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Weber Automotive: We Remain Open To Serve Our Community!

Weber Automotive Tire & Service is remaining open to serve their community and are taking all precautions to keep their clients and employees safe and healthy. Call Weber Automotive to schedule your winter maintenance inspection. 28820 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, Ohio, (440) 734-1413, www.WeberAutomotive.com. See their ad below for details. Read More »

Lorain County Community College Campus Comes Together to Help Students Succeed During Pandemic

When Lorain County Community College moved to online class delivery last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic, many students weren’t sure what to do, as many do not have access to technology at home and rely on the college’s computer labs to complete their work. But LCCC faculty had anticipated this need and was already gathering donated and refurbished computers through the ... Read More »

Our Happy Day!

When Kara and Balint got married last Saturday, social distancing meant no wedding reception. What a surprise it was when prospective wedding guests refused to let the shutdown rain on their parade. So, friends got together with Westlake City Councilman Nick Nunnari to stage a real parade that went past the bride’s family home on Rechner Drive! A fire truck ... Read More »

Community West Foundation Board of Directors Spotlight: Amy McMaken

“I strongly believe in philanthropy and foundation work” says Amy McMaken. She became an active member of the Community West Foundation in 2017 and, just a year later, was invited to join the Board of Directors. “The more I found out about Community West Foundation, it was easy to say yes,” she admitted. Amy recently took on a leadership role ... Read More »

Supporting Our Healthcare Workers

The City of Avon teamed with the Kevin Love Fund Friday morning, April 7, at The Tree House located at Olde Avon Village to support health care workers. The Kevin Love Fund donated lunches to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Mayor Jensen, Avon Hospital President Dr. Rebecca Starck and members of Avon’s Safety Forces were on hand. An escort of city ... Read More »

Westlake in Bloom 2020

The City of Westlake is encouraging one and all to take part in the annual Westlake in Bloom 2020 gardening event. The friendly competition is among residents, organizations, and businesses in the Westlake community. Each spring a call goes out for entries for categories ranging from window boxes to entire yards, from private residences to corporate campuses. Judging takes place ... Read More »

Community West Foundation Grants $100,000 to Cleveland Clinic COVID-19 Response Fund to Support Fairview Hospital Caregivers

Community West Foundation is issuing a $100,000 grant to the Cleveland Clinic COVID-19 Response Fund to help Fairview Hospital employees who are on the front lines of the pandemic. The grant will cover expenses like temporary housing for caregivers, many of whom are staying away from home to reduce exposure to their families, gift cards for meals, and comfort stations. ... Read More »

Saint Bernadette Elementary School Students Send Cards, Letters, and Videos to The Normandy Residents Among the COVID-19 Pandemic

Senior living homes across the globe have had to halt visitation privileges for the friends and families of their residents due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Normandy Senior Living Campus included. This has caused many of our residents to feel lonely and isolated. Thankfully, the students at Saint Bernadette Elementary School have been kind enough to send cards, letters, and ... Read More »

Avon-Avon Lake Team for Heroes Fund

The communities of Avon and Avon Lake have teamed this week to launch a campaign called the Covid-19 Heroes Fund. It has has been created to support our front line workers who work tirelessly to protect our residents. The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MercyHealth are participating with these two communities to show their gratitude toward these hospitals and their ... Read More »

It’s John Kolesar Day: Westlake’s All-Time Great!

Happy birthday to all-time great Westlake High football player John Kolesar! The Demon standout led Westlake High to SWC titles, a 10-0 season and state playoff berth back in the 80’s before going on to star at the University at Michigan. As a Wolverine, Kolesar gained legendary status for his play, including a 77-yard game-clinching TD pass from Jim Harbaugh ... Read More »