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Easter Question: Will You Go to Heaven?

Will you go to heaven? If you are like most people, the answer is probably, ‘Yes.’ Why not? You are a good person. You have led a good life. You believe in God. So, if you were to die today, why worry? For ultra-successful Westlake businessman Fred Koury, President & CEO of Smart Business Network, he once felt the same ... Read More »

UPDATE! Avon Lake Baby Eagle Number 2 Has Arrived!

‘Stars’ and ‘Stripes’ have welcomed a second eaglet! The famed Avon Lake eagles who nest at Redwood School welcomed the second baby late on Sunday. You can go back up to two hours on the Eagle Cam to see the activity in the nest as the proud parents await the arrival of baby number 3! Stars and Stripes produces three ... Read More »

Westlake Town Criers Easter Egg Hunt is a Hit!

Thank you to the Westlake Town Criers for hosting the 2017 Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble at the Westlake Recreation Center Saturday afternoon. The Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble continued a tradition of community service begun in the mid-50’s by the Town Criers, including events like the annual Tree Lighting and Mr. & Mrs. Westlake tradition. No kid ... Read More »

West Shore Chamber Celebrates ‘Power of More’

It been a big month for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Power of More. From Mayoral ‘State of the City’ addresses to ribbon-cuttings to terrific slam-bang business after hour events at Ohio Brewing in North Olmsted and GK Polishing in Avon, it’s been a busy month of networking. No wonder Chamber boss John Sobolewski and teammates Tammy ... Read More »

‘Each According to Their Gifts:’ Giving Back at the Rocky River Adult Activities Center

Their Sock Runneth Over…. All gifts – whether they be of your time, talent or treasure – are all the same. They are gifts of the self. Nowhere is the phrase, “Each according to their gifts” more true than at the Cuyahoga County Board of Disabilities SOUP (Stir One Up Program) in Rocky River, where employees answered the call to ... Read More »

Westlake Surgeon is First in Northeast Ohio to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease with New Stent Graft

West Side Hospital Surgeon Leads in Cardiovascular Care Innovation with use of Balloon-Expandable Stent Graft Designed to Keep Heavily Clogged Iliac Arteries Open The University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute at UH St. John Medical Center and its vascular physicians are the first in the region and among the first in the nation to restore blood flow to patients’ ... Read More »

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough Presents 2017 ‘State of the City’

Mayor highlights how the City continues to meet high demands of the community Westlake  Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented his 2017 State of the City address to the West Shore Chamber of Commerce at Carrabba’s Italian Grill today with more than 80 people in attendance. One of the keys to the City’s continued success Mayor Clough identified was the financial ... Read More »

Community West Foundation…Join the Movement! Celebrate the Power of Community!

Today’s youth are an inspiration! Students from Rocky River, Our Lady of the Angels and Waite School of Medina recently joined with Community West Foundation in its mission to help the homeless. Want to join the cause! All are welcome – just call Community West Foundation and learn how you can make a difference! Get your school, church or organization ... Read More »

Westlake Schools, City Reach Land Deal for New Elementary Campus

The Westlake City School District and the City of Westlake today announced an agreement in principle on a joint land exchange and infrastructure improvement deal that ‘best serves the entire community,’ report Westlake Schools.  “After passage of a combined 2.1-mill bond issue and permanent improvement levy, the school district and city agreed to an appraisal process to fulfill their fiduciary ... Read More »