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Avon East Students Pen Letters to Veterans

First and second-grade students at Avon East Elementary School are learning a valuable lesson regarding the importance of remembering Veterans who have served our country and thanking them for their service. Last week, students took the time to write letters to Veterans which were then taken to Mount Alverna Village skilled nursing facility in Parma where dozens of Veterans reside. ... Read More »

Trick or Treat at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village

Superhero’s, princesses and wild animals spent the morning with the residents of O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village. Actually, they were the children and Mom’s of the Bay Presbyterian Pre-School group. Thirty-five children went door-to-door trick or treating at the apartments in Assisted Living Then they gathered for a party with the nursing home residents. They all enjoyed cider, donuts and cupcakes. Read More »

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Ted Castele

The extraordinary life of Dr. Ted Castele was celebrated at a memorial service appropriately held within The Castele Learning Center at Lutheran Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 5. Family members, colleagues and friends gathered in loving remembrance of Dr. Ted, who passed away on Aug. 23 at the age of 87. “Lutheran really has lost a good friend and a colleague,” ... Read More »

Avon Improves to 10-1 with Win Over Highland

It was a night of big performances for the Avon High football team as the Eagles hosted Medina Highland in an OHSAA Div. II Region 4 first round game Friday night. Senior running back Gerrett Choat rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns, senior quarterback Jake Sopko was 13-20 passing for two TDs and middle linebacker Alex Rimko laid down ... Read More »

Bay Football Team Sets School Record with 10 Wins

The Bay High football team opened the OHSAA Div. III Region 8 playoffs with a bang Friday night as they travelled to Ashland to hand the host Arrows a 31-21 defeat. The win gave Bay a 10-1 record for the season. The 10 win season is a first for Bay football. The win once again featured the star play of ... Read More »

Landmark Pet: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Family-Owned Company Selling Quality, Holistic Pet Food Since 2002 “Pets Always Welcome!” That’s the motto at Landmark Pet, conveniently located in the West Shore area with stores in Westlake, Avon and Strongsville. At Landmark Pet, you can count on finding the highest quality pet food made from the freshest ingredients you can trust. Their guarantee: All food and treats are ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Man Calls 9-1-1, Says He Shot Wife A North Ridgeville man told a police dispatcher that he shot his wife Friday night after she pointed a knife at him. The North Ridgeville Police Department have released a recording of Ronald Svec calling 911 at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The 911 call released by North Ridgeville Police starts at 18:45.54 ... Read More »

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Ted Castele

The extraordinary life of Dr. Ted Castele was celebrated at a memorial service appropriately held within The Castele Learning Center at Lutheran Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 5. Family members, colleagues and friends gathered in loving remembrance of Dr. Ted, who passed away on Aug. 23 at the age of 87. “Lutheran really has lost a good friend and a colleague,” ... Read More »

Disney Star to Headline Crocker Park Tree Lighting

200,000 lights coordinated to music will highlight the annual Crocker Park Holiday Tree Lighting extravaganza set for Nov. 21. National entertainment figure Chrissie Fit has also been booked to headline the show that will run from 5-7:30 p.m. Fit is an actress and singer who starred as CheeChee in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Movie. Cocker Park Director ... Read More »

Dover Gardens Comes Back After Tragic Crash

Dover Gardens is making a comeback. Just a year after a car being pursued by police plowed into the tavern, owners Gary and Erica Hurst are reopening this month. They are working hard to bring the same friendly feel to Dover Gardens that made it a Westlake landmark. “We want people to know that Dover Gardens will still be the ... Read More »