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Class includes 4 Athletic, 2 Distinguished and 1 Honorary The Westlake Alumni Association is proud to announce the induction of seven (7) new members into the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame. The Class of 2026 will be introduced on Friday, February 6, during the Westlake High School Boys Basketball game. The official Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony will ... Read More »

By Jorden Shevel In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state and its communities have been encouraged to join in a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary. Westlake is fully embracing the opportunity to demonstrate the unique character of our city and its contributions to the nation ... Read More »

Bay Village Police came through big time last week when they saved family pets in a terrible house fire that took place on E. Oakland Dr. On Friday January 9th at 9:10 a.m., Bay Village Police were dispatched to assist the Bay Village Fire Dept. with a possible structure fire in the 24000 block of East Oakland Road.  Bay Police ... Read More »

DIS students had a blast “taping” Principal Miller and Assistant Principal Headings to the wall, for just $1 a strip! All proceeds went to support the Dover Depot. Thank you to our students for showing creativity, school spirit, and generosity while raising money for a great cause. Read More »

Dale H. and Betsy Smith have been named Mr. and Mrs. Westlake, 2026. The announcement came at the city tree lighting event at Westlake City Hall Sunday evening. Chris White, President of the Westlake Town Criers made the announcement as Mayor Dennis Clough commended the Smiths on their lifetime of service to the community. “The City of Westlake is blessed ... Read More »

It’s official! The holiday season is here! It officially started Saturday evening at the annual Crocker Park Tree Lighting. Thousands packed the park to see Santa and a host of entertainers as the clock counted down to the big moment. Santa flipped the switch, confetti filled the air and the holiday lights burst into life! Let It Glow was the ... Read More »

Crocker Park is set to kick off the holiday season this Saturday, Nov. 22, with its annual Tree Lighting and “Let it Glow” celebration. It’s going to be a big night with a festive lineup of family-friendly events and activities all aimed at the exciting arrival of Santa at 6 p.m. There’s going to be lots to do, so get ... Read More »

State-Of-The-Art Turf Facility Debuts As New Home For Youth Sports By Jorden Shevel Under brilliant autumn skies on Saturday, October 25, the City of Westlake officially opened the doors to the new Parkside Athletic Field Complex, transforming the former Parkside Elementary School site into a premier destination for youth athletics. Mayor Dennis Clough joined members of the City Council, local ... Read More »

Halloween has hit an all new high on Osborn Road in Bay Village. Not only do they encourage voters to get out to the ballot box with this depiction of the Bay Village mayoral race, they also change out their creative Halloween displays every day or two. This display had already changed when we went back with our camera last ... Read More »

Bay Village’s commitment to the arts, a legacy championed by local families, recently took a modern turn as a hometown filmmaking team raced against the clock for one of the world’s most intense creative competitions: the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP). Lee McLaughlin, the Executive Producer and Team Leader for his crew, Screamworks, led his team through the whirlwind weekend ... Read More »