Interim Superintendent and Director of Teaching and Learning Char Shyrock is retiring from Bay Village City School District as of July 31, 2022, when her interim contract expires. The lifelong educator made the announcement at last night’s Bay Village Board of Education meeting. “Being connected to students has been at the heart of my work, in my 34 years as ... Read More »
Full Immersive Family-Friendly Experience Starting this Holiday Season This holiday season the LEGO Group will open a new retail store at Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio. The LEGO® Store will be the brand’s ninety-eighth official store in the United States. LEGO fans of all ages will have a great time within the brand new 2,390ft² store, with endless opportunities to ... Read More »
Latiolais Will Relocate to Cleveland to Begin his Leadership Role in August Following a nationwide search, Scott Latiolais, Ed.D., has been named president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Westshore Campus. He will officially join Tri-C in August. “I am pleased join an institution and campus that is student-focused, continually improving and equity-minded. I look forward to championing student success ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early July 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Friday, July 1 (4-5 p.m.) and Sunday, July 10 (2-3 p.m.) Brick Builders – Do you love Legos©? Then bring your ideas and imagination to Brick ... Read More »
Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement Wednesday, June 9, at Fire Station #1 surrounded by colleagues, family and friends. Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westlake. He became Fire Chief in December 2014. The Proclamation also detailed his previous experience as a firefighter and in ... Read More »
Summer’s the time for a festive Block Party and Crocker Park hit one, well, out of the park on Saturday June 11. The festivities started in the morning with the Crocker Bark 5K presented by Lucky Shoes followed by the Block Party from 11am-3pm. What a day! Police and safety forces demos, K9 officer demonstrations, a live entertainment stage, animal ... Read More »
A true summer highlight is the annual Avon Lions Club Fishing Derby held at Northgate Park. This year’s Derby took place on Sat., June 11 from 8-10 a.m. Hundred of kids and families enjoyed the day and THE FISH WERE BITING! Awards went to all who caught anything! A great time in the sun! Click here for more photos. Read More »
Could this be the best summer ever? They are starting to think so over at BAYarts after a spectacular first two weeks of kids camps! Here is an image from their first sessions of Girls Camp and Camp Arts, featuring these delightfully crafted Peace Poles. “Big thanks to all our campers, parents, and instructors for helping us start the summer ... Read More »
Westlake Community Services and the Westlake Youth Advisory Board hosted their first “Senior” Prom last week and all in attendance had a fabulous evening of fun, friends and music. Whether they were dancing, listening to the music of 40’s through the 70’s performed by The Debbie Darling Quartet or singing along, there was something for everyone. Their chef prepared a ... Read More »
In its 29th year, Triumph for the Cure brought together supporters of the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Breast Health Center to fundraise for those facing breast cancer. This was the second year the tournament was held at Top Golf in Independence and the attendance doubled over last year with just under 200 people. Guests enjoyed a night of golfing along ... Read More »
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