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Good morning to you Westlake! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Westlake home be next for big solar savings?
  • How a damaged truck led to a major Westlake OVI arrest
  • How did Westlake’s opponent spark Olivia Dewey’s biggest steal night?

Also on today's calendar: TrueNorth Performs Christmas Concert! and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Westlakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Westlakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Cloudy, windy and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy; clouds and sun, colder, temps: high: 29, low: 23.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cuyahoga County solar panel program celebrates 500th home (cleveland19.com) — A Westlake homeowner just became the 500th participant in Cuyahoga County’s Residential Solar Co-Op, marking a major milestone for local rooftop solar. The county says group buying can cut installation costs by about 20% and deliver long-term bill savings over 25 years. Westlake residents interested in similar savings can learn more through the county’s website.
   

• Man arrested for his 9th OVI in Westlake (cleveland19.com) — Westlake police arrested a 64-year-old driver after a heavily damaged truck came into the city and was found parked at Center Ridge and Bradley roads, with the driver showing signs of impairment. Officers say he refused both medical treatment and a breath test, and records indicate he has multiple prior OVI convictions spanning several decades.
   

• Olivia Dewey Game Report: vs Westlake (maxpreps.com) — A recent Rocky River girls basketball game against Westlake saw guard Olivia Dewey rack up seven steals, 13 points, and six assists, continuing her strong defensive streak. She’s now preparing to host Normandy next Wednesday, where fans will be watching to see if she can match her previous double-digit steals performance. Westlake hoops followers can track her stats and game recaps on MaxPreps.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • CHRISTMAS SQUISHY SET! *ADD GEMS!
    Painting with a Twist , 25102 Brookpark Rd Suite 116 , North Olmsted
    10:00 am
  • F/JV BBK H, F/JV GBK H vs. Rocky River 9/10:15/11:30/12:45
    Bay Village City Bay Village, OH 44140
    10:00 am
  • HOLIDAY GNOME WORKSHOP! *ADD A DIY CANDLE
    Painting with a Twist , 25102 Brookpark Rd Suite 116 , North Olmsted
    12:00 pm
  • Sky Tonight
    Lake Erie Nature & Science Center , 28728 Wolf Rd , Bay Village
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saw a cat last night on Kilgore drive in the roundabout next to Bradley.
    He was gray and white, didn't seem afraid of people but wouldn't come to us. Just wanted to post this in case anyone was missing a kitty. (Nextdoor Bretton Woods/Crocker)
  • Interested in permanent lights?
    We're still installing them! Give us a shout at 216-200-8002 or clevelandgutterpros.com to grab the cleanest permanent lighting installation in… (Nextdoor Bretton Woods/Crocker)
  • The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Westlake. Apply here.
  • Nesco Resource, LLC posted a job opening for Fill Operator in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bay Village

  • Bay Village City Council agrees to purchase life-saving medical devices for city ambulances (cleveland.com)
  • Wild parties, shootings, & homicides: How Airbnb and other digital rental platforms fail to police their sites (news5cleveland.com)

North Olmsted

  • ‘Devastated': North Olmsted police, loved ones mourning after officer dies suddenly (fox8.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Buckeye Bucks vs. North Olmsted Eagles (maxpreps.com)
  • Show Info: December 18, 2025 (fox8.com)

Rocky River

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: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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