Hun Piazza’s fourth grade students learned the ins and outs of the immigration experience through an Ellis Island Immigration Simulation Project on Feb. 1. With the help of Honors American History students from Westlake High School, Holly Lane Elementary School was turned into Ellis Island, with students adopting the life of an Irish, Italian, Polish, Chinese, Russian or Syrian immigrant. ... Read More »
‘Learning for Life’ Lecture Series Returns with a Focus on Cultural Understanding The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will explore the vibrant Hispanic culture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, as part of its Learning for Life lecture series. The free program will examine Hispanic customs through dance, music, language and culinary traditions while addressing how cultural misconceptions ... Read More »
Baby its cold outside, but inside we are all warm and toasty. Stop by the Westlake Recreation Department and see what we have to offer. Better yet, sit back and relax, pour a nice cup of hot coco and check out these programs. Look pretty good don’t they! We have even more fun for you so check out our entire ... Read More »
Guest Column from State Representative Greenspan One of the most pressing issues that the state legislature has been studying over the past few years is infant mortality. According to the Commission on Infant Mortality, Ohio ranks forty-fifth in the nation for its overall infant mortality rate. This statistic is abysmal, and the future of our state hinges on the health ... Read More »
Bay Village City officials have expressed interest in holding discussions with the Cuyahoga County Public Library relative to a new Bay Village Branch to be built in Cahoon Park. In a letter addressed to CCPL Executive Director Sari Feldman dated Jan. 3, Mayor Paul Koomar and all Cahoon Park Trustees (City Council members) wrote: “We want to thank you for ... Read More »
A bipartisan crowd of over 400 friends, lawyers, mayors, and other elected officials packed Rocky River Memorial Hall on Thursday night to help Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons kick off her re-election campaign for Judge of the Rocky River Municipal Court. The Rocky River Municipal Court serves the citizens of Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky ... Read More »
Excitement was in the air when Pat Catan’s opened its new Westlake location the morning of Jan. 27 at 1499 Columbia Road. The fun began with a ribbon cutting ceremony that welcomed Westlake city officials at 9 a.m. Customers then headed into the store to check out the brand new, beautiful space and receive free reusable tote bags. Free craft stations and demos ... Read More »
Six Westlake High School students were named winners in the school’s health intern eXpressions art program. eXpressions is an educational initiative that engages high school students in the exploration of science and medicine through creative expression. Students translate research studies conducted by high school health interns by producing artistic, literary and mathematical interpretations of the science. In the art category, Katherine ... Read More »
Our Bay Village Dietary team secured 2nd place for “Best Overall Chili” in the Rocky River Senior Center Chili Cook Off First place went to Burntwood Tavern and their sirloin chili. Our team is already working on a new recipe to propel us to Number 1 next year. Read More »
Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar joined the staff of O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village in celebration of a long time Bay resident Mr. William King on the occasion of his 100th Birthday. Following Mayor Koomar’s presentation of his special proclamation, everyone enjoyed Birthday party festivities worthy of such a wonderful centenarian. Read More »
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