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Youth Challenge Announces Leadership Transition

The Youth Challenge (YC) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher J. Garr as CEO, effective February 4, 2019. Garr replaces Founder and Executive Director, Mary Sue Tanis, who is transitioning into a new role as Director of Planned Giving for the Westlake non-profit. The announcement follows an 18-month search conducted by the Youth Challenge Board ... Read More »

Saint Bernadette School Annual Open House is Sunday, January 27

Saint Bernadette School in Westlake will be hosting their annual Open House for new families interested in enrollment (Preschool through Grade Eight) for the 2019-2020 school year on Sunday, January 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to meet the administration, faculty, staff and students and learn about our faith based mission and academically rigorous ... Read More »

WHS Junior Places in Local Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

Westlake High School junior Nicholas Gauntner took third place in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy audio essay contest. Bay Village VFW Post 9693 Commander Fred Green awarded Nicholas $50 and a certificate for his essay on the topic “Why My Vote Matters.” Nicholas had to submit a recording of his essay for review by a panel ... Read More »

Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs Warns Residents of New Round of Impostor Scams

The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs is warning residents about a new round of impostor scams impersonating County Sheriff’s deputies or court officials. Arrest and court scams were the most-complained about category of scams reported to the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs in 2018. Over the weekend, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department received multiple complaints about impostor calls ... Read More »

Avon Early Childhood PTA and Cupcake Cravings Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

Pre-order your choice of three delicious goodies for Valentine’s Day while supporting the AECPTA! Perfect gifts for your significant other, children, teachers, coaches, bus drivers, friends, family, or even yourself! We have partnered with Cupcake Cravings to offer the following: One dozen mini-cupcakes, four each of the triple chocolate, strawberries & cream and lemon raspberry flavor. Decorated perfectly for the ... Read More »

The Great Big Home & Garden Show 2019: “22nd Annual Student Model Home Design Contest”

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will be the site for the judging and awards presentation portion of The Great Big Home & Garden Show 22nd Annual Student Model Home Design Contest. The judging will take place on Friday evening (1-18-19) at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the commons. This year’s student contest theme is “The Great Multi-Unit Townhouse.” The awards presentation will ... Read More »

2019 Westlake Community Police Academy, Now Accepting Applications

Deadline for Applications is Friday, February 15 Westlake residents and employees of Westlake companies can discover how a police department runs and learn more about the jobs of patrol officers, detectives and civilian staff members during the Westlake Police Department’s annual Community Police Academy. The Westlake Police Department is accepting applications for the Community Police Academy, now through Friday, February ... Read More »

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club February Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Avon-on-the-Lake Club will be Wednesday, February 6 beginning at 11:30 am at the Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. Lunch will be served at Noon followed by a brief business meeting. Our speaker, Dan Hawk, owner of Hawk’s Greenhouse, will then discuss landscape design and tips on planning our gardens. If you are ... Read More »

Westlake Finance Company Defers Payments for Shut Down Government Workers

Westlake Company Says “Call Us and We’ll Work With You” United Consumer Financial Services wants to tell its customers who have been furloughed and otherwise impacted by the shutdown of parts of the federal government that the company will defer their monthly payment for 30 days and will work with customers who contact them. “It’s the right thing to do,” ... Read More »

Avon Place Honors Staffers

Congratulations to these outstanding staff members at Avon Place Long Term Care & Rehab in Avon for earning recent recognitions! Read More »