TOGETHER WITH THE OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL

Step Into Scotland Without Leaving Ohio 📍 Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

Let’s paint a picture: the thunderous clash of medieval knights on horseback, the enchanting melody of bagpipes echoing across the fairgrounds, and the primal satisfaction of watching kilted athletes hurl telephone poles through the air. The 48th Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival transforms Berea's Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds into the Scottish Highlands June 27-28, 2025.

Here is just a taste of the many events taking place throughout the weekend:

• Whisky tasting and education (Tickets sold separately)

• Scottish Highland games

• Open piping, drumming competitions, and live music

• Learn about falconry

• How to trace your Scottish ancestry with a PhD

• Knights of Valour, full-contact jousting & more

If none of these events tickle your fancy—how about burly men in kilts throwing heavy objects? I thought so.

Your family will love the children's area, getting to know Irish and Scottish dog breeds, and the magical "Calling of the Clans" torch ceremony Friday evening. There truly is something for everyone.

Last year’s festival had a record turnout and they are expecting to surpass that this year.

Don't let this Celtic adventure pass you by—secure your tickets now before prices increase at the gate!

METROPARKS

Which Westside river ranked #2 in the nation? 📍 Westside

For all of you who grew up on the Westside, I know that 100% of you guessed correctly that our beloved Rocky River ranks #2 in the nation for fly fishing according to USA Today.

Why do so many travel from all over, step into their waders, and grace our beautiful stream?

The Rocky River is a premier steelhead fishing destination in Ohio, thanks to its role as a Lake Erie tributary regularly stocked with Manistee strain steelhead by the Ohio DNR. With its diverse riverbed, scenic cliffs, and a productive spawning run from October through April, the river offers ideal conditions for anglers to connect with actively feeding, lake-grown steelhead.

Add it to the list of what makes the Westside the Bestside!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Family-owned treat maker sells to Arizona firm 📍 North Ridgeville

Born in a West Park basement in the 1940s and nurtured by three generations of the McGuire family, Poppee’s Popcorn grew from humble beginnings into a cherished North Ridgeville institution, known for its buttery treats and heartfelt ties to the community.

At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Kevin Corcoran honored the McGuires for over 60 years of service, recalling how the business flourished—from Edythe McGuire’s penny candy store to Tim McGuire’s expansion into the bustling Taylor Woods Industrial Park.

Now, as the family passes the torch to Arizona-based Lehi Valley Trading Company, a longtime partner, Poppee’s enters a new chapter. Let’s hope that the new company continues to preserve its rich legacy and hometown roots. Full Story 👉 HERE

REAL ESTATE

$1.625M Listing In Highland Park 📍 Avon

Discover your own private sanctuary at the end of a serene, wooded cul-de-sac. This elegant home seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern luxury.

Throw legendary summer soirées on the patio, featuring a resort-style pool and a wood-burning fireplace (s’mores not included with purchase).

Step inside to a chef’s kitchen that would make Gordon Ramsay blush, and a sprawling primary suite with spa-inspired amenities.

Every element of this home has been meticulously crafted to offer sophistication, comfort, and unparalleled spaces for entertaining.

Notable Features:

• Resort-style backyard: in-ground pool, grill station, stone fireplace, pool bath, and fountains.

• Indoor basketball court, rec wing, and full lower-level entertainment space

• Expansive primary suite with fireplace, spa bath, heated floors & steam shower

• Chef’s kitchen with granite, slate, and travertine plus seamless indoor/outdoor flow

• Rotunda-style lounge with dramatic beams—ideal for cocktails or quiet moments

• Vaulted great room with artisan wood finishes and classic brick fireplace

ASKING: $1,625,000

Represented by Jen Waters, The Young Team - Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan

🛌Beds: 5 | 🛀Baths: 4 full, 2 half | Square feet: 6,894

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📸 @THEWESTSIDEBUZZ

We were minding our own business at The Hooley in Kamm’s Corners Saturday when we heard an absolute shredstorm coming from the main stage. The Michael Weber Show is an up-and-coming band from Akron that is a maniac on the guitar and exudes positive energy with every electric movement.

This was the first time I had experienced the realization that the person I was watching on stage in front of 200 people would soon be performing in front of tens of thousands.

If you have the chance to see The Michael Weber Show live and in person, do it!

🧠 TRIVIA

WESTSIDE POUR OVER

What else is going on?

🐔 PARMA: Texas-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers is scheduled to open its first Ohio location at 1350 Pleasant Valley Road. The grand opening is from 12 - 2 PM on June 28th, and the first 100 customers in line will receive free chicken for a year! Is it me, or are these chicken finger joints multiplying at an alarming rate?

🔨 Avon: More than 200 Bendix employees gathered to construct the walls of two houses for families in need in collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and Help Build Hope, a program of CrossRoads Missions. The employees built 140 wall frames and signed each one with personal messages of encouragement.

🛌 Middleburg Heights: Do you need to get rid of furniture? The Cleveland Furniture Bank takes your household furniture items and gives them to people who are transitioning into permanent housing. Click for more info