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Registration is required for these programs. Register online: www.connectingforkids.org/register, via email: info@connectingforkids.org or Call/Text: 440-570-5908, para español 440-907-9130. Connecting for Kids is committed to offering quality programs to families through COVID-related closures. For the latest program information, please refer to our website, www.connectingforkids.org. In-Person Music Therapy & More This program is designed for families and their children, ages 0-6 years, ... Read More »

On 1/14/22 at approx. 9:15AM WPD received information from a neighboring department that the occupant of a Toyota Camry was waving a gun around while traveling on I90 E/B. WPD officers located the vehicle and stopped it in Rocky River. The 24yo male driver was cooperative but was found in possession of a loaded handgun along with suspected marijuana. The ... Read More »

For parents who need help with car seat installation or have questions about the safest way to transport their children in motor vehicles, getting expert advice and assistance just got a little easier. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s, along with UH St. John and Parma Medical Centers, have opened car seat checking stations at the following fire departments: Bay ... Read More »

The Auxiliary of UH St. John Medical Center held a holiday luncheon at Avon Oaks Country Club on Tuesday, December 14. Auxiliary members, their guests and administrative representatives of the hospital enjoyed the event which was organized by members Michele Mastantuono and Sig Senko. New lifetime Auxiliary members Jack Hall, Kathy Hall, Bill Radak and Marlene Witouski were honored as ... Read More »

Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang serves the community in a unique capacity. The veteran public servant is a regular on the news scene with his oftentimes unusual encounters with wildlife. Whether it’s rescuing a hawk from a soccer net or baby ducks from a sewer catch basin, Officer Wang is always on the scene. We’re sure he could write ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough took the Oath of Office at City Hall on New Year’s Day. Cuyahoga County Judge Shannon Gallagher administered the oath, signaling the beginning of Mayor Clough’s 10th consecutive term since taking office in 1986. Before becoming Mayor, he served on the Westlake City Council and the Westlake Board of Education. Mayor Clough has guided the ... Read More »

The City of Westlake held a sendoff for its three retiring members of Westlake City Council on Dec. 16 during the last Council Meeting of 2021. Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented Proclamations to the outgoing representatives as family, friends and colleagues looked on. Michael F. Killeen steps down having served on City Council since 1978 and as Council President since ... Read More »

Westlake Police Patrolman John Jereb retired after 28 years of service to the people of Westlake. He received a Proclamation from Mayor Dennis M. Clough during a send-off on Thursday, Jan. 6, attended by colleagues and family. Police Chief Kevin Bielozer recounted Ptl. Jereb’s multiple accomplishments over his career, including being named the Westlake Police Officer of the Year in ... Read More »

Many of the enriching programs offered by Westlake Community Services are made possible by the generous donations of local businesses, organizations and individuals! The Westlake Teachers Association recently made one such donation just in time for the holiday season! Thank you to the Westlake Teachers Association who “adopted” Westlake senior programs and activities this year. They generously purchased items from ... Read More »

When a fire broke out at a North Ridgeville condominium complex last weekend, the call went out to Westcom (Westshore Central Dispatch Center) located within University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Westcom sends fire and EMS responders to 9-1-1 and emergency number calls in Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, Rocky River and Westlake and for mutual aid to other ... Read More »