Cleveland, western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The funding supports programs addressing food insecurity and providing services for newcomers, two key priorities in the Foundation’s mission to advance the health and well-being of the community. The total includes $631,500 approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and ... Read More »

Bay Village Historical Society Springs Ahead to its Reopening

Join the Bay Village Historical Society for its grand reopening on Apr. 12, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. You can experience exclusive learning experiences every week this season. This April, step into a newly transformed space at the Osborn Learning Center and discover captivating new exhibits. Experience a Revolutionary War camp. Immerse yourself in indigenous stories ... Read More »

The Herb Guild Garden Club April Meeting

by Ramune Balog Dorner The April meeting of The Herb Guild will be on April 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. After the business meeting, there will be a presentation by Glendalee Burns-Herb Guild member and Master Gardener. For the presentation “Fun & Frolic in the Garden” she will share her knowledge of how to enjoy using herbs through a demonstration ... Read More »

April is Month of the Military Child

Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. The Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. He established the Defense ... Read More »

Westlake Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

250 Tuesday Spotlight “With many raising a green beer today, it’s fitting that our #250thTuesday spotlight falls on one of Dover Township’s earliest taverns!” The Sperry Inn was established in 1824 by Amos Sperry Sr. as a stagecoach stop along what is now Center Ridge Road, east of Clague Road. The building boasted five large fireplaces and a ballroom on ... Read More »