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The Westlake High School Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone Technology class just received approval for a FRIA from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after submitting four different amendments to the application and waiting just over 4 weeks for the final word. A FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Area) is a defined geographic area where drones can be flown without the now-required remote ... Read More »

Ribbon Cutting Held for Mercy Health – O’Brien Cancer Center Mercy Health – Lorain held a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate a new name and new look for its cancer center, located at 41201 Schaden Road in Elyria. The facility will now be known as the Mercy Health – O’Brien Cancer Center in honor of Lorain native Stacey O’Brien ... Read More »

Senior Kenan Alsabony is emerging as a generational talent as an art student at Westlake High School. He was always a “pretty good” artist with a penchant for superhero and digital drawings. But through his junior and senior years, he has earned uncharted recognition for his talents. “I got to meet Kenan his sophomore year. He was a pretty good ... Read More »

Safety Tips and Local Information On April 8th, Ohio will be in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse. This once in a lifetime event is expected to bring the population of Cuyahoga and Lorain County to double or triple on the days leading up to the eclipse. There are several cities within our area that are hosting large ... Read More »

In a heartwarming display of generosity, 9-year-old BMX sensation Huck Kurinsky, in partnership with his sponsor Huffy Bicycles, donated nine brand-new bicycles and scooters to the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland. The donation aims to provide a sense of normalcy and fun for children and families facing difficult medical journeys. Adding even more excitement to the event was the presence ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake celebrated a very special anniversary with a luncheon last Thursday at the hospital. Special guest was Sr. Judith Ann Karam, former president and CEO of The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and a founder of the hospital 43 years ago. Warmly welcomed by current UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague, Sr. Judith Ann ... Read More »

In the 39 years since Mayor Dennis Clough gave his first State of the City address, Westlake has seen phenomenal growth. It has grown from a semi-rural suburb on the outer ring of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to a regional hub. Back in 1986, Westlake had a general fund balance of $969,000. That has grown to over $89 million today ... Read More »

One of the great traditions of the Westlake School year is the annual Green & White Revue. This talent show is a long-held tradition that began in 1985. Hosted by the Westlake High PTSA, the revue celebrates the many talents of the district’s children, ages K-12, representing all Westlake students in the spirit of bringing the community together. Students go ... Read More »

Class of 2024 Hall of Fame includes 4 Athletic, 3 Distinguished and 1 Team  The Westlake Alumni Association has announced 8 new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame.  On Friday February 9th between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys basketball game, the eight new inductees will be introduced. The formal induction dinner ceremony will take place on Thursday, ... Read More »

The Crocker Park Ice Festival is set to bring icy fun in the park with a variety of activities happening throughout the three-day festival. There will be plenty of photo opportunities where visitors can pose with 3D ice displays. Artists will be chiseling away on-site, creating incredible live ice sculpture demonstrations for audience viewing each day Friday at 6:30pm, Saturday ... Read More »