The Scholastic Games radio quiz, heard weekly on WEOL (AM 930), hosted a historically high-scoring academic contest between neighboring high schools this week. It was a 490-400 win for Avon High, not only the highest winning score of the year, but possibly the highest losing score in the program’s 27-year history for runner-up Avon Lake. The broadcast of Monday, March ... Read More »
Airman 1st Class Zackary Magas graduated from basic training on February 24, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas. He is the son of Jimmy and Valerie Magas of Cape Coral, Florida and Grandson of Fran Magas of Avon, Ohio. Zackary is currently attending technical school as an Aerospace Jet Engine Propulsion Mechanic. Read More »
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Students and staff at the Avon Early Learning Center and Avon East Elementary celebrated the special occasion with a week’s worth of fun-filled activities and special theme days. Monday: Crazy Hat Day; Tuesday: Silly Socks Day; Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (dress as wacky as you can); Thursday: Thing Thursday (wear a shirt with a number on it); ... Read More »
It has been 27 years since the disappearance and death of Amy Mihaljevic shocked the Bay Village community. Today, the memorial marker placed near City Hall in remembrance of the little girl is weathered and fading. The image of her bright, smiling face is today barely visible on the marker. But her memory has not diminished a bit in the ... Read More »
Ed McNamara of Prayers from Maria stopped by Avon City Council Monday night to surprise Mayor Bryan Jensen and the city with a special plaque of recognition for all that they do to support the Field of Hope Sunflower attraction that has become a civic landmark along I-90 each summer. “This is the time of year we want to make ... Read More »
The winter sports season has been one for the books for the athletes of Avon High! Winning Southwestern Conference championships were the boys basketball and girls swim teams, while swimming star Ben Brooks placed in two events at state. The boys hockey team captured the White Division North championship this winter, too, and the girls basketball team advanced to the ... Read More »
On Monday, February 27, 2017, a group of Mercy employees and volunteers gathered in the Trustees Conference Room at Mercy Regional Medical Center to celebrate the 99th birthday of renowned volunteer Marge Dziama. When asked how she got her start in volunteering, the near-centenarian replied, “When I was young, I went through a difficult time and had a friend stay ... Read More »
Mardis Gras fun was had by all at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River as Fat Tuesday had residents there living it up with food, fun and music. Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Dinner at the Independent Living Apartments! Residents dined on crab stuffed catfish and blackened chicken. Music was performed by The Polka Pirates. The Care Center also enjoyed ... Read More »
Members of the community gathered to attend the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind community art piece on Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mercy Regional Medical Center’s Medical Office Building, 3600 Kolbe Road in Lorain. Compiled by local artists Keelie Webb and Rick Grahovac, the piece features the artwork from the 2016 ‘Discovering You’ Conference participants. Margeau’s ... Read More »
The Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 32nd Annual Green & White Revue on March 24 & 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westlake High School Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake. The emcees for this year’s show are Emily Schordock, Jeremy Schwochow and Jeremy McCabe. The talent and variety show will feature talents of all kinds ... Read More »
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