The City of Avon dedicated its new Veterans Memorial in the community’s aquatic center park the morning of Sept. 14 as dozens of community members turned out to share in solemn observances. “We hope this is a place where people can come and reflect,” said Mayor Bryan Jensen as he helped introduce the family members of three young Avon residents ... Read More »
Perfect weather and a strong community tradition combined to draw a massive crowd along Wolf Road last Friday evening to view the annual Bay Village Homecoming Parade. This year’s parade was one of the biggest ever, with dozens of community groups being represented in the march to Bay Memorial Stadium. The parade route was lined with spectators the entire way, ... Read More »
Sweetbriar Golf Club & Pro Shop proudly hosted the 17th annual USO of Northern Ohio Bob Hope Golf Outing & North Coast Bake on Friday, Sept. 13. A perfect late-summer day welcomed hundreds of golfers who supported the event with one main objective: “Serving our neighbors who are serving our country.” Joanne and Bucky Kopf joined with the USO Northern ... Read More »
The City of Avon gathered for a solemn Patriot Day ceremony the morning of Sept. 11 at the Avon Fire Station at 36185 Detroit Road. It was an opportunity for the community to pause and reflect on the events of 9-11-01 that so devastated the lives of many Americans and their families. Mayor Bryan Jensen delivered a short address, reminding ... Read More »
What better day to start a fall prevention program than the first day of Fall? That was the idea behind the opening day of “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls’ along the track at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake on Monday, Sept. 23. “We have partnered with the Ohio Department of Aging to promote and sponsor ‘10 ... Read More »
A unique program designed to assist people through their darkest days has been launched by O’Neill Healthcare. ‘Understanding Grief’ was the topic of a Sept. 17 Lunch and Learn that brought dozens of guests to a program presented by Chaplain Tom Pussel of O’Neill Hospice. Grief said Pussel, is the single most difficult subject to talk about in our society. ... Read More »
Rolling Thunder is a national organization comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts committed to publicize POW/MIA issues and to keep these veterans alive in our hearts and minds. Chip and Chuck Kettler recently brought the movement to the Westlake Discount Drug Mart, where Chip is well-known its veteran store manager and friend to the community. He joined with his dad Labor Day ... Read More »
The Avon High football team had little trouble in cruising past visiting Berea-Midpark in SWC action last Friday, posting a 49-13 decision over the Titans at Avon’s Firment Stadium. The Eagles are 4-0, walloping Lorain, 52-28, Lakewood, 33-13 (forfeit at half/weather) and Berea-Midpark following their exciting 13-12 win over Avon Lake opening night. Nick Perusek (33) and Danny Zeh (4) ... Read More »
The Avon Lake Shoremen played their first home game of the season last Friday and put a licking on the visiting Westlake Demons, 49-0. The win demonstrated that the Shoremen, despite their tight opening night loss to Avon, are a top team in both the area and state, living up to their ranking of 14th in the state Div. 2 ... Read More »
The women of the Gardens at Westlake were excited to show off the final shirts that were for sale at the ‘Groovin’ at the Gardens’ event on Wed., Sept. 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m. The residents hand-made their tie-dyed shirts. The shirts were on sale for $15 with proceeds going to Clague Playhouse Inc. The event was open to the ... Read More »
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