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MetroHealth Opens at Crocker Park

To expand health care delivery to more residents of Cuyahoga County, The MetroHealth System has opened a new health center at Crocker Park in Westlake. Medical Director Jeffrey O. Galvin, MD, joined with staff in welcoming about 300 guests to a community open house Saturday, Aug. 1. “We want people to know that there are more than just two health ... Read More »

St. Mary of the Woods Opens 20-Bed Skilled Nursing Expansion

St. Mary of the Woods celebrated the opening of its new 20-bed skilled nursing expansion last week with an open house and tours the afternoon of July 28. The Trails Transitional Care Unit features 11,000 square feet in new construction. 12 new private suites and 4 split-private suites are tastefully decorated and individualized with in-suite Euro Spas and climate control. ... Read More »

The Cleveland Allergy and Asthma Center: Compassionate Care for Asthma & Allergies

The Cleveland Allergy and Asthma Center is a state-of-the-art health center that offers compassionate care for asthma and allergy patients in a sympathetic and caring environment. Children and adults with asthma, nasal and sinus problems, or eczema and hives receive state-of-the-art care. Specific interest in chronic coughs is a specialty of the Center. Patients can expect to receive personalized care ... Read More »

West Shore Blues – July/August

Westlake Man Extorted Over X-Rated YouTube Video The aftermath of cybersex via Skype proved unnerving for an Adelaide St. man on July 15, report Westlake Police. After the 5 a.m. session with a female who claimed to be in Morocco, he received electronic messages to pony up $5000 or a video of the session would be posted on YouTube. He ... Read More »

Former Senior Living Director Placed on Probation

Former Gardens at Westlake senior living director Christina Melaragno was sentenced to three days in jail and placed on two years of community control (probation) after her conviction for taking resident medications last year. Melaragno has also been ordered to write a letter of explanation to the victim and provide a copy to the court and the probation department while ... Read More »

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center Welcomes Douglas Sherlock, MD

ELYRIA, OH – University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center welcomes obstetrician/gynecologist Douglas Sherlock to its roster of physicians. Dr. Sherlock is accepting new patients at UH Elyria Women’s Care, located in suite 218 of the Gates Medical Building on the campus of UH Elyria Medical Center. Dr. Sherlock received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his ... Read More »

Avon Middle School Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of Avon Middle School, located at 3445 Long Road, on August 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a short program at 5 p.m. to recognize those involved in the planning and completion of the project. The building will remain open to tour through 8 p.m. Please note that the north entrance of the building ... Read More »

Twenty Percent of Stores Found to Overcharge Consumers

In preparation for the statewide sales tax holiday August 7th – 9th, the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs performed a price-check sweep on back-to-school items to ensure that consumers are getting the prices advertised by stores. Twenty percent of the stores checked by county (8 of 36) failed the audit. Inspectors from the Weights and Measures division recently conducted ... Read More »

Westlake Elementary Schools Receive Prestigious Designation

On Wednesday, the International Baccalaureate notified Westlake City Schools that all four of the district’s elementary schools (Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, and Holly Lane) have achieved IB World School status. The occasion marks yet another success for a district that continues to be among the very best in Ohio. “We are extremely proud of our teachers and students, and the great ... Read More »