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Westlake High School senior Sebastian Francesconi was awarded the 2nd annual “Jeffery Owen Marriott Memorial Scholarship” at the Senior Awards Banquet Night this week. Francesconi was selected based on his strong academic success, leadership roles, community involvement, and athletic success at Westlake High – all attributes of Jeffery Marriott, whom the scholarship honors. Francesconi earned an impressive 10 varsity letters ... Read More »

OK everybody, get out your old Bruce Springsteen CDs and find the song, “Glory Days.” It’s the perfect theme for June at Avon’s Sprenger Stadium where the Lake Erie Crushers will be hosting a “Cleveland Sports Legends Softball Game” to be played on Saturday, June 17 at 7:05 p.m. Great names from Cleveland’s sports past will be there: – Super ... Read More »

Residents and visitors to Crocker Park are invited to enjoy the gorgeous weather while perusing thousands of handmade-in-the-USA works of art during the 12th Annual Crocker Park Fine Art Fair with Craft Marketplace on June 10 – 11. More than 100 national artists are set to display their fine works from across the nation in a prestigious show encompassing fine ... Read More »

The Woods on French Creek celebrated National Nursing Home Week in a special way on May 19. The 75-bed, all private suite, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located at 37845 Colorado Ave. in Avon marked the special week with a gala balloon release. Residents and staff gathered outside the entrance and launched their messages of life and love to the ... Read More »

Bay Village will never forget Amy Mihaljevic. Although the tragic death of the 10-year old occurred over 27 years ago, Amy’s memory continues to be revered in the community. Recently, Bay resident John Paytosh (administrator of the facebook site Secret Bay Village) posted that Amy’s marker near City Hall had faded over time. “Great day!” reported John recently. “The Amy ... Read More »

In honor of the Veard Family’s transformative gift, Mercy proudly dedicated the Veard Family Birthing Center at Mercy Regional Medical Center with a special unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 18. The newly renovated birthing suites, updated to create a beautiful, home-like setting for patients and families, reflect Mercy’s commitment to providing the best environment and care for each and every ... Read More »

“Liberty Rocks” is the theme of this year’s Crocker Park patriotic party that helps celebrate the Fourth of July. Part festival, part rock and roll and part patriotic party, Stark Enterprises Vice President Lisa Schwan explains that the June 25 event is “a fusion of our previous summer events that combines the parts that everyone loves most – family friendly ... Read More »

Bay Renaissance? It’s an exciting time in Bay Village. In fact, the city may be on the verge of a renaissance, especially in light of the projects coming for a quiet town like Bay. A new Bay Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will likely be built on the site of the old Bay Way Cabin (Kiddie Kollege) in ... Read More »

Apollo’s Fire has announced a new creative crossover program for its 2017 popular “Countryside Concerts” series in rustic venues: Mediterranean Roots – Dances & Romances in the Ancient World. The waters of the Mediterranean carried ancient traders from Spain and Italy to Greece, North Africa and the Middle East. Their songs, dances, love stories and laments traveled with them. And, ... Read More »

Members of Avon City Council took a moment for a little levity for a good cause by donning red noses at the start of Monday’s council meeting. City Council President Craig Witherspoon spearheaded the gesture by joining the Walgreen Drug Store promotion to support charities dedicated to childhood poverty. Comic Relief is the charity behind the Red Nose Day Fund. ... Read More »