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Information courtesy of the City of Westlake. Chilly temperatures and some new restrictions did not stop Mayor Dennis Clough from being the first to take a dip at the Westlake Aquatic Center & Peterson Pool at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13, when it opened for the 2020 season. Details about the new reservation process and safety guidelines are available on ... Read More »

The Community West Foundation Board of Directors approved $485,000 in second quarter grants to nonprofit agencies that provide basic needs services to the community. The receiving organizations include: Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services Cogswell Hall Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center Lorain County Free Clinic May Dugan Center Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center ... Read More »

The community of Avon came together in solidarity with “The Change We Seek” to make a powerful, peaceful statement Saturday afternoon. The Mayor’s office along with the Avon Police Dept. stood with individuals who peacefully protested against those in our country who use unnecessary force against any citizen. “We support free speech,” said the City as Mayor Bryan Jensen released ... Read More »

The following is a graduation message composed by Bay Village Council Representative Lydia DeGeorge. It eloquently captures the challenges, disappointments and hopes being faced by 2020 graduates everywhere. Dear Class of 2020, The end of your high school days carried choices and expectations that were damned. Abandoned were the echoes of academic hallways and the pulse of extracurricular activities. Rhythmic ... Read More »

With a 400% uptick in food requests, the Westlake Food Pantry is working hard to keep up with demand as so many people are struggling right now. It cannot be stressed enough how important every donation of perishable and non-perishable food items is to helping those in need. The Senior and Community Services Department is especially appreciative of donations of ... Read More »

Colleges and universities across the country that would normally be packed with thousands of graduates celebrating commencement ceremonies with their families sit empty this May. But a college in Elyria, Ohio is anything but empty. Lorain County Community College has added 47,000 flags near its main entrance in a grand art display honoring the 2,178 graduates of the class of ... Read More »

On this Memorial Day, I can’t help but think of how much I look forward to the day’s ceremony for the opportunity to salute and honor those individuals that gave the ultimate sacrifice. I am always amazed that men and women that never knew me were willing to give their life for my freedom. This year, we won’t have the ... Read More »

Memorial Day 2020 will be observed Monday, May 25, but without our usual traditions this year. The global pandemic has obviated the call to congregate for parades, public gatherings and events that honor those who have sacrificed to preserve America’s freedoms. We urge one and all to pause and reflect on this day and to carry the meaning of Memorial ... Read More »

John Coletta, MD, Chairman, Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at UH St. John Medical Center, today shares insights on COVID-19 and its relation to heart patients. “We know there is a connection with the body’s response to the infection and strain on the heart. There is evidence of irritation or strain and inflammation to the ... Read More »

Avon High School celebrated the Class of 2020 with a graduation sign drop off the afternoon of Friday,  May 8 from 5-7 p.m. The unique event gave one and all a physically distanced way of celebrating the graduation season while also also staying safe and socially connected. In all,  20 bus routes left Avon High School on a mission: – ... Read More »