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The 2014 Duck Tape Festival was for the books the weekend of June 13-15 – The Guiness Book of Records to be exact. This year’s Duck Tape Fashion Show was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records for The most participants in a Duck Tape (duct tape) fashion show with 340 amateur but incredibly creative models.. The theme of the ... Read More »

What better way to welcome summer than with the 6th annual Cleveland Museum of Art Summer Solstice! Thousands jammed the Museum and grounds as they partied the night away on the longest day of the year. Over 6,000 guests attended this year’s Solstice as they enjoyed music, food and an amazing light show that turned the Museum exterior into a ... Read More »

Nick Mayer Lincoln Service Manager Nick Nunnari always knew that the fine Ford products carried by the Westlake dealership are terrific cars. But after coming away unhurt from a terrifying collision with a semi-tractor trailer while driving a 2014 Lincoln MKZ in May, he has unshakable first-hand confidence in the safety of Lincoln products. “It happened at about 7:15 in ... Read More »

The inaugural St. John Medical Center Golf Classic held at Red Tail Golf Club in Avon on Mon., June 23 was a hit! With over 30 foursomes and 130-plus golfers participating, this charity event benefits the St. John Medical Center Innovation Fund. Proceeds will be used solely to support innovative advances in research and treatment for the patients of SJMC. ... Read More »

The 19th Annual Harley-Davidson Toy Run was a hit on Sunday, June 22, as Lake Erie Harley-Davidson in Avon once again organized this 15 mile ride to Fairview Hospital to benefit the Pediatric Emergency Room and Pediatric Unit there. Motorcyclists, some laden with stuffed animals, brought plenty of toys and cash donations in this ride for the kids! Once again ... Read More »

Bay Village’s St. Raphael Church family smiled through the raindrops Sunday afternoon as ground was broken for the new church after the 12:30 Mass. “What a truly amazing and exciting time for our Parish and our history,” said Fr. Timothy Gareau, Pastor. “We move forward in hope, enthusiasm, and humility in what God can accomplish through us!” Church pews and ... Read More »

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new church for St. Raphael Parish will take place on Sunday, June 8 after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Reverend Timothy W. Gareau, Pastor, will preside. “What a truly amazing and exciting time for our Parish and our history,” said Fr. Gareau. “We move forward in hope, enthusiasm, and humility in what God can accomplish through ... Read More »

St. Mary of the Woods resident John Chamulak was all smiles at the “Senior” Prom hosted at the Avon retirement community last Friday night. For the third year, members of the Avon High Key Club joined in the fun for a memorable evening of music, dancing and fun. Pictured with John are Key Club members  Dana Furnas, Nicole Hubbard, and ... Read More »

The 6th annual Taste of Westlake was a hit! Hundreds of Westlake community members gathered to support Citizens for Westlake Schools, a civic action committee formed to promote and support the Excellence of Westlake Schools, at Wagner’s of Westlake last Thursday, April 24.. 18 of Westlake’s best eating establishments provided  food for the 6th annual event for guests to try. ... Read More »

Just “Fur Fun!” Love-A-Stray’s “Fur Fun” 5K for runners and their dogs celebrated its third running last Sunday at Avon Lake High School. Hundreds of runners – many with their dogs – jogged, ran, trotted and galloped over the 3.1 mile course in an important fundraiser for Love-A-Stray – the  non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals. ... Read More »