Rocky River High School (RRHS) was one of just 367 schools nationwide to earn the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School award that were announced on Thursday afternoon. RRHS was recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School as one of the state’s highest performing schools measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. RRHS is one of just 16 schools in ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early October, 2020 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. Thursdays, October 1, 8 and 15 and Wednesday, October 14 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Tune in to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and join the fun ... Read More »
The Legislation Now Heads to the Governor State Rep. Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake) announces that he supported and the General Assembly approved House Bill 614, which provides $650 million of federal CARES Act funding to local communities across Ohio for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. The funding will be made available to counties, municipalities, and townships. House Bill 614 will also improve Ohio’s ... Read More »
Avon High School secured the 2020 Southwestern Conference Boys Golf Championship Thursday (September 24) afternoon. It is the second straight SWC Boys Golf title for the Eagles. Avon compiled 44 points over the season, finishing first at the SWC Preview, undefeated (8-0) during the SWC regular season and tying for first place (lost on tie-breaker) at today’s SWC Tournament. Amherst ... Read More »
The Westlake Police Department’s K9 officer ‘Cash’ scored a big bust last week, zeroing in on approximately 2 kilos of cocaine. Westlake Police report: ‘On 9/11/20 at about 1:37PM an officer stopped a rental vehicle for a traffic violation as it pulled into the Holiday Inn Express on Clemens Rd. ‘The occupants’ story of why they were in town from ... Read More »
The Avon Local Schools are pleased to announce Avon Middle School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. This is the first time ... Read More »
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Senior living and services organization Life Enriching Communities (LEC) completed an affiliation with Westlake, OH based Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve (LHCR) effective September 1, 2020. LEC and LHCR had for several months been in discussions regarding an affiliation and previously entered into a Consulting Agreement pursuant to which LEC provided financial support to LHCR while it further explored the ... Read More »
The non-profit group Superheros to Kids in Ohio made a special visit to Avon for outdoor movie night the evening of Sat., Sept. 12. The event took place in the Aquatic Center Park. For the last few years, the event has featured an outdoor drama where kids save Mayor Bryan Jensen from being kidnapped my evil characters. With the help ... Read More »
The City of Avon hosted a solemn Sept. 11 Memorial Service at 7 a.m. in reflection of the attacks on our country in 2001. The gathering was held at the community’s new Veteran’s Memorial behind the Fire Station on Detroit Road. Mayor Bryan Jensen offered the keynote address, remarking that the tragic events of that fateful day 19 years ago ... Read More »
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