Westlake

Crocker Park to Kick Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting

Crocker Park is set to kick off the holiday season this Saturday, Nov. 22, with its annual Tree Lighting and “Let it Glow” celebration. It’s going to be a big night with a festive lineup of family-friendly events and activities all aimed at the exciting arrival of Santa at 6 p.m. There’s going to be lots to do, so get ... Read More »

Westlake Kiwanis Club Donates $550 to The Gathering Place

It was humbling to visit The Gathering Place on November 12 and tour their wonderful Westlake facility. Westlake Kiwanis donated $550.00 to further their mission providing free programs, services and a caring environment for those touched by cancer. Whether you need one-on-one support, group connections, health and wellness classes or resources for your family, The Gathering Place is there for ... Read More »

LL Bean Opens at Crocker Park

L.L.Bean officially opened its doors in Westlake on Friday, Oct. 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and $10,000 donation to the Westshore YMCA. To celebrate, fans of the brand and local community members joined for a weekend full of festivities including tote bag screen printing, free Boat and Tote monogramming and photo ops with the iconic Bootmobile. Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, together with UH Cleveland, Parma and Samaritan medical centers earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a prestigious national honor recognizing hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that demonstrate the highest standards in patient safety and quality care. This distinction showcases the relentless focus on Zero Harm initiatives championed by University Hospitals ... Read More »

Toys“R”Us® Brings the Magic of Play This Holiday Season with the Opening of Crocker Park Location

Just in time for the holidays, Toys“R”Us is opening a seasonal holiday shop at Crocker Park, bringing joy and play to kids and families in the Cleveland west side suburb, Westlake, OH community next to Gap at 184 Main Street Westlake, OH 44145. The new 3,500 square-foot shop, operated by Go! Retail Group, will feature a curated assortment of popular ... Read More »

WEST SHORE BLUES: The Best of the Beats

Two Arrested in Westlake Gun Store Break-in Weapon found in 26-year old’s bed On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approx. 12:09AM, a suspect used a hammer to break a glass window of a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) in Westlake. Once the suspect forced entry into Westlake Classic Firearms, the man stole several firearms from display cases before fleeing the scene. ... Read More »

Westlake HS Demon Drama Club Presents “Clue” A Whodunit Full of Laughs and Mystery

The Westlake HS Demon Drama Club invites the community to an evening of mystery, laughter, and classic suspense with its upcoming production of Clue, based on the beloved board game and hit movie. Performances will take place on November 21 & 22 at 7pm in the Westlake HS Performing Arts Center. Follow the iconic characters; Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. ... Read More »

Let It Glow! Crocker Park Lights Up the Holidays with Santa and a Sparkling Tree Light-ing Celebration!

Join the fun November 22 as Crocker Park kicks off the holiday season with live entertainment, festive activities, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Crocker Park, Northeast Ohio’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is thrilled to announce the start of the holiday season with a festive lineup of family-friendly events and activities. Here’s what to expect at Crocker ... Read More »

Community Honors Beloved Crossing Guard Joe Lazar With Emotional Tribute in Westlake

By Jorden Shevel On a gray, rain-speckled Sunday afternoon, the corner of Dover Center and Hilliard Boulevard — usually alive with school day chatter and the bright whistle of a crossing guard — fell into solemn stillness. Dozens of Westlake residents gathered to honor Joe Lazar, a longtime school crossing guard who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle ... Read More »

Saving Lives: UH St. John Cardiac Catheterization Lab Completes Renovation

UH St. John eucharistic minister experiences cardiac symptoms while volunteering and gets cutting-edge care in the hospital he calls home – now with a brand new $2 million cardiac catheterization lab. Dan Rosing’s wife gave him a 50th birthday present that was nothing less than life-changing: a full cardiac work-up. The cardiac nurse knew what she was doing, given her ... Read More »