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By Dr. Paul Endrei How we spent a trip of a lifetime running for our lives… Pastor Patti Endrei and I from Non Denominational Ascent Church in Westlake had the privilege of leading 43 Pilgrims to the Holy Land from Feb 23rd to what was supposed to be March 4th! We had three previous trips canceled dating back to Covid ... Read More »

On 3/23/26 at approx. 11AM, a 78yo resident arrived at the WPD station to report being the victim of a scam. The woman relayed that sometime in August of 2025 she had been on her home computer when a red box popped up indicating that she had been “hacked.” The pop up provided a phone number for “Apple Security.” The ... Read More »

The United States of America is celebrating its semiquincentennial this year. What? The nation’s semiquincentennial. Our country’s 250th birthday! It’s going to be a year-long party in Westlake! “We are really proud that we are able to do this and we are honored to not only recognize our nation, but also those locally who have made a difference,” said Tina ... Read More »

Lorain County Community College announced today that it has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility. “This recognition affirms what our students, faculty and staff work toward every day, meaningful outcomes that change lives,” said LCCC President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D. “At LCCC, student success ... Read More »

Music is the language of love, and love filled the air at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River on Valentine’s Day. The featured performer was Mikey Klein, an extraordinary pianist who has competed internationally, and was recently featured on Fox 8 News in the morning. Mikey is 14 years old and an 8th grader at Lakewood Catholic Academy. But ... Read More »

The City of Westlake is pleased to announce plans for a new, state-of-the-art Practice Facility at Meadowood Golf Course. Guided by the mission of the City of Westlake—along with its Mayor, City Council, and employees—to enhance the quality of life for all residents by providing high-quality services in an efficient and cost-effective manner, this project represents an exciting investment in ... Read More »

Class includes 4 Athletic, 2 Distinguished and 1 Honorary The Westlake Alumni Association is proud to announce the induction of seven (7) new members into the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame. The Class of 2026 will be introduced on Friday, February 6, during the Westlake High School Boys Basketball game. The official Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony will ... Read More »

By Jorden Shevel In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state and its communities have been encouraged to join in a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary. Westlake is fully embracing the opportunity to demonstrate the unique character of our city and its contributions to the nation ... Read More »

Bay Village Police came through big time last week when they saved family pets in a terrible house fire that took place on E. Oakland Dr. On Friday January 9th at 9:10 a.m., Bay Village Police were dispatched to assist the Bay Village Fire Dept. with a possible structure fire in the 24000 block of East Oakland Road.  Bay Police ... Read More »

DIS students had a blast “taping” Principal Miller and Assistant Principal Headings to the wall, for just $1 a strip! All proceeds went to support the Dover Depot. Thank you to our students for showing creativity, school spirit, and generosity while raising money for a great cause. Read More »