Safety Tips and Local Information On April 8th, Ohio will be in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse. This once in a lifetime event is expected to bring the population of Cuyahoga and Lorain County to double or triple on the days leading up to the eclipse. There are several cities within our area that are hosting large scale events which has the potential for major traffic congestion and disruptions to cell phone services. Below are some preparation tips and information from local city governments and schools for the day of the eclipse. Preparation Tips: It is likely that many visitors ..read more

H6 Photo Area firefighters were called on to respond to a large fire on one of the worst weather days of the year last Friday, Jan. 19. Fire had broken out at Bullfrogs Sports Cafe at 33137 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. It was a day where folks were advised to stay home and off the streets. But firefighters sucked it up as always and responded en force. H-6 photography was on hand to document the courageous efforts. “With the threat of the fire traveling down the roofline, extra companies were assigned to this fire,” reported H-6. “Pulsepoint shows Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Elyr ..read more

By: Amy Reinker O’Neill Healthcare is embracing the season of giving by giving back to our surrounding communities in a variety of ways. Notably, our team at O’Neill Healthcare Middleburg Heights is giving back by volunteering their time at a local shelter and adopted a family with The Littlest Heroes Pediatric Cancer Foundation, while our other facilities combined to donate 350 pounds of food to five different local food banks. Grounded in the values of family, our six O’Neill Healthcare locations are dedicated to giving back to the neighborhoods we serve, especially during the holiday season ..read more

Danbury Senior Living in North Ridgeville always puts on a great summer Car Show. But a solid cherry Bronco? Come on! It can’t be true! But there it was last Saturday, gleaming like a jewel in the sun along with the dozens of other mouth-watering classics for all to see. The 1977 Cherry Bronco is famous. It belongs to Ron Ervin of Grafton. As the story goes, Ron and Debbie Ervin and family were always Bronco fans. Ron reports that he, his dad and brothers had already chopped 7 or 8 Broncos over the years. He and Debbie even owned a ‘77 back in the day, but it was too small for their crew. The ..read more

Bay Village Bay Days 2023 Enjoy rides, carnival fare, local community booths, a car show, and more! Open each day from noon until 10:30 pm. $25 one price ride ticket for all rides each day from noon until 4 pm. Friday, June 30 7 pm – Live music at the Gazebo – Sloppy Joe Band, classic rock, blues hits Saturday, July 1 5 pm – Classic Car Cruise-In at Cahoon Park with DJ Cadillac Mike 7 pm – Live music at the Gazebo – The Bay Village Community Band Sunday, July 2 – CLOSED Monday, July 3 2 pm – Vintage Base Ball Game – Bay Men’s Club Villagers vs. Whiskey Island Shamrocks at south end of Cahoo ..read more

Village Bicycle Cooperative (in Bay Village) volunteers just finished up involvement with Ranger High Tech Academy in N. Ridgeville with their second annual Bike Project! In this project volunteers Bob Piccirelli, Carl Gonzales, Dave Kett and Eric Evanoff worked with the students in disassembling four used bikes, repairing and replacing worn or broken components, re-assembling and adjusting them to great working condition. The educational emphasis was identifying physical forces that act on a bike, primarily friction. Several days were spent at the Academy in “hands on” learning! The finished ..read more

Animal Updates from the Westlake Police Dept. The Westlake Police Dept. would like to share information about resources regarding dogs and cats. The following agencies provide low-cost pet health care: Cleveland Animal Protective League 1-216-771-4616 Petfix 1-216-732-7040 SPCA 1-216-351-7387 Valley Save A Pet 1-440-232-9124 Pet Food Pantry locations: Cuyahoga County Dog Kennel 1-216-525-7877 Cleveland APL 1-216-771-4616 Friendship APL 1-440-322-4321 The City of Westlake has ordinances prohibiting dogs and cats from running at large. Additionally, dogs and cats must have a rabies vaccinat ..read more

Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, and North Ridgeville Recognized for Excellence Four area O’Neill Healthcare Communities achieved 5-Star ratings in their most recent surveys. O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, and North Ridgeville locations each earned the prestigious 2022 CMS 5-Star Quality Rating. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a 5-Star quality rating to measure the quality of care, inspection, and staffing of nursing homes across Ohio. Achieving a 5-Star rating places O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, and N ..read more

Photos courtesy of Paula Bridge. When a fire broke out at a North Ridgeville condominium complex last weekend, the call went out to Westcom (Westshore Central Dispatch Center) located within University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Westcom sends fire and EMS responders to 9-1-1 and emergency number calls in Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, Rocky River and Westlake and for mutual aid to other neighboring communities. At the time of the North Ridgeville fire, all units in that city were busy. So Westcom responded with mutual aid from Westlake, Sheffield Village, Olmsted Towns ..read more

Paul Forthofer, Manager Community Outreach, and Beth Sanders, RN, Trauma Program Coordinator, are pleased to offer proper Child Car Seat installation instruction to the community. For parents who need help with car seat installation or have questions about the safest way to transport their children in motor vehicles, getting expert advice and assistance just got a little easier. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s along with UH St. John and Parma medical centers, will open car seat checking stations at the following fire departments: Bay Village, North Olmsted, North Ri ..read more