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Cuyahoga County Reports 43 Fatal Overdoes Since Memorial Day Weekend

43 fatalities in 13 Days From Friday May 26th through Wednesday June 7th Cuyahoga County has experienced at least 43 fatal drug overdoses. No further details are currently available and cases are still under investigation and testing. If you or anyone that you know is actively using or recovering from opioid addiction, contact Project DAWN for information at 216-778-5677. Eligible ... Read More »

The 48th Annual “Cahoon in June” Event is June 17

The 48th annual “Cahoon in June” fine crafts, collectibles and antiques event is June 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Cahoon Memorial Park. Again this year, the Bay Village Historical Society is partnering with other community organizations on, “Destination Bay.” Transportation will run between venues. Admission to “Cahoon in June” is free. There will be a Civil War re-enactment ... Read More »

Cruisin’ Westlake – Free Family Event at Westlake United Methodist Church

Bring the whole family to kickoff the start of summer with an old fashioned “cruise in.” This is a free community event held in the parking lot of Westlake United Methodist featuring live 50’s & 60’s music by Rich Gallo, the River Dog food truck, prizes, games, and many outstanding old & new cars to get you into the “top down, ... Read More »

Avon Heritage Teacher Posts Personal Best at Marathon

Avon Heritage Elementary School 5th Grade Science Teacher and Westlake resident Sarah Horbol ran the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon last month and finished third overall in the Women’s elite division. She finished behind two women from Ethiopia and her overall time was under three hours, a personal best (2:56:31). She is 32-years-old, but at the time of the race, she was 31. ... Read More »

Bay Village Road Resurfacing Begins June 12

Road resurfacing work will begin the week of June 12, 2017 on the following roadways: Douglas Road (Wolf Rd. to Knickerbocker Rd.) Normandy Road (Dover Center to Glen Park Dr.) Midland Road (Dover Center to Glen Park Dr.) Jefferson Court (Douglas Rd. to cul de sac) Henry Road (Douglas Rd. to cul de sac) Tentative – Glen Park Drive (Wolf Rd. ... Read More »

Is it Time to Change That Flag?

Now that Memorial Day is over and Flag Day is upon us, it might be time to take a closer look at that outdoor flag of yours. Has it faded from the sun or become torn from the winter winds? If either of these situations has attacked your flag it just might be time to purchase a new flag. Many ... Read More »

Westlake Safety Town Carts Replaced

In a joint venture The Westlake Kiwanis and The Westlake Town Criers are replacing the carts used by the children at Safety Town. Pictured are Matt Novak, Town Criers President, Rylynn Dean, Safety Town participant, Officer Anna, Safety Town and Rick Grane, Kiwanis President with the new cart. Read More »

Westlake Council of PTAs Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients

Twenty-Four Westlake High School Graduates Receive Scholarships Westlake Council of PTAs (Westlake Council) and its member PTAs are proud to announce 24 recent Westlake High School graduates as recipients of their 2017 PTA scholarships.   Each recipient exhibited academic success as well as community and/or school involvement through participation in athletics, music, clubs, service and employment.  Each recipient received a $1,000 ... Read More »

Tri-C JazzFest Announces Outdoor Stage Lineup

Sixteen Bands Selected to Perform June 23-24 at Playhouse Square Nearly 24 hours of live music showcasing the best of Northeast Ohio will take place at the summer’s hottest downtown music festival, the 38th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The free performances will start at 2:30 p.m. and end at midnight Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, at Playhouse ... Read More »

Second DIS 6th Grader Earns Perfect Score in National Vocabulary Competition

Dover Intermediate School sixth grade student Lillie Forbes earned a perfect score of 20 on the WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 150,000 students annually. Lillie competed in the difficult Blue Division and was one of only 15 sixth graders nationally to achieve this perfect score. Students were coached by Language Arts teacher Jessica Ranallo. Lillie is the ... Read More »