The Avon Schools Board of Education is excited to announce that Dr. Michael Zalar has been selected to serve as the district’s Interim Superintendent for the 25-26 school year pending board approval at our next board meeting on July 14th at Avon Middle School. He has served as Superintendent in Oregon Clay, North Olmsted and Tiffin School Districts before retiring ... Read More »
Westlake Kiwanis and Berea Kiwanis Clubs teamed up to help RePlay for Kids rework toys for children with disabilities. At this workshop battery-powered toys were adapted with external switches. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to agencies that work with kids with disabilities. “This is just one of the many projects we do for children in our community,” ... Read More »
In 2019, North Olmsted eighth graders Rafel Alshakergi, Maya Elkhatib, and Kameron Swanson took a school history project to the next level when they brought attention to a group of unmarked graves in Butternut Ridge Cemetery. Labeled only as ‘Occupied by Colored People’, the graves turned out to be those of the Peake and Cousins families, some of the earliest ... Read More »
It’s a week of celebration at Tri-C Corporate College and Westshore Campus in Westlake the week of July 14 – 17. Corporate College® is celebrating two decades of driving professional excellence and business innovation. It’s not just a training hub — it’s a cornerstone for successful professional and business development. Over the past 20 years, Corporate College has empowered professionals ... Read More »
This June, local families braved the sweltering heat and gathered at North Olmstead Park for a picnic celebration of Palestinian culture. Kids of all ages had the chance to learn about Palestine’s heritage and enjoy fun activities – from Dabke dancing to arts and crafts. The Symbols of Resistance & Peace Picnic was hosted by Moms Against Genocide, a chapter ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s July 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Sunday, July 13 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Do you love Legos©? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick Builders! Bricks provided. No registration is required, ... Read More »
The Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame Inductees for 2025 include Matt Dechant, Annette Ilg, Zac Janicek, Connie Meier, Tim Schumacher and the 1985 ALHS Shoremen Baseball Team. During his tenure at ALHS, Matt Dechant excelled in the shotput & discus. He was first team All-SWC & was recognized as one of the top fifty throwers in the United States. ... Read More »
Professional Purse Snatchers Nabbed On 6/10/25 at about 2:15PM, WPD received a call from an employee of the Cheesecake Factory on Crocker Rd reporting a theft at the restaurant. A customer had been sitting on the patio enjoying a meal. When the female victim checked her purse, she noticed that her wallet was missing. A review of surveillance video showed ... Read More »
Our country’s colors were proudly displayed by a Westlake Police Dept. Color Guard at the annual Fourth of July parade hosted by the city last Friday. Crowds lined the street as the parade made its way down Hilliard Blvd. from Lee Burneson Middle School to Clague Park. Once at the park, events of the day included a patriotic speech from ... Read More »
This year, residents and visitors attending the Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show can explore a special exhibit that includes a P-51C Mustang and a mobile movie theater inside a 53-foot trailer. The theater has a panoramic screen that is housed in a climate-controlled semi-trailer with expandable sides, ensuring accessibility to all comfortably, accommodating 30 visitors for each showing. This ... Read More »
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