Scholastic Kids Press announced that Zain Abbas, a 6th grader from Westlake, OH will join this award-winning team of Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, who report “news for kids, by kids.” During the 2020–2021 program year, Zain will interview newsmakers from his community and share the perspectives of his peers on the 2020 U.S. presidential election and other issues that matter most to young people ... Read More »
Information courtesy of the Westlake Police Department, www.facebook.com/westlakepolice Jason Dancy and Joshua Frey were sworn in as Lieutenant and Sergeant, respectively, on Thursday, Oct. 1 at City Hall. Family, friends and colleagues were in attendance for the occasion. The officers earned these promotions through their exemplary performance on the job and extensive testing and observation. Jason Dancy and Joshua Frey were ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library has joined with Cuyahoga County’s eight other library systems to present the One Community Reads program, which focuses on Racial Equity in America. The program will allow readers to learn about and reflect on race, history, and a more just future locally and nationally. In addition to reading and discussing the same books, participants are encouraged ... Read More »
Community Support and Charitable Fundraising Earn Westlake Knights of Columbus Council Number One Ranking Statewide St. Ladislas Knights of Columbus Council 16373 received multiple recognition at Ohioʼs Knights of Columbus and Supreme Convention earlier this year, among them the number one ranking of Ohioʼs Knights of Columbus councils. “These awards are the result of a growing group of men who ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early October, 2020 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Thursdays, October 1, 8 and 15 and Wednesday, October 14 (11-11:30 a.m.) Storytime (Live) – Tune in to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube and join the fun ... Read More »
The Legislation Now Heads to the Governor State Rep. Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake) announces that he supported and the General Assembly approved House Bill 614, which provides $650 million of federal CARES Act funding to local communities across Ohio for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. The funding will be made available to counties, municipalities, and townships. House Bill 614 will also improve Ohio’s ... Read More »
Have you seen Prince of Peace’s new Blessing Box? This is an emergency, self-serve FREE pantry, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s for anyone who has trouble buying things in a grocery store because of health or financial concerns. You don’t need to sign up or ask permission to use the box — just take what you ... Read More »
Westlake Porter Public Library will be closing beginning today, September 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. The Library has been informed that staff members of the library have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, WPPL will remain closed and will reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 20. During the closure, browsing and computer use will be ... Read More »
Last week, the City of Westlake Service Department, Westlake Police Department and the Westlake Kiwanis Club helped pack 5 trucks of supplies for the residents affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana. “Thanks to everyone who has dropped off supplies for Hurricane relief,” report Westlake Police The first load was transferred last week from WPD to the loading station for shipment ... Read More »
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 »
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