Westlake

Sunglass Theft On 4/8/23 at approx. 2:45PM WPD received a call from the Sunglass Hut at Crocker Park reporting a theft of several pairs of glasses. The theft had happened about 30 minutes prior. The 2 female suspects had already left. The employees said that they looked to be a mother and daughter. The older person appeared to be pregnant. ... Read More »

Mass shootings and random gunfire is a sad reality of our national news headlines almost every week. West Shore police, fire and all area safety forces are doing everything they can to be prepared. Led by the WEB (Westshore Enforcement Bureau), Westlake, North Olmsted, Lakewood, Bay Village, Rocky River and Fairview Park Police Departments and Westlake Fire (and several other ... Read More »

The Westlake Town Criers hosted the 2023 Westlake City Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble on Saturday, April 1 at the Westlake Recreation Center. Two candy scrambles for ages 4-6 and ages 7-10 kicked off the event as children ran for wrapped candy and special eggs redeemable for stuffed animals. A special non-competitive hunt was held for kids under 3. ... Read More »

On May 2 Westlake voters will be asked to approve a 2.8 mill operating levy renewal and an additional 0.6 mills for Westlake Porter Public Library. The current levy, which provides 70% of the library’s operating funds, expires at the end of the year. Passage will ensure library funding for the five-year period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, ... Read More »

Westlake City Schools Athletic Director, Nick Ranallo, has been selected to receive the Tim Flannery Horizon Award. The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated clear signs of professionalism and involvement at their school, local, and state levels in their first two to three years of service Each year, the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NEOIAAA) selects ... Read More »

Westlake Students Raise Money for Cleft Palate Patients The Westlake Dover Intermediate School’s 6th grade STARS team  recently decided they wanted to take action after reading in Mrs. Beachler’s English Language Arts class about kids born into poverty with cleft palates. By making bookmarks, they raised over $1,000 for Operation Smile and paid for 5 children’s surgeries! Westlake Science Olympiad ... Read More »

Westlake Resident Donates Ballistic Vest to WPD K9 A huge thank you goes out to Westlake resident Pat Siffermann who donated a ballistic vest for WPD K9 Vince.  This was a very generous gift and shows her commitment for the safety of the city’s K9 officers.  Pat is affiliated with the NorthEast Ohio SPCA, whose Executive Director Jeffrey Kocian, also ... Read More »

Are physical limitations or pain impacting your ability to move, function, and enjoy life? It’s time to “GET FYZICAL!” – Spelled different because we are different! FYZICAL is unlike any therapy clinic you’ve been to before. At FYZICAL, our highly skilled, compassionate team of physical therapists focuses on achieving optimal health and wellness, and we strive to improve the quality ... Read More »

March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day! Together, Westlake Schools celebrated the uniqueness and diversity of individuals with Down syndrome. In honor of this day, Westlake Elementary School students and staff wore mismatched socks to promote inclusion in our schools in hopes of creating a world where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Read More »

Prom season is right around the corner and the Westlake High School class of 2023 is gearing up. Fourteen (14) boys and Fourteen (14) girls participated in the annual event which showcases the latest prom fashions. Sponsored by American Commodore Tuxedo, Tuxedo Junction, Studio 6A and Silver Fox Florist, the students had the opportunity to not only model dresses and ... Read More »