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Westlake Schools Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day! Together, Westlake Schools celebrated the uniqueness and diversity of individuals with Down syndrome. In honor of this day, Westlake Elementary School students and staff wore mismatched socks to promote inclusion in our schools in hopes of creating a world where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Please follow and like ... Read More »

Bay’s “Team United” Top Fundraising Team in 2023

Congratulations to Bay High School’s Team United for being the top fundraising team in 2023 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Cleveland raising over $118,000. Bay’s Carson Gergye was also named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team Member of the Year. Over 30 schools in Northeast Ohio raised $821,458 to help fight cancer! “Thank you to all ... Read More »

Honoring a Hero, Remembering a Friend

On Sunday February 19th our country lost a true hero. Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Michael T. Ernst passed away while performing advanced military parachute training in Marana, Arizona. Michael was in his 13th year of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy. In that time he completed multiple combat deployments and was a member of the Navy’s most elite fighting ... Read More »

Westlake State of the City 2023: “It’s a Great City Because of the People that Make Up the City”

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough delivered his annual State of the City address at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Sperry Road and it couldn’t have come at a better time – Valentine’s Day. “My wife and I celebrated our 46th year of marriage last year and this is my 42nd year in public service. We’re all going to be talking about the ... Read More »

Westlake Firefighters Answered 6,413 Calls in 2022

The Westlake Firefighters Local 1814 reports that Westlake Firefighters received 6,413 calls for service in 2022 – the busiest year ever! “Here are the results of an analysis of 2022 incident data by Local 1814,” reports the Union.” “Last year, our members received 6,413 calls for service, a 6% increase over 2021. “As expected, the vast majority were EMS runs, ... Read More »

Dizzy’s Comics & Toys: A Great Place to Find Your Balance

How do you find your balance in life? It can be a tough thing to do, especially this time of year. The weather is cold, the days are dark and events are few. And yet, we all have the same pressures of work, school and home that need to be managed all year around. In Bay Village, there’s a new ... Read More »

Meet the Creator: “Homeless Jesus” Sculptor Timothy Schmalz Comes to Town

On Tuesday, January 17th, Community West Foundation welcomed world-renowned artist and creator of the Matthew 25 Collection, Timothy Schmalz, to Cleveland. Over 80 people attended a program held at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital’s Castele Learning Center to hear him talk about his journey as an artist and his inspiration for the sculpture collection. The attendees were Community West board members, ... Read More »

Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes: What Parents and Players Need to Know

Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, it is very serious and often fatal. When it happens to a finely conditioned athlete like Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the world takes pause. How can an elite, 24-year-old athlete like Hamlin go down with such a serious medical condition? And what does it mean to the rest ... Read More »

Harry & Nancy Applegate are Mr. & Mrs. Westlake

Sunday was the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westlake City Hall. It’s also when the Westlake Town Criers announce the new Mr. & Mrs. Westlake. Mayor Dennis Clough presided over this festive evening as musicians from Westlake High performed, welcoming in the holiday season. “It was a joy to see this honor go to Harry & Nancy Applegate,” reports Ward 2 ... Read More »

Thankfulness!

Sunflowers are a symbol of hope. A sunflower blooming in the snow at Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon sends a special message of faith this Thanksgiving!! “Prayers from Maria” Visits The Normandy Senior Living The Breakwater Apartments at The Normandy welcomed Prayers from Maria Foundation founder Megan McNamara for an appearance at the facility’s monthly speaker series last Thursday, ... Read More »