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A New Bishop, Drunk Man and a Really Big Bonfire: Week in Review

The week in review. What did you miss?

Congratulations are in order to a Westlake man being named Bishop and we let you know when it's ok--and not ok--to have a bonfire in their backyard. Don't want to miss a story? Sign up for the Westlake Patch daily newsletter.

Here's our top stories of the week:

  • Pope Francis Appoints Westlake Native as New Bishop of Grand Rapids Diocese - Walkowiak is the Diocese's 12th bishop.
  • Food Review: Taste of Westlake  - Midwest Family Food and Fun blogger reviews the event. Were you there?
  • Drunk Man ‘Intended to Put Woman in Hospital’: Police Blotters - Plus, fistfight at the middle school and stolen hubcaps.
  • Westlake Historical Society Yard Sale: Donations Wanted for April 27 Event - Proceeds benefit the museum's children's programming and artifact collection. -County prosecutor calls it a “plague of illegal Internet casinos."
  • Crocker Park Farmers Market Relocates Due to AG Construction - The Mange also relocated.
  • WHS Academic Challenge Team Advances To Regional Tournament - The team went undefeated at the Firestone High School Spring Invitational Tournament. Westlake Man Cited After Setting 40-Ft. Brush Fire - Do you know when it's legal to burn in Westlake? Keep reading.

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