Love is spelled N.E.G.U. at St. Bernadette School in Westlake. N.E.G.U. It means “Never, Ever Give Up.” It is the rallying cry for 9-year old Michael Orbany, a fourth grader at the school who has been battling cancer for four years. Last Friday, friends of N.E.G.U. and St. Baldrick’s Day converged for an unforgettable fundraiser to support research for pediatric ... Read More »
Cleveland Clinic and five WestShore fire departments have launched the PulsePoint CPR/AED smartphone app to help improve sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival rates. Bay Village Fire Chief Christopher Lyons introduced the program to Bay Village City Council Monday night with a presentation from Thomas Beers, Manager, Medical Services (EMS) and Bill Sillasen, EMS Director for Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals “Our ... Read More »
St. John Medical Center’s ‘For Ladies Only: Heart Disease Awareness’ was a huge success with more than 100 women in attendance last week at the Westlake Recreation Center. The free, sold-out event was held on Thurs., Feb. 13. “We were very surprised how quickly the reservations came in to attend the event. This demonstrated as well as confirmed just how ... Read More »
The 4th annual Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off at Lorain County Community College was a great night for a great cause Sat., Feb. 8. Hosted at LCCC’s Spitzer Hall and Culinary Arts Center, the event brought close to a thousand hungry supporters to the college for some of the best chili around, all cooked up by Lorain County law enforcement officers. ... Read More »
Retiring Westlake High School wrestling coach Mike Antonyzyn was honored in a big way two weeks ago as the school and team recognized the veteran coach with a heartfelt tribute during the final dual meet of the season against Bay Village. The 28-year veteran coach was surprised by a special trophy recognition presented by Supt. of Schools Dan Keenan. The ... Read More »
What can dogs teach us about marriage? A lot! Bow-wow vows were exchanged as part of a Valentine’s Day fundraiser for Love-A-Stray at Paws by the Lake in Avon Lake last Saturday. The dogs who said ‘I do’ offered a great lesson in guidelines for a happy marriage, canine or human. “Is it your intent to refrain from growling when ... Read More »
Westlake Community Services Director Joyce Able Schroth has been more than the head of a city department. She has been a friend to the hundreds and even thousands of residents she has served over the past 15 years in her vital role in serving the community. Joyce is stepping down from that role, heading into a retirement with her husband, ... Read More »
The 14th annual Greater Cleveland Sports Awards held at the Renaissance Hotel Jan. 25 reminded Clevelanders that there is plenty to be proud of in Northeast Ohio, even if the Browns did not make it to the Super Bowl. Browns great Bernie Kosar, a long-time Rocky River resident, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Youngstown native became an ... Read More »
There’s nothing like a fashion show to warm up a cold winter’s day! “Hats Through the Decades, “ is a fashion show created by a group of West Shore ladies who elegantly recreate the great looks of earlier times for area groups. The ladies staged a show at Bradley Bay Health Center’s Assisted Living two weeks ago. It was a ... Read More »
Community Resource Services 25th annual Charity Ball held at LaCentre in Westlake was a hit Saturday, Jan. 25 The Silver Anniversary Charity Ball was the best one ever, breaking records in both attendance and money raised for this important organization that serves the needs of low to moderate income residents of Avon and Avon Lake. “The Silver Anniversary Charity ... Read More »
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