After several weeks of setting up online classrooms, mastering online meetings, creating video messages and wading through a tsunami of email, the Bay Village School District has settled into distance learning. Teachers and students, as well as parents, have learned a lot about teaching and learning online, or eLearning, since schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognized that ... Read More »
Community West Foundation has released its 2019 Annual Report. In a cover letter, President & CEO Marty Uhle encourages all to reflect back on a success year and to look together towards tomorrow and a new beginning. Dear Supporters and Friends, The Community West Foundation team acknowledges the struggles you may be facing during this pandemic. It is our sincere hope that ... Read More »
Joseph’s Home has been awarded a $6,000 grant from Community West Foundation, increasing this year’s total support from the foundation to $38,000. Since awarding its first grant to Joseph’s Home in 2007, Community West Foundation has provided more than $334,000 to assist medically-fragile men experiencing homelessness in Northeast Ohio. “We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with Community West Foundation,” ... Read More »
Fairview Park Police report that, because of the national public health emergency and shutdown, criminal activity is down. “Actual crimes are way down, at least currently,” reports Fairview Park Chief of Police in a note with his weekly Police Blotter report. “Call volume is also down. We are 400 calls less than the same time last year. Most of our ... Read More »
Avon Lake, Ohio – As a result of the ongoing public health emergency, the 2020 Avon Lake Memorial Day parade and ceremony has been cancelled. The health and welfare of the community is of primary concern. Therefore, in accordance with the guidance of public health officials and Governor DeWine, the parade and ceremony have been cancelled. The American Legion (state ... Read More »
Now that we all have been social distancing for a few weeks, the initial stocks of food and supplies may be dwindling. No need to go on a new buying spree, as many grocery stores and services have done a fantastic job of providing easy online shopping, curbside, and delivery options to minimize contact with others and continue providing nutritious ... Read More »
Community Foundations Lead with Substantial Grant Funding More than $5 million in community giving is helping to support University Hospitals’ response to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Contributions from community hospital foundations, totaling $2.25 million, and a $1 million clinical research grant from the Cleveland Foundation represent a significant portion of the funds contributed to date and will provide crucial, ... Read More »
Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department COVID-19 has changed everything, including the amount of time our families are online. We are greatly concerned about our vulnerable populations online. Do you know WHO your children are contacting online and WHAT they are being introduced to? We will be working with mental health and digital safety experts to create material to ... Read More »
Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department Westlake Police report that officers received a special guest on Saturday. They escorted the social distanced Easter bunny through neighborhoods Sunday in a cruiser between 2pm and 3pm. Families kept an eye out their windows to catch a glimpse #staysafewestlake Read More »
Bay Village Police posted with gratitude the Bay Village Easter Parade that took place on Saturday afternoon. Many thanks to all who made it it a wonderful community event! (photos: Bay Village Police Dept. Facebook) Happy Easter From the members of the Bay Village Police Department, we wish everyone a healthy, safe, and blessed Easter. And a big thanks to ... Read More »
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