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The SOUPer Bowl XV Food Drive benefiting Community Resource Services (CRS) was an incredible success, held on October 17, at Westland Heating/Air Conditioning & Plumbing Stadium. Avon claimed this year’s friendly victory over Avon Lake, but the true winners are the families served by CRS. Together, the two communities demonstrated remarkable generosity, collecting $24,514 in monetary donations and 5,489 pounds ... Read More »

Missing Driver On 10/20/25 at approx. 10:45PM, WPD received a call from staff at a group home in Westlake concerning some missing residents. A staff driver had left with 3 men longer than 4 hours prior. The staff was alarmed because they had not returned within 2 hours as was normal and in addition all 3 clients were severely disabled ... Read More »

Today, the Aspen Institute named Lorain County Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates. Started ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s November 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Saturdays, November 1, 8 and 22 (10:30-11 a.m.) and Wednesday, November 5 (7-7:30 p.m.) Family Storytime – Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Ages 2-6 with ... Read More »

The community spirit of Bay Village was on full display this past October 11th at Bay Village Middle School for the 5th Annual Pumpkins for Pets fundraiser. This beloved local event, which has grown into a significant charitable endeavor, began with a single, heartfelt mission: to give back to the shelter that rescued a very special dog named Quincy. Five years ago, the ... Read More »

In response to the ongoing government shutdown and its potential impact on local families, Community Resource Services (CRS) has announced additional support measures to assist clients experiencing financial hardship and food insecurity. Throughout the month of November, any CRS client families who experience a disruption to their SNAP benefits will be offered a second food pickup. This extra distribution will include ... Read More »

Lorain County Community College celebrated the graduation of 16 cadets from the LCCC Police Academy during a ceremony on October 16 at Stocker Arts Center’s Hoke Theatre. LCCC serves as Lorain County’s leading training site for first responders, including future law enforcement officers dedicated to protecting and serving their communities. LCCC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student ... Read More »

The 5th annual First Responders and Community Trunk or Treat at Crushers Stadium in Avon last Saturday drew thousands of young ghosts and goblins to the stadium parking lot where dozens of Halloween-decorated police vehicles were manned by officers who shared treats with the kids. Some of the forces on hand included departments from Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, Ohio ... Read More »

In memory of Joe Lazar and as a thank you for his service to the City of Westlake, The Westlake City Schools and the Police Department as a School Crossing Guard, Westlake Police officers met at Joe’s post on the corner of Dover Center and Hilliard Blvd. on the afternoon of Sunday Oct. 19. At 2:15 p.m. there was moment ... Read More »

Huck Kurinsky, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Bay Middle School, continues his meteoric rise in BMX freestyle, claiming his fourth consecutive SA BMX Freestyle National Championship over the weekend of October 11–12 in San Diego, California. Competing in the 9–10 age division, Huck delivered a standout performance with precision and flair, capping off a remarkable year that also included his first international competition victory in Toronto, Canada, and appearances ... Read More »