Westlake

The Westshore Young Leaders is a youth organization comprised of students from the six Westshore cities of Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake. The group meets once a month during the school year in the Bay Village Police Department’s community service room. It has been around for twelve years and is headed up by Mrs. Noreen Kyle, the ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library invites readers of all ages to go “Off the Beaten Path” and join the annual Summer Library Challenge! Starting June 1 participants will find themselves on a journey of reading and fun in which they can win prizes and become eligible for a grand prize by reading and completing adventures from a list available at www.westlakelibrary.org/summer. ... Read More »

Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the board of trustees that starts immediately. The opening will fill an unexpired term available due to a Board Member’s resignation to pursue opportunities in another state, and will expire in 2026. The board is composed of seven members and has primary responsibility for approving library policies, setting ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early June 2022 calendar of events. All programs are subject to change. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Wednesdays, June 1, 15, and 29 (3-4 p.m.) Family Game and Puzzle Time – Put together a puzzle or enjoy a game at the library! You ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted the 2022 Department of Nursing Awards Ceremony under sunny skies on the hospital patio the afternoon of May 12. No single group of health care professionals is more important to the service of patient care. This event emphasized the appreciation earned by nurses all year. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague, Chief Medical Officers ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center hosted a Health Fair at Bay High last week, 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 a first for many students who saw their extracurricular activities limited by the pandemic. The Fair, from 10-1 ... Read More »

EMS Week was celebrated May 16-20 and UH St. John Medical Center treated visiting squads to a cookout outside the Emergency Department bays at the hospital. UH SJMC COO Jonathan Sague jumped in the festivities by good-natured flipping burgers. As a former EMS professional himself, Sague knows the importance of keeping healthcare teams nourished and hydrated to be at peak ... Read More »

Kickoff the summer by attending the 2nd annual Crocker Park Block Party on Sunday, June 12! The lifestyle center is partnering with departments from the City of Westlake to offer a fun day complete with personal safety activities, games, exhibits, demos, and more. The event will feature the return of a family favorite, Touch-A-Truck, where you can get up close ... Read More »

Westlake Girls Win District Track Title The Westlake High girls track team qualified six individuals and three relay teams to this week’s Regional Championships, en route to winning the team’s first District Championship in the 40-plus year history of the program. Avon Wins Back-to-Back SWC Track Titles Avon’s boys track and field team won the 2022 Southwestern Conference Track & ... Read More »

Terror at Holiday Inn Express On 5/15/22 at approx. 8:30 p.m., Westlake Police responded to the Holiday Inn Express after receiving a call from the clerk at the hotel. The complainant reported a male was refusing to leave the hotel after his stolen credit card was declined. The officers made contact with the man who was still in the lobby. ... Read More »