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Lakeshore Insurance: What to Bring When Buying a Car?

by RaeAnna Barstow That shiny new ride is right in reach. You’ve searched high and low, spent more time reviewing reviews on Google than you want to admit, but the time has come! You are ready to purchase your new (or new to you) vehicle. Before you head over to the dealership, make sure you have all the documents you’ll ... Read More »

Fight Flu Season with Proactive Steps to Reduce Risk of Illness

With cold and flu season in full swing, Mercy Health is urging the community to take preventative steps to protect themselves and their families from the flu. Proactive measures, including vaccination, are critical in reducing the risk of illness and complications. “Getting the flu vaccine is the single most important step you can take to prevent the flu,” said Dr. ... Read More »

Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol: A Crucial Step Toward Heart Health

High cholesterol is a common but serious health concern impacting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 38 percent of adults in the United States have high cholesterol, a condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke—two of the leading causes of death in the country. Understanding cholesterol and how ... Read More »

Mercy Health Highlights Early Warning Signs of Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a serious but often silent health condition that affects over one in three U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). That’s 96 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it. Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. It signals a ... Read More »

Mercy Health Encouraging Lung Cancer Screenings During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Mercy Health is using this time to highlight lung cancer screening guidelines. Last year, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for lung cancer screenings to reduce lung cancer deaths caused by smoking. These guidelines recommend yearly lung cancer screenings for those aged 50-80 years old who smoke or formerly smoked and have ... Read More »

Avon Football: Regional Champs and Final Four Bound!!

While fighting the elements last Friday, for the second season in a row the top seeded Avon Eagles (14-0) have won the Division II, Region 6 championship 28-20 over Highland (13-1). The Eagles have taken Highland out of the postseason for the sixth time since 2014. The Eagles scored on the first play, then again after a fumble at the ... Read More »

Avon Tree Lighting 2024

An exciting update from the Avon Tree Lighting Ceremony! Please join in on the fun Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3-7 pm at the Avon Aquatic Facility (36265 Detroit Road, Avon) for the 2024 Avon Tree Lighting Ceremony! The parade, featuring the Ride with Santa Contest winner, will start promptly at 5 pm. In addition to this, we are pleased ... Read More »

Mark Your Calendar for the 24th Annual Holiday on the Ridge

The North Ridgeville Visitor’s Bureau invites you to participate in the 24th Annual Holiday on the Ridge on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Experience the magic of Christmas while visiting craft shows, multiple business open houses and special events like the Pancake Breakfast and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony to be held at 5 p.m. at South Central Park Gazebo. For a ... Read More »

Arden Courts Provides Firefighter Dementia Training

Westlake is a dementia friendly city. The Westlake Rec Center provided a classroom for dementia training of the Westlake Fire Department on Tues., Nov. 12. April Suva-Surovi, Senior Business Development Specialist for Arden Courts of Westlake headed the dementia training to the Westlake Fire Department. This interactive program educates the first responders on what dementia is, the different types, the ... Read More »

Fairview Hospital’s Caring Canines: Meet Clara

Meet Clara, a 10-year-old Newfoundland therapy dog, and her owner, Mary Ellen Kraus, who have been brightening the lives of patients and staff at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Mary Ellen, a volunteer in the Caring Canines program along with Clara, has had four Newfies. Mary Ellen and her Newfies have served as Hospital therapy teams for nearly 30 years, the ... Read More »