BREAKING NEWS
Suspect arrested in Missouri driving stolen car
23-year-old alleged rape victim
identifies photo of attacker
Westlake Police said the alleged victim immediately identified a 37-year-old as the man who assaulted her when she viewed a photo spread which included a mug shot of the suspect. She then became emotionally overwrought, police said.

Millage on proposed levy reduced
BAY VILLAGE — The school district's superintendent and treasurer now say current financial projections show passage of a 5.75-mill levy in November will allow the schools to continue its current level of services. Earlier this year, officials contemplated pushing for a levy closer to 7 mills.

High-tech upgrade adds to eyesores
ROCKY RIVER — The recent installation of large metal utility boxes for Time Warner's Project Lightspeed only adds to aesthetic problems in one neighborhood. Abandoned homes going through the foreclosure process are another, residents say.

Bike lanes on Hilliard debated
WESTLAKE — City leaders are divided on the wisdom of adding bike lanes to Hilliard Boulevard. Some administration officials and council members believe the dedicated lanes would add to the city's recreational offerings. But the police chief has concerns about safety.

Moonchild sings the mail-carrier blues Saturday
Travis Haddix is now a name-brand blues act on the international stage after years of scrimping and saving on a mail-carrier’s salary. On Saturday at 9 p.m. the Travis Haddix Band makes its special deliveries at the Savannah Bar & Grill in Westlake.