Eric Johnson, Ohio Genealogical Society [OGS] trustee, retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel and author of several military books, will present, “Ohio and World War I: Reconstructing your Ancestor’s Military Service Records,” at the April 18 meeting of the Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS. Program begins at 7 p.m. in the Porter Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Social time is ... Read More »
Disability Awareness Week at Redwood Elementary School in Avon Lake ended with a special performance by the Elyria High School Sign Choir. This choir is comprised of students both with special needs and exceptional needs. Thank you to everyone who made the week so meaningful for our students and staff. The school also raised funds for Westlake-based, Connecting for Kids, and ... Read More »
Village Project’s third annual NOURISH fundraiser was a triumph for everyone involved. On March 3, over 425 guests filled Hyland’s Building 3 in Westlake to enjoy delicious food and take in the ambience of a street fair, complete with colorful lanterns, music, games and a caricature artist. Additionally, many people participated by buying chances and bidding to win tempting raffle ... Read More »
Avon High School senior Mallory Stowe’s “Jamie” painting has won a place in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Show. This show is highly selective, as only 300 artworks from Ohio high school students are selected to be part of this show. Her work will be on display at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus from April 22-May ... Read More »
March 27 Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Project at Westlake Site Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is giving its fastest-growing campus some much-needed room with the construction of a second building at Westshore Campus. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Westshore Campus Center will take place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27. The $40 million project addresses a space shortage that ... Read More »
The Avon Lake Drama Club presents, “The Addams Family” A new Musical Comedy, April 26-28 at 7 p.m.; and matinee performances at 2 p.m. April 28-29 at the Dr. Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center, 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake. The show is based on the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice; and characters created by Charles Addams. Music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa. ... Read More »
Three Westlake Students Receive Awards at State Competition The Westlake Council of PTAs held its 2017-2018 Reflections Art Show & Judging on November 30, 2017 at Westlake Porter Public Library, and top entries recently advanced to the Ohio PTA State Reflections Competition. Founded in 1969, the National PTA Reflections program engages nearly 300,000 students and their families in arts education ... Read More »
Westlake High School senior Brianna Bergenstein is the third WHS recipient of The Ohio State University’s acclaimed Morrill Scholarship Program Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes students’ commitment to excellence and diversity initiatives. The Excellence Scholarship is equal to the value of in-state tuition. The Morrill Scholarship Program (MSP) seeks academically exceptional high school seniors who will contribute to campus diversity ... Read More »
The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) recently announced that 14-year-old Avon Lake High School Freshman Elisabeth Lendal has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. She is also officially the first recipient in Avon Lake to receive this prestigious award (the equivalent of the Boys Scout Eagle Scout Award), and one of the youngest ... Read More »
Holy Trinity School seventh grader Chas Knittel correctly spelled “kuchen” and “zinnia” to win the The Chronicle Telegram’s preliminary spelling bee on March 16. Knittel outlasted the runner-up in the 23rd round to earn the victory. Knittel gained entry into the preliminary bee, one of two hosted by The Chronicle, after winning the Holy Trinity School bee in February. The ... Read More »
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