West Shore Career-Technical District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for its new MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Lab and Welding Program at its home in Lakewood High. These two programs are housed at the Lakewood High School training center and will be able to serve an additional 96 West Shore Career-Tech students from Lakewood, Bay Village, Rocky River and Westlake. West ... Read More »
Westlake
Happy 100th!
On September 12, 2025, Arden Courts of Westlake celebrated Irene Williams’ 100th birthday. Irene was born in Lorain, Ohio where she had a career as a homemaker, raising four children: Annie, Paulette, Dave, and Don. Irene has a love of baking and also worked in a bakery on occasion. Irene enjoys playing cards and was recognized as Top Quilter at ... Read More »
Westlake Schools News
Westlake High School Students Selected for Prestigious All-State Orchestra Westlake High School (WHS) is proud to announce that two of its senior instrumental music students, Natalie Chang (Cello) and Lucas Marques (Bass Trombone), have been selected for the esteemed Ohio All-State Orchestra. Natalie and Lucas were chosen from more than 1,300 students who auditioned for the All-State Band, Orchestra, Choir, ... Read More »
WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats
More Trouble for this Guy On 9/6/25 at about 10:45PM, a concerned citizen called WPD to report that a black sedan was weaving through all 3 lanes of traffic on I90 W/B in the area of Columbia. Officers also witnessed the Lincoln drive over the lane lines. The car was stopped in Avon by the Westlake officers. The driver appeared ... Read More »
Concord Reserve’s New Heart Failure Program a Model for Medical Professionals
Having residents’ best interests at heart has inspired the launch of a new heart health program at Concord Reserve, a Life Enriching Community (LEC) in Cleveland. Heart failure is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in the United States. Recognizing this, Karen Comiskey, Director of Nursing at Concord Reserve, saw an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. “There ... Read More »
Westlake High School Students Selected for Prestigious All-State Orchestra
Westlake High School (WHS) is proud to announce that two of its senior instrumental music students, Natalie Chang (Cello) and Lucas Marques (Bass Trombone), have been selected for the esteemed Ohio All-State Orchestra. Natalie and Lucas were chosen from more than 1,300 students who auditioned for the All-State Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Jazz ensembles. This is a particularly notable achievement ... Read More »
Westlake Homecoming Week- September 22nd – 27th
(Homecoming game – Demons vs. Bay Rockets) September 22nd: Juniors vs. Senior Powder Puff Football Game at 7pm at UH St. John Stadium September 25th: Westlake Alumni Association Hall of Induction Ceremony and Dinner at Wagner’s of Westlake -more information can be found here: www.wlake.org/uploaded/Alumni/WESTSD-682_Hall_of_Fame_Invite_2025.pdf September 26th: Homecoming Parade at 5:30pm, departs for Lee Burneson Middle School floats lead to WHS parking ... Read More »
Report Defines Educational Value of Schools
During the week of September 9, approximately 49 school districts throughout Ohio will once again release their “Quality Profile”, a more comprehensive assessment of their districts’ performance designed to supplement the state’s district report card. The report card along with the Quality Profile provides the most comprehensive set of data available to communities related to their school. Because the state ... Read More »
At the Concord Reserve Car Show
Vintage beauties and even some modern marvels were on display at the Annual Concord Reserve Car Show Tuesday, September 9 in honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week. From Model T’s to modern Mustangs, 57 Chevys and classic Corvettes, there was something for everyone! To top the night off there were trophies awarded, raffles and drawings, food and music. Click ... Read More »
Learn About the History and Care of African Violets and Other Houseplants
Join the Westlake Garden Club on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:30 am to learn about African Violets and other houseplants. We will be hosting a speaker from the Cuyahoga County Master Gardener program, who will be sharing his extensive knowledge about these popular houseplants. Our meetings are held at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd, in Westlake, on ... Read More »
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