🌱 Patch AM: How Westlake’s new Grappler devices could change police chases

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:

• How Westlake's new Grappler devices could change police chases
• How did Westlake City Schools score on Ohio's new report card?

Also on today's calendar: Pete Lazard + $8 Martinis and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
• Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westlake Police introduce Grapplers on cruisers (fox8.com) — Westlake police have outfitted several cruisers with new Grappler devices designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles by snagging a rear tire with a net and tether. After consulting Garfield Heights officers and completing eight hours of training, Westlake officers say the tool should shorten or eliminate dangerous chases while better protecting residents, officers and suspects on local roads.
   

• WESTSHORE: Glowing report card for several districts (westlifenews.com) — Westlake City Schools earned a top five-star rating on Ohio's latest school district report card, with perfect scores in achievement, gap closing, graduation rate and career readiness. The report also highlights how neighboring Westshore districts like Rocky River, Avon and Bay Village performed, giving Westlake families a clear comparison of local school quality and trends.
   

📸 Around Westlake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westlake

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Healing Through the Savior →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25000 Westwood Road, Westlake

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Pete Lazard + $8 Martinis →
  Leo's Italian Social, 200 Crocker, Westlake
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• LiverPool Lads →
  Wagner's of Westlake, 30855 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
• Follow the Sun at Time Warp Bar →
  Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
  9:00 pm
• Time Warp Bar →
  26261 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Cleveland Anime-Fest →
  Wyndham Garden Westlake, Westlake
• Cleveland Anime-Fest - Fall 2026 →
  Wyndham Garden Westlake, 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake
Sunday October 4
• Karaoke →
  Time Warp Bar, 26261 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Coffee Chat at Mojo's Coffee
  Mojo's Coffee and More, 600 Dover Center Rd Unit A, Bay Village
  7:30 am
• Seeley Test Prep- PSAT Session 3
  Rocky River High School, 20951 Detroit Road, Rocky River
  7:55 am
Thursday October 1
• Not a Girl Scout? Adventure awaits! Fairview Park →
  Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park
• Monthly Sound Bath & Energy Alignment at River Plant Co →
  River Plant Co., 20145 Lake Road, Rocky River
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is anyone missing this Kitty?
  He seems pretty young, friendly but scared. Polydactyl (extra toes) he's been hanging around for a few weeks. A neighbor posted about him in July… (Nextdoor Westlake)
• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )

• Platinum Cleaning & Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Office Cleaner in Westlake. Apply here.
• Westlake City Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Kitchen Helper in Westlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bay Village

• Annual Plein Air Paint Out takes place at BAYarts (cleveland.com)
• Former NBA star J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault (usatoday.com)
• Highland volleyball beats Medina, Stow to stay tied for Suburban League lead (yourohionews.com)

North Olmsted

• Springvale loans to North Olmsted funds rose 75% to $7.8 million (cleveland.com)
• Olmsted Historical Society hosts annual Skeletonville at Frostville Museum (cleveland.com)
• North Olmsted officials comment about deadly domestic incidents (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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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