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Arthur’s Place at The Normandy Care Center: Aging with Integrity

Aging with integrity and the support residents need on every step of their journey is the mission of Arthur’s Place at the Normandy Care Center in Rocky River. At Arthur’s Place Memory Care Center, every detail has been considered in the thoughtful design and comprehensive services offered there. The facility has also earned a five-star rating from Medicare.gov. “Just because ... Read More »

Westlake Corporate Challenge Celebrates 10 Years

As the flowers of spring start to bloom and the crack of the bat of baseball signals the return of warm weather, the Westlake Recreation Department turns its attention to the annual Summer Classic known as Corporate Challenge. The 10th Annual City of Westlake Corporate Challenge will take place August 1st thru the 5th this year. Last year 8 different teams took part ... Read More »

Avon to Honor Vets Who Gave All

The City of Avon will honor and pay tribute to three local military veterans who were killed while on active military duty. The Memorial Ceremony Tribute will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm at Avon High School located at 37545 Detroit Road. Honored will be Marine Corporal David F. Schneider, who was killed in ... Read More »

Avon Lake Eaglet Update: One Baby Missing

Avon Lake Schools report that one eaglet appears to have gone missing from the nest at Redwood School. As of last week, the mother Eagle had laid three eggs, a rare event, since often eagles lay only two, or if they lay a third, it usually does not hatch. “We have noticed that one of the eaglets has not been ... Read More »

Avon Lake High School Musicians Play Carnegie Hall

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for members of the Avon Lake High School Symphonic Band as the ensemble played Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 4. The Avon Lake High School Symphonic Band was one of eight ensembles nationwide selected to perform at Carnegie Hall. The Symphonic Band, the premier instrumental ensemble in the Avon Lake High School band program, ... Read More »

WESTLAKE SCHOOLS INVOICE STATE FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDS

At its March 21 meeting, the Westlake Board of Education passed a resolution to invoice the State of Ohio for $2.6 million in what it says is excess funding the state sends to charter schools at the expense of local school districts. Westlake Schools CFO/Treasurer Mark C. Pepera sent an invoice to the Ohio Department of Education for state funding ... Read More »

VIDEO: Avon Lake Baby Eaglet’s First Meal

Proud parents Stars & Stripes give their baby its first meal. Baby Eaglet hatched yesterday morning April 5. Two eggs remain in the nest. Photos & video: Avon Lake City Schools, www.avonlakecityschools.org/redwood/videos Read More »

The ‘Power of More’ Celebrated at GK’s Custom in Avon

GK’s Custom Polishing & Cleaning is the premier company specializing in world-class commercial and residential hard surface care and maintenance and premium detailing services in Cleveland. It was also home to the Power of More Afterhours event of the year as GK’s hosted a great networking event the evening of April 5, bringing together business leaders throughout Avon and the ... Read More »

Bay Library Survey Shows Support for New Facility

325 out of 574 respondents to a survey by the Cuyahoga County Library said a new branch in Bay Village is a good idea. The survey, along with samplings of opinion from community conversations, is part of the basis for the discussions by the Library and Cleveland Metroparks on the viability of building a new branch, possibly in Huntington Reservation ... Read More »

Avon Lake Symphonic Band Will Perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC

The Avon Lake High School Symphonic Band is one of eight ensembles nationwide selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 4th, 2016. The Symphonic Band, the premier instrumental ensemble in the Avon Lake High School band program, consists of 58 students chosen by audition. As part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall, the ensemble ... Read More »