Compassion is a mainstay of the care received at UH St. John Medical Center. Its story can be traced to two pivotal and historical moments: the arrival of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in 1851 and the beginnings of University Hospitals health system in 1866. These pioneering men and women strove to treat the neediest as the worthiest ... Read More »
One of the most interesting careers around belongs to Jim Wang, recently retired Animal Control Officer in Westlake. After 24 years on the job, Jim decided last month to hang up his net and snare and retire. It’s been a great career, and Jim has no regrets. “It was a great job,” he says. “If I wasn’t 72 I would ... Read More »
The work of environmental services professionals is often most noticeable when it’s not done. Yet these dedicated staff members contribute to nearly every part of daily life in a senior living community. They help protect residents’ health and safety, keep shared spaces clean and welcoming, and handle countless details that allow a community to operate smoothly. Just as importantly, they ... Read More »
Community West Foundation has awarded $1.37 million in third-quarter grants to nonprofit organizations across Cleveland, western Cuyahoga County and Lorain County, strategically investing in areas where gaps in services, access and resources continue to affect community health and well-being. The funding supports critical work in health care access, services for people with disabilities, addiction treatment and recovery, and other programs ... Read More »
The sting of 9/11 is still felt deeply by Americans and residents locally 25 years after the tragic terrorist events that befell our nation those many years ago. Residents gathered at memorial observances the morning of Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at several locations within the West Shore. One of the most moving was the tribute paid to Westlake native Christina ... Read More »
City of Avon A 9/11 Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial located behind the Fire Station. North Ridgeville 9/11 Display & Blood Drive A display of 25 flags will be on the front lawn of North Ridgeville City Hall from September 1 to September 25, 2026. A meaningful tribute is beginning to take ... Read More »
On behalf of the City of Westlake, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the residents, businesses, and organizations that participated in the 2026 Westlake in Bloom competition. Your creativity, dedication, and hard work have once again made Westlake a more beautiful and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. Your gardens and landscapes ... Read More »
By Jorden Shevel Safety Town graduates Caleb and Carter alerted their mother when fire broke out at their apartment complex. On Friday, the Westlake Fire Department welcomed them back for a tour, a pizza party, and a thank-you. It started as an ordinary summer morning. Caleb and Carter were home, playing video games, when they noticed something wasn’t right. They ... Read More »
Nearly 300 motorcyclists took to Cleveland’s West Side on July 11 for the 31st Annual Pediatric Toy Run, a long-standing community tradition benefiting pediatric patients at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Hosted by Community West Foundation in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Rock-n-Roll City Harley-Davidson, American Legion Post 703, the HOG Chapter, and event founder Mike Stevens, the Toy Run ... Read More »
After nearly a decade away, one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite sprint triathlons returned to Huntington Reservation on Sunday as Grit Races successfully revived the Huntington Sprint Triathlon. Grit Races successfully hosted its inaugural event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, welcoming nearly 240 athletes to the Huntington Sprint Triathlon at Huntington Reservation in Bay Village. The event marked the official debut ... Read More »
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