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Avon’s boys track and field team won the 2021 Southwestern Conference Track & Field Championships at Amherst on Friday. The Eagles claimed nine individual titles en route to the title. Avon recorded 183 team points, while Westlake finished in second place with 108 points. Berea-Midpark and Avon Lake finished tied for third with 96 points, and Amherst Steele followed with ... Read More »

In what was a complete team effort in which every athlete, point, and finish played a crucial role in the team’s success, the girls track and field team, by a mere four points, won the SWC Track and Field Championships in their final season in the Southwestern Conference.  The 2021 championship is the first for the team since 2007 and ... Read More »

Westlake Police report that a woman who brandished a handgun at Crocker Park Saturday was later apprehended in Cleveland after a car chase that involved stop-sticks to flatten the tires of the Escalade she was in. Here is the report: On Saturday 5/15/21 at approx. 9:15 PM WPD received a call from Crocker Park Security indicating that they received several ... Read More »

Former Fitness Together Trainers Open New Studio On January 30th, 2021, Fitness Together unexpectedly shut their doors, leaving the clients and trainers without an explanation. Two of the trainers, Nate and Rashad, decided to take over the space and open their own studio, Unified Fitness. Nate was the Regional Lead Trainer for a year and a half before being laid ... Read More »

On Friday April 30th, to help celebrate Employee Appreciation Week, the Kona Ice Truck brought some tasty treats to the St John Medical Center staff. The event was held from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. outside of the cafeteria and was well attended by many members of St. John Medical Center. Thank you to Tom Flood from Kona Ice for helping ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Gilbert Padula, MD and Assistant Chief Medical Officer Dilip Narachania recognized all the outstanding physicians associated with UH St. John Medical Center last week as part of Patient Experience Week. Dr. Padula and Cathy Knorzer, Chief Nursing Officer then shared patient and staff testimonials recognizing physicians. “University Hospitals considers every person here, ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center paused last week to extend special recognition to long-time employee Laura Woods. Laura is retiring after 35 years as tele-operator at the hospital. “She has literally been the voice of the hospital,” said Patient Experience Manager Cindy Stec as she presented Laura with a bouquet of flowers and a special plaque of recognition. Read More »

In February, the Westlake Elementary Schools Health and PE Department held its annual Kids Heart Challenge event. During PE class the students participated in a variety of heart healthy activities including yoga, dance and cardiovascular Tabata workouts. This annual fundraiser, formally known as Jump Rope for Heart is sponsored by the American Heart Association. The money raised helps fund the ... Read More »

Fourth Thursday of each month – 12:00-1:00 p.m. (starts 5/27/2021), Virtual On Zoom We welcome patients and families to join these free virtual sessions offering emotional and peer support and educational guest presentations for stroke survivors and their families. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED- JUST FOLLOW THE ZOOM LINK BELOW: Meeting URL: https://uhhospitals.zoom.us/j/91018765065?pwd=SWhGZzBuSWE1ZWluWmpXMHVsUlJzdz09 Meeting ID: 910 1876 5065 • Password: 055121 Join ... Read More »

Friday, April 30th was a Arbor Day at Dover Intermediate School in Westlake. Mr. Paul Quinn III, Westlake Service Director, Stan Barnard, Westlake’s Urban Forestry Manager and members of the Westlake Service Department were there to assist with the planting of a tree. Several weeks prior to the ceremony, all fifth grade students were invited to submit a poster explaining ... Read More »