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Peeping Drone Visits Private Westlake Pool

Drone activity over a Westlake residence swimming pool brought a complaint to Westlake Police on Aug. 4. The Riviera Lane man reported several instances of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) hovering over his backyard since May while female family members are using the pool. The man followed the drone to a Bradley Rd. home and IDed the operator. The operator ... Read More »

Unwanted ‘Guests’ Invade Bay Home

A resident in the 400 block of Huntmere called Bay Village Police to report that two unknown people entered his house and damaged a window on Aug. 2 at 0426 hours. The two males were last seen running south on Huntmere.  Responding officers learned that a guest of the homeowner had allowed the unknown men to enter the house, and ... Read More »

Shih Tzu Killed in Avon Lake Dog Fight

  The Avon Lake Police Department was dispatched to the area of Bridgeside Drive in response to a report of three dogs fighting the evening of Aug. 9. The three dogs involved had been were separated prior to police arrival. Two of the dogs were Pit-bull Terriers, and the third dog was a Shih Tzu, report Avon Lake Police. The ... Read More »

MetroHealth Opens at Crocker Park

To expand health care delivery to more residents of Cuyahoga County, The MetroHealth System has opened a new health center at Crocker Park in Westlake. Medical Director Jeffrey O. Galvin, MD, joined with staff in welcoming about 300 guests to a community open house Saturday, Aug. 1. “We want people to know that there are more than just two health ... Read More »

First Hit! Midnight Madness for Avon Football

It was Midnight Madness for Avon High football at 12:01 a.m.  on Aug. 7. Aug. 7 is the earliest date contact drills are allowed for high school football in Ohio. The Eagles wasted no time in seizing the moment as they held a late night practice under the lights on the varsity field behind Avon Middle School. As the scoreboard ... Read More »

Avon Youth Football Cookout Celebrates Community

Avon Youth Football kicked off the season with a family and team cookout at Veteran’s Park Thursday evening. Mike Cooper of Cooper Disposal and Ben Fligner of Fligner’s Market were busy manning the grill as starving gridders dropped their helmets and ran to feast in the pavilion after practice. Jeff Lindsay, Anthony Detillo and Otha Davison rounded out the hosts ... Read More »

North Olmsted Rec Center Offers High End Fitness Open to All

Brand new at the North Olmsted Recreation Center is a sparkling, high-end fitness center that is open to everyone. Budget friendly plans range from daily walk-in rates to annual discounted memberships that can be used by residents from any community. “We are excited about the center,” says North Olmsted Recreation Commissioner Betsy Drenski. “You don’t have to be a resident ... Read More »

Summer’s in Bloom at The Normandy

Summer is in full bloom at The Normandy in Rocky River. The Normandy Resident Gardens are an attractive feature other senior communities do not have. The gardens make The Normandy unique. For residents there, the gardens represent a space to express their creativity as well as enjoy the feeling of having their own yard. “It’s hard to say goodbye to ... Read More »

North Olmsted Rec Center Offers High End Fitness Open to All

Brand new at the North Olmsted Recreation Center is a sparkling, high-end fitness center that is open to everyone. Budget friendly plans range from daily walk-in rates to annual discounted memberships that can be used by residents from any community. “We are excited about the center,” says North Olmsted Recreation Commissioner Betsy Drenski. “You don’t have to be a resident ... Read More »

The Butterfly House in Avon’s Miller Nature Preserve

One of the area’s totally unique attractions is The Butterfly House within the Miller Nature Preserve on Rt. 83 about a mile south of Detroit Road in Avon. The Butterfly House is free and is open seasonally to Labor Day, 10 am – 5:30 pm daily. All are welcome to visit and get an in-depth look as you walk among ... Read More »