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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 »

GEON Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Westlake GEON Performance Solutions (“GEON”), a global leader in the formulation, development, and manufacturing of performance polymer solutions, has relocated its corporate headquarters from Avon Lake, Ohio, to Westlake, Ohio, and in recognition of the move, is donating 60,000 medical grade face shields to local hospitals, first responders, schools and businesses. The first of the ... Read More »

Our nation is experiencing a pandemic that hasn’t been seen in 100 years. We, along with the rest of the country, are doing the best we can to maneuver our way through this crisis. Unfortunately, the number of cases is starting to climb and the disease is spreading. The City of Avon and Lorain County are no exceptions. We do ... Read More »

The Great Avon Car Parade, featuring an escort by Avon’s local police and fire departments, helped many celebrate Independence Day in Avon. Typically put on annually as a Bike Parade, the 2020 event pivoted to a Car Parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The July 4th community parade wound through a nearby neighborhood on its route. “The annual Avon bike ... Read More »

Breast Health Center at UH St. John Medical Center to be Named in Their Honor Like so many families, Don and Nancy Maltby have been greatly impacted by breast cancer. Both lost their mothers to the disease, and Nancy is a breast cancer survivor. In recognition of their experiences with University Hospitals and Paula Silverman, MD, the couple made the ... Read More »

For many of us, laundry is a chore, a household-must-do and always on the horizon. Imagine if you couldn’t afford to wash your clothes on a regular basis? Imagine if you had to choose between paying for groceries or washing your clothes? Unfortunately, many people in our community are faced with this tough decision. For Janice Snyder, who has spent ... Read More »

The 2020 Summer Concert Series kicked off at the Westlake Recreation Center in June and will continue through August. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a variety of music performed by musical acts based right here in Northeast Ohio. Different food trucks will be on hand serving refreshments at each performance. The following is the schedule of performances ... Read More »