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2,053 Graduates Earned 3,431 Degrees and Credentials Marking the Largest Number Awarded in LCCC History Lorain County Community College celebrated the class of 2026 at the College’s 62nd annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16. This year, 2,053 graduates earned 3,431 degrees and credentials from LCCC. This includes 11 graduates who earned Bachelor of Applied Science degrees from LCCC in Microelectronic ... Read More »

Bay Schools annual Bike to School Week started with a bang when national BMX talent 11-year-old Bay student Huck Kurinsky, was joined by BMX Olympians. Bay Schools have celebrated Bike to School Week for 19 years, but none as high-flying as this one! All the other students rode to school the regular way and kept their wheels on the ground. Photo ... Read More »

The USS Cleveland (LCS 31), arrived in Cleveland last Saturday for a week long stay to end with a historic commissioning ceremony on May 16, the first time in 250 years that a U.S. Navy warship will be commissioned in the State of Ohio. “The USS Cleveland is the fourth Navy vessel to bear the city’s name, continuing a proud ... Read More »

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for Saturday, May 16 The City of Westlake is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Recreation Center Park Athletic Fields and Playground. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 12 p.m., marking the completion of another major enhancement to the community’s recreational facilities. The event will feature a DJ, inflatables, ... Read More »

Each storm season in Northeast Ohio brings a familiar mix of beauty, urgency, and anxiety. For many homeowners in Bay Village, increasingly intense winds and heavy rains — along with the lasting memory of the tornado that struck the region a few years ago — have changed how mature trees are viewed in the landscape. What were once seen as ... Read More »

The Tri-C Westshore Community Leadership Exchange held April 28 at the Westshore Campus in Westlake was a stellar event, bringing together several hundred guests who occupy leadership positions throughout Westlake and the West Side. The Exchange offered a chance for leaders to meet and greet and also exchange ideas as keynote speakers featured Michael A. Baston, JD, Ed. D., President ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library named Robert “Bob” and Donna Manly this year’s Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award recipients at its annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on April 28. The Myrna Chelko Award is presented to the volunteer who exemplifies its namesake’s volunteer spirit. Myrna Chelko was a long-time library volunteer known for her dedication to the library and her hard work. She ... Read More »

Recognition Reflects a Commitment to Zero Harm and Patient Safety Several University Hospitals medical center locations earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a prestigious national honor recognizing hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that demonstrate the highest standards in patient safety and quality care. UH locations awarded include: University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center University Hospitals Geauga Medical ... Read More »

By Jorden Shevel A new elm is taking root outside Dover Center Intermediate School, and the students who watched it go into the ground last Friday will get to walk past it every year until they’re adults. The City of Westlake celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, May 8 with its annual ceremony at Dover Center Intermediate, gathering students for a ... Read More »

By Jorden Shevel Summer in Westlake officially begins when the gates open at the Westlake Aquatic Center and Peterson Pool — and that moment is set for Saturday, May 23, weather permitting. For many families, this isn’t just another seasonal opening — it’s the unofficial kickoff to months of outdoor fun, connection, and community. The Aquatic Center offers something for ... Read More »