The Village Foundation hosted its annual ceremony to install and dedicate a permanent bronze plaque honoring The John Harknett Family and a plaque memorializing the life of John Matyas, by his family, on Memorial Day on the north side of Cahoon Park. Program chairman, Gary Heldt and TV personality Jon Loufman welcomed guests. Special honorees for 2014 are the late ... Read More »
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Bay Village Memorial Day
The annual Bay Village Memorial Day Parade is much more than a march down Lake Road to Lakeside Ceremony. It is a sincere tribute the many patriots who gave their lives for the freedoms enjoyed in our country today. Monday’s ceremonies reminded one and all that “freedom is not free,” From the community march to Lakeside Cemetery to hear the ... Read More »
Bay Dedicates Blue Star Memorial Marker
The Bay Village Garden Club celebrated Memorial Day in a special way as a Blue Star Memorial Marker donated by the Club was unveiled along Cahoon Road next to the Rose Garden. Judy Minium, Bay Village Garden Club President, said the marker uniquely honors World War II service men and women. She said its placement next to the Rose Garden ... Read More »
“Draino” Bombs Found in Bay Village
Bay Village Police report they found “Draino” bombs on a walking path off Bradley Road. On May 11, at 0119 hrs, Bay Village police officers responded to the walking path that connects Bradley Road with Appleblossom on the report of fireworks being discharged. Upon arrival, officers located several homemade “draino bombs” that had exploded, and three that had not. Officers ... Read More »
St. Raphael to Break Ground for New Church
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new church for St. Raphael Parish will take place on Sunday, June 8 after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Reverend Timothy W. Gareau, Pastor, will preside. “What a truly amazing and exciting time for our Parish and our history,” said Fr. Gareau. “We move forward in hope, enthusiasm, and humility in what God can accomplish through ... Read More »
14th Annual Tri-Bay Classic Golf Outing at Sweetbriar
The yearly Tri-Bay golf outing is set again at Sweetbriar Golf Course in Avon Lake this year for Friday, June 13th. Always well attended, the gathering of Bay supporters and golf lovers join together each year for a specific cause; the fundraiser is dedicated to raising funds to assist The Bay Education Foundation, the Bay Alumni Foundation, and The Bay ... Read More »
Honoring Our American Flag this Memorial Day
by Thomas F. Hill When The American Flag is displayed with a Color Guard during a parade or other formal type ceremony, those observing this function should: -Stand at attention, -Remove their hats or caps, -Place their right hand over their heart. Or if wearing a hat or cap, hold the hat or cap over one’s heart with the ... Read More »
Man Arrested After Chasing Bay High Students
A maintenance worker called police to report two Bay High School students returning from lunch were being chased by a male near the football field. Bay Village Police report the incident occurred on Thursday, May 15 at 11:23 a.m. The maintenance worker provided a description to the police and a detective located the male within minutes on Foote Rd. The ... Read More »
Key Bank Workers Aid Bay Historical Society
Employees of Key Bank recently took time out from their busy schedules to help clean up and tend to the flower beds and landscaping around Rose Hill Museum and the Reuben Osborn Learning Center in Bay Village. The employees helped out as part of the bank’s “Neighbors Make the Difference Day.” This year more than 8,000 Key Bank employees partnered ... Read More »
Maximum Velocity Strikes Out Cancer at Bay Lanes
Maximum Velocity hosted their first annual Strike Out Cancer event at Bay Lanes on Sunday, May 4. The purpose of the event was to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Women of the Year Campaign. The Man and Women of the Year campaign is a national ten-week campaign to raise funds to help find cures for ... Read More »
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