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Armed Robbery at Westlake Bank: $10K Reward Offered

UPDATE 2: Note that the suspect is wearing brown boots and gloves and that the firearm is a semi-automatic pistol and that he apparently brought a light blue shopping bag with him. PNC has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect in this holdup. Contact Westlake PD 440.871.3311 or the Cleveland ... Read More »

Learwood Middle School Student Heading to National Spelling Bee

It will be Rachel Mueller’s first trip to Washington, D.C., and she is going in style as one of the representatives from Northeast Ohio at the 89th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition in Washington, D.C., in May. Mueller won last week’s District Spelling Bee finals, edging out seventh-grader Nick Gardner from Avon Middle School. The event is sponsored by ... Read More »

Avon High School’s Erich Frombach is Athletic Director of the Year

Avon High School Athletic Director Erich Frombach has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association (LCAAA). The honor was presented last week during an awards banquet for the association. “Erich is simply outstanding,” said Mike Laub, Avon Local Schools superintendent. “He cares about helping our students grow as young adults and has made ... Read More »

West Shore Mayors Celebrate ‘Power of More’

Community spirit took center stage as the mayors of Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake gave their annual States of the City addresses during a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored luncheon Wednesday, March 16, at Tom’s Country Place. West Shore Chamber Executive Director John Sobolewski welcomed guests. He remarked on the success of teamwork as the West Shore, North Coast, North ... Read More »

Computer Science Principles Class Members Win Hyland Innovation Showdown

Congratulations to the Computer Science Principles class team of NICK IRWIN (Sr.), STEVE COLUMBRO (Sr.), JACK BOGART (Sr.), and SNEHA RAMACHANDRAN (Jr.), for winning the Hyland Software Innovation Showdown, held at their headquarters in Westlake on Saturday. Their entry, titled “SUITABLE”, was selected as the winner among 16 entries from all over Northeast Ohio. “Suitable” is a virtual online apparel ... Read More »

District Names Natalie Fior Curriculum Director

Erieview Elementary School Principal Natalie Fior was recently approved by the Avon Lake Board of Education as the district’s new Curriculum Director. She will assume the role in the newly created position effective May 2 through the remainder of the school year. Effective Aug. 1, she will begin a three-year contract with the district. Jane Ramsay was named interim principal ... Read More »

Water safety confirmed for all Bay Village City Schools

The Bay Village City School District recently had water in all five school buildings tested to insure that the drinking water was safe. Results show no detectable levels of lead in any of the samples and only trace amounts of copper, which is considered normal. Superintendent Clint Keener said he asked that the testing be done because many reports in ... Read More »

Stomper Says, “Let’s Read’ at Avon East Elementary

Avon East Elementary School kicked off its Crushers Summer Reading Program with an assembly Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Stomper, the Crushers mascot, was at the school to help celebrate the reading program for students in grades 1-2. Stomper says he is keeping track of all the kids and expects to see them at the games this summer!   ... Read More »

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s at UH St. John Medical Center Brings New Kids Running Series to Westlake

If you are looking for a way to get the kids up and moving and out from behind a screen this spring, the Healthy Kids Running Series may be the answer.  The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each Race Series takes place ... Read More »

Westlake High School PTSA 2016 Green & White Revue

The Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 31st Annual Green & White Revue on Friday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westlake High School’s Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake. The emcees for this year’s show are WHS seniors Jack Routhier, Justin Godfrey & Ryan Hooper. The Green & White ... Read More »