Westlake

Artists of all ages are invited to submit their artwork to be displayed at the Gardens at Westlake’s “Heart of Art” Intergenerational Art Show on February 28.  We are looking for the best works from professionals and budding artists alike.  Art studios and area schools (preschool, elementary and high school) are also sought and art teachers can submit for all ... Read More »

An underage drinking party on Horseshoe Blvd. came to an abrupt end on Nov. 15 at 11:44 PM when a parent came home unexpectedly, report Westlake Police. Two Westlake girls (15 and 16-years old) were cited for Underage Consumption. The older girl tried to hoodwink officers by having her sister pretend to be her mom on the phone. Mom was ... Read More »

Gardens at Westlake held its first Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15 with 30 local crafters and over 100 people attending and shopping.  A wide variety of hand crafted items were for sale and many people got a head start on holiday shopping.  Everyone especially enjoyed taking a break in the 50s Diner for a complimentary lunch.  Next year’s Craft ... Read More »

Westlake School bus driver Denise Wering was in the middle of her morning route when another driver, Marge Laskowski, radioed that Wering needed to check the back of her bus on Nov. 12. The two drivers pulled off of Dover Center Road and found a tail and a paw sticking out of the engine in the back of the bus. ... Read More »

The first wintery blast of the season had Westlake Police busy at the end of last week. Totals for the first snowfall of the season, Nov. 13 PM rush hour through Nov. 14 AM rush hour: 9 accidents, 8 spinouts or disabled vehicles. WWI (Walking While Intoxicated) An intoxicated 38-year-old man staggered along the Hilliard Blvd. sidewalk on Nov. 6 ... Read More »

The Westlake Center Stage Players proudly presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on November 21-23, 2014 at the Westlake High School Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake.  Show times:  Friday: 7:00 pm, Saturday:  7:00 pm and Sunday: 2:00 pm.  The performances will showcase not only high school students but over 50 elementary students our children’s chorus.  It’s ... Read More »

Fifty-six students from Cheryl Bendik’s Spanish 3  honors classes at Westlake High School participated in the spring  2014 OSU Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). The tests show a student’s projected placement into language courses at The Ohio State University. It compares  A total of 2,886 Level 3 students from 67 high schools throughout Ohio participated in the CAAP testing, ... Read More »

The Orchards of Westlake hosted a Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:30 – 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The Orchards of Westlake matched all money raised. $500 was raised and $500 was matched for a total of $1,000 given to the American Cancer Society. “We would like to thank all the ... Read More »

Holly Lane Elementary School in Westlake paid tribute to Veteran’s Day Tuesday afternoon with an inspirational assembly for all who have served our country. This was the school’s 26th annual Veteran’s Day assembly. Students welcomed veterans at the school entrance and escorted them to the gym where a number of patriotic events took place. Principal Mimi Verdone led guests in ... Read More »

by Mary Letzvow Dover Intermediate School participated in a number of veteran-related service projects in recognition of Veterans Day. Social Studies teacher John Gast’s sixth graders collected more than 500 personal grooming items for displaced Cleveland-area veterans in partnership with the Homeless Outreach Program at the Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs. This was the school’s third annual Veteran’s Day Toiletries ... Read More »