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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 »

Rocco H. Puzzitiello, Jr. built over 5,000 houses in the greater Cleveland area – houses that became homes to countless families throughout the city’s west side and beyond. Some of the subdivisions he built and developed locally include Settlers Landing, Lake Forest, Water’s Edge and Royal Forest in Westlake, and Pheasants Walk, Cinnamon Woods, Cinnamon Woods South, Willow Woods, Park ... Read More »

Former Bay Village Mayor Henry Reese and his wife Helen were  honored at the annual Bronze Plaque Memorial Ceremony hosted by The Bay Village Foundation on Memorial Day. Henry Reese was Mayor of Bay Village from 1970-1978. The former Shell Oil executive and his wife, Helen, were  active in Bay council for many years. Their sons, Wayne and Robert and ... Read More »

by Thomas F. Hill When The American Flag is displayed with a Color Guard during a parade or other formal type ceremony, those observing this function should: 1.) Stand at Attention, 2.) Remove their hats or caps, 3.) Place their right hand over their heart/or if wearing a hat or cap, hold the hat or cap over ones heart with ... Read More »

The Lakewood Community Services Center, under the inspired and creative leadership of its Executive Director Trish Rooney, continues to provide excellent services to over 2,500 clients each month. Our grant of $65,000.00 provided support for its programs, which include the Emergency Food Pantry, Homeless Prevention and Shelter Programs, Case Management, Job Training and Placement Services, Mental Health Services, and a ... Read More »

The road back to independence and self-sufficiency from homelessness is a very difficult one. Luckily we have a number of agencies in our community that support people that are making that difficult journey. One of the most impressive is Community Service Alliance, which is comprised of Procop House, Fulton House, and Sandy’s House. Together, these three homes serve over 40 ... Read More »

Serving our Seniors Meet Paul Knott, of Neighborhood Alliance, who has been delivering meals to homebound senior citizens throughout Lorain County for over 12 years. Paul has made it his personal mission to make sure the over 80 seniors he serves every weekday receive a hot meal, warm smile, and the comfort of a friendly visitor. The value of the ... Read More »