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$550 was taken from a Detroit Rd. restaurant’s safe by an employee on Nov. 25 at 9:45pm. The theft was caught on camera and the suspect was given a chance to return it by management; he failed to do so. A Petty Theft warrant was requested for the 29-year-old Westlake man. Thanksgiving Fracus An 18-year-old Pineview Dr. man was ... Read More »
Westlake
Westlake Tennis Star Signs with Siena College
Julia Dunbar, a senior at Westlake High, and Rina Sakai are the newest members of Siena’s women’s tennis program. Each signed binding National Letters of Intent to Siena during the Early Signing Period. “I’m incredibly excited to have Julia and Rina join the Siena Community and our women’s tennis program,” women’s tennis head coach Andy Christodoulou said. “We’re very fortunate ... Read More »
DECEMBER EVENTS AT WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mondays, December 2, 9 and 16 (4-5:45 p.m.) Teen Lounge—Need a place to hang out after school? Come to WPPL’s Teen Lounge on Monday afternoons! We’ve got computers, video games, board games, snacks, and more! Monday, December 2 (7-8:30 p.m.) Mother-Daughter DIY Beauty – Enjoy some relaxing one-on-one time with your Mom. Learn how to live greener and have healthier ... Read More »
OSU-Michigan Rivalry Week: John Kolesar Rewind
Rivalry Week means one thing in college football – Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Saturday’s game draws near, Westlakers will remember one of the all-time greats to come out of the Westlake High football program: John Kolesar. Kolesar starred for the Demons in the early 80’s, helping Coach Vern Long’s teams to a pair of Southwestern Conference championships and a ... Read More »
Westlake Police Blotter
Distraction Burglar Strikes in Westlake An elderly Arthur Ave. couple was the victim of a distraction burglary on Nov. 18. A black SUV (possibly a Lincoln) parked in the driveway at 11:30AM and suspect #1 came to the door. He is described as possibly Italian, dark skinned white male in his 50’s , 6’0″ 170 lbs, with a goatee ... Read More »
Westlake Academic Challenge Team Heads to Regionals
Westlake High School’s Academic Challenge Team finished undefeated in its bracket at the Aurora Invitational Tournament held Nov. 16. The win qualifies the team for regional competition. Each week, students representing schools from all around Northern Ohio battle toward the season championship on Academic Challenge, now in its 46th year. Three teams compete for points by answering questions covering topics ... Read More »
WESTLAKE TEACHER JOINS EUROPEAN TOUR WITH CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHORUS
Hilliard Elementary School music teacher Samantha Smith recently traveled through Europe with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, visiting four cities – including Paris, France; Frankfurt, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg –singing Beethoven’s Mass in C Major, with music played by the Cleveland Orchestra. Smith was one of only 100 individuals chosen for this honor. She said she was excited ... Read More »
Westlake Schools Plan $2.2 Million in Cuts
Westlake Supt. of Schools Dr. Dan Keenan shared plans to cut $2.2 million from the Westlake City Schools budget at the Board of Education meeting held Nov. 18. Held at the Westlake Performing Arts Center to accommodate a large crowd, Dr. Keenan said the cuts were necessitated by the Nov. 5 defeat of the 5.4 mill continuing levy for operations. ... Read More »
Westlake Grandma Invokes “Fred Sanford” Clause
Fred Sanford used to clutch his chest and cry out that he was on his way to join his deceased wife Elizabeth as a regular gag on the old “Sanford and Son” TV series. A wandering 4-year-old boy’s grandmother revived that bit on Nov. 10 at 1:11PM. according to Westlake Police. Passing drivers found the grandson barefoot on Bradley Rd. ... Read More »