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More than 500 guests enjoyed wine from around the world and outstanding cuisine from 15 award-winning Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County restaurants at the Arthritis Foundation’s 16th Annual L’Amour du Vin. The event surpassed its financial goal raising more than $56,000 to support local Arthritis Foundation programs, services and research. The benefit was presented by EMH Healthcare and Donald ... Read More »

It was a day of joy for Westlake Police Patrolman Jason Dancy, wife Jill and their children, Nate, Jackson and Ryan last Friday at the Westlake Police Department on Hilliard Blvd. in Westlake. After an 8-month deployment to Afghanistan as an Ohio National Guard Captain, Dancy returned home to the surprise of his children amidst a group of Superheros on ... Read More »

“There are no losers in wrestling, just winners and learners.” That’s the motto at the heart of the new Avon Lake Wrestling Club which will conduct information meetings and sign-ups for youth wrestlers on Monday October 7 and Monday October 14 at 7PM in the Avon Lake High School Commons Area. The club is open to any child age 5 and older. ... Read More »

The Mercy Board of Trustees  awarded the prestigious Ruth Calta Community Service Award during a ceremony on Sunday, October 6. The annual award recognizes individuals affiliated with Mercy who exemplify Ruth’s commitment to serving others and are making a difference in our community. This year’s finalists were Peggy Battle, volunteer at Mercy Women’s Health Center and the Mercy Thrift Shop, ... Read More »

The 3rd Annual West Side Walk to End Alzheimer’s held Saturday, September 21st at Avon’s All Pro Freight Stadium featured a group of amazing and  committed walkers who showed up to reclaim the future for millions! Despite drenching, soaking, downpouring, seatpuddling, mascara-running, umbrella-raising, shoe-squelching, ground-pounding rain, the Walk raised over $152,000 to support research toward a cure & treatment, and to ... Read More »

Homecoming 2013 was a true celebration of community at Westlake High last weekend. Special needs students Jacob Cox and Holly Thomas were named King and Queen before Friday’s football game against North Olmsted. The crowd erupted in an explosion of green and white pride as the PA announcement was made. Holly donned a tiara and Jacob was topped with his crown. ... Read More »

Mother Nature certainly appeared to be supporting Lake Erie Nature & Science Center for their annual benefit, Bake Near the Lake, on September 7th. While she provided beautiful weather, Jennifer Rosa and her committee worked to provide a memorable experience for guests that would support the Center’s education programs. Guests saw right away that this wouldn’t be a run-of-the-mill benefit. ... Read More »

Lions, Tigers and Bears…..Oh, My! Community West Foundation and Fairview Hospital welcomed hundreds of families and guests to its annual Gift of Life gala at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sun., Sept. 8. The day offered an opportunity to celebrate the birth of children born at Fairview Hospital and experience the Zoo like they’ve never seen it before. A variety of ... Read More »

After over 30 years of serving the Lorain County community and furthering the Mercy mission, Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM, retired from her current position as vice president of mission integration effective September 6. To thank Sr. Carole Anne for her dedication to the Mercy mission, and wish her well as she retires and begins her new role with the ... Read More »

The USO of Northern Ohio held its 11th Annual Bob Hope USO Golf Outing on Friday, September 13 at Sweetbriar at Legacy Point in Avon Lake. This outing is annually the largest fundraising event for the USO of Northern Ohio (USONOH). Last week’s event was once again a success as over 250 golfers came out to support the USO. WTAM ... Read More »