By Amanda Ferrari Winter has a way of quieting everything down around here. The gardens rest, the cart is tucked away, and our weekends slow down just enough to let us dream about what’s next. As the days stretch a little longer, I find myself thinking ahead to Spring in Bay Village—and to Ferrari Flours, our micro-bakery and flower farm, ... Read More »
Bay Village
The Quiet Disappearance of Bay Village’s Trees
I moved to Bay Village in 2002, into a modest corner house east of Dover. At the time, it was just me and my dog, and trees were everywhere. The street felt appropriately named Parkside—shaded, quiet, and full of character. Over the years, my life here grew. I met my husband, who lived down the street with his two daughters, ... Read More »
Introducing Bay Village Schools Interim Treasurer, Emily Cundiff
Emily Cundiff has been named Interim Treasurer for Bay Village Schools until a permanent successor is appointed by the Bay Village Board of Education. With nearly 20 years of experience in governmental school finance, Emily brings a strong foundation in public education budgeting, reporting and financial operations to her current role as Deputy Director of CONNECT. (CONNECT is one of ... Read More »
Bay Schools Happenings
Farm to Fork Bay Middle School students are giving new meaning to the term “farm to fork” by growing their own lettuce! Find out more this Wed., Jan. 14 during the 3News Growing Stem segment at 5pm! Doce Uvas Normandy students in Señora Hoy’s Bay Village Spanish class learned about the Doce Uvas (12 Grapes) Tradition to celebrate New Year’s ... Read More »
Bay Schools to Host Well-Balanced Parent Expo
Bay Village Schools invites all parents, grandparents and adult residents to attend The Well-Balanced Parent Expo event on Thursday, January 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Road, Bay Village. This free event will help busy Westshore-area adults recharge, reconnect and refresh for the new year. The first 200 guests will receive a reusable grocery bag, sponsored ... Read More »
WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats
Runaway Vehicle On 12/6/25 at about 9AM, an officer on patrol noticed a white sedan on I90 E/B. What drew his attention was that the car’s front bumper was dragging on the ground. It appeared it had just been in a collision. The officer stopped the car as it exited the highway at Columbia. Upon speaking with the female driver ... Read More »
Superintendent’s Choice Art Awards Showcases Student Artwork at Bay Village Board of Education Office
Bay Village Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles has turned a corner of the Bay Village Board of Education office into an art gallery, featuring artwork chosen for the Superintendent’s Choice Art Awards. Supt. Prebles initiated the Superintendent’s Choice Art Awards during his first year in the district, and continued the newer tradition again this year with the fourth annual Superintendent’s Choice ... Read More »
Cahoon Christmas in Bay Village
Cahoon Christmas in Bay Village is an annual highlight! Santa rides through town on a fire truck and then stops at the Cahoon Park Gazebo for the yearly Christmas Tree lighting. Nearby, Rose Hill Museum is decked out for the season, complete with a traditional train set, choraleers from the high school, the Cahoon House resplendent with traditional holiday cheer. ... Read More »
Moses Cleaveland Trees Connect Us to the Past and Future
By Walter Topp Trees don’t just shade your house, cool your yard, reduce flooding, clean the air, and provide food for insects, birds, and other animals. While trees – especially big trees – do these things, they can also define a community, said Dr. Roy Larick, a retired paleo-archeologist who serves as the Early Settler’s Association Moses Cleaveland Tree committee ... Read More »
Bay History, “Retracing Footsteps,” Available in Print
“Retracing Footsteps,” recently reprinted by the Bay Village Historical Society, is an award-winning local history publication by Cathy Burke Flament that serves as both a detailed historical overview and a deep dive into the lives of key individuals who shaped the area. The book provides essential context for the region’s development by including a historical overview of both the Western ... Read More »
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