Westlake

A 29-year-old North Olmsted man was stopped for a traffic violation on Feb. 13 at 1:10PM on Detroit Rd. Inside the car, he had marijuana and a loaded 9mm semiautomatic handgun. He was arrested for Using Weapons While Intoxicated, POM, and Drug Paraphernalia (hollowed out cigars used to smoke the reefer).   Thefts at Westlake High A male 17-year-old Westlake ... Read More »

The agenda from the Westlake City February 20 Council meeting with actions is attached and linked below.  Also attached are the approved minutes from the February 6 Council meeting. A Holiday Inn Express is coming to Clemens Road.  Council meeting agenda with actions:  http://www.cityofwestlake.org/pdfs/CnlAgendas/CnlAgenda.pdf Feb. 6 Meeting Minutes: http://www.thevillagernewspaper.com/Download/140206.pdf Read More »

A delinquent tax windfall of $1-2 million dollars may be used to restore busing cuts for Westlake Schools. The Cuyahoga County Auditor’s Office has  informed Westlake City Schools of delinquent property tax payments it collected. The funds will have significant short-term impact on district revenue. Westlake City Schools received notice of property taxes from Cuyahoga County on Feb. 14 that ... Read More »

Retiring Westlake High School wrestling coach Mike Antonyzyn was honored in a big way two weeks ago as the school and team recognized the veteran coach with a heartfelt tribute during the final dual meet of the season against Bay Village. The 28-year veteran coach was surprised by a special trophy recognition presented by Supt. of Schools Dan Keenan. The ... Read More »

Spring is right around the corner! (Hopefully) Time to get out and smell the snow flurries, I mean flowers.  The Westlake Recreation Department has a great deal to offer so get up, get out and come over to the Recreation Center.  Here are some of the programs you can enjoy. Adult Pickle-Ball Open Gym.  Not sure what this, stop by ... Read More »

  Maybe it was too much Olympic figure skating. A 41-year-old Cleveland man spun out on I-90 in his sister’s car near Crocker Rd. on Feb. 8 around 12:34 a.m.. He was found to have no driver’s license and to have a butterfly knife and club in the PT Cruiser. It was towed and he was cited for No Driver’s ... Read More »

St. Paul Lutheran School recently celebrated National Lutheran Schools week by performing some community service projects. It was a great way to combine mission, ministry and community for the students of the Westlake School located at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Detroit Road near Cahoon. Congratulations to all these great kids for what they have contributed to community.   Read More »

Friends of the West Side Catholic Center – “Women Helping Women” The 26th Annual Benefit for the West Side Catholic Center will be held on Sunday, March 9th at La Centre in Westlake.  Shopping begins at 11 a.m. followed by a Luncheon.  The boutique fills many rooms with jewelry, bead items, theme baskets, linens and a large selection of fresh ... Read More »

Any diners in a Columbia Rd. restaurant were put off their feed on Feb. 7 at 10:24 p.m. when a naked male wearing a paper bag on his head ran through the building and escaped in a silver Honda Civic. And in this weather! He and his driver were not located, report Westlake Police. To quote David Niven on the ... Read More »

The City of Westlake has been granted a preliminary injunction by Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Astrab stopping proposed rate hikes to residents by the City of Cleveland Div. of Water. The ruling is linked here: http://www.cityofwestlake.org/pdfs/MayorsOffice/water_info/CountOfCommonPleasOpinion_2-7-2014.pdf   Read More »