Kelsey Leyva, The Morning Journal

Kelsey Leyva

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Lorain, OH, United States

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Past articles by Kelsey:

Local enthusiasts share details of shipwrecks on Lake Erie

While Lake Erie is a destination ripe with opportunities to boat, fish and swim, it’s also a body of water which holds years of rich history beneath the surface. → Read More

Lorain County beaches offer Lake Erie swimming and more

Squawking seagulls hovering over sandy beaches on the shores of Lake Erie aren’t too hard to find in Lorain County. → Read More

Avon nursing home celebrates National Nursing Home Week

Balloons soared through the air May 19 as residents and staff members from The Woods on French Creek, 37845 Colorado Ave. in Avon, celebrated National Nursing Home Week. → Read More

Elyria man accused of backing into motorcyclist, fleeing scene in Lorain

A hit-skip suspect who backed his truck into a motorcycle May 18 while driving in Lorain was apprehended with the help of Sheffield Village police, according to a Lorain police report. → Read More

Local family cleans corner of Oakwood Park in Lorain

A corner of Oakwood Park in Lorain received a much needed clean-up May 18 after one person’s Facebook post sparked a fire inside a Lorain woman. → Read More

Lorain Public Library System’s book sale draws largest crowd yet to preview event

Affordable books, CDs, DVDs and other forms of media were easy to find May 15 at the Lorain Public Library System’s Main Branch, 351 W. Sixth St., in Lorain as the Friends of the Lorain Public Library hosted its second book sale of the year. → Read More

Westlake house fire claims two lives

A house fire May 12 in Westlake claimed the lives of a man and woman living on Clague Road, according to a media release distributed by Westlake police Capt. Guy Turner. → Read More

Annual Lorain County Police Memorial honors fallen, recognizes survivors

Avon Lake police Chief Duane Streator recited a phrase for attendees at the 2017 Lorain County Police Memorial to keep in their mind always: “Gone but not forgotten.” → Read More

Lorain man is third suspect arrested, charged in Elyria woman’s death

A fugitive wanted in connection to the death of 29-year-old Naomi Caulfield, the Elyria woman → Read More

Beer bottle brawl lands two Lorain residents behind bars

A physical altercation involving a broken beer bottle landed two Lorain residents behind bars May 8, according to a Lorain police report. → Read More

Economic development opportunities discussed at first Summit

Ideas to spur economic development in Lorain County and an overview of the status of the national economy were topics of conversation May 9 as the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Economic Summit. → Read More

Vigilant neighbors help save dog from Vermilion house fire

A young dog trapped inside a Vermilion home that caught fire the morning of May 8 was saved thanks to the effort of vigilant neighbors, according to Vermilion fire officials. → Read More

Lorain man accused of assaulting a Lorain police officer

A Lorain man accused of punching and wrestling a Lorain police officer is facing a number of criminal charges, according to a Lorain police report. → Read More

Lorain Police Department to host county police memorial

For the fourth time since 2002, the Lorain Police Department will host the annual Lorain County Police Memorial Service. → Read More

Children learn life skills through Mercy Health and Rec swim lessons in Amherst

Swimmers of all skill level and nearly any age can develop their swimming ability through a wide-variety of classes offered at the Mercy Health and Recreation Center in Amherst. → Read More

Rollover crash sends Wellington man to hospital

A rollover crash May 2 that injured a motorist on Route 58 in Wellington Township is under investigation by the Ohio Highway Patrol’s Elyria Post, according to a media release. → Read More

Lorain County man in trouble again amid sexual battery case

A 44-year-old LaGrange man, who is set to plead and receive punishment next month in a sexual battery case, has found himself in trouble again, according to a LaGrange police report. → Read More

Sports Force Parks shows off new flagship facility at Cedar Point in Sandusky

Athletes and spectators alike can find something to enjoy at the all new Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, 3115 Cleveland Road West in Sandusky, according to Sports Force Parks Business Development Director Jim Arnold. → Read More

Sports Force Parks shows off new flagship facility at Cedar Point in Sandusky

Athletes and spectators alike can find something to enjoy at the all new Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, 3115 Cleveland Road West in Sandusky, according to Sports Force Parks Business Development Director Jim Arnold. → Read More

Cedar Point unveils newly renovated Express Hotel

Thrill seekers looking to stay close to America’s Roller Coast this summer, will have a fresh hotel to stay at as the former Breakers Express has completed its transformation into the Cedar Point’s Express Hotel, 1201 Cedar Point Drive i → Read More