Westlake City Schools is proud to announce that all four of its schools—Westlake High School, Lee Burneson Middle School, Dover Intermediate School, and Westlake Elementary School—have been awarded the Purple Star designation by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of the Purple Star Class of 2025. This prestigious honor, announced by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio ... Read More »
This May, Northeast Ohio will step back in time to experience a living history event like no other as General and President U.S. Grant, portrayed by acclaimed historian Dr. Curt Fields, visits schools, libraries, and historical sites across the region to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of the U.S. Civil War. Starting May 12, 2025, Dr. Fields will ... Read More »
Coyotes in Westlake Unfortunately, we have received 2 separate reports of Coyotes attacking small dogs in the city recently. This is just a reminder to stay in sight of your pets, mainly small dogs, when you let them out especially in the evening/night/dawn. Keep them on a leash if not in a fenced in yard. See attachments for tips or ... Read More »
Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s May 2025 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Instagram (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Thursday, May 1 and 29 (1-1:45 p.m.) Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength – This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson’s with our community by sharing stories, ... Read More »
Student Entrepreneurs Raise Money to Bring Joy to Pediatric Patients with Facility and Therapy Dogs Giant inflatable balloon dogs are touring Northeast Ohio and will be stopping by Crocker Park in Westlake from April 25 to May 5. The traveling installation, which aims to brighten the day of critically ill children, is the creative vision of students from 10 local ... Read More »
Comic book and graphic novel fans of all ages are invited to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3, at Westlake Porter Public Library. Visitors can pick up to four free comic books courtesy of Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop, and enjoy several activities throughout the day. They can learn to draw their own comic book and ... Read More »
Thank you to the Westlake Town Criers for hosting the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble at the Westlake Recreation Center Saturday April 12. The Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble continue a tradition of community service begun in the mid-50’s by the Town Criers, including events like the annual Tree Lighting and Mr. & Mrs. Westlake tradition. No ... Read More »
Improve Your Golf Game New in Westlake is an exciting indoor golf facility that has everything all golfers need to perfect their game. Local golf pro and on-air TV personality Jimmy Hanlin has partnered with Steve Pacino to create Cleveland’s most innovative golf performance center, 18Lab Golf. 18Lab Golf is a state-of-the-art facility with 6 Trackman bays, two high-speed cameras ... Read More »
Op-ed Submission By Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, Superintendent, North Ridgeville City Schools As Superintendent of North Ridgeville City Schools, I am proud to lead a district that has been a model of fiscal responsibility, educational excellence, and community partnership. Since 2012, we’ve kept a promise to our taxpayers—not to ask for new operating money for at least ten years—and we’ve exceeded that ... Read More »
The Westlake Kiwanis Club distributed food to families at the Westlake Community Center on April 11 along with a donation of $500. Each family received fresh vegetables, eggs and meat (such as chicken, turkey or ham) along with a variety of cleaning supplies. “This is what we work for all year long, lending a hand to families who need us ... Read More »
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