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Westlake Students Raise Money for Cleft Palate Patients The Westlake Dover Intermediate School’s 6th grade STARS team  recently decided they wanted to take action after reading in Mrs. Beachler’s English Language Arts class about kids born into poverty with cleft palates. By making bookmarks, they raised over $1,000 for Operation Smile and paid for 5 children’s surgeries! Westlake Science Olympiad ... Read More »

Westlake Resident Donates Ballistic Vest to WPD K9 A huge thank you goes out to Westlake resident Pat Siffermann who donated a ballistic vest for WPD K9 Vince.  This was a very generous gift and shows her commitment for the safety of the city’s K9 officers.  Pat is affiliated with the NorthEast Ohio SPCA, whose Executive Director Jeffrey Kocian, also ... Read More »

Are physical limitations or pain impacting your ability to move, function, and enjoy life? It’s time to “GET FYZICAL!” – Spelled different because we are different! FYZICAL is unlike any therapy clinic you’ve been to before. At FYZICAL, our highly skilled, compassionate team of physical therapists focuses on achieving optimal health and wellness, and we strive to improve the quality ... Read More »

March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day! Together, Westlake Schools celebrated the uniqueness and diversity of individuals with Down syndrome. In honor of this day, Westlake Elementary School students and staff wore mismatched socks to promote inclusion in our schools in hopes of creating a world where everyone is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Read More »

Prom season is right around the corner and the Westlake High School class of 2023 is gearing up. Fourteen (14) boys and Fourteen (14) girls participated in the annual event which showcases the latest prom fashions. Sponsored by American Commodore Tuxedo, Tuxedo Junction, Studio 6A and Silver Fox Florist, the students had the opportunity to not only model dresses and ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted a Health Fair at Westlake High Tuesday, involving students in a variety of wellness events that promote healthy lifestyles. From nutritional advice to information on smoking, drinking and opiate use, the Health Fair was an informative experience for many students who attended their first extracurricular Wellness Fair. The Fair, from 11-1 in the ... Read More »

On Friday, March 10, the staff at University Hospitals St John Medical Center gathered together in celebration of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month – wearing blue shirts to spread awareness. This was in conjunction with screenings offered on Saturdays in March to employees. Screenings were very popular, and appointments filled up quickly. Awareness and screening opportunities were championed by Dr. Sapna ... Read More »

Last week’s OHSAA State Wrestling Meet at OSU’s Schottenstein Arena again brought out the best in local athletes. In addition to St. Edward winning the Div. I team title, a number of individuals from other schools made their mark in the state wrestling book. Here’s a look some of our star athletes! Photos courtesy of Karen Jayne       Read More »

On May 2 Westlake voters will be asked to approve a 2.8 mill operating levy renewal and an additional 0.6 mills for Westlake Porter Public Library. The current levy, which provides 70% of the library’s operating funds, expires at the end of the year. Passage will ensure library funding for the five-year period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, ... Read More »

The Westlake Town Criers announce the 2023 Westlake City Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble will again be held at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., on Saturday, April 1. There will be two candy scrambles: the first at 1 p.m. for those ages 4 through 6, and the second at 1:30 p.m. for those ages 7 through 10. ... Read More »