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Program Covering Full Tuition and Fees to Begin in the Fall General Motors Co. is partnering with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to launch the GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that can help students graduate debt-free with a two-year associate degree in automotive technology. Tri-C is one of seven community colleges in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania teaming with GM on ... Read More »

Avid readers and library supporters have two ways this month to enjoy books and movies and support the library: A month-long sale at the Book Nook Used Book Sale room and a fundraiser with Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market. From now through June 29 everything at the Friends of Porter Public Library’s Book Nook is half-price. This includes books, DVDs, music ... Read More »

Begin your celebration of Independence Day early with a free outdoor patriotic concert featuring the Lutheran Wind Ensemble, Sunday, June 30, at 1 PM. The Concert will be held in back of the parking lot at St Paul Lutheran Church, 27993 Detroit Rd, Westlake OH. In case of inclement weather it will be held in the Activity Center. Please bring your own lawn chairs. A ... Read More »

Coping with Fear of the Future Do you ever fear what your child’s future will be? Do you have sleepless nights worrying about whether he or she will ever be independent? Come join us for a discussion, facilitated by Lisa Ruman, LISW, CHt, of The Child & Family Counseling Center of Westlake, about how to plan for the future but live in ... Read More »

On Sunday evenings, June 16 – August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., sweet sounds of music and friendly greetings fill the air at the Westlake Recreation Center Pavilion with the City of Westlake Summer Concert Series. The FREE concerts have a variety of performers appropriate for all age groups. All are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough has celebrated many ribbon-cuttings throughout the years, but none quite like the one at the opening of the new Westlake Aquatic Center last Saturday morning. Donning swim suit and tank top, Mayor Clough climbed the stairs to the top of the 30-foot speed slide and slipped down the chute to break the ceremonial ribbon as he ... Read More »

“Mammograms save lives because of early detection, often minimizing the need for extensive surgery and chemotherapy,” reports Niki Constantinou, MD, radiologist and Asst. Professor of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University. “Screening mammograms detect approximately 2-7 breast cancers per 1000 screened and should begin annually at age 40. “If one is at high risk for breast cancer due to family history or ... Read More »

Cahoon Nursery & Garden Center, 27630 Detroit Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3761, www.CahoonNursery.com Read More »

Westlake’s Lee Burneson Middle School hosted its first annual Kindness Walk on Monday, June 3, at 9 a.m. as students and staff participated in a walk (or run) for kindness along a 1.5-mile route in the community surrounding the middle school to promote kindness, positivity and mental health awareness. The idea for the Kindness Walk came from Burneson+, the school’s ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center paused the afternoon of May 9 to honor nurses. The annual Department of Nursing Award Ceremony took place in the Main Entrance lobby as nurses were recognized in several vital categories. The Outstanding Clinical Support Award went to Sam Schubert. The award is presented to an employee who provides outstanding service and serves as ... Read More »