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Westlake Porter Public Library Honors Susan Sisco with Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award

North Ridgeville resident Susan Sisco received the 2018 Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award from Westlake Porter Public Library at a volunteer recognition event on March 4. A Reception Desk volunteer since 2005, Sisco is known as the friendly face and cheery hello that greet all who enter the library during her shifts. Not only does she work for one full shift ... Read More »

WHS Students Earn Superior and Excellent Ratings at 2018 District IV Solo and Ensemble Contest

Westlake High School students received Superior and Excellent ratings at the 2018 District IV Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Padua High School in January. Solo and Ensemble Superior Ratings (I): Selma Babiker, Flute Solo A; Mary Babinski, Cello Solo A; Jessica Barrick, Cello Solo A, Trumpet Solo A, Piano Solo A, Soprano Solo A; Chris Chang, Clarinet Solo A; ... Read More »

Herb Guild Garden Club April Meeting

The April meeting of the Herb Guild Garden Club will take place on April 11 at Porter Public Library in Westlake, Ohio. After the business meeting, there will be a presentation starting at 12:30 pm. This month, the presenter will come from Danielion in Wakeman, Ohio. Danielion is a small local business customizing in floral arrangements, home décor and event ... Read More »

Cuyahoga County Council Announces Funding Approval for a Community-Based Project in Fairview Park

In Connection with the Community Development Supplemental Grant Program (CDSG) Cuyahoga County Council is proud to announce the approval of a $50,000 grant award in connection with the Community Development Supplemental Grant (CDSG) program for the 2018 fiscal year. This highly competitive grant program was approved by Council in June of 2016, allocating one million dollars from the Casino Revenue ... Read More »

Bay High School Presents Once Upon A Mattress March 22, 23 & 24

Bay High School drama students will present the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 22, 23 & 24, at 7 p.m. at Bay High Auditorium. General admission tickets are $9; reserve tickets are $12. Tickets may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. The musical is based upon the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. Cast and their characters are: ... Read More »

WHS Senior Recipient of OSU Morrill Scholarship

Westlake High School senior Selma Babiker is the 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 and who ... Read More »

Rocky River Destination Imagination Teams Qualify for State Competition

Two Rocky River Middle School teams qualified to compete at the Destination Imagination state competition after placing at the Region 16 Tournament. Teams Techno Bunnies and Magna Virtue placed first in their challenges and will move on to state competition in Mount Vernon on March 24. Teams that earn top spots at the state level will have the opportunity to ... Read More »

Avon High School Presents “Singin in the Rain”

The Avon High School Drama Club presents, “Singin’ in the Rain” on Fri., March 16 and Sat., March 17 at 7 p.m. and matinee Sun., March 18 at 2 p.m. at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road, Avon. Presale tickets are available online at www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/4081, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students and at the door (box office opens 45 minutes prior to the performance time) ... Read More »

‘Eagles United:’ Avon High Students ‘Walk-In’ to Be the Difference

Avon High School students took a stand to honor the nation’s values with a ‘Walk-In’ today in response to tragic events that have been occurring in our country. The program was planned as a statement about events in Parkland, Florida. Avon High students wanted to find a way to make a difference in the school and raise awareness, to do ... Read More »

Bay Safety Teams Conduct Crisis Response Drills at Bay High

The Bay Village Police Department, the Bay Village Fire Department and Bay Schools teamed to conduct Crisis Response Training at Bay High School during the morning of Friday, March 9. The high school was closed off to the public during the training session and signage was in place. There was no school for students that day due to a scheduled ... Read More »