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One of the highlights of the annual Bay Days Fourth of July celebration is the hosting of the kids Bike, Trike and Wagon Parade in Cahoon Park. Each July 4th, children from the community gather in patriotic attire to take a lap around the Cahoon Park driveway that encompasses the Gazebo area. Kids line up at 11:30 and are escorted ... Read More »

College advocate and leader receives 2015 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded its 2015 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Jerry Kelsheimer in recognition of his exemplary service to the College and its students for more than a decade. Kelsheimer, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio, joined the ... Read More »

Crocker Park celebrated its 11th annual American Liberty Fest on Sunday, June 29, kicking off Independence Day week in grand style. Thousands of people enjoyed a day of free family entertainment, a special tribute presentation to a local veteran and a spectacular performance from the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. The day was marked by many highlights, including concerts, kids events and ... Read More »

The 22nd annual Triumph fore the Cure was a hit under sunny skies at Westwood Country Club on Monday, June 22nd. The outing supports services for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at the Cleveland Clinic Breast Health Center at Fairview Hospital. The Community West Foundation event offered a great time on the links followed by a luncheon filled ... Read More »

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 »