Tag Archives: Westlake
Simulator demonstrates how texting impairs driving skills
Essentially a video game, the Distracted Driver Simulator consists of a three-screen interactive display of a windshield, a steering wheel, turn indicators, and gas and brake pedals. During the simulation, a backseat driver needing a ride home gives sudden directions. The “driver” is challenged to respond to incoming text messages, all the while trying to navigate the roadways with other drivers who may or may not be obeying the traffic rules.
Economic development manager shuffles off to Buffalo
Planning and Economic Development Director Bob Parry said Chris Bauer was instrumental in three major projects – the decision by American Greetings to move its headquarters to Crocker Park, the implementation of a job retention tax credit and the tax abatement agreement by which Nordson Corporation kept its headquarters in Westlake.
Several Westshore high schools score well in U.S. News rankings
Bay High School is ranked as the 20th best high school in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report. Westlake and Rocky River high schools are not far behind, ranked No. 26 and 38 in the magazine’s listing.
Historical Society’s yard sale set for Saturday
By Kevin Kelley Westlake The Westlake Historical Society’s spring yard sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of the Clague House Museum, 1371 Clague Road. Lysa Stanton, president of the organization, said the sale features “classy castoffs and no longer needed knickknacks.” Items for sale include furniture, tools, clothing [...]