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25 Years of Remembrance: Honoring the Lives Lost and Remembering the Heroes

The sting of 9/11 is still felt deeply by Americans and residents locally 25 years after the tragic terrorist events that befell our nation those many years ago. Residents gathered at memorial observances the morning of Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at several locations within the West Shore. One of the most moving was the tribute paid to Westlake native Christina ... Read More »

25 Years of Remembrance: Local 9/11 Memorial Events

City of Avon A 9/11 Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial located behind the Fire Station. North Ridgeville 9/11 Display & Blood Drive A display of 25 flags will be on the front lawn of North Ridgeville City Hall from September 1 to September 25, 2026. A meaningful tribute is beginning to take ... Read More »

2026 Westlake in Bloom Winners: Celebrating the Beauty of Our Community

On behalf of the City of Westlake, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the residents, businesses, and organizations that participated in the 2026 Westlake in Bloom competition. Your creativity, dedication, and hard work have once again made Westlake a more beautiful and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. Your gardens and landscapes ... Read More »

Safety Town Grads Save Mom from Barrington Apartments Fire

By Jorden Shevel Safety Town graduates Caleb and Carter alerted their mother when fire broke out at their apartment complex. On Friday, the Westlake Fire Department welcomed them back for a tour, a pizza party, and a thank-you. It started as an ordinary summer morning. Caleb and Carter were home, playing video games, when they noticed something wasn’t right. They ... Read More »

31st Annual Pediatric Toy Run Brings Comfort to Fairview Hospital’s Youngest Patients

Nearly 300 motorcyclists took to Cleveland’s West Side on July 11 for the 31st Annual Pediatric Toy Run, a long-standing community tradition benefiting pediatric patients at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Hosted by Community West Foundation in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Rock-n-Roll City Harley-Davidson, American Legion Post 703, the HOG Chapter, and event founder Mike Stevens, the Toy Run ... Read More »

Grit Races Successfully Launches with Inaugural Huntington Sprint Triathlon

After nearly a decade away, one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite sprint triathlons returned to Huntington Reservation on Sunday as Grit Races successfully revived the Huntington Sprint Triathlon. Grit Races successfully hosted its inaugural event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, welcoming nearly 240 athletes to the Huntington Sprint Triathlon at Huntington Reservation in Bay Village. The event marked the official debut ... Read More »

Light Up the Night! Guide to Local Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations

Bay Village Bay Days Join us for the 2026 Annual Bay Days in Bay Village! During the four-day carnival, July 1-4, catch up with family and friends, enjoy thrilling rides, fuel up with delicious food, listen to local music and celebrate 4th of July with stunning fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Open daily from noon until 10:30 p.m. ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center Advances Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine with $500,000 Gift

UH St. John Medical Center recently welcomed Leadership Council members and community supporters for an update on the ongoing renovation of its Emergency Department, enhancing care in the Khouri Center for Emergency Medicine. During the event, Brian Monter, Chief Operating Officer, and Heidi Filer, Director of Operations and Clinical Services, highlighted construction progress and shared how the project is strengthening ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center’s Advanced Wound Center Earns National President’s Circle Award

Physicians, leaders, and clinicians at UH St. John Medical Center are proud to announce that the St. John Advanced Wound Center has earned the President’s Circle Award, Healogics highest honor recognizing Wound Care Centers® that demonstrate exceptional performance in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence. The President’s Circle Award is presented annually to a select group of Wound Care ... Read More »

Lake Erie Crushers Help Blind Student See the Game

The commentary of Andy “Bull” Barch and Mark “Munch” Bishop has enhanced the game day experience for Lake Erie Crushers fans over the years. For one baseball lover, their commentary isn’t just an enhancement, it is a lifeline to experience the game he loves. Thursday, May 14th marked the final Education Day of the season for the Crushers. Crushers Education ... Read More »