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20th Annual Christmas By-The-Lake Craft Show

The Avon Lake High School PTA is hosting the 20th Annual Christmas By-The-Lake Craft Show, Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Avon Lake High School Auxiliary Gym, 175 Avon Belden Road. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available from over 90 vendors. Items include ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Taking It Out on the Kid A 33 year old Rose Rd. woman and her 57 year mother argued over the younger woman’s care of her 9 year old son on Oct. 29 after the poor little guy had called grandma because of mom’s intoxicated condition, report Westlake Police .Among other issues, mom had told the boy he was the ... Read More »

November Peak Month for Deer Activity

Lt. Governor Mary Taylor Stresses Cautious Driving, Insurance Review After the most deer-vehicle crashes on Ohio roadways in years, Lt. Governor Mary Taylor is stressing driver precaution this November, a peak month for deer movement. “The danger deer present combined with inattentive driving can lead to trouble,” said Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. “Committing to mindful ... Read More »

Community Meal & Thanksgiving Worship

Come celebrate all we have to be thankful for! On Wed. Nov. 16, the congregations of Prince of Peace and Westlake Methodist invite you to gather for a free home cooked meal as together we give thanks for the blessings of the season. The meal is served from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Westlake United Methodist Church ... Read More »

29th Annual PTA ‘Night at the Races’ to Fund BVHS Scholarships

The 29th annual Night at the Races sponsored by the Bay Village Council of PTAs will raise scholarship funds for the Class of 2017 on November 19, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Copper Cup in Westlake, Ohio. Last year, the community’s generosity resulted in $12,000 for seven scholarships that were awarded to students pursuing degrees focusing on education or ... Read More »

Bay Village Garden Club

The next meeting of the Bay Village Garden Club will be on Mon., Nov. 28 at 11:30 am at Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Road. This is a hands on meeting where we will have fun creating a unique wreath for seniors and a table decoration for cancer patients in our community. Our Care and Share meeting is a ... Read More »

Explore the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

By Jean Smith Join the Westlake Garden Club on Wed., Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Westlake Porter Public Library to “Explore the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.”  Karen Patterson, retired history teacher, former seasonal park ranger, and volunteer for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, will take us on a guided tour of the National Parks and focus on the National ... Read More »

Trick or Treat at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village

The residents of O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village enjoyed Trick or Treat with the cutest pumpkins, pirates and princesses anywhere! The “Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers” (MOPS)  group of Bay Presbyterian Church came in last week one morning with about 35 children, all dressed in costume and ready for candy. The Assisted Living and all O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village residents gave out their ... Read More »

Lorain County Chamber Business Expo

The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Expo, presented by First Federal Lakewood, at Tom’s Country Place in Avon on Nov. 3 as hundreds of guests browsed dozens of business displays. “The aim of the Expo is simple – to provide exhibitors and attendees an opportunity to network, collaborate, learn about and promote Lorain County businesses,” said Chamber ... Read More »

Community West Foundation’s David Dombrowiak is Beck Center Man of the Year

David T. Dombrowiak, President and CEO of Community West Foundation, has been honored with The Beck Center for the Arts 2016 Spotlight and Man of the Year Awards. The presentation took place within the spectacular venue of Hyland, creator of OnBase, at an awards dinner held Saturday, Oct. 29, in Westlake. The event welcomed over 300 guests who joined in ... Read More »