Westlake

160 tickets were sold for last week’s 15th Annual Community/Senior Services Soup Cook-Off Event. This is the largest and most successful fundraiser each year, and would not be possible without the kindness of so many. A huge thank you to the vendors for supplying 12 delicious soups and to the 30+ community volunteers and city staff members who helped set ... Read More »

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce its newly elected board members, whose diverse expertise and innovative perspectives will lead the organization into an exciting new chapter: Dr. Scott Latiolais from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Westshore Campus Joe Jasko from CCSI Cristina Bertero from Fully Promoted Karen Sperli from Padgett Business Services These new board members bring ... Read More »

Cyclist Struck Crossing Against the Light On 1/17/25 at about 2PM, multiple people called for assistance as a bicycle rider was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Crocker and Detroit Rds. An off-duty WPD officer witnessed the crash and immediately rendered aid to the victim with other Good Samaritans until on-duty units and paramedics arrived on scene. Investigation ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s February 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Saturdays, February 1, 15 and 22 (10:30-11 a.m.) Wednesdays, February 12 and 26 (7-7:30 p.m.) Family Storytime – Join us for rhymes, songs and play! Children are ... Read More »

Ice Sculptures Transform Crocker Park into a Winter Wonderland PLUS Shop the Park’s Winter Extravaganza Sale Kick off the new year with a frosty celebration during the 3rd Annual Crocker Park Ice Festival, presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, with support from Ohio Basement Authority from January 24-26. Guests will marvel at intricately designed ice sculptures displayed throughout ... Read More »

The University Hospitals St. John Medical Center Auxiliary celebrated the holidays with a luncheon at Avon Oaks Country Club on Dec.17. The event celebrated the volunteers and the good works they do for the hospital and through the hospital gift shop. Funds from the gift shop are used to support vital hospital programs, and funds for these programs are distributed ... Read More »

Christmas was made a little more special for hospitalized kids last week when Autonation Ford Amherst donated a car load of toys to kids visiting the Emergency Departments at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center and UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake. This is the second year Autonation Ford Amherst has made a donation. Toys were brought to work by ... Read More »

A holiday season highlight is the Cookie Crumb Crusade hosted for hospital case managers and social workers by senior living facilities in the area. Workers visited 9 different facilities and received a dozen or more delicious cookies just in time for the holiday season! A map with a suggested route was given to each participant with the first stop at ... Read More »

Class includes 2 Athletic, 2 Distinguished, 1 Honorary and 1 Team The Westlake Alumni Association will be announcing the induction of six (6) new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday January 24th between the JV Boys and Varsity Boys basketball game. Then on Thursday, September 25th the induction dinner ceremony that will take place at The ... Read More »

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce Board is proud to announce the appointment of Nan Baker as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Baker brings with her 37 years of experience as a small business owner. During that time, she also served as State Representative for the West Shore District from 2009 to 2016, until term-limited, and as ... Read More »