Posted on: November 14, 2022
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough swore in Matt Moran as the new Westlake Fire Chief on Monday, November 14, 2022. Chief Moran has been with Westlake for 17 years, serving the last six years as a lieutenant. He previously spent nine years as a Cleveland Fir...
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Posted on: December 7, 2022
The Applegate's are pictured here with Mayor Dennis Clough at the annual tree lighting ceremony on December 4, 2022 at Westlake City Hall.
Harry and Nancy Applegate were named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2023 for their enthusiastic support and involv...
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Posted on: October 11, 2022
The Westlake Police Department welcomed two new officers on Monday, Oct. 10, in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.
Ptl. Douglas Cairns and Ptl. Nathanial Inal took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough, in front of family, ...
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
As part of the ongoing Dunford Betterment Project, Columbia Gas crews will be installing roughly 1,350 feet of new pipe serving 22 residences/properties on Dover Center Road between Westown Blvd. and Center Ridge Road. This is what is commonly called a &q...
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Eagle Scout and former Youth Advisory Board member Paul Palmer Jr. III worked with the Community Services Department to create a new way for patrons to memorialize lost loved ones. Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough personally thanked Paul for a job...
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
The City of Westlake sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter Patrick Grealis, who passed away over the weekend.
Grealis served on the Westlake Fire Department for 25 years before his retirement&am...
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Posted on: August 8, 2022
The City of Westlake celebrated the retirement of longtime Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Administrator Gayle Hill on Monday, Aug. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Dennis M. Clough called her retirement "bittersweet&qu...
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Posted on: August 4, 2022
The City of Westlake welcomed Office Andrew Posante as the newest member of the Westlake Police Department with a swearing in ceremony on Aug. 4, 2022.
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office in f...
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Posted on: July 13, 2022
The Westlake Fire Department welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics to the City of Westlake with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, July 13. Jake Koneval and Jacob Plocica were sworn in by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in front of family, friends a...
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Posted on: July 5, 2022
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Recreation Director Paula Horner cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new accessible playground at Clague Park on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Members of Westlake City Council and the Recreation Commission...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
Three new patrolmen officially joined the Westlake Police Department on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Alejandro Giraldo, Giovanni Santiago and Steve Barnie took the oath of office administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in the Michael Killeen Council Chambers at...
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
The City of Westlake held a send-off last Friday for the founder of the WPD's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, SRO Scott Fortkamp, who is retiring after 26 years with the department.
During his career in Westlake, he established Westlake as...
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Posted on: June 8, 2022
Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement Wednesday at Fire Station #1 surrounded by colleagues, family and friends.
Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westl...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Westlake residents lined Hilliard Boulevard under clear blue Spring sky for the City’s annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westlake.
The festive procession of classic cars, city vehicles and band performances le...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough delivered his 2022 State of the City address on May 10 in the Westlake Community Services Center's Eileen Humphrey Auditorium.
The event was sponsored by the Westlake-Bay Village Observer and open to all m...
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Posted on: May 11, 2022
Members of the Westlake Police Department and Mayor Dennis M. Clough attended a graduation ceremony for the latest class of students at Dover Intermediate School to complete the school's D.A.R.E. program.
The graduates participated in an essay co...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
The May-June 2022 edition of the Mayor's Newsletter is now available online. Simply click this link to be directed to the PDF version.
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The City of Westlake commemorated the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day and its 31st year recognized as a Tree City USA with a planting ceremony at Dover Intermediate School on April 29.
Prior to the ceremony, six fifth-grade students were awarded a...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
The Westlake Community Services Center played host to the special birthday luncheon on April 28 for Westlake residents who have reached 90+ years old and live independently. The City was thrilled to be able to host this year's Over 90 Birthday celebration...
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
The City of Westlake welcomed another new member of the City's Fire Department on April 24. Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Sholtis comes to Westlake with more than seven years of experience in his chosen field.
Sholtis took the oath of offic...
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Posted on: April 5, 2022
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough delivered his 2022 Westlake State of the City Address on March 22 at Carrabba's Italian Grill. The West Shore Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which was recorded and is available for video-on-demand (VOD) v...
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Posted on: March 14, 2022
The Westlake Police Auxiliary Unit is looking for new members! Come join a team of dedicated people who volunteer to help the community and the officers of Westlake in a multitude of ways. They are highly trained and provided all they need to succeed! Con...
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Posted on: March 4, 2022
Rumpke now accepts some plastic beverage cups and aluminum cups in Westlake’s recycling program! "As a recycling leader, Rumpke is constantly working with end users to develop solutions for expanded recycling opportunities," said Jeff ...
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Posted on: January 17, 2022
During severe weather situations, residents are advised to check the city's social media accounts for updates about how local services may be affected and for news of blocked roadways, fallen trees, downed power lines and more. Residents also may receive ...
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Posted on: December 21, 2021
Westlake 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...
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Posted on: December 21, 2021
The City of Westlake promoted two officers to the rank of Sergeant on Dec. 17 at City Hall. Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office to Ryan Pischel and Nate Fox during a swearing in ceremony attended by friends, family and colleagues in the...
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Posted on: December 2, 2021
The Westlake Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Karoly "Chuck" Petrik, who has served as the WPD's Vehicle and Building Maintenance Technician for the last 21 years.
Petrik held one of the most demanding jobs in the City, a...
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Posted on: October 21, 2021
Simple Recycling has resumed collection in Westlake, but with some important changes:
- Residents must now schedule a pick-up by calling 866-835-5068 or online at www.simplerecycling.com.
- Bags/items must now be left by your front door, not at the curb.
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Posted on: August 30, 2021
The City of Westlake would like to remind residents that rubbish and recycling carts should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before your regular collection day and should be removed from the tree lawn no later than 24 hours after collection. T...
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Posted on: July 14, 2021
Years of hard work and dedication culminated on July 13, 2021. With a quick snip of a deluxe pair of scissors, Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Community Services Director Lydia Gadd cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying that the new Westlake Community Services ...
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Posted on: June 21, 2021
The City of Westlake held a dedication ceremony commemorating the new Westlake Community Services Center and the 40th anniversary of the Department on Friday, June 18. The facility was dedicated to those who helped make the new facility possible, includin...
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
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 alternat...
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Posted on: May 5, 2021
The City of Westlake was pleased to present special Over 90 Birthday Proclamations to residents who have lived on this Earth for more than nine decades on April 30, 2021.
Since the City was unable to host its usual Over 90 Birthday Luncheon due t...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has launched a new tool which allows victims of fraud related to unemployment compensation to report these crimes directly to the State of Ohio rather than contacting local law enforcement.
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Posted on: April 7, 2016
The City of Westlake's geographical information system (GIS) is a multiple layered map of properties, infrastructures, points of interest, political boundaries, public records and much more.
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