Daily Wire

It’s been a wild week for the Westlake Police Department! Nervous Breakdown On 5/1/20 at approx. 2:00AM officers responded to a report of a female who was having a described nervous breakdown and was violent.  The 56yo reportedly left her residence in the area of Crocker and Center Ridge Rds and was brandishing a handgun.  Officers advised UH St. John ... Read More »

Bay Village Police report that a number of unlocked vehicles have been entered recently: ‘On the morning of 04/21/2020, several residents on Aberdeen, East Oviatt, Glen Park, and the 25000 block of Lake Rd. reported their unlocked vehicles were entered overnight and items were taken. BVPD reminds residents to remove valuables from your vehicles and make sure they are locked ... Read More »

The Avon Local Schools Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Michael Fitch, a long time teacher/coach in the school district and Avon High School graduate, (Class of 2004) as the new Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Avon High School.  Fitch has been a member of the math department at Avon High School for the past 11 years. He ... Read More »

In accordance with the plan for reopening businesses and organizations in Ohio announced by Governor DeWine on Monday, April 27, Westlake Porter Public Library will begin reopening procedures starting the week of May 3. The plan for bringing back in-person services will occur in three parts while ensuring that the library continues to be mindful of the health and safety ... Read More »

Dozens of grateful community members traveled to Avon Hospital last evening at 7 to observe and take part in a moment of nation recognition for healthcare workers. Heroes Night brought a generous outpouring of support, including signs, applause, cheers and a parade of police and fire vehicles from the City of Avon. Dr. Rebecca Starck, President Avon Hospital, was clearly ... Read More »

Nothing could have prepared Steven Acord for this. The North Ridgeville firefighter and EMT-paramedic says he and the entire fire house are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis one day at a time. “We’re doing our best, but the COVID-19 crisis has just been a different animal,” he said. Steven always knew he wanted a career that made him and his ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department Last Thursday morning, Westlake PD along with Westlake Fire and Service Departments came together to wish a brave cancer survivor and Westlake resident a Happy 3rd Birthday. Happy Birthday Emmett! Special thanks to The Westlake Town Criers for helping to organize the much appreciated drive by. Westlake Firefighters Local 1814 Westlake Town Criers #staysafewestlake #inthistogetherOhio Read More »

Hand-written Notes to Caregivers Also Included with Donations University Hospitals recently put out a call to the community to help make masks for our caregivers during this critical time. The people of Northeast Ohio rose to the occasion. As of today, UH has collected 100,000 homemade cloth masks. At the end of March, UH began distributing kits with enough materials ... Read More »

April 28, 2020 has been designated “Heroes Day” At 7 p.m. on April 28 we invite the Avon and Avon Lake and communities to give our healthcare heroes a 60-second standing ovation. This can be done at the end of your driveway or curbside anywhere in Avon or Avon Lake. We also invite you to come out to our local ... Read More »

A Westlake resident who left his keys in his car while he ran into the house for a moment came back out to discover the car was gone! On 4/17/20 at approx. 8:30PM a resident of Canterbury Rd called WPD to report that their vehicle had been stolen out of the residential driveway.  The resident had parked the Lexus in ... Read More »