FOOD & DRINK
It's coyote pup season in Avon Lake
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- Springtime in the life of a coyote is defined by the birth of pups, following a nine-week gestation period in April and May. The number of pups produced is generally dependent on available food resources and the surrounding coyote population. In urban areas, this can average around six pups.
Westlake animal control officer saves owl
WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Great Horned Owl was saved from the grill of an SUV in Westlake Wednesday. Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang was able to free the owl after it was struck by the vehicle on I-90. The bird of the night was checked out by the...
Crocker Park Summer Block Party
KICK-OFF SUMMER AT CROCKER PARK’S FUN FREE COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY. The spirit of summer comes alive once again as Crocker Park proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated community extravaganza, the 4th Annual Crocker Park Block Party focusing on the City of Westlake’s Police, Fire and more with their interactive vehicle displays for all to enjoy. Sponsored by Aqua-Tots, this day-long celebration promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 9, and get ready to join the festivities at your neighborhood block party, where there’s something for everyone to enjoy – and it’s all free!
Lakewood redevelopment plan includes a new boutique grocery store to be built on old hospital site
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - A new boutique grocery store is now part of the redevelopment plan for a six-acre plot of land on Detroit Avenue, the former site for the Lakewood Hospital complex. “With this size of the project and having the anchor of that grocery store creates a space...
Lights, camera, action: A sneak peek inside the new affordable Phoenix Theatres at Great Northern Mall
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — News 5 continues to Follow-Through on the stories impacting your community. We're returning to North Olmsted, where a Michigan-based theatre company has saved the old Regal Cinemas Theatre. Crews are hard at work and eager to re-open ahead of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster season.
Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit Features Avon Students
Each year Governor Mike DeWine hosts the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Students throughout Ohio can submit up to five works of art to the show, but only 350 works actually make it into the show. This year, 10 works of art from Avon High School students made it past Regional judging and six pieces were selected for the show. This is a record breaking total for Avon High School. Three of the accepted works were done by senior Isabella Keller. She also received the honor of “Best 25 in Show” for her piece called “Victory?”
Rood’s Shift to Midwest Americana Has Been a Success: Best Restaurants
The Lakewood restaurant still does sliders, but now features hearty Midwest food with seasonal ingredients. By Allison Jack. Since 2018, Cleveland native Brian Ruthsatz has dished out a few exciting concepts on Lakewood’s Madison Avenue. He started with shareable, gourmet sliders and creative twists on pies. Today, however, Rood has shifted from sliders to hearty Midwest eats with seasonal ingredients. 17001 Madison Ave., Lakewood, rfpie.com.
Lakewood Mexican restaurant to serve final customers on Cinco de Mayo
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lakewood Mexican restaurant El Carnicero announced last week they will be closing following their Cinco de Mayo celebration this year. After 11 years, the restaurant posted on their Facebook that it’s time to say “adios” to all of their wonderful guests, coworkers, purveyors and more.
Cleveland Metroparks announces opening of Mastick Road Connector Trail
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks have announced the opening of the Mastick Road Connector Trail, a 1/3 mile long trail that serves as a connection from Fairview Park to Rocky River Reservation, according to a metroparks press release. The trail can be accessed by the Eaton and Mastick Roads...
LCCC Theater Camp Creates a Spark
LCCC and Spark Theatre Company Offer Summer Theater Camp and Create Life-Changing Moments for Young Performing Arts Students. The actors stood side by side under the bright lights of the stage. In perfectly imperfect unison they raised their clasped hands into the air. And with ear-to-ear smiles and eyes that shined brighter than the lights they took it all in. Their joy. Their pride. The applause. Then the performers lowered their hands and folded into their final bow. And the curtain closed.
Ohio estate producer embraces role as a working farm that offers a variety of fine wines
Editor’s note: A couple of years ago I put together a series of profiles on East Coast wineries for folks looking to hit the road and explore this spring through fall. Called “6 Questions,” it provided basic info on each winery while also providing a bit of depth on the venue, the owners and the wines. This is the first of what’s planned to be a similar series this year in what we’ll call “Grape Escape 2024.″
World-renowned Silkroad Ensemble set for Oberlin show
Incomparable world music built around cultural collaboration and communication. That’s what Yo-Yo Ma had in mind when more than a quarter of a century ago he conceived Silkroad, where diverse musicians created a musical language founded on difference. For the better part of a decade and a half, multipercussionist...
8 Ohio breweries win World Beer Cup awards
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eight Ohio breweries have earned 10 awards in the World Beer Cup, including a trio of medals for Middleburg Heights-based Fat Head’s Brewery. A pair of Cleveland breweries - Market Garden and Masthead Brewing – also earned medals. More than 9,300 beers were judged...
Bay Village Historical Society
Children entering grades three to six are invited to travel back in time at Pioneer Days, sponsored by the Bay Village Historical Society. Enjoy the same crafts, games and adventures experienced by Bay Village’s early settlers. The program will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on July 22...
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