Daily Wire

By Carolyn Bedell Whenever someone thinks of pioneers, they probably think of Daniel Boone or Davey Crocket taming the old west, riding horseback and prospecting gold. But what they might not realize is that Westlake was once as wild as the West, minus the gold of course, and the pioneers who lived off the land shaped the future of Dover ... Read More »

Be Informed With the Correct Information This November, the Westlake City Schools have a unique opportunity to seek a bond issue and permanent improvement (PI) levy that won’t raise taxes. This issue will allow the schools to build one, centrally located elementary school to replace four aging buildings, and ensure a dedicated maintenance fund to protect the investment. This also ... Read More »

Members of Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will offer free family history research assistance to the public, from 1-2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 5, in the computer room of Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. If you have data recorded to pedigree and/or family group sheets, please bring these forms to help volunteers help you. ... Read More »

Cuyahoga County Public Library has the Bay Village Branch on the agenda as a discussion topic for its Capital Committee Meeting tomorrow, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Parma-Snow Branch. Last spring, CCPL looked at building a new Bay Village branch in Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. The Metroparks have since pulled out of discussions. The Library has ... Read More »

Bay Village Police responded to a call received by Westlake Police about an unknown problem taking place at Clague and Wolf Road on Sept. 22 at 1958 hours. Bay Police were dispatched to the scene in response to the 911 call. They found a male in the area who appeared to be in crisis.  The male was carrying two realistic-looking ... Read More »

Bearded dragons, hermit crabs and less-exotic household animals and their families are invited to the 12th Annual Blessing of the Pets on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of St. Raphael Church in Bay Village. Individual blessings will be given to each animal. Give-aways from Landmark and Hot Diggity Dog Pet Sitting will be distributed and a garden statue ... Read More »

These programs are free of charge and open to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and loved ones at The Center for Body, Mind & Spirit at Mercy Cancer Center, 41201 Schaden Road, Elyria. Services are available regardless of where patients receive treatment. Mercy Cancer Center is now affiliated with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. The Center for Body, Mind ... Read More »

Men and boys of all ages are invited to be part of First & Faith with Current NFL Players on Monday, October 17 at Providence Church. NFL players Josh McCown, DeMario Davis, Seth DeValve, & Christian Kirksey are scheduled to appear. You will get a glimpse into their lives on and off the field, in the locker room and in ... Read More »

The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum for District 16 State Representative and District 24 State Senator on Tuesday, September 27 at 7pm in Westlake’s Porter Library. The incumbents for both seats, Nan Baker and Tom Patton, have reached their term limits. State Representative candidates are Tommy Greene and Dave Greenspan. State Senator candidates are Matt Dolan and Emily Hagan. Candidates will give brief statements and answer audience ... Read More »

An impaired 24 year old Westlake woman left a trail of damaged road signs behind her on Sept. 16. She hit them with her 1995 Toyota Corolla on I-90 in Rocky River and on Columbia Rd. in Bay Village. She was found on First St. in Westlake and was arrested for OVI-Drugs. She refused to provide a urine sample for ... Read More »