Celebrate Westlake, Northern Ohio’s Premier 5-Mile Run and major fundraiser for dozens of local charities, was a success as over 750 runners took part in the annual Labor Day Weekend event on the grounds of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center Sat., Sept. 2. “The race was wonderful, thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers. We could ... Read More »
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Avon Gridders Race to 3-0 Start
The Avon High football team couldn’t ask for a better start to the 2017 season. The Eagles have opened the season, racing to a 3-0 record like they have been shot from a cannon. The season began with an exciting trip to Florida, where they beat Merritt Island, 20-16, in an instant classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports ... Read More »
Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Senior Scams – you read about them everyday! A scammer calls an elderly person, pretends to be their grandchild and pleads for money for help to out of a legal jam. In cases where the grandparent believes the scammer, they go out and buy a gift card or debit card and then send the ‘bail’ money to the bogus grandchild. ... Read More »
Sweetbriar Welcomes 15th annual Bob Hope USO Fundraiser
Sweetbriar Golf Club in Avon Lake welcomed golfers to its 15th annual USO of Northern Ohio Golf Outing and Clambake on Fri. Sept. 8 Guest enjoyed not only a best ball scramble and delicious post-golf clambake, but also an opportunity to assist troops who always welcome a gesture of care from those at home. The outing is one of the ... Read More »
Yes, You Can Prevent Diabetes!
Diabetes can be a horrible illness. Insulin shots, blood sugar monitoring, heart and kidney issues, nerve pain and even loss of eyesight can result. There is good news, however, for many who are borderline diabetic. You can actually prevent diabetes if you take the right steps! Medical Lecturer Tom Strong explained how you can control and even prevent diabetes in ... Read More »
Tailgating at The Normandy Senior Living
The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River kicked the football season off right two weeks ago with a visit from Chomps, the Cleveland Browns mascot, and an afternoon of fun and friendship sponsored by Pathways Hospice. Slushies in the parking lot, football talk and even a Veteran Recognitions ceremony courtesy of Pathways made it a great day all the way ... Read More »
Avon Lake Wins SOUPer Bowl Food Drive!
THANK YOU to everyone who donated food and/or money for the SOUPer Bowl Food Drive for CRS. This year, both communities (Avon and Avon Lake) combined to collect 7,000 lbs of food and $15,759 in monetary donations. Winner of the community friendly competition was named at halftime of last Friday’s Avon-Avon Lake football game. The food and cash combined represent ... Read More »
Air Show Thrills with Air Force Thunderbirds
Labor day Weekend always means there will be a roar in the air along the Lake Erie shore! Yes, Cleveland Air Show weekend always brings out the best in airborne highlights and thrills – from antique craft to, this year, the thrilling displays of jet aerobatics courtesy of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Great show! See you next year! ... Read More »
The Gathering Place Finds New Home at Tri-C Corporate College West
On July 31, the new West Side location for The Gathering Place, named The Sandy Borrelli Center, opened in the Cuyahoga Community College Corporate College West building. At 6,500 square feet, the new location provides more space to increase programming. The Gathering Place hosted an event with hors d’oeuvres and drinks on August 30 to celebrate the new space as ... Read More »
Halftime Fun….
High school football season means more than just fun on the field for the teams. Halftime highlights like the Westlake High Demonettes add to the fall traditions. Click here to view the Westlake-North Football Gallery Read More »
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