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SWC: The Toughest Football Conference in the State

Congratulations to the football teams of the Southwestern Conference. 5 of the league’s 10 teams made the OHSAA Div. II playoffs this fall. And three are still alive as regional semifinals action gets underway this Friday night. In those games, Avon Lake (8-3) will face Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (8-3) at Sandusky Strobel Field at Cedar Point Stadium. Westlake (8-3) will ... Read More »

Heritage School Halloween Happenings

Nobody does Halloween better than Heritage School in Avon! Just ask the hundreds of kids – both boys and ghouls – who whooped it up big time at the school’s annual Halloween Happenings bash the evening of Oct. 28. Costumes, music, dancing and a howling good time filled the late afternoon hours when kids packed the back gym from 5-6:30 ... Read More »

At the Boo Walk!

Nothing says Halloween better than the annual Bay Village Merchant Monster March held each year on the Saturday nearest Halloween. This year’s Boo Walk took place on Oct. 29 as hundreds of kids trick-or-treated their way from Bay Square Shopping Mall down Dover Center to Dover Junction. The march is generously supported by Bay merchants who provide the community with ... Read More »

George Reash, 84, Former Westlake High School Principal

Former Westlake High School Principal George Reash has passed away at age 84. Funeral arrangements and obituary: George L. Reash, age 84, of Bay Village, Oh.  b. Salem, Ohio, d.Nov. 10 2016 . Beloved husband of Janice 62 yrs, cherished father of Laura Rozitis Perrine (John), Robin John Reash (MaryEllen),and Georgia Reash.  Dear Grandchildren: Kristin Rozitis Dussault (Bobby), Jordan Reash, Justin ... Read More »

Normandy Costume Party Celebrates the Season

One of the best Halloween parties around was enjoyed by residents of The Normandy Apartments in Rocky River last week as residents joined with staff in dressing in their costume finest. Laughs, food and good times made it a fun night as all gathered in the main dining room for the annual celebration. A scrumptious buffet dinner was served and ... Read More »

Avon Volunteer Rake-Up is a Success

The Volunteer Leaf Rake-Up for the Avon Senior Citizen community Sunday was a hit. “Thank you to all who volunteered their time to make a difference to our Senior Citizens of Avon,” said Annmarie Nyikes, Activity Planner for the Avon Senior Center. “The time that you all took to volunteer is greatly appreciated.” Volunteers were parents from the Avon Community, ... Read More »

Bay Village Big Band Bash and Dinner

The Bay Village Community Band will hold their first annual Big Band Bash on Nov. 19, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Rd. This exciting evening will feature the Village Jazz Orchestra. This is the Bay Village Community Band’s newest ensemble. It will be filled with the sounds of Big Band, Swing and Jazz. Cost ... Read More »

Normandy PTA’s Great Closet Clean-Out

Normandy PTA will host the Great Closet Clean-Out Nov. 11-13 at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Rd. Donate clothing, any cloth items, shoes, and bags and help support Easter Seals and Normandy PTA. Items can be in ANY condition. All donations will be resold, reused or recycled. Drive up and drop off: Fri., Nov. 11 – 2 – 6 p.m.; ... Read More »

Bay Village Historical Society Potluck and Program

The Bay Village Historical will have their Potluck Dinner on Thurs., Nov. 17. at the Bay Village Community House, 303 Cahoon Rd. The event starts at 6 p.m. with the Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The program will be at 7 p.m. If your last name begins with: A-L bring an appetizer or dessert for ten; M-Z bring a side ... Read More »

Cyber Awareness Parent Informational Night Rescheduled

A Cyber Awareness informational evening for parents was rescheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 7 p.m. at Westerly Elementary Library Media Center, 30301 Wolf Road, Bay Village. Please come for an evening presentation of types of social media being used by children from kindergarten through grade 12 for parents co-hosted by Bay Village Schools and Kevin Krolkosky from the Bay Village ... Read More »