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“Sacred Paws” with Captain Jack  “Sacred Paws – Experiencing the Unconditional Love of God through Canine-assisted Therapy,” a workshop led by Patricia Griswold and Captain Jack, a certified therapy dog, will be one of five Saturday workshops at an upcoming Christian Healing Conference. The conference, “Inviting God’s Presence,” will be held this year at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric ... Read More »

“BE PROACTIVE, BE PREPARED”  After two months of public meetings and research, the Crisis Communications Task Force presented its initial draft of recommendations on how best to communicate with Bay Village residents in an emergency situation. At the most recent meeting, held March 25, the committee presented a plan that focused on three impact areas: communicating with vulnerable and at-risk ... Read More »

Bryan S. Kubit, 42 years of age of North Olmsted, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of burglary and one count of breaking and entering. Kubit had forcibly entered a residence in the 29400 block of Lincoln Road in Bay Village on December 3, 2012 and stole a laptop and LCD TV. A cooperative investigation between Bay Village PD and ... Read More »

Kyle Dake is NCAA Record Setter Congratulations to the family of 1980 Westlake High grad Doug Dake and his wife, Jodi! Their son, Kyle Dake of Cornell University, became the first-ever NCAA Div. I wrestling champion to win four titles in four different weight classes. Kyle wrapped up his amazing collegiate career at the NCAA Div. I championships in Des ... Read More »

Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, President Cuyahoga Community College, hosted a Town Hall meeting at the Westlake Westshore Campus Tues., March 26, where she was surprised with the establishment of a Scholarship Trust Fund in her honor. The 21-year head the burgeoning community college will retire this June. She was honored at the end of her talk by Professor Terri Pope, ... Read More »

A Center Ridge Rd. building was forcibly entered through a window sometime between March 19-23. Nothing was taken; the business is in the process of being sold. It is hypothesized that unknown juveniles looking for a secluded place to hang out may be responsible.  Two suspects tried to steal a cart full of beer from a Detroit Rd. store on ... Read More »

CLEVELAND – Registration is now open for this summer’s Cultural Arts Travel Series (CATS), presented by the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Center for Aging Initiatives. Targeted for those 55 and older, this new program will visit two renowned Ohio musical events, in Wooster and Cincinnati.  CATS participants will have two opportunities to enjoy Ohio Light Opera, the resident professional company ... Read More »

The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) will install five new members of its National Board of Directors this year, after recently completing its 2013 election. In one of the largest elections in the Association’s history, CMSA’s membership has elected a president-elect, secretary and three directors to begin serving 2, 3, or 4-year terms on the national board. Mary McLaughlin ... Read More »

Near West Low Income Residents Now Have Access To Fresh Local Food Fresh Fork Market is a local farm buying club.  It is built on the traditional CSA model, but works with over 100 area farmers to create shares that offer more variety.  In addition, they offer classes, newsletters, recipes and information to help its subscribers make the most out ... Read More »

CANDIDATE PROFILE…. Since January, Nate Cross has been knocking on doors in Westlake’s Ward 2, listening to resident’s concerns as a candidate for Westlake City Council. “I am energized by the opportunity to serve the public, which has been something I have done my entire life, in both the public sector and non-profit arena,” said Cross. Mr. Cross is no ... Read More »