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On 9-3-13 at 4:29AM A Westlake PD patrolman tried to question a male sleeping in a pickup truck at the Hampton Inn on Detroit Rd. The male took off westbound on Detroit Rd. into Avon near Avon Commons, where Westlake PD called off the pursuit. At 4:44AM, North Ridgeville PD reported pursuing the same vehicle eastbound on Center Ridge Rd. ... Read More »

Cuyahoga Community College & Lake Erie Nature & Science Center partner for Astronomy Class Beginning this semester, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center (LENSC) for its14-week astronomy course. The Thursday afternoon class, taught by top-notch Tri-C faculty, will take place at the Schuele Planetarium at LENSC in Bay Village. The three-credit class begins ... Read More »

The area’s premier 5-Mile Run, the annual North Coast Challenge  at  the grounds of St. John Medical Center takes place this Saturday. Aug. 31. To register, please visit northcoastchallenge.com Since its founding in 1991, the race has raised more than $1.4 million for local charities – every penny going back to community causes right here in our own backyard. For ... Read More »

Nothing celebrates community like the annual Westlake in Bloom competition that takes place each summer. Mayor Dennis Clough presented the honors as the Westlake in Bloom 2013 winners were awarded Aug. 7 at LaCentre. “I am so proud of everyone here,” said Mayor Clough as the community once again excelled at perfecting nature’s creations in ways as individualized as each ... Read More »

The Junior League of Cleveland presented its first annual Stiletto Sprint & Soiree at Crocker Park Sat., Aug. 10 as the JLC, a leading force in community volunteerism, teamed with DSW to feature a sprint with men and women in stiletto heels. Highlights included participation of friendly Q104 radio personality Average Joe leading the way in red pumps. Joe went down ... Read More »

It was a hot one, but everyone had a great time at the 12th Annual Drive for Life Golf Outing hosted by Community West Foundation at Red Tail Golf Course in Avon July 16. Thanks to all who braved the heat and joined in! Funds from this important event go to support a great community cause – The Cancer Center ... Read More »

Lakewood Hospital Foundation hosted the 8th annual Starry Night fundraiser on Friday, August 2, under the stars on Belle Avenue at Detroit Road. Recognized as one of the west side’s premier events of the summer, the festivities were held outside on Lakewood Hospital’s grounds under large, whimsically decorated tents. Guests dined on a variety of gourmet cuisine offerings prepared by ... Read More »

Turning greens to pink, the annual Triumph for the Cure Golf Scramble to benefit the Breast Health Center, Moll Pavilion at Fairview Hospital was a hit again this year as this signature summer event celebrated 20 years at Westwood Country Club. Thanks to the combined efforts and generosity of many, the outing raises funds that are critical to breast cancer ... Read More »

The war against breast cancer is slowly being won. But more can be done. Especially if women follow through with wellness strategies like getting mammograms. That is the message from Debra A. Pratt, MD, Medical Director of the Breast Center at Fairview Hospital, and Cathy Graham, MD, FACS, Medical Director The Breast Health Center St. John Medical Center. “From 1950 ... Read More »

Perfect summer weather graced the grounds of St. John Medical Center last weekend as the hospital hosted its 20th Festival of the Arts. Thousands of guests visited the Fair over the three days of the event, enjoying a wine tasting party to kick things off Friday night. Two days of arts and crafts followed, and Sunday Mass under a tent ... Read More »