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Robert G. David Appointed President of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

University Hospitals has appointed Robert G. David as President of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake. As President of UH St. John Medical Center, Mr. David will lead the Catholic hospital’s growth and integration as a wholly owned UH community hospital. Under his leadership, UH will continue to invest resources and strengthen UH St. John Medical Center as ... Read More »

12th Annual Straight from the Heart Gala

Dancing the Night Away Cold night, warm hearts. That’s the best way to describe the 12th annual Straight from the Heart Red-Tie Gala at LaCentre in Westlake. Held this year on St. Valentine’s Day eve, proceeds from the Heart Red-Tie gala went to support cardiovascular services and education programs for the communities of Fairview, Lutheran and Lakewood Hospitals. The 500 ... Read More »

Join University Hospitals for Heart Day at Westlake’s DoubleTree by Hilton

A Free Event Featuring Presentations from Renowned Heart Experts University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, a Catholic hospital, and University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center are proud to present “Heart Day” – an event featuring presentations by renowned heart experts. Heart Day is taking place on Thursday, February 18, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly Holiday ... Read More »

Bay High’s Alana Bernys Named Presidential Scholar Candidate

Bay High senior Alana Bernys has been named a Presidential Scholar candidate in the first round of the highly-selective national academic honor. The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our Nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. The selection of approximately 4,000 original program candidates ... Read More »

Westlake High School Senior Named Presidential Scholars Candidate

Westlake High School senior Alex Ikezawa was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The program was established in 1964 by executive order of the President to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors. Annually, up to 161 students are chosen from among outstanding graduating seniors to become U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of ... Read More »

The Age of Love: Senior ‘Speed Dating’ Documentary to be Featured at Westlake Senior Center

Westlake Community Services is excited to jump into the new age of senior dating with the showing of an independent film, “The Age of Love.” The film is a documentary about 70-90 year olds looking for love. The documentary will be shown on Friday, February 12th at 1 p.m. at the Westlake Senior Center. After the viewing, Director Lydia Gadd ... Read More »

Westlake Board of Education Selects Superintendent Finalists

The Westlake Board of Education narrowed down two finalists for the superintendent position from a slate of eight professionals. Scott Goggin, superintendent of Midview Local Schools, and Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, assistant superintendent of Lakewood City Schools, are Westlake’s two superintendent finalist candidates. The Board of Education invites the public to two “Meet the Finalist” nights on Feb. 17 and Feb. 19 ... Read More »

WHS Junior Justin Krantz Scores Perfect 36 on ACT

Westlake High School junior Justin Krantz scored a perfect 36 on the December 2015 administration of the ACT. Justin said he studied past exams to help him prepare for the test. At WHS, Justin participates in Academic Challenge and Science Olympiad. In his spare time, he plays basketball and soccer with his friends, and roots for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He ... Read More »

Understanding the Heroin Epidemic: Town Hall Meeting Reveals Important Realities

The Heroin Epidemic is real. Just last Friday, Westlake Police and Fire Squads responded to a drug overdose twice in 17 hours at a single Columbia Road address. The victim was administered the heroin antidote Narcan both times and transported to St. John Medical Center. Details are inside today’s Villager Police Blotter (pg. 9) The incidents would have come as ... Read More »

Bay High Students Volunteer at Cleveland Homeless Stand Down

by Megan Guinter Cleveland winters can be tough, but can you imagine what they would be like without a warm place to call home or clothes to keep you comfortable in the frigid temperatures? This is the reality for the homeless in Cleveland this winter. In an effort to help, some students from Bay High School volunteered at the Homeless ... Read More »