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Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s early March 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. Tuesday, March 1 (7-8:45 p.m.) World at War Forum – The World at War Forum is a group of local people interested in the history of ... Read More »

Westlake Wins GLC Basketball Title The Westlake High boys basketball team overcame a 11 point first quarter deficit to defeat Valley Forge 76-61 Saturday night and win the Great Lakes Conference Tournament Championship. With the win, the Demons improved to 20-2 on the season. The team was led by Ray Ellington who had 23 points and 5 blocks. Greyson Elyaderani ... Read More »

February Food Drive Westlake is fortunate to have so many generous, giving people in our community! Thank you to the fine individuals at Ground Effects of Westlake for helping to support people in need last week through their food drive at the Westlake Community Services Center. Ground Effects of Westlake held a food drive at the Westlake Community Center on ... Read More »

The City welcomed three new full-time firefighters during a swearing-in ceremony today at Westlake City Hall – Stipe Miocic, Jeremy DiBell and Matthew Kritzer. Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office to each new hire and explained how important their roles are for the City’s Fire Safety Forces, which have seen several retirements over the past year. Miocic ... Read More »

For over two years, healthcare workers have been challenged to give their best during the Covid pandemic. Long hours, high patient loads and personal time taken from their families – it has been a long haul. How do we say ‘thank you?’ A local student has come up with a new and fantastic idea! Avery Junkins is a Westlake High ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late February 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. Thursday, February 17 (10-11:30 a.m.) Windows 10 Introduction – Learn how to work with the basic features of Windows 10: the Start Menu, Tiles, Access Settings, ... Read More »

Robert Markowitz, owner/operator at Cleveland Magic and Balloons, is part of a national campaign called “Adopt a Grandparent.” “Our goal is to bring joy to seniors in assisted-living facilities,” says Robert. “These seniors don’t all have families to visit them, and some have families that live too far to visit.” Robert has been a part of the movement for the ... Read More »

St. Bernadette School kicked-off the celebration of Catholic Schools Week with their annual Open House on January 30th. Mayor Clough presented the Principal, Mrs. Maureen Goodwin, First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Debbie Chinchar, and Dean of Students, Mrs. Mary Beth Sullivan with a Proclamation from the City. Mayor Clough commended the school on their robust Robotics program that is sponsored and ... Read More »

The Green & White Revue is a district-wide talent show featuring performers from grades K-12! This year’s show will be held LIVE on March 11 & 12 at 7pm in the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC). ACT AUDITIONS (Grades K–12): Reserve your audition time at bit.ly/GreenWhiteAct Auditions will be held on February 15 (Tues), 16 (Wed), and 17 (Thurs) ... Read More »

University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake, like many hospitals nationally, was stretched thin by the surge of Covid 19 and Omicron variant patients that hit hard last month. Charging in to help, just like the cavalry of old, was the Ohio National Guard. 30 troops worked three shifts each day (10 troops per shift) from Dec. 30 through ... Read More »