Westlake

Westlake’s Deeks Family Orchard: Still Bearing Fruit at UH St. John

Years ago, in the early 1900’s, the City of Westlake (then Dover Township) was a rural and agricultural outpost at the western end of Cuyahoga County. Center Ridge Road (Route 20) was a US highway and there were no major thoroughfares, just deeply wooded fields and wilderness. Among the farmlands and vineyards that populated the small town called Dover was ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library’s August Calendar of Events

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early August, 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Saturday, August 1 (11-11:30 a.m.) Mystery STEAM Bag – Pick up a bag at the library starting July 25. Each bag will contain craft materials and a challenge card. ... Read More »

Westlake City Schools Hires New Principal at Lee Burneson Middle School

Westlake City Schools has announced the appointment of Kristina Yako as principal of Lee Burneson Middle School. Yako will replace Amanda Musselman who is taking over as the director of academics K-6. Yako received her middle school teaching license from Ashland University and principal license along with a master’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University. She previously served as the assistant ... Read More »

Congrats Westlake Ptl. Tim O’Neill

Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department Facebook Congrats to Ptl. Tim O’Neill who received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award of Excellence for his hard work removing intoxicated drivers from the streets of Westlake this past year. Read More »

Westlake Classic Car Show Celebrates the 4th

The 31st annual Westlake Classic Car Show was hosted at Clague Park on the Fourth of July. The long-standing community tradition was renewed as dozens of classic cars and hundreds of folks attended. There were dash plaques provided for the first 150 cars. Trophies were awarded for 1st and 2nd place across the following categories: Pre-1950’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and ... Read More »

Welcome Amigos! Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant

Welcome Amigos! At Don Ramon authentic Mexican Restaurant & Cantina within Savannah Commons at Bradley and Detroit Roads in Westlake, you will be treated like one of the family! “We named this restaurant, Don Ramon, after my father,” said owner Mario Magana. “We want our guests to feel like they are part of the family, too!” Since coming to the ... Read More »

Larry Matus Retires from Westlake Police Auxiliary After 18 Years

Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department Facebook After almost 18 years of volunteer service to the citizens of Westlake as a member of the Westlake Police Auxiliary, Larry Matus retired on 6/30/20. Mayor Clough declared that day as Larry Matus day and Larry got to make his final call on the police radio. Thank you for years of dedication ... Read More »

Westlake Student Participates in Celebration of Music Virtual Show

Celebration of Music Virtual Show, is Live on July 12, 2020 with our Next Round of Incredibly Talented Contestants.  Celebration of Music is a talent search that showcases the best young musical talent across America. Contestants will participate for an opportunity to appear on the Live YouTube show “Music Hangs with eTHAn” and be part of the 2021 nationally distributed PBS SHOW “Celebration ... Read More »