Mercy Health New Life Hospice by Compassus is hosting a Memorial Walk on Thursday, May 15 to give those who have lost loved ones an opportunity to honor their memory. This is an open house style event where participants will have the opportunity to honor their loved one through a self-guided walk on the walking path that surrounds the New ... Read More »
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May is American Stroke Month: University Hospitals Offering Free Screenings and Educa-tional Events
May is American Stroke Month, and University Hospitals Neurological Institute is offering the community peace of mind with free stroke screenings, educational events and health talks with neurologists. It’s important to know the warning signs of stroke. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes, but few ... Read More »
LCCC Foundation Announces 2025 Commodore Hall of Fame Inductees
Lorain County Community College Foundation proudly announces the 2025 class of inductees to the LCCC Commodore Hall of Fame. The distinguished alumni being honored this year are: Tim Alcorn, Radio Play-by-Play Announcer, Cleveland Cavaliers Jack Bradley, Mayor, Lorain, Ohio Franco Gallo, Superintendent Educational Service Center of Lorain County Carrie Jankowski, President, Mercy Health – Allen Hospital Tasha Markovich, Lead User ... Read More »
Crushers Concert Series Coming to Crushers Stadium This Summer
This summer, Crushers Stadium becomes Northeast Ohio’s premier outdoor concert venue with the launch of the first-ever “Lake Erie Crushers Concert Series” featuring the stage at second base. The seven-show lineup featuring the nation’s top tribute bands performing music from rock, pop, and country legends. The series opens on Friday, June 13 with “Mr. Speed – A Night of KISS,” ... Read More »
Minnesota-Based Saint Therese Acquires The Belvedere Senior Community in Westlake
Second acquisition in NE Ohio; name change to Saint Therese of Westlake Aging care and services leader Saint Therese today announced it is acquiring The Belvedere of Heritage Retirement Communities of Westlake, Ohio. The transition of ownership is expected to occur on May 1, 2025. This marks Saint Therese’s second acquisition in Northeast Ohio in the past six months, following ... Read More »
The Cleveland Civil War Roundtable Hosts U.S. Grant in 160th Anniversary Celebration of Civil War’s End with Special Weeklong Series Across Northeast Ohio
This May, Northeast Ohio will step back in time to experience a living history event like no other as General and President U.S. Grant, portrayed by acclaimed historian Dr. Curt Fields, visits schools, libraries, and historical sites across the region to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of the U.S. Civil War. Starting May 12, 2025, Dr. Fields will ... Read More »
WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats
Coyotes in Westlake Unfortunately, we have received 2 separate reports of Coyotes attacking small dogs in the city recently. This is just a reminder to stay in sight of your pets, mainly small dogs, when you let them out especially in the evening/night/dawn. Keep them on a leash if not in a fenced in yard. See attachments for tips or ... Read More »
Presenting the 9th Annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo & Conference
“Keeping Seniors Connected” is the theme of the 9th Annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo set for Thursday, May 15 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Don Umerley Civic Center, located at 21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River 44116. Seniors, family members and caregivers are invited to attend this free expo and conference to discover the many ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library’s May Calendar of Events
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s May 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Thursday, May 1 and 29 (1-1:45 p.m.) Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength – This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson’s with our community by sharing stories, ... Read More »
Hope Heroes Inflatables Stop at Crocker Park April 25-May5
Student Entrepreneurs Raise Money to Bring Joy to Pediatric Patients with Facility and Therapy Dogs Giant inflatable balloon dogs are touring Northeast Ohio and will be stopping by Crocker Park in Westlake from April 25 to May 5. The traveling installation, which aims to brighten the day of critically ill children, is the creative vision of students from 10 local ... Read More »
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