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Last month, University Hospitals St. John Medical Center had the privilege of gathering for their Quarterly Employee Service Excellences Awards Ceremony, where they celebrated the outstanding contributions of their caregivers. Here are the winners: BEE Award The BEE Award recognizes the extraordinary work of our unlicensed nursing support staff. Congratulations to: Nicole Manak, PCNA (not pictured); Madisyn Jessel, PCNA (not ... Read More »

Attendees & Celebrity Judges Will Taste Test in Several Categories Crocker Park is set to host its tenth annual Food Truck Challenge with support from RAINBOW RESTORATION on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11AM to 4PM. Cleveland’s top food trucks will line Main Street, competing for top honors in a variety of “best of” categories judged by both a panel ... Read More »

The Westshore Arts Council (WAC) presents the 24th Annual Community of Fine Arts Juried Art Show, August 4 – 30, 2025 at Westlake Porter Public Library. The show will be open every day during normal library hours. This year’s show consists of 108 pieces of art created by 44 local artists. There are two divisions, Amateur/Semi-Professional and Seasoned Professional with ... Read More »

The Bay Village Historical Society’s second annual Pioneer Days camp for children in grades three to six was a week full of adventures and fun. The program took place daily from 9 a.m. to noon on July 21 through July 25 at the Bay Village Police Station and Cahoon Memorial Park. Our intrepid pioneers made everything from candles and quilts ... Read More »

Ever wonder what you can do to make a better community? It’s easy! Just follow the lead from this story from Jim Farrell, a resident of a Westlake senior facility who wanted to go to the Clague Park fireworks the 4th of July with two friends: “My two friends, Ellie Schramm and Anna Mae Stockard and myself wanted to go ... Read More »

The Westlake Porter Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Celeste Fortunato as the library’s new Fiscal Officer at their regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 16. Fortunato came to WPPL from Sandusky Public Library, where she was also the Fiscal Officer. She has also served in public service accounting positions with the Lorain Public Library System, Lorain County Community College ... Read More »

In a time when many are searching for belonging, purpose, and healing, two local congregations are coming together in a powerful expression of unity and hope. North Olmsted and Rockport United Methodist Churches have entered a Cooperative Church arrangement and welcomed a new pastor, Rev. Tennille Power—whose ministry embodies compassion, inclusion, and strength. Pastor Power brings more than 10 years ... Read More »

Community West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital are proud to award a grant of $63,502 to the Fairview Park Fire Department to support the purchase of two new LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors and defibrillators. The new equipment will replace the department’s aging LIFEPAK 15 units, ensuring their emergency medical teams remain equipped with cutting-edge technology. The Fairview Park Fire ... Read More »

Jackpot! On 7/4/25 at approx. 8PM, an officer stopped a vehicle on Sperry Dr near the WestSpring Inn for an equipment violation. Reports show that officers noticed that the car contained numerous brand new cell phone cases scattered around the interior as well as black tape covering what appeared to be bullet holes on the exterior of the Honda sedan. ... Read More »

As Northeast Ohio continues to contend with the summer heat, Mercy Health is sounding the alarm on how rising temperatures can aggravate respiratory issues, particularly for those with chronic lung diseases. “Hot and humid weather may seem harmless, but for someone with asthma or COPD, it can be a serious health risk,” said Dr. Rami Abboud, Mercy Health – Lorain ... Read More »