Westlake

Away with the Manger: Jesus Stolen in Westlake

Some  people just don’t know that it is better to give than to receive at Christmas time. Westlake Police report that an infant Jesus and his manger were stolen from a Queen Anne’s Gate yard on Dec. 20 sometime 7-11 p.m. Since then, the real Baby Jesus has been discovered alive and well at many of the Christmas services hosted ... Read More »

Westlake Schools Staff Excellence Awards

Two Westlake Schools’ staff members were honored by their peers with staff excellence awards. The Excellence in Teaching award went to Marilyn Lester, a second-grade teacher at Holly Lane Elementary School. The Excellence in Classified Service award was given to Marsha Lesko, a special education assistant at Bassett Elementary School. The two were honored at the Dec. 9 Board of ... Read More »

Westlake Church Robbed for Third Time

Westlake Police report that a Hilliard Blvd. church was broken into between Dec. 7-9. This is the third burglary there in recent weeks. Entry was gained by using bodily force on an exterior door. Computer equipment and a TV were taken (total value $1657.00). A 23-year-old Columbia Station woman complained about unwanted attentions being paid her on Dec. 9. A ... Read More »

All About You! SJMC Celebrates Women

“All About You,” is a free women’s health membership program now offered through St. John Medical Center. The program’s kick-off event was held last Thursday within the new outpatient lobby at St. John Medical Center. It was a hit! “All About You’s evening for women was a huge success,” says Pam Hoch, Women’s Service Line Development Coordinator at St. John ... Read More »

The Society of St. Luke Honors Two at St. John Medical Center

The Society of St. Luke was established to recognize and honor selected members of the Medical Staff of St. John Medical Center for distinguished service to patients and the mission of SJMC in 2002. The Society welcomed two new members Sunday, Dec. 8, at an awards dinner held at LaCentre in Westlake. Honored were James H. Myers, M.D. and Carlos ... Read More »

SJMC Auxiliary Holiday Luncheon

St. John Medical Center’s Holiday Spirit was in full swing last Friday at LaCentre in Westlake as the hospital honored its Auxiliary Board and membership with lunch, friendship and fun. SJMC President Bill Young and Auxiliary Board President Ardis Radak thanked these generous volunteers for all they do. Sr. Kendra Bottoms opened lunch with a prayer and then gratefully accepted ... Read More »

Westlake Baseball Coach Named to Hall of Fame

The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association will induct four new members into their Hall of Fame on Friday, January 17th, 2014.  The induction will take place at the OHSBCA annual clinic and banquet at The Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. The OHSBCA Hall of Fame was established in 1972 and currently includes 131 individuals. The four inductees in the ... Read More »

Westlake Schools: Challenged by “Educate Westlake”

In the wake of the failed operating levy on the November ballot, Westlake Schools are looking at plans to cut more than $2 million from its budget. An anonymous campaign operating under the name “Educate Westlake” has frustrated Westlake School Board members and administrators with both email and snail mail campaigns urging voters to oppose school tax increases. Educate Westlake ... Read More »

Westlake Police: Phone Call Doesn’t Add Up for Pistol Packer

A 27-year-old Wellington man was arrested by Westlake Police  for OVI on Dec. 6 at 12:50 AM at the intersection of Detroit and Canterbury Rds. He was found to be carrying a loaded .38 cal revolver in his coat (which firearm he insisted was in the trunk of his car) and so was also charged with Using Weapons while Intoxicated. ... Read More »