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The University Hospitals St. John Medical Center Auxiliary celebrated the holidays with a luncheon at Avon Oaks Country Club on Dec.17. The event celebrated the volunteers and the good works they do for the hospital and through the hospital gift shop. Funds from the gift shop are used to support vital hospital programs, and funds for these programs are distributed ... Read More »

Christmas was made a little more special for hospitalized kids last week when Autonation Ford Amherst donated a car load of toys to kids visiting the Emergency Departments at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center and UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake. This is the second year Autonation Ford Amherst has made a donation. Toys were brought to work by ... Read More »

A holiday season highlight is the Cookie Crumb Crusade hosted for hospital case managers and social workers by senior living facilities in the area. Workers visited 9 different facilities and received a dozen or more delicious cookies just in time for the holiday season! A map with a suggested route was given to each participant with the first stop at ... Read More »

Class includes 2 Athletic, 2 Distinguished, 1 Honorary and 1 Team The Westlake Alumni Association will be announcing the induction of six (6) new members to the Westlake Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday January 24th between the JV Boys and Varsity Boys basketball game. Then on Thursday, September 25th the induction dinner ceremony that will take place at The ... Read More »

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce Board is proud to announce the appointment of Nan Baker as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Baker brings with her 37 years of experience as a small business owner. During that time, she also served as State Representative for the West Shore District from 2009 to 2016, until term-limited, and as ... Read More »

An Open House at Westlake Porter Public Library will reveal the results of the recent renovation project. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, January 15 from 4-6 p.m. Remarks will take place at 4:30 p.m. The project is Phase 2 of improvements requested by library users in a 2021 public survey. It includes a new Young Adult area, a ... Read More »

Westlake Kiwanis is proud to donate $1500.00 toward the Meals on Wheels Refrigerator that broke earlier this year. Thank you to all of the volunteers that provide meals to those families most in need. Pictured is Westlake Kiwanis Member Chip Zyrkowski, Marie Patten, Executive Director for Meals on Wheels and Westlake Kiwanis President Nan Baker Read More »

The Westlake Kiwanis Club distributed food and good cheer to families at the Westlake Community Center on December 13 along with a donation of $500 toward feeding the 52 families. “This is what we work for all year long, lending a hand to families who need us most in our community,” said Nan Baker, President of the Club.  In conjunction ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s January 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. Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day – Library Closed Thursday, January 2, Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4 (10 a.m.-Noon) Hot Wheels® Build and Play – ... Read More »

Santa arrived at Crocker Park on Saturday Nov. 23 as guests crowded the center for a look at Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Stop by Photos With Santa this season and catch the vibe at Crocker Park. It is truly the holiday season there with magical holiday memories inside the Santa House in East Park, perfect gifts, and  festive atmosphere. All ... Read More »