The City of Westlake has a Revolutionary War connection within Evergreen Cemetery located at 29535 Center Ridge Road. At rest in the cemetery are the remains of six Revolutionary War veterans – men who battled the British 250 years ago to establish American independence. After the war, they made their way west to the area known as the Western Reserve ... Read More »
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Op-Ed: Balancing Tax Relief with Strong Public Schools
By Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, Superintendent, North Ridgeville City Schools As Superintendent of North Ridgeville City Schools, I am proud to lead a district that has been a model of fiscal responsibility, educational excellence, and community partnership. Since 2012, we’ve kept a promise to our taxpayers—not to ask for new operating money for at least ten years—and we’ve exceeded that pledge. Through ... Read More »
UH St. John Medical Center Honors Employees
Last week, UH St. John Medical Center had the privilege of gathering for their Quarterly Employee Service Excellence Awards Ceremony, where they celebrated the outstanding contributions of team members. These awards honor service excellence, exemplary patient service and more. Here are the winners: BEE Award The BEE Award recognizes the extraordinary work of our unlicensed nursing support staff. Congratulations to: ... Read More »
At the French Creek Foundation Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
The 2025 French Creek Foundation Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast was held at Avon Middle School last Saturday. It was a great way for some family fun. It also raised funds to purchase flowers for the 25 cement planters French Creek Foundation installed along Detroit Road and hanging floral baskets for the poles in Avon’s historic French Creek District. ... Read More »
Crocker Park’s Springtime Excitement: StoryWalk® Farmer’s Market & Easter Bunny
StoryWalk® Begins April 1st, North Union Farmer’s Market Moves Outdoors April 5th, Visit the Easter Bunny April 19 Spring into StoryWalk® at Crocker Park presented by Circle K, our annual reading adventure kicks off Tuesday, April 1, featuring Don’t Push the Button: An Easter Surprise! by local author Bill Cotter. Stroll through the park, starting and ending at Barnes & ... Read More »
Sheffield Lake’s Guenther Park Receives $225,000 Ford Gift
Sheffield Lake’s popular Guenther Park will become even more popular next summer thanks to a $225,000 gift from Ford Motor Company. Mayor Rocky Radeff accepted a donation check from Plant Manager John Mullins at the park last Friday. The money will go toward a Splash Pad and other improvements. “I am excited to announce that Ford, in collaboration with the ... Read More »
LCCC Police Academy Celebrates 22 New Graduates
Lorain County Community College celebrated the graduation of 22 cadets from the LCCC Police Academy during a ceremony on March 27 at Stocker Arts Center’s Hoke Theatre. LCCC is the leading training location for first responders in Lorain County, including law enforcement officers. LCCC President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., congratulated the cadets on their achievement. “These cadets have completed a ... Read More »
Bay Schools Conceptual Renderings for the Proposed Building Improvements
Curious about the proposed building improvements and conceptual renderings attached to the Finance + Facilities for the Future Plan and proposed Permanent Improvement Levy? Take a look at the information and conceptual renderings below. Questions? Please email photos@bayk12.org or call 440-617-7300. Read More »
Food Truck Friday 2025 Season
Save the Dates! Join us for your sweet and savory lunchtime favorites on Friday’s from May 30 to August 29 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Village Green behind Bay Village City Hall at 350 Dover Center Road May 30 – Jones Bones BBQ and Cleveland Cookie Dough Co. June 6 – Off the GRIDdle and East Coast ... Read More »
Avon Lake Earns 2024 Tree City USA, Growth Award Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation named Avon Lake a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. Avon Lake also received a Growth Award for demonstrating improved levels of tree care and community engagement. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, ... Read More »
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