Friday, May 24, 2013
Several Patch bloggers shared their thoughts on Memorial Day with us this week. Some shared events in your town as well. Check it out and be safe.
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have a safe weekend full of delicious cookouts and quality family time. But don't forget to thank those who helped protect this country: Our soldiers. Here's what some of our bloggers have to say about Memorial Day and what it means to them. 1. Rep. Marlene Anielski writes that Memorial Day reminds us of true American heroes. She says, "Taking time to remember the men and women who have died while fighting for our country helps us to gain perspective about the things in life that are really important." Read more here. 2. Air Force mom Jennette Cox writes about lacking patriotism in our country and how we should go back to remembering what it means to take your hat off during the "Star Spangled Banner." She …
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up earlier in the week to save money.
Heading out of town from Westlake for the Memorial Day weekend? Here's how to save a few dollars at the pump. Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, said adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
First come, first serve.
Preparation for the 2013 Westlake Safety Town is now underway. Registration is now open to all children entering kindergarten in the fall who would like to attend. Please pick up applications at the Westlake Police Station (27300 Hilliard Blvd.) located at the intersection with Dover Center Rd. (behind the Board of Education). Safety Town is located at the Safety Town Pavilion at the Police Station. Cash or a check made payable to the City of Westlake ($20 residents and $25 non-residents) must accompany your application. The first two-week session starts June 10. Class size is limited and enrollment is first come, first serve. Return your applications with payment as soon as possible to insure getting your first choice of sessions.
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. It's called Small Business Patch. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran …
Read on for common misconceptions about the bees in your backyard.
Spring break for bees? Why, sure! Now that the days are getting warmer and nectar flow is at an all time high nation wide, honeybees are swarming. Misconceptions abound about swarming bees. Most think they are in attack position, but they are not. That is, unless they think they are under attack, but that's not the same behavior as expansion swarming. Swarming is a natural process of hive expansion. If you see a cluster of bees like this photo shows, do not panic. They are not aggressive and are in fact rather docile in this stage. Don't kill them. They are leaving the hive with their queen (in the center of the cluster) to make a new home. They wait here surrounding the queen until their scout bee's return to tell them where the new …
Also...drunk woman won't leave Detroit Road restaurant.
A Lincoln Road man came home and saw his non-custodial 14-year-old son and two unknown females run from his house on May 15 at 5:31 p.m. They were dropping cans of beer as they fled. The father found an attempted entry through a window and also that the garage pedestrian door had been kicked in. The son was arrested the next day for burglary. He was later released to his custodial grandmother. Also in the blotters A 38-year-old Westlake woman got herself banned from a Detroit Road restaurant for being too drunk May 13. She was told to leave by staff and refused. Westlake police responded and found that she also had an active Westlake Police Department warrant for a probation violation, so she was arrested for that as well as drunk and …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Cab of truck "fully engulfed."
A truck fire early this morning caused a brief closing of I-90 in Westlake. Nick Pishnery, Westshore Central Dispatch Supervisor, said 911 received a call from the truck’s driver at 4:45 a.m. on May 22 that his cab was on fire. “He was outside he cab and there were no injuries,” Pishnery said. Pishnery said when fire departments from Westlake and Rocky River responded, the cab was fully engulfed. “We have no idea what the cause is right now,” Pishnery said. Westlake Police Capt. Guy turner said the truck was in the westbound lane near the Clague exit. I-90 westbound was briefly closed while firefighters attended to the vehicle. At 7:44 a.m. the burned out truck was towed away and the road was completely re-opened. Photo courtesy our media…
The lot will be closed Sunday and Monday while crews reseal and paint
The Westlake Public Library parking lot will be closed all day Sunday, May 26 and part of Monday, May 27 as crews reseal and paint. The book drop will be inaccessible during this time, the library said. The lot will reopen gradually on Monday as the paint dries.
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead — say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
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Dominic Picione
7:51 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Home listings are starting to come onto the market in greater numbers now. It's a great time to list, as many homes are selling quickly and near asking price. On the flip side, interest rates are still very low for buyers, but rates and prices will continue to rise. If you're thinking of making a move, take advantage of the market while it's in your favor... more ›