The Westlake Police Department is partnering with Project Link to teach students (grades 3-6) the basics of the internet, self-esteem, proper social media presence, stranger chat, privacy settings, and bullying. The FREE workshop will be held Mondays and Tuesdays July 16, 17, 23 and 24 with separate classes by grade and gender. See www.cityofwestlake.org/Student-Cyber. Read More »
Local Student to Perform; Rettig Music is Key Primary Sponsor This is our 7th year! The thrilling sights and sounds of the Shoremen Brass Classic will return to Avon Lake Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 4, at 7 p.m. for the city’s seventh annual Drum Corps International (DCI) competition. The Avon Lake Band Aids, Inc., in partnership with Rettig Music, ... Read More »
Avon Daisy Troop 50259 joined with Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen, Fire Chief Frank Root III and Police Chief Richard Bosley as they assisted Renee Collins in the ribbon-cutting for a new Blessing Box in Avon. The Blessing Box, installed along the drive behind the Police and Fire Stations, is stocked with food basics free for those in need to take. ... Read More »
The City of Westlake wants you to remember that legitimate companies or government agencies will not ask you to buy gift cards and read them or send them identifying codes over the phone or via email – no matter how good the reason seems or under threats of police reports, warrants and/or arrest. Be very wary of a type of ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics during its annual STEAM Week, July 15-21. During that week the library will offer programs for all age groups covering those topics, including COSI on Wheels: Energy!, Tablet Tuesday User Group, Makey Makey, Egg Splatter Painting, WPPL’s Annual Egg Drop, Marshmallow Challenge, Alternatives ... Read More »
Summer Market: Friday, July 27, 3-9 p.m. & Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Veterans Memorial Park. The Summer Market is a unique outdoor festival and benefit held in Avon Lake. Thousands of guests visit the Market each year to shop for furniture, jewelry, art, vintage items, fresh produce, home decor, and a variety of other goods from more ... Read More »
Avon Lake United Church of Christ’s will host the Dirty Dog 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Sat. July 21st. Save the date! Avon Lake United Church of Christ’s Waypoint Youth Ministries will be leading their Annual Dog Wash and Dirty Dog 5K. The Dog Wash will run from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 5K run and 1-Mile Dog Walk ... Read More »
The Westlake Fire Department was honored with a 2018 Ohio EMS Star of Life Award for the excellent care provided to fellow Paramedic/Firefighter Brian Allan after he suffered a life-threatening injury while on duty on April 5, 2017. He returned to full duty in September 2017. Read more about their actions below and about the Ohio EMS Star of Life ... Read More »
Ambulance Heisted from Hospital Grounds Why in the world would anyone think they could get away with stealing an ambulance? The far-fetched idea was put into action on June 29 at 8 p.m. when Westlake Police received a call from a private ambulance company reporting that one of their ambulance vans had been stolen from UH St. John Medical Center. ... Read More »
On Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the 1st Annual Avon Lake Children’s Business Fair will be open for business! It will be held at the Avon Lake United Church of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. Come and visit the 27 booths and meet the 33 children who will be offering their products and services to ... Read More »
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