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After several weeks of setting up online classrooms, mastering online meetings, creating video messages and wading through a tsunami of email, the Bay Village School District has settled into distance learning. Teachers and students, as well as parents, have learned a lot about teaching and learning online, or eLearning, since schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognized that ... Read More »

The annual Avon Schools District Art Show has gone virtual because the current shutdown. “Unfortunately our annual art show is not able to take place this year. However, our art teachers have put together a virtual showcase of their students’ work. Click the videos below to see their amazing work!,” reports the district. Heritage Art Showcase: https://youtu.be/-U46RZQpQQ4 AMS Cislo Art Showcase: https://youtu.be/vE6XkBg1f3o AMS ... Read More »

AVOID COVID-19 SCAMS, urge Westlake Police, This virus is bad enough – don’t let yourself or your loved one take a financial hit or identity theft by falling for one of the scams that are going around. You DO NOT have to pay money to receive your stimulus check – and paying someone WILL NOT make the funds available to ... Read More »

Cleveland Clinic registered nurse and Lorain County Community College graduate Michelle Thimke finds joy in the simple things while dealing with the uncertainty of treating patients in the hospital’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit – uncertainties that are now compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Catching up and checking in on my family and friends brings me the most joy,” said Thimke, ... Read More »

Investigational drug, ARMS-I, manufactured by ARMS Pharmaceutical may prevent airborne transmission of coronavirus CLEVELAND – April 2, 2020 – University Hospitals announced it will lead a clinical trial that involves the administration of an investigational drug, ARMS-I, to its caregivers working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial, named the ARMS-I COVID Study, is designed to assess whether the ... Read More »

“Not all heroes wear capes.” Ohioans are embracing this phrase. It’s an homage to Ohio Department of Health director, Dr. Amy Acton, her response to the COVID-19 crisis, and the nurses and doctors standing on the frontline treating those affected by the novel virus. But with the on-going, worldwide shortage of medical supplies, including safety visors, healthcare providers are unable ... Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic has created shortages of personal protective equipment worldwide. University Hospitals (UH) is working diligently and innovatively to assure we have the supplies necessary to continue to safely and effectively care for our patients, while protecting our caregivers. Anticipating the short supply of surgical masks, UH has designed a uniform mask prototype that can be sewn by volunteers. ... Read More »

Avon students are keeping the faith and their art and creative skills sharp as they learn at home during our school closures due to the COVID-19 crisis. Colorful images spread cheer in these challenging time! #AvonInspires Reminds all to follow on Twitter @SupportAvonSch and Facebook Support Avon Schools. Read More »

Community West Foundation has established the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to further support their long-time grantees as additional needs arise. Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, area non-profits are feeling the financial pressure that comes with increased demand, volunteer shortage and canceled fundraising events due to social distancing requirements. In addition, Community West granted $50,000 to the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response ... Read More »

In challenging times, it is good to heed voices of reason. The Coronavirus pandemic has shifted our ways of thinking and living. The voices of the wisest among us are out there. Some have emerged in a Senior Writing Contest, recently concluded by Aging Gracefully TV, a digital and broadcast resource hosted by local senior living expert Kathryn Eyring. Over ... Read More »