Westlake

Neige DeAngelis, a Dover Intermediate School fifth grade student, won a national story contest for Cricket magazine for his story about a temperamental fire-breathing dragon named Mr. Feugo. Neige’s story, “350 Words or Else!” chronicles the scene of Mr. Feugo, editor of “Dragonfly” magazine, being upset when readers sent in 10-page stories for publication. Neige’s story was published in the ... Read More »

Students from Westlake High School and Lee Burneson Middle School science classes spent the day recently as scientists and astronauts during NASA’s 22nd Annual Young Astronaut Day at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. Westlake’s 25 students from WHS Honors Physical Science classes and LBMS general science classes were among the more than 350 students from 27 Northeast Ohio schools ... Read More »

An 81-year-old Westlake woman was arrested by Westlake Police for OVI during the Christmas tree lighting event at Crocker Park on Nov. 22. She was stopped by security in a parking garage at 4:59 PM after nearly hitting pedestrians and other cars. She refused to produce her driver’s license or take a breath test. Fraud A Regency Pl. woman received ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 871-2600 www.westlakelibrary.org Date: November 19, 2014 Contact: Elaine Willis Contact Information: 440-250-5447 Elaine.willis@westlakelibrary.org DECEMBER EVENTS AT WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Westlake) Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s December, 2014 calendar of events: Mondays, December 1, 8 and 15 (3:45-5:30 p.m.) Teen Lounge—Need a place to hang out after ... Read More »

Several years ago the Westlake Historical Society began placing wreaths on the graves of founding and pioneer citizens of early Dover (now Westlake). “We believe placing a wreath on a grave is not only a symbol of remembrance, it is a sign of respect for that person and who they were,” says Lysa Stanton, President. “We would like to extend ... Read More »

Artists of all ages are invited to submit their artwork to be displayed at the Gardens at Westlake’s “Heart of Art” Intergenerational Art Show on February 28.  We are looking for the best works from professionals and budding artists alike.  Art studios and area schools (preschool, elementary and high school) are also sought and art teachers can submit for all ... Read More »

An underage drinking party on Horseshoe Blvd. came to an abrupt end on Nov. 15 at 11:44 PM when a parent came home unexpectedly, report Westlake Police. Two Westlake girls (15 and 16-years old) were cited for Underage Consumption. The older girl tried to hoodwink officers by having her sister pretend to be her mom on the phone. Mom was ... Read More »

Gardens at Westlake held its first Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15 with 30 local crafters and over 100 people attending and shopping.  A wide variety of hand crafted items were for sale and many people got a head start on holiday shopping.  Everyone especially enjoyed taking a break in the 50s Diner for a complimentary lunch.  Next year’s Craft ... Read More »

Westlake School bus driver Denise Wering was in the middle of her morning route when another driver, Marge Laskowski, radioed that Wering needed to check the back of her bus on Nov. 12. The two drivers pulled off of Dover Center Road and found a tail and a paw sticking out of the engine in the back of the bus. ... Read More »

The first wintery blast of the season had Westlake Police busy at the end of last week. Totals for the first snowfall of the season, Nov. 13 PM rush hour through Nov. 14 AM rush hour: 9 accidents, 8 spinouts or disabled vehicles. WWI (Walking While Intoxicated) An intoxicated 38-year-old man staggered along the Hilliard Blvd. sidewalk on Nov. 6 ... Read More »