By Jorden Shevel A new elm is taking root outside Dover Center Intermediate School, and the students who watched it go into the ground last Friday will get to walk past it every year until they’re adults. The City of Westlake celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, May 8 with its annual ceremony at Dover Center Intermediate, gathering students for a ... Read More »
By Jorden Shevel Summer in Westlake officially begins when the gates open at the Westlake Aquatic Center and Peterson Pool — and that moment is set for Saturday, May 23, weather permitting. For many families, this isn’t just another seasonal opening — it’s the unofficial kickoff to months of outdoor fun, connection, and community. The Aquatic Center offers something for ... Read More »
By Jorden Shevel Spring has arrived, and with it comes one of Westlake’s most colorful traditions: the Westlake in Bloom Community Beautification Competition. Open to residents and businesses alike, the competition celebrates creativity through gardens of all sizes — from expansive front yards to small balcony displays. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, this is an opportunity ... Read More »
Say hello to Luis Cruz, parking valet at UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Luis is often the very first person you will see while visiting a patient or doctor at the hospital. He is ready to help you with your car to make your visit easy, convenient and stress-free. Read More »
Memorial Day will soon be here. The Westlake Kiwanis Club hopes you will participate in our annual community parade and services on Monday, May 25. Come out and line the parade route along Hilliard Boulevard and enjoy the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. in front of Sts. Peter and George Coptic and Orthodox Church and ends in Clague Park ... Read More »
By Jorden Shevel Westlake is inviting residents and visitors to explore the city’s history with a new interactive experience called the Westlake Passport, a mobile-friendly “passport”, https://westlake-passport.vercel.app/ that guides users to seven local historical markers and rewards them with collectible digital stamps along the way. The idea is simple: visit each stop, snap a photo, and collect a stamp. Each ... Read More »
by Ramune Balog Dorner 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon The Herb Guild Garden Club is holding its 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, Ohio 44011. The luncheon will feature craft, culinary, and boutique tables, where items will be available for purchase. The highlight of the luncheon is an ... Read More »
In our 250th Tuesday fun fact, today we recognize one of the most well-known names of Westlake’s early settlers, Leonard G. Porter. He was the tenth born of eleven children, lived from 1806 to 1884 and arrived in the area of Dover at the age of 19. Leonard married Catherine Stevens at the Dover Congregational Church in 1838 and had ... Read More »
Reckless Motorcycle On 4/24/26 at approx. 5AM, an officer on patrol watched as a motorcycle disregarded a red light at Crocker and Schwartz. It drove through the light at about 40mph before speeding off. The officer pursued the bike for a very short time but noted that the rider’s reckless operation was putting everyone in danger. The officer quickly called ... Read More »
Nothing celebrates the power of community more than the spirit of the volunteer! At UH St. John Medical Center volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the hospital. “You are often the first person and last person our patients see,” said UH SJMC CEO Brian Monter at a luncheon honoring volunteers last Friday at the Westlake Recreation ... Read More »
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