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Westlake Schools are excellent but without this levy that excellence is at risk. Our graduates are prepared to excel in college and the w orkforce. Our schools are consistently rated in the top 5% out of all Ohio schools. This 5.9-mill levy will cost $15 per month per $100,000 in home valuation.   Our schools lost over $4.2 million in ... Read More »

The City of Westlake awarded certificates to over seventy volunteers at a special ceremony on Thursday evening 18 April 2013 in Council Chambers at Westlake’s City Hall. Among those honored guests was four year-old Anna Lassen who participated in a food drive for the City’s food bank as well as those who have served as auxiliary police, magistrates, commissioners, advisory ... Read More »

Dear Friend,   Almost 300,000 people in Ohio alone rely on Social Security. And right now, their benefits are being threatened.   The President’s new budget proposal includes something known as “chained CPI” — a change in the way benefits are calculated that would result in seniors taking a hit in their monthly checks.   President Obama may be hoping ... Read More »

Volunteers make a difference! At St. John Medical Center, dozens of adult volunteers provide an instrumental service to the patients, staff and visitors. “Last year, you provided an incredible 49,000 hours of service to St. John Medical Center,” said SJMC President & CEO William A. Young, Jr. at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted at Avon Oaks Country Club April ... 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 »

The joyous voices of  Greater Cleveland gospel groups “One Voice” and “The Tralalas” rang from the rafters on Sunday, April 21, at a brunch at Vosh Lakewood to benefit North Coast Health Ministry, the Lakewood-based charitable health center serving the low-income uninsured. Both groups donated their time and talents at Vosh Lakewood,  the newest music destination on Greater Cleveland’s West ... Read More »

Theme: The Magic of a Moment Presented April 28, 2013 Primary: Preschool – Grade 2                  Intermediate: Grades 3-5 Middle School:  Grades 6-8                                    High School: Grades 9-12 (grade listed in parenthesis after student name) * Artwork submitted to Ohio PTA Competition – Participant Ribbon Awarded **  On display at the Columbus Library until the Fall Primary Literature Third ... Read More »

Hosted by Rae-Ann Suburban Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Westlake April 23-25 Award winners Name, School, Title, Jury Award, Participant Award   Kindergarten Tyler Schneider, Bassett, Rainbow Fish, 1st Place Brady Nolan, Hilliard, Caterpillar, 2nd Place Isabella Hill, Hilliard, Y Tree, 3rd Place Johnny Jatsyshyn, Holly Lane, Flowers, Honorable Mention Brody Petersen, Holly Lane, Flowers, Honorable Mention 1st Grade ... Read More »

Issue 16 is a 5.9-mill operating levy for the Westlake City Schools. This is the first operating levy in seven years and will be used to keep class sizes at reasonable levels, update educational materials and provide state-of-the-art technology to help students compete in a global economy.  A 15-minute informational video was posted on the school district’s website – www.wlake.org ... Read More »

It’s all in a word A Cedarwood Dr. woman reported the theft of her $250 bike by a neighbor on April 21. The theft from a common garage occurred on April 13, and she had seen the 18-year-old male suspect riding it afterwards. When questioned, the suspect admitted “borrowing” it without asking permission, which we call “stealing”. He also reported ... Read More »