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Bay Police: “No Credible Threats Nor Weapons were Found” in Bay High Search

Bay Village Chief of Police Kathy Leasure issued this statement today following a lock-down at Bay High in reponse to a phone call alleging a threat to the school. “At approx.  12:57 p.m., the Bay Village Police Department received a call. On the phone was a male voice reporting that an individual was in a high school bathroom with guns ... Read More »

Bay Schools: “All Threats are Unfounded at This Time”

Twitter (3 min). – Bay Village Schools would like confirm all threats are unfounded at this time, but BVPD continues to do its due diligence. Dismissals are taking place. Thank you for your patience. (7 min.) – Bay High School parents: please stay in your cars while you are at Bay Presbyterian Church. Your student will text you when they are ready ... Read More »

Bay Begins Student Dismissal

From Bay Schools (tweets) 18 min. – From Bay Schools Dismissal for BHS starts now @ Bay Presbyterian. Parents should enter via Lake & exit Columbia. Have IDs ready. All other schools continue to stay in place. Do not return to BHS to retrieve cars or other belongings. You’ll be alerted when you can return to campus. 30 min. – Regarding ... Read More »

We Can Be the Light and Fight: “Cancer is NOT Cancelled”

Bay Students Unite…. When two friends of Bay High student Carli Mendelow began their personal battles with cancer, all Carli wanted to do was help. The opportunity to engage in an overriding mission came to light when Carli decided to follow in the footsteps of another Bay student who was active with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Student of the ... Read More »

COVID-19 Phase 1B Vaccinations Timeline

Cuyahoga and Lorain County Vaccination Sites List Governor DeWine has issued the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio’s vaccination program, which is set to begin this week for those ages 80 and up. Week of January 19: Vaccine providers will begin receiving their first allotment of vaccines for those ages 80 and older. Vaccines will be delivered on ... Read More »

2020: Things to Remember from the Year to Forget

2020 may have been the year to forget, but here’s a look back at some things definitely worth remembering! UH St. John Auxiliary Gift Makes a Difference The $10,000 gift of a rehab harness system from the St. John Medical Center Auxiliary is making a difference at the hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services located at 26008 Detroit Road in Westlake. The ... Read More »

“…This vaccine is a great step to making sure that we can [return to normal]…” – Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough

Westlake Fire Department Hosts Vaccine POD with Cuyahoga County Board of Health by Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake The Westlake Fire Department and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) worked together on Wednesday, Dec. 30, to distribute Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to upwards of 700 EMS personnel and first responders from multiple West Side suburbs at Westlake Fire Station #2 ... Read More »

Area Safety Forces Begin Covid-19 Vaccines

The Westlake Fire Department and the  Cuyahoga County Board of Health worked together today to distribute Covid-19 vaccines to upwards of 700 EMS personnel and first responders from multiple West Side suburbs, including Bay Village, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Westlake and more. The first responders who administered the vaccines wore PPE, including M95 masks, and were vaccinated beforehand. Westlake Fire ... Read More »

Iconic Huntington Metroparks Tree Comes Down

The landmark cottonwood tree that has been a hallmark of Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks came down today. Metroparks officials report that the tree, struck by lightning this year, was discovered to have substantial trunk damage, making it a risk to visitors. “Earlier this year, the large cottonwood on Huntington Beach was struck by lightning,” report Metroparks. “Certified Risk ... Read More »