Westlake

The Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding this year. To honor this milestone the group is planning a variety of activities throughout 2022. More details will be shared when available, in both the library and Friends newsletters, local media and social media. The first Friends meeting was held on October 18, 1972. ... Read More »

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

100 Years Before Crocker Park…. Westlake Schools in the 1800’s…..Dover Board of Education Minutes January 19, 1839 – At a meeting of school Directors at A. Blood’s to consider the several applications of females out of the District to be admitted into the school, it was agreed that as the school was much crowded, females over 16 years of age ... Read More »

Members of the safety forces paid a visit to Mr. Robert Krone, a lifelong resident of Westlake celebrating his centennial birthday today. Mr. Krone left Westlake to fight in the Pacific Theater during WW2, and returned home where he spent 29 years in charge of the buildings and grounds maintenance of the Westlake City School District. We were honored to ... Read More »

Magician Rick Smith Jr. Entertains Westlake Residents Famed Magician and Northeast Ohio-native Rick Smith Jr. entertained patrons today as part of our January Luncheon at the Westlake Community Services Center. The show included various illusions and tricks involving mentalism, which have earned him numerous appearances on national television, including guest spots on The Tonight Show and Shark Tank. At one ... Read More »

Registration is required for these programs. Register online: www.connectingforkids.org/register, via email: info@connectingforkids.org or Call/Text: 440-570-5908, para español 440-907-9130. Connecting for Kids is committed to offering quality programs to families through COVID-related closures. For the latest program information, please refer to our website, www.connectingforkids.org. In-Person Music Therapy & More This program is designed for families and their children, ages 0-6 years, ... Read More »

On 1/14/22 at approx. 9:15AM WPD received information from a neighboring department that the occupant of a Toyota Camry was waving a gun around while traveling on I90 E/B. WPD officers located the vehicle and stopped it in Rocky River. The 24yo male driver was cooperative but was found in possession of a loaded handgun along with suspected marijuana. The ... Read More »

For parents who need help with car seat installation or have questions about the safest way to transport their children in motor vehicles, getting expert advice and assistance just got a little easier. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s, along with UH St. John and Parma Medical Centers, have opened car seat checking stations at the following fire departments: Bay ... Read More »

The Auxiliary of UH St. John Medical Center held a holiday luncheon at Avon Oaks Country Club on Tuesday, December 14. Auxiliary members, their guests and administrative representatives of the hospital enjoyed the event which was organized by members Michele Mastantuono and Sig Senko. New lifetime Auxiliary members Jack Hall, Kathy Hall, Bill Radak and Marlene Witouski were honored as ... Read More »

Westlake Animal Control Officer Jim Wang serves the community in a unique capacity. The veteran public servant is a regular on the news scene with his oftentimes unusual encounters with wildlife. Whether it’s rescuing a hawk from a soccer net or baby ducks from a sewer catch basin, Officer Wang is always on the scene. We’re sure he could write ... Read More »