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Eleven new physicians-in-training started their residency training at St. John Medical Center on July 1  in the specialties of Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition, two Family Medicine residents will start their Sports Medicine Fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Zenos Vangelos. A Meet & Greet was held this past Wednesday at the Front Room-Ironwood to welcome ... Read More »

Duck Tape fashionistas took center stage at both the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Parade and Fashion Show hosted at Avon’s Veteran Park Saturday. The parade stepped off from Avon High at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, and made its way to the festival grounds where the carnival kicked off for a weekend loaded with food, rides, music and – mostly ... Read More »

Lots of building activity in Westlake meant for a busy City Council Meeting on June 18. The meeting included several signage reviews and a discussion on how to proceed with the new Crocker Park Market District. The agenda from the June 18 Council meeting with actions is attached and linked below.  Also attached are the approved minutes from the June ... Read More »

Summer is here and the calendar is filled with things to do. From art fests to summer markets, from community concerts to the totally unique Avon Duck Tape Festival, there is just so much to do now that June’s blue skies have arrived. Here’s a look at some upcoming local highlights you won’t want to miss: Destination, Bay – June ... Read More »

One of the joys of summer is the emergence of seasonal farmer’s markets. There are plenty around this year, with two new attractions added to the farmer’s market calendar in Westlake and Avon Lake. In Westlake, Fresh Fork Market, a top quality grocery subscription service to local farms, kicked off its 2015 season with its first weekly stop on the ... Read More »

A beautifully landscaped space that offers a peaceful setting for patients and families to visit and reflect was dedicated at Mercy New Life Hospice the evening of June 4 on the grounds of the Mercy Regional Medical Center. The walkway is set with 850 engraved pavers, purchased as memorial tributes to loved ones. The garden stands as a tribute to ... Read More »

National Festival Promoter Howard Alan Events Returns to Crocker Park with Art Fair & Craft Marketplace Festival promoter Howard Alan Events, producer of many award-winning juried art fairs throughout the country, returns to Crocker Park in Westlake with its Fine Art Fair and Craft Marketplace June 13th and 14th. This two-day juried event will feature eclectic exhibits of original art, ... Read More »

Cleveland Clinic hosted a popular ‘Speaking of Women’s Health’ event at Ahern’s Banquet Center in Avon Lake on Thurs., May 21. Five physicians participated in the panel discussion, including moderator Rebecca Starck, MD, President of the new Avon Hospital. Panelists included Lisa Cloud, MD, specialist in Preventive Medicine and Women’s Health, Jason Knight, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Erica Peters, MD, surgeon, ... Read More »

It was a Senior Prom like no other when Avon High students visited St. Mary of the Woods for a prom that brought the spirit of graduation season to the senior living community on May 15. Students brightened the spirits of residents with music, requests to dance and an evening of lively fun. Toes tapped, dance steps were shared, and ... Read More »

Keeping a city’s safety-service equipment in good shape can be a difficult challenge for many communities. For the City of East Cleveland, vehicle maintenance had become an impossible challenge. Until last month. That is when local businessmen Nick Mayer and Jim Milano stepped up to donate more than $50,000 in repair work, parts and labor. East Cleveland vehicles like fire ... Read More »