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As new owners of Bay Village beloved Arthur’s Shoe Tree, Jeff Johnson and his wife Rosie are proud to be following in some big footsteps. The Johnsons took over ownership of the longtime footwear shop July 1. They plan to stay true to the legacy left by recently retired Jerry Masisak and founder Arthur Stern. Arthur’s Shoe Tree is an ... Read More »

Fall has arrived and the Westlake Recreation Department is ready to go. Hundreds packed the Rec Center grounds last Saturday for the annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Hunt. Beautiful autumn skies welcomed families for a great time geared for kid ages 9 and younger. A pumpkin hunt, face painters, hay rides, refreshments and more fun and games than you can ... Read More »

Celebration of Life at St. John Medical Center Teamwork and technology combined for an incredible success story at St. John Medical Center when Westlake resident Amanda Van Schoor, 36, thanked her family and caregivers recently for saving her life after suffering a cardiac arrest last Feb. 7. Amanda’s celebration of life included family members, her caregivers and representatives of a ... Read More »

Meeting Will Feature Presentations on Several Key Issues That Will Appear on the November Ballot County Councilman Dave Greenspan will host a October 15th Town Hall Meeting at Tri-C West Shore Campus, 31001 Clemens Road in Weastlake. Representatives will be on hand to present information on several key issues that will appear on the November ballot. The ballot issues include: ... Read More »

A Tent Sale you won’t want to miss is being hosted by leading home improvement supplier Welker-McKee of Independence Oct. 9 & 10. Welker-McKee is the area’s top resource for trusted products like Kohler, Moen, Delta, Jacuzzi and more. The sale offers up to 90 % off name brand plumbing fixtures and bathroom cabinets. Offered are top-line overstock, showroom change-over ... Read More »

The annual Avon Lake Homecoming Parade is always one of the best community events around. Almost every civic group in town enters a float or takes part in the parade in some fun and spirited way. Those who aren’t in the parade line the parade route, taking pictures, waving at their kids or scooping up candy tossed by the participants. ... Read More »

For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health ‘For Ladies Only: Your Brain Health’ was the theme of St. John Medical Center’s All About You program hosted at LaCentre in Westlake the evening of Thurs., Sept. 24. All About You is a free women’s health membership program through St. John Medical Center. ‘Your Brain Health’ featured physician panelists Rebecca Fredrick, DO, Family ... Read More »

Bay Village celebrates homecoming each fall with a traditional parade from Cahoon Park to the high school. Last Friday’s annual parade was held in fine style, with participants enjoying a great time as they braved a few raindrops. Nothing could dampen the community spirit that was out in full force. Bay’s homecoming court occupied the lead cars. King and Queen ... Read More »

It was Throwback Thursday at DeLuca’s Place in the park last week as the Doc McDonald Band led the 23rd annual Big Band Dance. About 400 swinging seniors enjoyed a night of great music and lively dancing in support of senior services in Lorain County. “DeLuca’s has been a tremendous supporter of our programs through the years and we are ... Read More »

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman were spotted on the streets surrounding Lakewood Park recently when more than 250 runners and walkers took part in the Youth Challenge Superhero Dash. The 30th Annual Race Day took place on Saturday, September 19. The event was dedicated in memory of Dave Hardman, former President of the Youth Challenge Board of Trustees. “The Superhero ... Read More »