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Still in the grips of COVID19 our Country is bravely fighting to safely work through the Global Pandemic. Power of MORE Chamber of Commerce member GEON Performance Solutions of Westlake stepped up and joined the fight by donating 60,000 Face Shields at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center last Thursday, Sept. 10. The project evolved when GEON asked the Power ... Read More »

A well deserved recognition was bestowed upon Westcom dispatcher Gary Skelley this week. Gary was awarded the Challenge Coin Award from the Cleveland Clinic for his actions on the morning of Sunday, August 16, 2020. At 1115hrs Westcom received a 911 call from a parent of an unresponsive 2 month old infant that was turning blue. The calm and decisive ... Read More »

Maria’s Field of Hope is in full bloom this week. The iconic sunflower field planted by the Prayers from Maria Children’s Cancer Foundation at the corner of Chester and Jaycox Roads in Avon is in full splendor. First planted in 2014, the field brings encouragement to our community like never before in this year of pandemic-related shutdowns and cancellations. The ... Read More »

A fund has been established by the Bay Village Historical Society (BVHS) to honor the memory of long-time Bay Village historian Kay Rothaermel Laughlin.  “Kay Laughlin will always hold a special spot in our hearts. Her loss will be felt profoundly for years to come by so many of us,” Cathy Flament, current Bay Village Historical Society president said. “Her ... Read More »

The Cleveland Police Foundation (CPF) board has just confirmed the appointment of Richard (Rick) DeChant Jr. as its new executive director, according to founding chairman Grant Dinner. DeChant has been serving as Interim Executive Director for the past three months. “We believe Rick DeChant will strengthen and grow the Cleveland Police Foundation by bringing to it 40 years of successful ... Read More »

Community West Foundation announced they have partnered with Common Threads, a charitable thrift store, to be the SocksPLUS in-kind donation drop-off location. Monetary donations, however, should still be sent to the Community West Foundation office located at 800 Sharon Drive in Westlake. Community West started the SocksPLUS initiative after learning that socks were, and still are, the number one requested ... Read More »

The power of community was evidenced in a big way on Sunday, Aug. 9 as fire crews from nine West Shore communities responded to a horrific blaze at the Courtyard Condos on Detroit Road in Westlake. The scenario played out when Westlake Police responded to the large fire at the Condos. The officers braved the heavy smoke and flames on ... Read More »

With social distancing and mask requirements in place, the 2020 Westlake in Bloom Award Ceremony was able to proceed safely at in the gymnasium of the Westlake Recreation Center the evening of Thursday, Aug. 13. Due to concerns over Covid-19, attendance at the event was limited to only winning entrants and their immediate family members. Chairs in the gymnasium were ... Read More »

Westlake Police responded to the large fire at the Courtyard Condos on Saturday, Aug. 8. The officers braved the heavy smoke and flames on the roof to evacuate the residents and pets that were inside. They then assisted the fire departments that responded. Thanks to H6 Photography for the great pics. H-6 Photo Westlake Fire Department press release for structure fire ... Read More »

Years ago, in the early 1900’s, the City of Westlake (then Dover Township) was a rural and agricultural outpost at the western end of Cuyahoga County. Center Ridge Road (Route 20) was a US highway and there were no major thoroughfares, just deeply wooded fields and wilderness. Among the farmlands and vineyards that populated the small town called Dover was ... Read More »