With a 42-19 victory over Olmsted Falls, Avon High wrapped up the school’s first-ever Southwestern Conference championship and concluded a perfect 10-0 regular season last Friday at Avon’s Firment Stadium. “This is arguably the toughest conference in the state,” Eagle head coach Mike Elder told his team in the post-game huddle. With five of the SWC’s ten team making the ... Read More »
As Principal of Westlake High School from 1969-86, George Reash touched the lives of thousands of students as well as educators. His wife, Jan Reash, also impacted the lives of countless West Shore families. As founding Director of Far West Center, she brought real resources to the field of mental health to the community. Today, family and friends are pausing ... Read More »
Three suspects were arrested today in Rocky River after Rocky River Police received a call reporting a kidnapping. Activities took place along Detroit Road near Linda St. At approximately 11 a.m., Rocky River Police report they took a call reporting a kidnapping. “The caller provided a good description of the vehicle involved and its occupants,” say Police. Within minutes, Rocky ... Read More »
Culinary student Angel Betancourt of Westlake found inspiration in his Puerto Rican heritage while creating an entry for the Pierre’s Ice Cream Challenge at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently. Betancourt was one of five finalists in the dessert competition with a cool treat featuring Pierre’s Mango Sorbet and Passion Fruit Sorbet, toasted coconut and twice-fried plantains covered in dark chocolate. ... Read More »
October is a sea of pink as awareness for breast cancer is promoted throughout the month. While schools and sports teams rally for the cause, breast cancer hit close to home in Avon last year after current senior football player, Michael Sustar’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mary Jo Sustar, 50, was diagnosed Nov. 9, 2015 at the age ... Read More »
It was another successful State Representative Nan Baker 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Umerley Civic Center in Rocky River on Sunday, October 16th. The event carries on a tradition started by founder Jim Petro. The honorable Mr. Petro began this tradition in 1996, making Sunday’s event its 30th anniversary year. The honorable U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich was given ... Read More »
Ever wonder why there is so little airplane noise over Westlake, Bay Village and the West Shore? It is because of an agreement forged in the 1980’s by the Council of Governments – a consortium of local communities. Bay Village interim Mayor Gary Ebert reports that the agreement continues to protect the peace of our area in view of air ... Read More »
St. Clarence Church in North Olmsted welcomed about 900 guests as it hosted the annual Asian Catholic Community Mass and Gathering on Sunday, October 2. The theme for this year’s celebration was We Are the Mercy of God. This is the 19th year the event is being hosted by the Asian Ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland. It was an afternoon ... Read More »
‘From Refugee to Neighbor’ was the focus of the Community West Foundation annual meeting hosted on Wed., Sept. 14 at Bay Presbyterian Church. “Unless you are a native American, all of our families have come to America from around the world and passed through New York harbor and seen the Statue of Liberty as she represents freedom and a new ... Read More »
“If you are able to do it, volunteer.” Say hello to Pat Carlin, volunteer in the Mail Room at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Pat loves it there. He’s been part of the hospital family since he started out as an Environmental Services employee at the old BayView Hospital in Bay Village back in 1967. “I used to push ... Read More »
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