Every day at Westlake High School, more than 50 peer tutors are available before school and throughout the school day to offer peer tutoring services to their classmates. The initiative recently launched when WHS senior Carter Hoon took the lead in recruiting fellow students, along with Assistant Principal Bridget Elias and science teachers Jon Cuomo and John Packis. Peer tutors ... Read More »
One-hundred two current and former Westlake High School students were named AP Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Exams. Only about 13 percent of the more than 840,000 students in 13,680 schools who took AP Exams in May performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition. Students take AP exams in May ... Read More »
Another Bay Village senior citizen has fallen victim to the “Grandson is in Jail” hoax. The 88-year old Osborn Road man is out $4500 after falling prey to this cruel ploy. The elderly man went to the Bay Police station on Oct. 22 at 0925 hrs to report he was a victim of the “grandson is in jail” scam. He ... Read More »
Three suspects were arrested today in Rocky River after Rocky River Police received a call reporting a kidnapping. Activities took place along Detroit Road near Linda St. At approximately 11 a.m., Rocky River Police report they took a call reporting a kidnapping. “The caller provided a good description of the vehicle involved and its occupants,” say Police. Within minutes, Rocky ... Read More »
Culinary student Angel Betancourt of Westlake found inspiration in his Puerto Rican heritage while creating an entry for the Pierre’s Ice Cream Challenge at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently. Betancourt was one of five finalists in the dessert competition with a cool treat featuring Pierre’s Mango Sorbet and Passion Fruit Sorbet, toasted coconut and twice-fried plantains covered in dark chocolate. ... Read More »
In this season of Political Fact Checks, let’s have some fun and take a look back at the old-time radio comedy team of Bob and Ray and their spoof interview with an author of ‘A History of the United States.’ Great debate week fun. Lots more Bob & Ray here: https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Bob-Ray-Legends/dp/1615730990 Wikipedia says, ‘Bob and Ray were an American comedy ... Read More »
2 pair of sunglasses valued at a total of $370 were stolen on Oct. 14 from the Sunglass Hut on Crocker Park Blvd. while the clerk was assisting other customers. CCTV stills of the 2 suspects are attached. If anyone recognizes either of them, please call 440.871.3311. Read More »
October is a sea of pink as awareness for breast cancer is promoted throughout the month. While schools and sports teams rally for the cause, breast cancer hit close to home in Avon last year after current senior football player, Michael Sustar’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mary Jo Sustar, 50, was diagnosed Nov. 9, 2015 at the age ... Read More »
Bay Village Interim Mayor Gary Ebert announced at last night’s City Council meeting that the location of the city’s leaf pick up trucks will be posted on the city web site. Leaf pick up started Monday, moving from east to west in the community. “If you go on the web site (www.cityofbayvillage.com), you’ll be able to know where they’re at. ... Read More »
It was another successful State Representative Nan Baker 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Umerley Civic Center in Rocky River on Sunday, October 16th. The event carries on a tradition started by founder Jim Petro. The honorable Mr. Petro began this tradition in 1996, making Sunday’s event its 30th anniversary year. The honorable U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich was given ... Read More »
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