Send in the clowns? West Life humor columnist Dave Schwensen makes a point and has some fun with North Olmsted School District Communications Manager Vera Brewer while giving a talk on using humor in the workplace. Schwensen, a noted author and stand-up comedian, gives talks on humor across the country. Read Schwensen’s column and learn about his new weekend radio show in the published edition of West Life. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Board misses levy deadline
WESTLAKE — A May school levy is unlikely after the district's paperwork arrived a day late at the County Board of Election's headquarters.

Contract extension
will cost city
NORTH OLMSTED — If the city wants another contract extension for the North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line, it’s going to have to leave a lot of quarters in RTA's fare box.

Parking meters precede ordinance at Crocker Park
WESTLAKE — Although Crocker Park has installed approximately 135 coin-operated parking meters along the main boulevards of the development, an ordinance authorizing them has not yet been approved by city council.