Bay Village

At The Balloon Studio, new to Dover Junction Shopping Center in Bay Village, owner Derek Wytzka believes that life’s biggest moments and even its smallest ones, deserve to be celebrated beautifully. From birthdays and baby showers to weddings, graduations, corporate events, and everyday surprises, each arrangement handmade in his new studio  is thoughtfully designed to bring joy, create lasting memories, ... Read More »

Recently, an oil spill affected local wildlife, including these three mallards. Lake Erie Nature and Wildlife Center in Bay Village’s dedicated staff members, interns, and volunteers carefully and thoroughly washed them through a special procedure that removes the oil from their feathers while ensuring their waterproofing is restored. On average, it takes 20-30 minutes to remove oil from each bird. ... Read More »

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. in Cahoon Memorial Park This is a free community event (dogs welcome) that brings people together to honor Amy’s memory, and keep her story alive. More than just a race, this event raises awareness and supports the ongoing investigation through the Amy Fund, helping cover critical costs like DNA testing. Sign up, become ... Read More »

In a historic performance on home soil, 11-year-old Huck Kurinsky secured 3rd place in the Junior BMX Freestyle event at the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup in Birmingham, Alabama. The podium finish makes Kurinsky the youngest American ever to podium at a FISE World Cup event and the first American rider to land on the Junior category podium in series ... Read More »

Congratulations to Bay Village City School District’s Director of Student Services Lindsey Holeman, second from right, for receiving the “Outstanding Administrator” for the Northeast Region of the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA). Board President Debbie Callihan, second from left, came in this morning to surprise Lindsey with the great news! Standing left to right: Robert Hoon, assistant superintendent for curriculum ... Read More »

Join the members of the Bay Village Historical Society at Rose Hill Museum, 27715 Lake Rd. in Bay Village, for a series of discussions highlighting America’s 250th anniversary. Bob Reid will relate the story of the Cahoon Cabin on Aug. 30. Kari Eckel with the League of Women Voters will talk about the League and voting rights in a talk ... Read More »

Drunk with Baby in Car On 8/14/26 at approx. 9:15PM, officers stopped a Volvo on I90 E/B in the area of Columbia Rd after witnessing several moving violations. The vehicle had even attempted to merge into another vehicle’s lane before realizing there was a near collision. The driver appeared intoxicated. Officers noted that there was an infant secured in a ... Read More »

What makes Bay Village feel like Bay Village? For many of us, it’s the tree-lined streets, mature trees in our yards, shady neighborhoods and natural beauty that surrounds us. Our trees are more than scenery—they are part of the character and charm of our community. That’s why the Bay Village Tree Conservancy (BVTC) has been getting out into the community ... Read More »

The Bay Village Police Department hosted Westshore Police and Fire Departments for Active Incident Response Training at St Raphael Parish on Thursday, August 6. This exercise provided first responders with valuable opportunities to enhance coordination, communication, and response capabilities during critical incidents. Bay Village Fire, Westlake Fire and Police, Rocky River Fire and Police, Lakewood Police, North Olmsted Police, Fairview ... Read More »

More than 150 incoming kindergarten students and their parents enjoyed a recent “playdate” at Normandy Elementary School in Bay Village. This newer tradition offers an opportunity for kindergarten families to meet Normandy Principal Dan Sebring, take a tour of the building and get to know other families before school starts on Tuesday, August 18. Bay Village Schools thanks Bay High ... Read More »