By Jorden Shevel Following the Nov. 4 election, Westlake residents have shaped the leadership that will guide the city into the coming years, returning Mayor Dennis M. Clough to office and welcoming new faces to City Council. Mayor Clough’s re-election marks the beginning of his 41st year in office, further cementing his legacy as the longest-serving active city mayor in ... Read More »
Real Money, Real World Last week AMS 8th graders participated in Real Money. Real World. This financial literacy program included an interactive spending simulation to educate how lifestyle and budget choices affect you in real life. It was an eye opening experience for our students! Thank you 8th grade teachers and parents that helped make this a success! Giving Their ... Read More »
Skiing demands more than just strong quads. To ski well—and stay injury-free—your body needs lateral control, single-leg strength, and hip/knee stability, especially when conditions get variable or fatigue sets in late in the day. Below are three high-value exercises I regularly recommend for skiers of all levels. These movements directly carry over to on-snow performance and injury prevention. 1. Side ... Read More »
Runaway Vehicle On 12/6/25 at about 9AM, an officer on patrol noticed a white sedan on I90 E/B. What drew his attention was that the car’s front bumper was dragging on the ground. It appeared it had just been in a collision. The officer stopped the car as it exited the highway at Columbia. Upon speaking with the female driver ... Read More »
Bay Village Police came through big time last week when they saved family pets in a terrible house fire that took place on E. Oakland Dr. On Friday January 9th at 9:10 a.m., Bay Village Police were dispatched to assist the Bay Village Fire Dept. with a possible structure fire in the 24000 block of East Oakland Road. Bay Police ... Read More »
Our Westlake High School National Honor Society students continue to lead with heart! NHS collected 85 new stuffed animals and over $500 in gift cards for Cleveland Angels, who will share these gifts with children in foster care at their December movie event. Thank you to our students for living out the values of service, leadership, character, and scholarship in ... Read More »
DIS students had a blast “taping” Principal Miller and Assistant Principal Headings to the wall, for just $1 a strip! All proceeds went to support the Dover Depot. Thank you to our students for showing creativity, school spirit, and generosity while raising money for a great cause. Read More »
WHS National English Honor Society students spent time reading stories and completing activities with kindergarten and first grade students at WES, sharing smiles, stories, and a love of reading. Read More »
Recently, WEF President Patty McHugh presented 2025 Fall Grant recipients, supporting innovative projects across our schools totaling over $22,500. Here’s a look at the grants awarded: WES – Kim Tucker: $4,453.52 | “Making Science Move: An Immersive, Second Grade STEM Experience” DIS – Katherine Vecchio: $2,335.78 | “The Movement Minded Classroom” DIS/ LBMS – Cathy DuBois: $8,300 | “Read, Relax, ... Read More »
Let’s celebrate the Class of 2026 winter athletes! Mark your calendars now—Senior Nights are coming up fast. Find everything you need to know at westlakeathletics.org Read More »
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