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Holy Trinity Students Win Science Contests

For the second consecutive school year, Holy Trinity School has been awarded one of the Top School Awards in the 10th annual “Rubber Band Contest,” hosted by The Akron Global Polymer Academy at the University of Akron. All 47 eighth graders at the school entered the contest with Holy Trinity’s Mary Lepore taking second place in the Arts and Leisure ... Read More »

WDAB Hosts Inaugural Demon Derby “Night at the Races”

Demon pride was alive and kicking at the Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters (WDAB) inaugural, sold-out Demon Derby “Night at the Races”. The event, held at St. Demetrios Church Cultural Center on April 27, included dinner, drinks, sideboards, horse races and raffle packages with all proceeds benefiting WDAB and our mission to support all Demons athletics. “WDAB is a thriving organization ... Read More »

St. Mary Avon Track Teams Place First, Third in City

St.  Mary Avon 7th and 8th grade track teams, coached by Keith and Laura Krese, placed as follows in CYO Division II meets: District Meet (May 13): Girls’ Team: 1st Place; Boys’ Team: 2nd Place. City-Wide Championship Meet (May 20): Girls’ Team: 1st Place; Boys’ Team: 3rd Place. Read More »

Irene Eller Turns 100 Years Old

The Belvedere of Westlake celebrated one of their residents 100th birthday last week. Irene Eller turned 100 on May 28, 2018. Irene was born on the west side of Cleveland. Her parents had immigrated from Hungary. When Irene was a young woman, she was babysitting next door to another family who had a son named Louis. “Over the back fence” ... Read More »

Avon Eagle Run Draws 1300 for Memorial Day Weekend Event

The 18th annual Eagle Run presented by Mercy Health brought 1300 runners, walkers and guests to Avon High Saturday morning, May 26, to participate in different categories of running and walking races. The annual event benefits the Avon School Educational Endowment Fund, French Creek YMCA and other local charities. 29 year old Mark Grogan of Bay Village topped the strong ... Read More »

Avon High Grads Earn $6 Million-Plus in Scholarships

Graduation for Avon High seniors is this Saturday, June 2, at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. 313 seniors will be graduating. Of those, 286 students – 91 per cent of the class – will go on to attend a college or university. Seven have elected for military duty. The dollar amount of the scholarships Avon seniors are receiving totals $6,232,600! The ... Read More »

Manning Honors Lorain County Community College as Top Community College for Student Success

On Wednesday, State Senator Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) honored Lorain County Community College (LCCC) for being named the top community college for student success in the United States by the American Association of Community Colleges. “It is an honor to recognize the achievements of Lorain County Community College,” said Senator Manning. “LCCC is a trailblazer in this area of student success and ... Read More »

Bay Village Porch Talks Highlight Our Early Settlers

Visit with a descendant of our pioneer ancestors at this summer’s first porch talk sponsored by the Bay Village Historical Society. The event will take place on June 10, 2 p.m., at the Osborn Learning Center in Cahoon Memorial Park. Our first Northeast Ohio settlers paved the way for our life here. The story of each homesteader tells how they ... Read More »

Bay Days 2018 – Cahoon Park

Saturday, June 30 12 pm – 10:30 pm – Booths and Rides Open 12 pm – 5 pm – $19 One Price Ticket for All Rides 5 pm – Classic Car Cruise-in, Cahoon Park, with DJ Cadillac Mike 7 pm – Live music at the Gazebo – Bay Village Community Band Monday, July 2 12 pm – 10:30 pm – ... Read More »

Bay Village Food Truck Friday Schedule

Every Friday on the west side of City Hall, 350 Dover Center Rd. New this year sweets trucks! In case of inclement weather, food trucks will park near the front of the Dwyer Sr. Center. May 25 – Sauced Wood Fired Pizza & Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery June 1 – Melted Fusion & Kona Ice June 8 – Pasta Tivo ... Read More »