Author Archives: bob

Parking Lot Party at Discount Drug Mart

Westlake Discount Drug Mart Manager Chip Kettler shares a commitment to community along with his co-workers at the busy store on the corner of Detroit and Dover Center Roads. Their annual free cookout on Saturday, Aug. 20, was a great way to say ‘thank you’ to customers and also raise awareness for Stand for the Silent, a nation-wide anti-bullying group ... Read More »

Law You Can Use: Ohio Law and Common Law Address Dog Bites

Q: A dog bit me and I had to get stitches. Is there anything I can do about it? A: If the hospital has not already done so, you should report the dog bite to the health commissioner for the district where the bite occurred. The commissioner will order the dog to be quarantined until it is determined that the dog does ... Read More »

Bay Village Community Theater Finds a Home at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village

The Bay Village Community Theater is a non-profit group that formed after the closing of the Huntington Playhouse in order to preserve community theater in Bay and the surrounding communities. O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village has offered them a “home” to practice and produce staged readings and other performance art. The troupe performed their first production, a staged reading of “A ... Read More »

Bob Thomas, Noted Bay Village Photographer, Dies

Bay Village said goodbye last week to a longstanding friend of the community and noted photographer Bob Thomas. Robert John Thomas, 70, and Monica Thomas were well known and well loved by many for the outstanding work they produced at their photography studio, Thomas & Thomas, located on West Oviatt Road near Dover Center. Their work touched the lives of ... Read More »

It’s All Relative

Members of Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will offer free family history research assistance to the public, from 1-2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, in the computer room of Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. If you have data recorded to pedigree and/or family group sheets, please bring these forms to help volunteers help you. ... Read More »

Avon Early Childhood PTA Kid’s Kloset

Tables are now available for the 2016 Avon Early Childhood PTA Kid’s Kloset resale event. The sale will be held on September 17, from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, at the Avon Middle School (3445 Long Rd, Avon). The cost to rent a table is: $35 for one or $65 for two spaces and are available on a first come ... Read More »

Bay Village Garden Club: Mum’s the Word!

Tyler Gagolek from Tyler’s Farm, prize winning Belgian mum grower, will share facts and tips on growing chrysanthemums on Monday, Sept. 26. at the Bay Village Garden Club meeting. He will show just how lovely mums can be when cared for correctly. Luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. $5 fee for guests. Also-Kevin Noon from Noon Sharpening will be ... Read More »

Lutheran West 5K STAMPEDE is Oct. 8

Area residents are invited to help raise funds for the Lutheran West Athletic Boosters program by participating in the 5K Stampede and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 8, 2016. The event will kick off at the high school located at 3850 Linden Rd. in Rocky River. The 1 Mile Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Stampede will ... Read More »

Sweet Adelines Chorus Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is celebrating 40 years of singing sweet harmonies on Monday September 12, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 680 Abbe Rd. N. Elyria, Ohio. This is also their Guest and Alumni night and welcome all who are interested in learning about 4-part a cappella singing barbershop style. Their current repertoire ... Read More »

Celebrate Westlake: Come for the Run, Stay for the Beer!

Celebrate Westlake, northern Ohio’s premier Five Mile Run, 3 Mile Walk and Kids Run, is back and better than ever in 2016. This year’s Race Date is Sept. 3 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Celebrate Westlake is extremely excited to welcome aboard Sibling Revelry Brewing as a sponsor. As a special treat to all runners and spectators, Sibling ... Read More »