Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest and most clicked-on police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre and most talked about police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. • WESTLAKE: Drunk Man Tries to Bail out Woman for Drunken Driving, Promptly Arrested A 34-year-old North Olmsted man could have used better judgment May 11 when he went to bail out a friend who had been arrested for operating under the influence earlier that morning. The man arrived at the police station just after 4 a.m. Westlake police found him to be under the influence and he was arrested for drunk driving as well. Police subsequently determined that he had been drinking with the woman before her arrest. He…
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Third time's the charm It took three tries, but Mentor Police and K-9 Officer Titan found a fleeing fugitive on March 25. Officers first spotted Lawrence Seghetti II on Sunday evening while he was driving on Munson Road. When police signaled for Seghetti to stop, he parked his car and ran away, Mentor Police Lt. Tim Allen said. Officers chased him on foot to the Harbor Run complex. During the chase, an officer hurt his knee while trying to scale a fence. When they reached the complex, Titan was called to the area …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
There's a ton of events this upcoming week at the library for kids, adults and everyone inbetween. Some require reservations, so make like the bunny and hop on it!
Upcoming events at Westlake Porter Public Library. Movies @ Your Library—Head to the library on spring break for some cool movies. All ages welcome. In accordance with library policy children under age 9 must be with adult. Please register starting March 26. Movies go from 2-3:30 p.m. Scheduled films: Tuesday, April 2 (7-8 p.m.) and Saturdays, April 13 and 27 (2:30-3:30 p.m.) Brick Builders Club – Love those LEGO bricks? Then bring your ideas and imagination to the club! All bricks provided. Ages 6-13. Registration begins one week before each session. Tuesday, April 2 (7:30-8:45 p.m.) FYI Opera—David Bamberger from the Cleveland Institute of Music Opera Theater and students will present a free opera program hosted by the Westlake …
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
The Groundhog has lied. What should his punishment be?
Liar, Liar, Groundhog on Fire. *Sigh* We posted that simple comment on the Westlake Patch and Avon Lake Facebook pages March 22 and it got more than 20 likes and a few comments including: “Phil is going to become groundhog stew!” and "Off with his head." Another commenter accurately stated that Phil was “Indicted by Butler County, Ohio” which is seeking the death penalty for the "unspecified felony." (Sidenote to PETA: All comments were made in good fun. There are no plans to initiate an ordinance to cull the groundhog. Alternate sidenote: Pennsylvania, beware of Ohio. We're watching you.) This was after Phil predicted on Feb. 2 that spring was imminent. The fact is, March is ending soon and while we got the lion, the lamb is still in …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Lori Standen opens Pure Barre in Avon after Westlake plans delayed.
The city of Westlake missed out on having Cleveland's only west side location of Pure Barre after the owner, resident Lori Standen, found it quicker to open a location just west in Avon. Standen was hoping to open a Pure Barre location in The Promenade, but the location did not support a permitted use for what is considered a gym. Pure Barre locations generally hold classes up to 25 in size. "The owner came in for a sign," Westlake Planning Director Bob Parry said. "That's not a permitted use. The owner made an application to add the use to the shopping center." Westlake approved Standen's request at its March meeting, but by then it was too late. Standen opened the location on Detroit Road in Avon. Stark Enterprises, who handles leasing …
Friday, March 15, 2013
West side parents invited to free March 21 Meet and Greet, founded by a Westlake resident.
Whether your child is dealing with minor issues, like homework, or more challenging issues, such as more severe behavioral issues, Connecting for Kids may be able to help—with a “one-stop shop” Meet and Greet for parents March 21 in Rocky River. Parents from all over the west side are invited to attend. This is the second year for the event. More than 100 families attended the 2012 inaugural event. The more-than 60 vendors will address issues from homework tutors to very special needs. The non-profit Connecting For Kids was founded by Westlake resident Sarah Rintamaki in 2011. She started the group to help parents who are just like her. Several years ago, her 2-year-old son had a speech delay. Overwhelmed with numerous doctor and …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre police calls, reports and charges. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Can't you smell that smell? On Feb. 16, a Fairlawn Chuck E. Cheese security guard pulled Lamar E. Hill outside of the children's arcade after detecting a strong marijuana odor emanating from his clothes. The security guard – who also works as a Summit County sheriff's deputy – found eight bags of marijuana in Hill's possession, along with $360 in cash. Hill, 25, of Akron, later admitted to stuffing a handful of the bags in the trash before exiting Chuck E. Cheese with security according to a Fairlawn police report…
Monday, October 1, 2012
Eastbound lanes in Avon will be restricted to two lanes.
Is traveling on I-90 in your plans this week? In order to complete painting of the steel beams under the newly placed Nagel Road Interchange bridge over I-90, it will be necessary to restrict eastbound traffic to two lanes through the construction zone. Don Damyanic, Avon's project manager for the interchange, said the work will take place from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. This means that morning commute traffic eastbound will be affected. If possible, motorists are urged to find alternate routes of travel to avoid potential congestion and delays on I-90 eastbound.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The president has issued a proclamation that flags should fly at half staff through sunset on Aug. 10.
President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation that United States flags should be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 to honor the victims of the Wisconsin tragedy. Avon Lake’s John Shondel, the Sgt.-At-Arms for American Legion Post 211 and a city councilman, issues regular alerts as to when to fly flags at half staff. “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetuated on Aug. 5, 2012 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, President Obama has issued a proclamation for the flag to be displayed at half-staff until Sunset, Aug. 10, 2012,” a press release issued, said. On Aug. 10, a shooter killed six, injured three and then himself at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek. The shooter was identified today as…
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Dog might be looking for companion that died three weeks ago...never spent a day apart.
An Avon Lake family is desperate to find its 9-year-old Pomeranian/Poodle mix they believe may have wandered off in search of her best friend, who died three weeks ago. The family believes PJ, a 12-pound “PomPoo” was taken from the front of her home on SR 83/Avon Belden Rd. in Avon Lake, between Pin Oak Parkway and Weber Rd. The dog may have wandered too close to the busy road, and a good Samaritan picked her up to keep her out of danger, Barb Worcester, the dog’s owner said. The family is offering a reward for PJ's safe return with no questions asked. "This is a very difficult time for our family," said Barb Worcester, dog owner. "Just three weeks ago we had to put our nine-year-old Border Collie, Mojo, to sleep due to kidney cancer. PJ …
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