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Blessing Box at Prince of Peace in Westlake

Have you seen Prince of Peace’s new Blessing Box? This is an emergency, self-serve FREE pantry, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s for anyone who has trouble buying things in a grocery store because of health or financial concerns. You don’t need to sign up or ask permission to use the box — just take what you ... Read More »

Avon Lake Police Ask Residents to Secure Their Vehicles Overnight

Over the past several months, the western suburbs of Cleveland have been subject to numerous vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts. Over the past two weeks, this has filtered into Avon Lake. Several residents from the east end of our city have had vehicles entered, some with property taken. In the early morning hours of September 14th, a vehicle was stolen ... Read More »

My Personal Trainer: You Are Invited to Experience a LEANER/STRONG Body

My Personal Trainer invites you for a FREE consultation and 2 FREE sessions to experience the difference between us and them. With four locations to serve you in Westlake, Medina, Broadview Heights and Strongsville. Try them for 2 FREE sessions or Save 25% Off your enrollment. Check out their ad below for more details. www.OhioMyPersonalTrainer.com. Read More »

Avon Early Learning Center Named 2020 Hall of Fame School

The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) recently announced that the Avon Early Learning Center (AELC) in the Avon Local School District has been selected as a 2020 OAESA Hall of Fame School. The AELC houses the district’s kindergartners and Avon Soaring Little Eagles Preschool program through the Educational Service Center of Lorain County. The Hall of Fame School Award ... Read More »

Celebrities & Dignitaries in the Line Up for The LCADA Way Outdoor Benefit at Crushers Stadium

The LCADA Way, one of our region’s leading and most recognized non-profit agencies for addiction recovery and mental health treatment, is finalizing the celebrity and dignitary softball game lineup for their Diamond Day Field Party at Lake Erie Crushers Stadium. The outdoor family “fun” raiser is set for Saturday, September 19 from 4-7pm, with a rain date on Sunday, September ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library Closed Until Sunday Due to COVID-19

Westlake Porter Public Library will be closing beginning today, September 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. The Library has been informed that staff members of the library have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, WPPL will remain closed and will reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 20. During the closure, browsing and computer use will be ... Read More »

Westlake Teams for Hurricane Laura Relief

Last week, the City of Westlake Service Department, Westlake Police Department and the Westlake Kiwanis Club helped pack 5 trucks of supplies for the residents affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. “Thanks to everyone who has dropped off supplies for Hurricane relief,” report Westlake Police The first  load was transferred last week from WPD to the loading station for shipment ... Read More »

Community West Foundation Grants $564,000 to Local Nonprofit Agencies

The Community West Foundation Board of Directors approved $564,000 in third quarter grants to nonprofit agencies that provide basic needs services to the community. The receiving organizations include: Building Hope in the City Cleveland Housing Network for the Water Champion Program Community Service Alliance Cornerstone of Hope Edna House for Women Front Steps Joseph’s Home Koinonia Homes Malachi Center NAMI ... Read More »

“Grease” is the Word at Bearden’s in Rocky River

Grease was the featured presentation at Bearden’s in Rocky River Friday and Saturday night. Everyone was singing, dancing, and laughing at the Sold Out Bearden’s Retro Drive in Movie nights. Super fans of the movie wore the T Birds and Pink Ladies jackets. Read More »

The Power of Community: 60,000 Face Shields Distributed to Local Front-Line Heroes, Schools and Businesses

Still in the grips of COVID19 our Country is bravely fighting to safely work through the Global Pandemic. Power of MORE Chamber of Commerce member GEON Performance Solutions of Westlake stepped up and joined the fight by donating 60,000 Face Shields at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center last Thursday, Sept. 10. The project evolved when GEON asked the Power ... Read More »