The Avon High football team is flying high this fall, standing at 9-0 after last Friday’s 42-7 win over Berea-Midpark. The Eagles will be looking to hit the magic 10-0 regular season mark this Friday when they wrap up Southwestern Conference play at home against Olmsted Falls. It won’t be an easy task, however, as the Bulldogs come to town ... Read More »
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Linda Zoundas – Petal Patch “Welcome to Petal Patch. The idea for Petal Patch blossomed from a simple gesture. I wanted to make a unique Valentine’s Day gift for the little girls in my life. I came across a sweet headband while antiquing, but it just wasn’t quite right; it needed more. More color, more sparkle, more pizazz. It needed ... Read More »
Law You Can Use: What to Do if Your Insurance Company Won’t Cover What Your Policy Says it Should
Every insurer owes its policyholder a duty to act in good faith in the handling and payment of claims. “Bad faith” occurs when the insurer violates its duty to handle and pay its policyholder’s claims in good faith. In Ohio, bad faith claims are independent tort claims that can give rise to damages beyond those available for breach of contract. ... Read More »
Bay Voters Face 7-10 Per Cent Property Tax Hike in School Levy
The 5.9 mill levy placed on the Nov. 8 ballot by the Bay Village Board of Education will raise property owner taxes by 7-10 per cent per year. Based on figures run through the Bay Schools Levy Calculator, the increase in taxes can be figured for any property on the city. Simply visit www.BayVillageSchools.com and type the words ‘levy calculator’ ... Read More »
Arrest Made in Overnight North Ridgeville Homicide
On Tuesday, October 25 th , 2016 at 2207 hours, the North Ridgeville Police Department received a 911 call from a male at a residence on Avon Belden Rd who reported shooting a female. Officers responded to the residence and were met in the entrance to the garage by the 50 year old male, Randy Hamilton. Hamilton was secured and Officers entered the ... Read More »
Two in Custody in North Olmsted Man Homicide
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a deceased male found in Cleveland near the West 25th Street bridge on Saturday as James Cashin,65, from North Olmsted. North Olmsted Police are currently investigating this incident as a homicide and have two adult males in custody. The names of the two subjects will be released when charges are filed. Charges ... Read More »
Former Westlake High Principal George Reash: “He Had Faith in His People”
As Principal of Westlake High School from 1969-86, George Reash touched the lives of thousands of students as well as educators. His wife, Jan Reash, also impacted the lives of countless West Shore families. As founding Director of Far West Center, she brought real resources to the field of mental health to the community. Today, family and friends are pausing ... Read More »
North Coast Rotary’s Twelfth Annual Great Pizza Bake-Off at Avon Lake High School
On a summer-like evening over 500 guests enjoyed this North Coast Rotary Club sponsored event at the Avon Lake High School Commons. This event was emceed by Rotarian James Miller, and while diners sampled pizza and voted on their favorites, children had their faces painted and played Putt-out-Polio. Two ALHS key administrators served as the mystery diners to select the ... Read More »
10 WHS Students Named Cleveland Museum of Art Ambassadors
Ten Westlake High School AP Art History and International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge students will participate in the Cleveland Museum of Art Museum Ambassadors program that provides a behind-the-scenes experience at the world-class institution. This year’s ambassadors are juniors Gwynnie Ball, Abby Falcone, Jade Hawk, Dena Hussain, Rachel Kaiser, Reilly Larcey, Carolyn McBride, Emily Nebraska, Adalee Ratycz and Jonathon Shear. ... Read More »
8 Named National Merit Commended Scholars
WHS seniors Mark Sargent, Jeremy McCabe, Carter Hoon, Katarina Jamsek, Justin Krantz, David Eppele and Christopher Slater and 2016 WHS graduate Bradley Katcher, were named National Merit Commended students. They are among the 34,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT to be recognized for their outstanding academic promise. Read More »
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