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by Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake The City of Westlake welcomed Paula Horner as its new Recreation Director. Horner brings with her more than 20 years of experience, having served as the Rec Director for the City of Broadview Heights for the past 11 years and as the city’s Recreation Manager before that. Horner oversaw the development of the Broadview ... Read More »

After many years of exposure to the elements, Community West Foundation’s Homeless Jesus sculpture has been refurbished – thanks to the talented Shannon Marie Makes, an area sculptor who has taught at local arts schools and been commissioned by Proctor & Gamble for public art. Shannon Marie used specialized repair materials to rehabilitate the weathering and other outdoor-related wear and ... Read More »

Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen has chosen life-long resident, Nancy McGhee, to receive the final Community Service Award from the City of Avon for 2020. Nancy has spent years showing her dedication to the City through her work with the Avon Historical Society, the Avon Senior Center and St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception where Nancy dedicated much of her time ... Read More »

For years, Westlake’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall has also marked the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Westlake. Since 1955, the Town Criers have celebrated one couple that have best served the people of Westlake in a positive and outstanding manner. This year, the honor went to Mike and Delicia Ostrowski. Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Rick Grane ... Read More »

Students from Avon High School will be represented this weekend when Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield takes the field in Tennessee on Sunday against the Titans. Mayfield is part of the NFL’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’ program where players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats. ... Read More »

Residents on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio are in for a treat as local chef and longtime restaurateur opens his first restaurant in Bay Village, Ohio. Matthew “Chatty” Harlan, formerly of Symon Restaurant Group, along with partners Jeff Schmittgen & Rob Zunich, will open a unique pizzeria in Bay Village at Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation on the BAYarts campus. ... Read More »

Several Westlake Police Officers are certified Crime Prevention Specialists through the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. The Crime Prevention Unit asks that you follow these guidelines to help keep you and your family safe throughout the holiday season. #StaySafeWestlake Here are safe shopping tips from the City of Westlake Ohio Police Department. For shopping in-person: For shopping online: Computer safety tips: Read More »

Watch for Santa as He Tours Bay Village in a 1929 Fire Truck! Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Bay Village Historical Society and the Bay Village Kiwanis are asking all Bay Village residents, young and old, to join them in welcoming Santa Claus to Bay Village. Santa Claus will leave the Bay Lodge on Bradley Road ... Read More »

With Thanksgiving coming up and Veteran’s Day just passed, it is important to remember that ‘Thankfulness’ is a conscious decision. A dad planted the seeds of gratitude, honor and patriotism in his young son with a visit to the Avon Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day last week. In these challenging times, let’s take the high road and remember our blessings. ... Read More »

Lydia Gadd, Community Services Director for the City of Westlake, has extended a sincere thank you to University Hospitals St. John Medical Center for supporting the Westlake Food Pantry. In these days of managing healthcare during a pandemic, the folks at UH St. John still made it a priority to support those in need in the community. “We would like ... Read More »