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Dec 10, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsUpdated: Dec. 10, 2024, 11:34 a.m.|Published: Dec. 10, 2024, 11:33 a.m.City of Westlake agrees on City Council pay. (Photo by Linda Gandee)LindaWESTLAKE, Ohio – the City of Westlake has put in place new ordinances for 2025 for compensation for council members, mayor and law director. They will receive the same compensation they were paid before, according to the Clerk of Council’s records. Their current compensation was changed Jan. 1, 2022, and is remaining through 2025.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Dec. 09, 2024, 7:28 p.m.Keller Shea, chosen as one of only two tenor saxophonists for the Ohio Music Education Association's All State Jazz Ensemble, is a junior at Bay High School. Here, he practices with his band director, Darren Allen.LindaBAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Bay High School junior Keller Shea has been selected as one of only two tenor saxophonists for the Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) All-State Jazz Ensemble.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Dec. 09, 2024, 6:04 p.m.These denizens of the North Pole -- Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf -- didn't seem to mind the bitterly cold weather at this year's Rocky River Holiday Fest.Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.comROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- Jack Frost was nipping at a lot of noses, but that didn’t seem to matter Saturday (Dec. 7) as the Old River Shopping District came alive with festive cheer.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Dec. 02, 2024, 7:12 p.m.Why would dozens of people brave below-freezing temperatures for over 30 minutes? The answer became clear at Bay Village’s Cahoon Park, where families gathered around the gazebo, surrounded by historical buildings, to await Santa Claus’s arrival. Anticipation built as police sirens blared, signaling Santa was nearby. Adding to the festive spirit, the Bay Village Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Christmas tree sale nearby.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Dec. 02, 2024, 5:09 p.m.Rudy Breglia of Avon Lake continues his determination to see seat belts put in school buses.LindaAVON LAKE, Ohio – For years now, Rudy Breglia, an Avon Lake resident, has knocked on the door of local schools, state and national organizations to pursue the necessity of shoulder/lap seat belts for school buses.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Nov. 25, 2024, 9:42 a.m.Beth Milli is full of smiles as she takes the reins at BAYarts during her first holiday of being in charge.Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.comBAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- BAYarts opened its Holiday Headquarters Saturday (Nov. 23), welcoming visitors to a festive and vibrant start to the season. The gift shop, brimming with arts and crafts created at BAYarts, was a hub of activity, drawing admiration and steady crowds.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Nov. 25, 2024, 9:45 a.m.Bay Village Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles began an open and lengthy meeting of some important and exciting activities and programs coming soon to the school district.Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.comBAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Dozens of community members recently attended Bay Village Schools’ second annual State of the District event, hosted by Superintendent Scot Prebles.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Nov. 24, 2024, 11:40 p.m.Kristopher Petrenko captured Best in Show in the Gents Art Show at Creative Space Avon back in September. Next up at the gallery is the Snowflake Boutique, Dec. 6-8.Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.comAVON, Ohio -- The fourth annual Snowflake Boutique will take place at Creative Space Avon Dec. 2-8, offering art lovers a weeklong celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Admission is free.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Nov. 12, 2024, 10:17 a.m.Maricel Galarza-Arrroyo of MG Sports Massage in her new Rocky River facility.Linda Gandee, special to cleveland.comROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- A new business has opened on Center Ridge Road in Rocky River: MG Sports Massage. Owner Maricel Galarza-Arroyo, who lives in Grafton, explains her business: “We specialize in sports and deep tissue massages. We also offer relaxation/therapeutic massage, pregnancy massage and hot stone massage.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
cleveland.com | Linda Gandee
Community NewsPublished: Nov. 11, 2024, 5:51 p.m.NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – Who hasn’t ever had old photos that they wished could be brought back to look like new. Mark Madere has made a name for himself with his SpectraLight Photography and Design technique to preserve precious photos or to restore them. Madere spoke to an audience at the North Ridgeville Library on Oct. 21. Attendees were pleased with the possibilities Madere talks of and shows with examples of photo preservation and restoration.
