Westlake

Friends Programming Pavilion Dedication Set for June 4 Westlake Porter Public Library and the Friends of Porter Public Library will have a community dedication celebration for the Friends Programming Pavilion on Sunday, June 4 from 2-4 p.m. In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be refreshments, including Kona Ice, kids’ activities starting around 2:30 p.m. and music from CJ ... Read More »

National and State Recognition for Computer Science Teaching Excellence Shanti’ Coaston, a teacher at Westlake City Schools, has been recognized on the national and state level for her remarkable success in teaching computer science, from the introductory to AP levels. She is a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics 2023 (PAEMST) and is nominated for the ... Read More »

Westlake City Schools invited senior citizens from the community to dinner at Westlake High School on May 11, 2023. The dinner was sponsored by Dr. Dvora Nelson owner of Nelson Vein and Surgical Services in North Olmsted. Approximately seventy-five senior residents of Westlake enjoyed dinner prepared by the high school kitchen staff and served by students from the Key Club ... Read More »

Gunfire Hits Car on I-90 On 5/5/23 at approx. 5PM WPD was contacted by Avon Police who informed that a person came to their station to report being shot at on I90 in Westlake between Cahoon and Crocker Rds. The victim was driving their truck on I90 when they said a man in a Blue Ford Explorer fired 2 rounds ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library and the Friends of Porter Public Library celebrated the grand opening of the new MakerSpace and recently moved Book Nook Used Book Store on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Included were demonstrations of the equipment in the MakerSpace, giveaways, and cookies. The new MakerSpace is the result of input gathered from the community in ... Read More »

Patients and visitors who come to UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake are touched by a variety of doctors, staff and personnel who make a difference in their lives. The one person who likely touched more lives than anyone is Sr. Kendra Bottoms, Director of Pastoral Care. Sr. Kendra has been with the hospital for 18 years. It was ... Read More »

On Friday, May 5th, a sunny and nice day, Westlake’s fifth grade students at Dover Intermediate School participated in a tree planting and award ceremony that was held at their school and led by Mayor Dennis M. Clough, Paul Quinn III, Westlake’s Service Director, Stan Banard, Urban Forestry Manager for the City of Westlake, Mary Beth Schneidler, Chairperson of the ... Read More »

UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake is a busy place, supported in a big way by the priceless help of a large, active corps of volunteers. These volunteers perform a number of vital hospitals activities which enhance patient care and ease the workload of hospital staff. Patient transport, manning information desks and even sitting with patients in need of ... Read More »

A group of distinctive inflatable sculptures are on display through May 15 at Crocker Park. These inflatables bring attention to the importance of clean, fresh water in Lake Erie with AQUA’s exciting and innovative marketing campaign! “We believe that water is essential for our physical and mental well-being, and it’s time to take action to protect this precious resource. That’s ... Read More »

Westlake Schools and the Westlake Music boosters hosted the 67th Music a la Mode at the Westlake Performing Arts Center last Saturday. The day-long event featured musical presentations from every music organization in the district – from 5th grade band and orchestra to the many high school programs including band, orchestra, choir and more. Highlight of the evening was the ... Read More »