Grad Switches Path to Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership When COVID-19 Strikes Recent high school graduate Sydney Contreras thought she was going to a four-year college and even had money down to hold her spot, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the nation, the closeness, convenience and cost of Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and its University Partnership proved ... Read More »
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Missing Girl Found in Westlake Motel
Missing Girl Found in Westlake Motel Westlake Police located a missing Cleveland girl. On 6/29/20 officers responded to the area of Columbia Rd just north of I90 after a concerned citizen called to report that she had been talking to a young female who had asked for a ride. The suspected juvenile appeared disheveled and walked back toward the Super ... Read More »
Heroin Spilled in Ice Cream Shop
Fairview Park Police report that a senior citizen spilled heroin onto the counter of an ice cream shop July 3, 2020 Possession of Heroin 22004 Lorain Rd 1820 hrs Police were called to a local ice cream shop in reference to a man acting “strangely” and ... Read More »
“Be a Hero, Wear a Mask,” Asks Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen
Our nation is experiencing a pandemic that hasn’t been seen in 100 years. We, along with the rest of the country, are doing the best we can to maneuver our way through this crisis. Unfortunately, the number of cases is starting to climb and the disease is spreading. The City of Avon and Lorain County are no exceptions. We do ... Read More »
Westlake Classic Car Show Celebrates the 4th
The 31st annual Westlake Classic Car Show was hosted at Clague Park on the Fourth of July. The long-standing community tradition was renewed as dozens of classic cars and hundreds of folks attended. There were dash plaques provided for the first 150 cars. Trophies were awarded for 1st and 2nd place across the following categories: Pre-1950’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and ... Read More »
Normandy Senior Living Summer Carnival
Summer fun came to Lakeside Assisted Living at the Normandy Senior Living last week as residents enjoyed a socially-distance outdoor summer carnival. Residents gathered under tents and enjoyed icees, popcorn and summer games while interacting under sunny blue skies. Volunteers and staff were on hand to help with carnival games like ring toss, corn hole and even a dunk tank ... Read More »
Alexa Davey to lead Glenview Child Care and Learning Center
Alexa Davey is the new Director of Glenview Child Care and Learning Center in Bay Village. She replaces recently retired Dorothy Chadwick. Asked why she chose early childhood education as a career, Davey, who is the daughter of two teachers, explained she discovered through student teaching her passion for early childhood. “I fell in love with this age group because ... Read More »
Chalk Obstacle Course at Avon Library
“Stop by our Avon Branch to check our this awesome sidewalk chalk obstacle course!” – Lorain Public Library Facebook Read More »
Thank You Bay Village Service Department
‘The Bay Service Department workers are Superstars! ‘While on my morning walk through the neighborhood, I came across a large oak limb that had fallen across the sidewalk. The elderly homeowner was trying to clear a few of the limbs and I could see that it would take a long time to clean the mess up. I offered to help ... Read More »
O’Neill Healthcare: Congratulations Class of 2020!
Congratulations to Kayland Morris, Avon Lake High School, Fiona Stroski, Westlake High School and Claire Blevins, who were awarded a scholarship from O’Neill Health Care. O’Neill Healthcare provides skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, rehabilitative therapies, memory support, hospice care, and dialysis to seniors at five locations on Cleveland’s west side. We believe in supporting our local communities and students ... Read More »
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