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Westlake Apartment Fire

On 3/26/20 at about 11:30PM Westlake Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to Sturbridge Square Apartments on Westford Cir for a reported stove fire. After assuring that the residents of the apartment where the fire started were safe, officers evacuated the occupants of the other numerous units on all 3 floors of the building, which was completely filling up with ... Read More »

Normandy Senior Living: Spread the Message

The Normandy Senior Living residents shared special messages on their Facebook this week. “Here are some more messages from our residents to you! Spread the message NOT the Virus. Stay home. Stay safe. Save Lives. ❣️” Visitation is currently not permitted at The Normandy due to COVID-19 precautions, but we are taking every step possible to ensure our residents are ... Read More »

Westlake Police Increase Vigilance

During this trying time, the Westlake Police Dept. is keeping an extra vigilant eye on the most vulnerable of our population. On 3/21/20 at about 10AM a Westlake citizen did not answer their senior home check call after police tried several times. Officers were dispatched to check on the elderly male. After finding that he was not home, the postal ... Read More »

Westlake Police Assist with Community Outreach

Community oriented policing is part of the fabric of the Westlake Police Department. This is a stressful time of isolation for many in the community. Teaming up with established organizations is a great avenue for the police department to continue connecting with the public we serve. We are proud to associate with Meals On Wheels who, day in and day ... Read More »

University Hospitals Working with Volunteers to Sew Surgical Masks

The COVID-19 pandemic has created shortages of personal protective equipment worldwide. University Hospitals (UH) is working diligently and innovatively to assure we have the supplies necessary to continue to safely and effectively care for our patients, while protecting our caregivers. Anticipating the short supply of surgical masks, UH has designed a uniform mask prototype that can be sewn by volunteers. ... Read More »

Keeping the Faith!

Avon students are keeping the faith and their art and creative skills sharp as they learn at home during our school closures due to the COVID-19 crisis. Colorful images spread cheer in these challenging time! #AvonInspires Reminds all to follow on Twitter @SupportAvonSch and Facebook Support Avon Schools. Read More »

Happy 103rd Birthday Fran Berner

Fran Berner of Avon Place celebrated her 103 birthday on March 23. Our staff & residents at Avon Place joined in wishing her Happy Birthday! Her family will celebrate when they are allowed to visit. We wish to thank Sam’s Club for donating her cake & cupcakes that were delivered to our residents room to room. Read More »

Community West Foundation Announces COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Community West Foundation has established the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to further support their long-time grantees as additional needs arise. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, area non-profits are feeling the financial pressure that comes with increased demand, volunteer shortage and canceled fundraising events due to social distancing requirements. In addition, Community West granted $50,000 to the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response ... Read More »

City of Rocky River Resident Update – March, 20, 2020

Dear Residents, The City of Rocky River continues to provide services to our community with priorities given to Health and Safety, Social Services and Refuse and Recycling. Below you will find useful updates from across the community: Refuse and Recycling – All refuse and recycling services are continuing with no changes, adjustments may be necessary in future weeks dependent workforce ... Read More »

University Hospitals Symptoms Chart and Updated Visitors Policy

University Hospitals have release a new informational chart to help give you an idea if symptoms MAY be Coronavirus (COVID-19), Flu, Cold or Seasonal Allergies. Please visit UHhospitals.org/Coronavirus for the latest updates. Today University Hospitals announces new changes for visitors in an effort to protect caregivers, patients and the community from the COVID -19 virus. According to Dan Simon, MD, ... Read More »