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Community West Foundation was presenting sponsor for Best of the West – a celebration of Cleveland’s leading west side businesses, restaurants and shops, last week at LaCentre in Westlake. West Shore live well magazine readers packed out the venue as they voted for their favorite places to eat, shop and have fun throughout the west side. This was the magazine’s 7th ... Read More »

St. John Medical Center formally opened its new south and west additions with a blessing and open house on Monday, April 15. Highlight of the project is a spectacular two-story “front door” created to improve way-finding and enhance the hospital’s image. The Lobby also includes several new works of art which hold religious overtones. “These new additions will improve overall ... Read More »

What’s new to get excited about at the 34th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland? A party, a hero and the sounds of a gorgeous big band.   Cuyahoga Community College celebrates the start of the 34th annual festival (April 19-27) with “We’re Gonna Have a Funky Good Time,” the festival’s first FREE opening night party from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, ... Read More »

The Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act, legislation which was introduced this week, would help crack down on fraudulently filed tax returns and speed up the return of long-awaited tax returns to Ohioans whose identities have been compromised. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Cleveland had the largest number of identity theft complaints in Ohio last year with ... Read More »

All events are free and open to the public. Free childcare is available, but you must RSVP. Self Control:  Teaching Your Child to Use His/Her Inside Stopper Saturday, May 4, 2013, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Westlake Porter Public Library, Dover Room A common complaint heard from many parents is, “How can I get my child to stop what he ... Read More »

Topics Include Shoulder and Hip Arthritis Treatment Options; Rheumatoid Arthritis Update and How to Live Well With Arthritis ELYRIA – The 10th  annual Lorain County Arthritis Expo will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spitzer Center on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria.  Free parking and ... Read More »

On the night of April 7, unknown suspect(s) poured a soft drink on the trunk of a Meadow Ln. man’s car. Last September, a tomato and golf ball were thrown at his home; the victim feels the events are related. Sometime on or after March 8, a Westown Blvd. man’s Rx medicines were stolen from his apartment mailbox. He reported ... Read More »

Westlake is ready to become much more bike-friendly, thanks to a comprehensive plan for a city-wide bike path approved by the Planning Commission. Connecting city landmarks like the Westlake Recreation Center, Westlake Porter Library and more will make Westlake bike accessible and also allow filing for federal funding to support the network of bike paths. Bike lanes, nature trails and ... Read More »

On 04/12/2013, at 2140 hours, a resident called to report a group of 6 teenagers were climbing on the roof of Normandy School.  When police arrived on scene they located the group playing; on the playground.  They denied climbing on the roof.  The group was advised and sent on their way.   On 04/12/2013, at 0140 hours, a BVPD officer ... Read More »

On Thursday, April 18th at 7pm, Avon High School will be hosting a College Recruiting Seminar. The seminar will take place in the high school auditorium. The presentation focuses on how the college recruiting process works, including: academic guidelines; specifics on the NCAA eligibility center; how to evaluate your child’s talent; creating a recruiting plan; differences in NCAA Division I, ... Read More »