The Rhodes Trust announced Nov. 22 that Rice University senior Tom Carroll is one of 32 Americans chosen for a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the oldest of the international study awards available to American students, which provides for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England. Carroll is a 2012 graduate of Westlake High School. “Tom’s ... Read More »
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) expressed her warm enthusiasm after meeting White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan E. Morrison of Bay Village at the annual White House Congressional Ball on Dec. 7. Chef Morrison currently oversees the White House pastry kitchen, which is responsible for creating the annual ginger bread recreation of the White House. Covered in dark chocolate, this year’s ... Read More »
Bay Village neighbors are looking out for one another. Bay Police report that on Dec. 4 a a resident in the 28000 of Knickerbocker called Bay Police to report a truck had backed into her neighbor’s driveway and two males walked down the driveway. The neighbor knew that no one was home at the time, and felt it was suspicious. ... Read More »
The holidays are fast approaching and tis the season to give and give and also have a little fun! On Saturday December 12, from 10 a.m. till NOON, Black Dog Lacrosse, in conjunction with the Westlake Recreation Department will host its annual Charity Lacrosse Clinic. This clinic will be held in the gym of the Westlake Recreation Center and is ... Read More »
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center welcomes obstetrician/gynecologist Shannon Gilham, DO, to its roster of physicians. Dr. Gilham is accepting new patients at two convenient locations: UH Avon Health Center, 1997 Healthway Drive, Suite 203 in Avon and UH Elyria Women’s Care, Gates Medical Building, 125 East Broad Street, Suite 218 in Elyria. Dr. Gilham received her medical degree from Ohio ... Read More »
The Affordable Care Act has provided many Americans with the opportunity to access low-cost health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The annual open enrollment period to take advantage of this program ends January 31, 2016. These insurance plans are being offered to provide coverage for doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospitalization and no-cost preventive care. Based on your income and family ... Read More »
Congratulations to the Westlake High School Academic Challenge Team for another strong performance at the Aurora High School Turkey Tourney on Nov. 21. Teams came from Aurora, Copley, Cloverleaf, Firestone, James A Garfield, Kenston, North Olmsted, University School, Warren G Harding, Westlake and Willoughby Eastlake high schools. Westlake’s Team A–Kyle Yu, Justin Krantz, Alex Lathem, Anna Craven & PatrickLee–finished undefeated ... Read More »
There is a lot of giving going on in the Westlake Schools this holiday season. Along with the traditional hat and mitten trees at our elementary schools to supply needy children with winter clothing needs, our students are organizing a variety of community service projects: The Lee Burneson Middle School Builder’s Club donated a van full of canned food for ... Read More »
Special education teacher Erin Blahnik’s Lee Burenson Middle School students are making and selling dog treat jars for the holidays. The reusable treat jar is filled with a dozen homemade dog treats, a holiday pet bandana scarf, and a dog toy. The students will be making all of the products included in the jar. If you are interested in ordering, ... Read More »
“Honoring Our Veterans” was the theme of The Normandy Apartments Veteran’s Day ceremonies on Nov. 11. A Marine Color Guard opened the event as veterans from The Normandy and community were welcomed to places of honor at the head of the proceedings. The Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner and a remembrance of POWs and MIAs were followed by ... Read More »
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