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Saturday, July 31 This year, the Rotary Art Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Dozens of artists will be participating this year. Food and drink will be available. Music is scheduled throughout the day. The Festival itself will be on the grounds just west of Westlake Porter Public Library. ... Read More »

By Kristen Kutina Sunday, May 30 was a day that 18-year-old Shelby Kane of Avon looked forward to her entire life. That afternoon, she was set to participate in her Avon High School graduation ceremony, but a seizure threatened to derail her plans. A Seizure, Out of the Blue That morning was a busy one for Shelby – getting dressed, ... Read More »

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s late June 2021 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. Thursdays, June 17 and 24 (1-1:30 p.m.) Family Storytime (Live) – Join us on ZOOM for an interactive storytime featuring books, rhymes, songs and movement. For ... Read More »

Laura L. Brady, AuD, CCC-A /Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center The number of people in the United States diagnosed with diabetes has risen to more than 50 percent in the last decade. If you’re one of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, take note! Research indicates that people with diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop hearing loss compared to those ... Read More »

The City of Westlake would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Memorial Day events very special, including the spectators who submitted the following photos for all to enjoy! It was a very special way to kick off the post-pandemic period that has now begun while honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Photos courtesy of ... Read More »

On Friday and Saturday at Hilliard Darby High School in Columbus, the Westlake Boys Track & Field Team brought their largest showing to the state meet since the late 90’s. Austin Norris, having qualified in three events, placed in two, finishing 5th in the 300m IH and anchoring the 4x400m relay for an 8th place finish. School records were set ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.CityofWestlake.org Westlake Summer Concert Series The Westlake Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, June 13th from 6:30-8pm at the Rec Center. Bring your chair and enjoy the sounds of Funkology who plays a mix of hits from the 50’s to today. See the full schedule here: www.cityofwestlake.org/683/Summer-Concerts-in-the-Park Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Westlake’s ... Read More »

Formal Escort for WWII Vet World War II Hero and Westlake resident Emory Crowder was able to return home after being hospitalized recently. Westlake Police officers escorted and assisted the 97 year old to his residence. Thank you to University Hospitals St. John Medical Center for assisting with his quick recovery. Get well soon, and thank you for your service ... Read More »

Information courtesy of the City of Westlake, www.CityofWestlake.org Most of us are guilty of putting something in our curbside recycling bins that actually belongs in the trash. There are a few things to remember when determining whether something belongs in your recycling bin, in the trash or whether there is an alternative way to have it recycled. Shannon of the ... Read More »

The City of Westlake and the Westlake Baseball League hosted a Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony at the four newly-minted Clague Memorial Fields on Saturday, June 5. Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough performed the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, with help from some local ballplayers, as members of City Council and many others looked on. Mayor Clough, WPD Captain Gerald Vogel, Supt. of ... Read More »