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🌱 Patch AM: Where Westlake boys soccer lands in this week’s regional rankings
Coming up on the Westlake Patch calendar: Hayden Grove + $8 Martinis — Leo's Italian Social
Hey there, Westlake! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Westlake boys soccer lands in this week's regional rankings
- Westlake husband faces murder charges after wife's July death
- How a Westlake wedding turned into a multi-city police response
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Morning Journal boys soccer Top of the Crop for Aug. 24 (morningjournal.com) — Westlake's boys soccer team debuts eighth in the Morning Journal's latest regional rankings after a narrow 2-1 loss to Medina, with plenty of room to climb as more matches are played. The list also tracks nearby programs like Avon, Bay, and Rocky River, giving local fans a quick snapshot of early-season form. 
• Westlake husband accused in wife's death indicted by grand jury (fox8.com) — A Westlake man has been indicted on murder and related charges after his wife died following a July incident at their Canterbury Road home. Police say the woman suffered fatal brain injuries after being pushed, and noted inconsistencies in the husband's account. The case now moves to arraignment, and resources for domestic violence victims are highlighted.
• VIDEO: Fight breaks out at Westlake wedding, multiple people arrested (fox8.com) — Police were called to a chaotic brawl at a wedding reception at La Centre Banquet Facility in Westlake, where long‑simmering tensions between two families erupted into a large fight. Three men now face charges ranging from violating a protection order to assault and aggravated menacing. Officers from neighboring cities assisted, injuries were treated on scene, and the celebration eventually resumed.
📸 Around Westlake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake
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★ Featured events ★
- Hayden Grove + $8 Martinis — Leo's Italian Social →
Leo's Italian Social, 200 Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Learn to Solder
Westlake Porter Public Library - Makerspace
6:00 pm - WHS Open House
Westlake High Westlake, OH 44145
6:30 pm - Adult Creative Writing Group
Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
7:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk
Westlake Porter Public Library - Online
2:00 pm - Brick Builders
Westlake Porter Public Library - Storytime Room
2:00 pm - Organic Lawn Care
Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room
2:00 pm - Teen Volunteer Orientation
Westlake Porter Public Library - Craft Room
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Westlake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Play Auditions
Bay Village City Bay Village, OH 44140
3:00 pm - Fall Play Callbacks
Bay Village City Bay Village, OH 44140
3:00 pm - AHS Open House
Avon Local Avon, OH 44011
5:00 pm - G3 Open House
Westerly Elementary Bay Village, OH 44140
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CommuteAir posted a job opening for Lead Crew Scheduler in Westlake. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bay Village
- Bay Village continues to raise the bar for Military connected families (cleveland.com)
- Bay Village brings back the Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk and Kids Dash (cleveland.com)
- Saint Ignatius High School Inducts Five New Members In The Athletic Hall Of Fame (ignatiuswildcats.com)
North Olmsted
- North Olmsted receives additional grant to complete Old Town Hall historic preservation plan (cleveland.com)
- Man accused of holding gun during parking lot argument: North Olmsted Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
Ok Westlake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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