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Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 17, at its Westshore Campus, located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake. The open house provides prospective students an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; explore student services; and tour the facilities. Westshore ... Read More »

Fall is almost here and it’s time to get outside and spruce up the yard and lawn. But who will help you take care of your most valuable possession – namely, your home? Dingy siding, black-streaked roofs, and clogged gutters all shorten your home’s lifespan. “Dirt, debris and other harmful contaminants are literally attacking your home and the areas around ... Read More »

Weight loss is not always as simple as changing your diet and exercise habits. For millions of Americans, losing weight requires medical help. If you are one of those people, there is nothing to be ashamed of. It is not your fault. It is a medical issue just like any other medical issue. You should never feel ashamed about going ... Read More »

University Hospitals (UH) has appointed Charlotte Wray, MSN, RN, MBA, as President of UH Elyria Medical Center. Since 2009, Ms. Wray has served as UH Elyria Medical Center’s Vice President of Clinical Operations, Information Systems and Chief Clinical and Information Officer. During her 25-year tenure with the hospital, she has also held the roles of Vice President, Clinical Operations; Director ... Read More »

Keeping students engaged in reading over the summer can be a challenge. As a way to promote reading while school is out, Redwood Elementary School, 32967 Redwood Blvd., students were challenged throughout the summer to read and the winners receive a “Lunch of a Lifetime.” After all their hard work this summer, the “Lunch of a Lifetime” event took place ... Read More »

There is a small school on Stoney Ridge Road making big strides for education. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School dedicated a new Outdoor Classroom and Prayer Garden, located to the South of the Parish Center, on the morning of September 25. All students and faculty, as well as several parishioners, were on hand at Fr. Tom Cleaton, Pastor, ... Read More »

Westlake Schools CFO/Treasurer Mark C. Pepera was recognized on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Columbus by Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel as a leader in government transparency. Westlake Schools is among the initial 100 out of over 3,000 public entities to join the state’s OhioCheckbook.com program, launched with live data today. The project will provide the public greater access to expenditures made ... Read More »

Westlake City School District is one of more than 60 school districts throughout Ohio that released for the second consecutive year, a more comprehensive companion to the state’s district report card. The “Quality Profile” report includes additional accountability measures that define a high quality education and are not captured by the state report card. Since the state’s release date has ... Read More »

Bethesda’s Long-Time Pastor Retires After 38 Years Bethesda-on-the-Bay Lutheran Church bid a fond farewell to its pastor of 38 years, the Rev. Dennis Stylski, who retires on Oct. 1. His final service on Sept. 27 was attended by more than 360 past and present parishioners and friends, including the Rev. Karl Bierman, Assistant to the Bishop of the Northeast Ohio ... Read More »

These programs are free of charge and open to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families and loved ones at The Center for Body, Mind & Spirit at Mercy Cancer Center, 41201 Schaden Road, Elyria. Services are available regardless of where patients receive treatment. Mercy Cancer Center is now affiliated with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. The Center for Body, Mind ... Read More »