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Avon Lake Cites “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Development Opportunity with Razing of Rarely Used Plant Today, the City of Avon Lake is announcing the plans to close the Avon Lake Generating Station. The plan is subject to a 90-day review by the market regulator, PJM. While this plant has been part of the City for almost 100 years, its closure will allow the ... Read More »

Each year, on National Cancer Survivors Day (the first Sunday in June), the greater Cleveland community comes together to recognize and celebrate cancer survivors with The Gathering Place during their Race for the Place. “Since we are virtual this year, runners from all over the area are coming up with creative ways to run in honor of all cancer survivors ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.facebook.com/cityofwestlakeohio The City of Westlake would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Memorial Day events very special, including the spectators who submitted the following photos for all to enjoy! More photos and video from the parade and ceremony that followed are still to come. #MemorialDay2021  Resident submitted photos Read More »

Beautifully situated on the campus of the Westlake Recreation Center, the new Westlake Community Services is readying its opening. Located along the community walking path at the southwest corner of the Rec Center property, a preview of the new Center reveals a spacious and welcoming facility. It will fill the needs of the community with a generosity of imagination and ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.CityofWestlake.org The 2021 Westlake State of the City Address, sponsored by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, is available for video-on-demand (VOD) viewing via the City’s Community Access Channel on any web browser and on multiple streaming devices (Roku, FireTV and AppleTV). Cable subscribers will have two opportunities to tune in to watch the event footage ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough presented his State of the City 2021 address hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Sperry Road Tuesday. The presentation, cancelled last year due to pandemic shut-down, highlighted the growth and magnitude of the West Shore’s ever-growing center of commerce and community. It was held before an audience of socially-protected ... Read More »

  Bay High Key Club has been granted $2,500 from the Bay Village Foundation and $1,000 from the Kiwanis Youth Opportunity Fund to plant flowers throughout the school district. Ground Works Land Design, award-winning landscaping and design firm founded by Bay High 2005 Grad, Tony Nasrallah, has generously assisted with the design and implementation of the project. The club has also ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department, www.facebook.com/westlakepolice A big congratulations to Capt. Eric Schanz who retired this week after 32 years of serving the citizens of Westlake. Many of these years were in leadership positions at the department. Thank you for your service and enjoy your well earned time off. Read More »

Despite a pandemic and without a large corporate sponsor, Home of the Rockets (HOTR) recently became a reality after a year of fundraising efforts led by Chairperson Jon Ransom, with the support of Jay Sharpnak, Bob Reed and the entire Bay Rockets Association. The $1.6 million capital campaign dedicated to building a 4,000-square-foot, multifunctional building and fan plaza at the ... Read More »

Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar has announced today (April 29) his candidacy for a second term.  The first-term Mayor and long-time Bay Village councilman and resident will be on the November 2nd ballot seeking re-election. “We are excited about the prospect of having an opportunity to build upon our many successes. It’s a great honor to serve Bay Village residents.  ... Read More »