Westlake

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough took the Oath of Office at City Hall on New Year’s Day. Cuyahoga County Judge Shannon Gallagher administered the oath, signaling the beginning of Mayor Clough’s 10th consecutive term since taking office in 1986. Before becoming Mayor, he served on the Westlake City Council and the Westlake Board of Education. Mayor Clough has guided the ... Read More »

The City of Westlake held a sendoff for its three retiring members of Westlake City Council on Dec. 16 during the last Council Meeting of 2021. Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented Proclamations to the outgoing representatives as family, friends and colleagues looked on. Michael F. Killeen steps down having served on City Council since 1978 and as Council President since ... Read More »

Westlake Police Patrolman John Jereb retired after 28 years of service to the people of Westlake. He received a Proclamation from Mayor Dennis M. Clough during a send-off on Thursday, Jan. 6, attended by colleagues and family. Police Chief Kevin Bielozer recounted Ptl. Jereb’s multiple accomplishments over his career, including being named the Westlake Police Officer of the Year in ... Read More »

Many of the enriching programs offered by Westlake Community Services are made possible by the generous donations of local businesses, organizations and individuals! The Westlake Teachers Association recently made one such donation just in time for the holiday season! Thank you to the Westlake Teachers Association who “adopted” Westlake senior programs and activities this year. They generously purchased items from ... Read More »

When a fire broke out at a North Ridgeville condominium complex last weekend, the call went out to Westcom (Westshore Central Dispatch Center) located within University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Westcom sends fire and EMS responders to 9-1-1 and emergency number calls in Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, Rocky River and Westlake and for mutual aid to other ... Read More »

Westlake Police Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky was presented the Life Saving Award by the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum on Dec. 17 at Westlake City Hall. Using his police trauma care training along with his prior military training and experience, Ptl. Jasinsky saved a woman’s life in June of this year after she was thrown from her motorcycle 50 feet over ... Read More »

The City of Westlake formally welcomed its new and returning City Council representatives during an organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 3, at City Hall. The meeting featured the swearing in of newly-elected President of Council David S. Greenspan, as well as the newly-elected representatives Duane Van Dyke (Ward 1) and Amy G. Havelka (Ward 5). Returning Council representatives were also sworn ... Read More »

Thomas F. Hill was one of the most influential educators in the history of Westlake Schools. As the district’s longtime music director, Mr. Hill touched countless lives. He served as band director, choir director and head of every music program in the district at one time or another during his distinguished career. Mr. Hill, 93, passed away Dec. 30. 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, will open car seat checking stations at the following fire departments: Bay ... Read More »

A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver FREE DEMENTIA VIRTUAL SEMINAR – Thursday, January 6, 2022 • 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mom Seems Different, Should I Be Concerned? During the holidays, did you notice something different about your parent which concerned you? Maybe their always spotless house seemed untidy. Perhaps the refrigerator was full of expired, inedible food or ... Read More »