Drunk with Baby in Car On 8/14/26 at approx. 9:15PM, officers stopped a Volvo on I90 E/B in the area of Columbia Rd after witnessing several moving violations. The vehicle had even attempted to merge into another vehicle’s lane before realizing there was a near collision. The driver appeared intoxicated. Officers noted that there was an infant secured in a ... Read More »
By John Sobolewski, West Shore Chamber On Monday, August 3, 128 golfers enjoyed beautiful weather and a perfect day of golf at Legacy golf course in Avon Lake. Every golfer received a fabulous gift bag, a door prize and the opportunity to win one of 60 other terrific prizes. This outing has sold out for 40 years. Many golfers including ... Read More »
Each year, artists and families from the community gather at the Colors for Colette event to create chalk art, spreading a colorful message of love and hope. This family friendly, carnival-style community event raises funds to support patients and their families at local children’s hospitals such as Rainbow Babies & Children’s and Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospitals. This year’s event came ... Read More »
The Space Exploration Lab is officially open! Patrons can remotely control a telescope in Spain and take photos of deep space objects from our library. They can also use our mission control area to make spaceflight simulators and use interactive astronomy software. Mission Control The mission control has four wall monitors where patrons can see the telescope status, current moon ... Read More »
The iRISE Foundation is inviting families throughout Westlake, Cleveland, Lorain, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities to join the iRISE EXPO Ohio on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Ascent Church in Westlake. The iRISE EXPO is part of the Foundation’s Sounds of the City three-day community celebration taking place August 14–16 across Cleveland, Westlake, and Lorain. The Westlake event will bring ... Read More »
What makes Bay Village feel like Bay Village? For many of us, it’s the tree-lined streets, mature trees in our yards, shady neighborhoods and natural beauty that surrounds us. Our trees are more than scenery—they are part of the character and charm of our community. That’s why the Bay Village Tree Conservancy (BVTC) has been getting out into the community ... Read More »
The Bay Village Police Department hosted Westshore Police and Fire Departments for Active Incident Response Training at St Raphael Parish on Thursday, August 6. This exercise provided first responders with valuable opportunities to enhance coordination, communication, and response capabilities during critical incidents. Bay Village Fire, Westlake Fire and Police, Rocky River Fire and Police, Lakewood Police, North Olmsted Police, Fairview ... Read More »
A Westlake institution – Wagners of Westlake – has announced that it will close at the end of the year. The annual New Years Eve party at the venerable institution will mark the end of an era. Almost everybody who lives in the west shore has memories of an event at Wagners (originally Wagner’s Country Inn), whether it be a ... Read More »
On July 15, 2026, North Coast Rotary enjoyed an evening of celebration, fellowship, and new beginnings as Jamie Wise was officially installed as President for the 2026-2027 Rotary year at the American Legion Post 211 in Avon Lake. Jamie Wise, a Navy veteran and former North Coast Rotary secretary, was awarded the Presidential gavel from Cathy Pugh who graciously served ... Read More »
The Westshore Arts Council presents the Community of Fine Arts 25th Annual Juried Art Show at the Westlake Porter Public Library. This is an opportunity to see original artwork from 44 local artists that includes Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Drawing, Charcoal/Pastel, Mixed Medium, Photography, Digital, and Printmaking. These amateur and professional artists have created an interesting variety of art ... Read More »
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