Melissa Hebert, Patch Staff
- Avon-Avon Lake, OH
Melissa is a native of Connecticut with 20 years of journalism experience. Over her career, she's been a sportswriter, a features writer, a news reporter, an entertainment reporter and a copy editor. She's written about decorating trends, dysfunctional government meetings and cutting horse competitions. Before coming to Patch, Melissa worked at the Plain Dealer and the Chronicle-Telegram.
Melissa lives in Avon Lake with her husband, John, and pets Buckwheat (a green iguana) and Mackenzie (a Florida red-bellied turtle). Her loves in life -- outside of John, their families and their pets -- include East Coast pizza, her college alma mater Central Connecticut State University, house stuff like decorating, baking, the Browns and the Boston Red Sox.
Your Beliefs<br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I believe that government is not always the enemy. <br><br><b>Religion</b><br>Raised Catholic<br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>Westlake has become a major player in western Cuyahoga County. With American Greetings coming to town, Westlake will be home to one of the major employers in Northeast Ohio. Balancing business development with residential needs is going to be a long-term challenge and opportunity for the city.
Posting Activity
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William "Bill" Hackenberg,Grandfather of Five
Jenkins Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements
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Artists, Writers Honor Westlake Students With Gold Key Awards
The work of the students of Westlake High School and Lee Burneson Middle School will be on display at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
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Domestic Disputes Get Women in Trouble
The following information was provided by the Westlake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Brides to Descend on LaCentre for Q104 Bridal Fair
Fashion show, wedding experts on hand for event
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Pay Cuts, Health Care Costs Increase Part of Teachers' Contract
Deal approved by teachers, school board Wednesday
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Girls' Soccer Team Honored for Academic Success
Westlake High School Demons have second-highest GPA in Ohio
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Cell Phone Tower Gets Another Hearing, Vote
City Council scheduled to vote on tower at tonight's meeting after a public hearing
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Hardwood Floors, Newer Windows and Roof in Porter Road Home
House has five bedrooms and a finished basement
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Drunk Man Has No Idea Where He's Going
The following information was provided by the Westlake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Westlake Schools, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Deal
Union, school board will vote Wednesday.
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Costa Rican Exchange Students Get Warm Welcome
Students put on a show at Lee Burneson Middle School