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Avon Lake Tops Westlake in SWC Basketball

Avon Lake topped Westlake in SWC boys basketball Tuesday night. The decision lifted the Shoremen to 8-3 in the conference and 9-5 overall. Westlake, which earned a win at Avon Lake in December, went to 10-5 and 8-4. A big first quarter saw the Shoremen grab a 26-14 lead after the first 8 minutes. A solid season is being built ... Read More »

Chinese New Year Celebration in Avon Lake

First-grade at Erieview Elementary School in Avon Lake (32630 Electric Blvd) are trying something new this year.  The school is working with Panda Express in Avon on a “Learn with Me” program on the Chinese (Lunar) New Year. Representatives from Panda Express presented to all 3 first grade classes on Thursday, January 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., where students made paper lanterns and ... Read More »

February Events at Westlake Porter Public Library

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s February 2020 calendar of events: Saturdays, February 1, 22 and 29 (10:30-11 a.m.) Family Storytime – An interactive family storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs, movement, and a small craft. For families with children ages 2-6. Siblings welcome. No registration required. Saturday, February 1 (1-4 p.m.) Frozen Day! – Frozen? Come in from the cold ... Read More »

Discover a Healthier You During Tri-C Wellness Week

Activities and programs scheduled for Feb. 3-7 at Westshore Campus Take a step toward a healthier lifestyle with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by attending Wellness Week events Feb. 3-7 at Westshore Campus. A variety of free activities for students and the community will take place daily. The schedule features events and workshops focused on mental health; physical health; nutrition and ... Read More »

Manning Awarded for Historic Investment in Early Childhood Care and Education

Mission: Readiness Ohio this week honored State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) with the “National Security Leadership Award” for his support of historic investments made in early childhood care and education in the state’s operating budget, signed into law earlier this year. “I am honored to receive this award and I am proud of our work in the budget to support early childhood care and ... Read More »

Keep an Eye on Our Elderly: Distraction Crime Alert

The Fairview Park Police Department is asking that you keep an eye on your neighbors especially the elderly. ‘We are investigating an incident that occurred on January 26, 2020 at approximately 3:45 pm on Haber Dr.’ report Police. ‘Hispanic male came to the door and said they were from the water department and requesting access to the home to check ... Read More »

Westlake Girls Varsity Basketball Beats Olmsted Falls in Thrilling Fashion

Senior Gina Adams made a 15-foot jumper in the final second as the Lady Demons basketball team avenged their only Southwestern Conference loss by beating Olmsted Falls 38-37 on Saturday to move into a tie for first place. The Lady Demons (14-3, 12-1 SWC) never led until Adams pulled up from the right elbow and drained her shot, triggering a ... Read More »

Bay High Students Earn 67 Awards in Scholastic Art + Writing Competition

Thirty-three Bay High School student artists and writers garnered a total of 67 awards at the Annual Greater Cleveland Scholastic Art + Writing Competition and Exhibition hosted by the Cleveland Institute of Art. Twenty-one Bay High students received Art Awards, winning 13 Gold Key, 11 Silver Key and 22 Honorable Mention Awards. Twelve Bay High students received Writing Awards, winning ... Read More »

Avon Lake High School Art Students Exhibit in the Regional Scholastic Art Show

The Lorain County Regional Scholastic Art Exhibition has been providing a program to recognize, exhibit and honor excellence in visual art from grade 7-12 students for over 50 years. The exhibition recently kicked off at the Beth K. Stocker Gallery on the campus of Lorain County Community College and includes artwork from several Avon Lake High School students. The Scholastic ... Read More »

The Great Big Home & Garden Show 2020: Results – “23rd Annual Student Model Home Design Contest”

The Great Big Home and Garden Show, January 31 through February 9 at the I-X Center, will showcase the top ten area high school model home designs from the 23rd annual Student Model Home Design Contest, held January 18, 2020 at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville. This year’s student contest theme was “The Great Opportunity Zones House.” The Westlake High School ... Read More »