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On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 3:08 pm the Bay Village Police received a call that a 12 year old boy was approached by an adult male. The boy, who is a Bay Middle School student, had just left the school and was on Cahoon Road when the male approached and began speaking with him.  The boy ran away yelling ... Read More »

Congratulations to the St. John Medical Center Milestone Celebration participants who were honored for their service to the hospital last week with a dinner at Avon Oaks Country Club. M Kathleen Dixon and Mary Cook were recognized for 45 years of service. Karen Gannon was honored for 40 years of service. 35 years of partnership support was recognized for Sandra ... Read More »

Westlake City School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel J. Keenan Jr. was selected as the Ohio Superintendent of the Year for 2014 through the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA). Dr. Keenan was nominated for the award by Board of Education President Thomas Mays and Vice President Carol Winter. “He has done exactly what we knew he would do when we ... Read More »

Whether you are just starting college or would like to begin a new career, Lorain County Community College and its University Partnership are the best value in higher education. LCCC is the first community college in Ohio to have a University Partnership program, where you can select from over 40 different associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees all offered by leading ... Read More »

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 »