WestLife News

07/03/2025

Proactive city government action.

Mayor Meghan F. George and members of her leadership team joined Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy (Ward 16), Lakewood Council President Sarah Kepple, and State Representative Tristan Rader today, July

07/01/2025

To our valued customers and followers -

The United States Postal Service, AGAIN, is raising their prices for us to mail you your local newspaper - West Life Newspaper.

This will be the 7th increase since 2022. Effective July 13th, we will be raising our yearly subscription rate to $60 per year.

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06/07/2025

Congrats to Bay's track athlete Jalen Perrine!

Bay Village's Jalen Perrine today, Saturday, June 7, placed third in the 100 meters at the OHSAA Division II track meet in Columbus. The Rocket junior finished in 10.74 seconds,

05/08/2025

It is with great sadness we report the death of a Bay Village athlete.

Photo from ABC Channel 5

04/27/2025

Exciting news for Rocky River lacrosse!

Rocky River Coach Griffin Vehar was concerned about how his Pirates would respond in facing undefeated Olmsted Falls.

04/22/2025

Sad news for Avon.

University of Cincinnati true freshman Jeremiah Kelly of Avon died earlier today at his residence, according to a release by the university.

03/28/2025

Rocky River’s offense looks to be in midseason form as the Pirates took a 13-7 win over visiting Avon Lake on Thursday. Read more on Westlifenews.com

https://www.westlifenews.com/sports/high-school-lacrosse-rocky-river-too-strong-for-avon-lake/article_79feec3c-0680-435e-b1ae-8177453ee233.html

03/26/2025

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, former police officer Michael Bernhardt was indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for Unauthorized Use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG); Unauthorized Use of the Law Enforcement Automated Database System (LEADS); and Possessing Criminal Tools. See full story on Westlifenews.com.
https://www.westlifenews.com/news/rocky-river-grand-jury-indicts-former-police-officer/article_c785c4bf-0e96-4745-ad09-7d9ec3faf9be.html

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, former police officer Michael Bernhardt was indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for Unauthorized Use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG); Unauthorized Use

03/26/2025

A late goal by junior Elle Mocho proved to be the difference as Rocky River beat visiting Bay, 12-11, Tuesday night. Read the whole story here.

https://www.westlifenews.com/sports/high-school-girls-lacrosse-rocky-river-downs-bay-12-11/article_a6283b53-2a1f-498b-b52c-2b9554c968c2.html

03/26/2025

Learn more about the Westshore's non-profit fish fry opportunities. Check out this week's story in West Life.
https://www.westlifenews.com/news/westshore-it-s-time-to-enjoy-some-of-the-westshore-lenten-fish-frys/article_c5d6eaf1-6b13-45cc-a3bc-a51d977bf21f.html

03/26/2025

"Today, Wednesday March 26, is Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving. Some 44 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout Northeast Ohio are donating 100% of their sales throughout the day to Prayers From Maria, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding solutions for children battling brain cancer. It is part of the organization’s 15th annual March 'Month of Giving.' " Read all about it in West Life!

https://www.westlifenews.com/news/rocky-river-prayers-from-maria-jersey-mike-s-celebrate-annual-day-of-giving/article_9eb505d1-1d0a-4226-bf97-ece0b50252ac.html

02/28/2025

Rocky River Superintendent selected.

With little fanfare and a search that was narrowed down to just one candidate before the decision was final, the Rocky River City School District Board of Education on Friday