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University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted a Health Fair at Bay High last week, involving students in a variety of wellness events that promote healthy lifestyles. From nutritional advice to information on smoking, drinking and opiate use, the Health Fair was a first for many students who saw their extracurricular activities limited by the pandemic. The Fair, from 10-1 ... Read More »

EMS Week was celebrated May 16-20 and UH St. John Medical Center treated visiting squads to a cookout outside the Emergency Department bays at the hospital. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague jumped in the festivities by good-natured flipping burgers. As a former EMS professional himself, Sague knows the importance of keeping healthcare teams nourished and hydrated to be at peak ... Read More »

Kickoff the summer by attending the 2nd annual Crocker Park Block Party on Sunday, June 12! The lifestyle center is partnering with departments from the City of Westlake to offer a fun day complete with personal safety activities, games, exhibits, demos, and more. The event will feature the return of a family favorite, Touch-A-Truck, where you can get up close ... Read More »

Westlake Girls Win District Track Title The Westlake High girls track team qualified six individuals and three relay teams to this week’s Regional Championships, en route to winning the team’s first District Championship in the 40-plus year history of the program. Avon Wins Back-to-Back SWC Track Titles Avon’s boys track and field team won the 2022 Southwestern Conference Track & ... Read More »

Terror at Holiday Inn Express On 5/15/22 at approx. 8:30 p.m., Westlake Police responded to the Holiday Inn Express after receiving a call from the clerk at the hotel. The complainant reported a male was refusing to leave the hotel after his stolen credit card was declined. The officers made contact with the man who was still in the lobby. ... Read More »

by Barb Armstrong The June meeting of The Herb Guild will be held on June 8 at Porter Library in Westlake. The business part of the meeting will start at 10:30, with the presentation following at 12:30. Cathy Flament, President of the Bay Village Historical Society will share herbal recipes and herbal publications from their archives. Guests are very welcome! ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late May 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Wednesday, May 18 (2-3 p.m.) Wednesday Book Discussion – This month’s title is The Golden Cage by Camilla Lackberg. Please register. Wednesday, May 18 (4-5 p.m.) ... Read More »

Tom Hill was beloved as band and choir director for Westlake Schools from 1954 until his retirement in 1987. He touched countless lives with his dedication and commitment to education and excellence through music. He is fondly remembered for his contributions to Westlake music programs, from arranging the school alma mater and fight song to the creation of Music a ... Read More »

On a rainy night in Rocky River the Westlake Boys Track & Field team took home the 1st place trophy at the Bell invitational May 7. Facing tough competition from other top teams, Aurora, Rocky River, and Avon Lake Westlake pulled away a win after finishing first in a tight 4x400m race with Aurora. In the last leg of the ... Read More »

Lakewood Elks Lodge #1350 located at 24350 Center Ridge Rd in Westlake recently awarded a $3,500 Elks National Foundation, Inc. Beacon Grant to Connecting for Kids. These funds were used to create 250 resource bags containing information on area therapists, summer camps and adapted programs for children who have disabilities, mental health and other concerns. The resource bags were provided ... Read More »