On Sunday February 19th our country lost a true hero. Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Michael T. Ernst passed away while performing advanced military parachute training in Marana, Arizona. Michael was in his 13th year of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy. In that time he completed multiple combat deployments and was a member of the Navy’s most elite fighting ... Read More »
Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough delivered his annual State of the City address at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Sperry Road and it couldn’t have come at a better time – Valentine’s Day. “My wife and I celebrated our 46th year of marriage last year and this is my 42nd year in public service. We’re all going to be talking about the ... Read More »
The Westlake Firefighters Local 1814 reports that Westlake Firefighters received 6,413 calls for service in 2022 – the busiest year ever! “Here are the results of an analysis of 2022 incident data by Local 1814,” reports the Union.” “Last year, our members received 6,413 calls for service, a 6% increase over 2021. “As expected, the vast majority were EMS runs, ... Read More »
How do you find your balance in life? It can be a tough thing to do, especially this time of year. The weather is cold, the days are dark and events are few. And yet, we all have the same pressures of work, school and home that need to be managed all year around. In Bay Village, there’s a new ... Read More »
On Tuesday, January 17th, Community West Foundation welcomed world-renowned artist and creator of the Matthew 25 Collection, Timothy Schmalz, to Cleveland. Over 80 people attended a program held at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital’s Castele Learning Center to hear him talk about his journey as an artist and his inspiration for the sculpture collection. The attendees were Community West board members, ... Read More »
Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, it is very serious and often fatal. When it happens to a finely conditioned athlete like Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the world takes pause. How can an elite, 24-year-old athlete like Hamlin go down with such a serious medical condition? And what does it mean to the rest ... Read More »
Sunday was the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westlake City Hall. It’s also when the Westlake Town Criers announce the new Mr. & Mrs. Westlake. Mayor Dennis Clough presided over this festive evening as musicians from Westlake High performed, welcoming in the holiday season. “It was a joy to see this honor go to Harry & Nancy Applegate,” reports Ward 2 ... Read More »
Sunflowers are a symbol of hope. A sunflower blooming in the snow at Maria’s Field of Hope in Avon sends a special message of faith this Thanksgiving!! “Prayers from Maria” Visits The Normandy Senior Living The Breakwater Apartments at The Normandy welcomed Prayers from Maria Foundation founder Megan McNamara for an appearance at the facility’s monthly speaker series last Thursday, ... Read More »
Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters (WDAB) is thrilled to share its fourth annual Veterans Day Flag Display at Westlake High School. 25 Athletic teams from Westlake High School and Lee Burneson Middle School, along with WDAB and the Athletic Department, have each planted a flag in honor of American Veterans for a total of 27 flags. Working with WDAB, each team ... Read More »
Patty Heaton Recalls Growing Up in Bay Patty Heaton, Emmy award winning star of TV hits ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ and ‘The Middle’ came to town last week as keynote speaker for Tri-C’s Presidential Scholarship Luncheon held at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square. Her address was staged in interview fashion with local TV personality Christi Paul handling the questions. ... Read More »
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