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461 Lorain County voters saved from voter purge
The number of voters purged from rolls got a little lower after 461 were saved from deletion. The number of removed voters in Lorain County is now 5,934. Originally, 6,395 were purged. → Read More
State Rep. Joe Miller holds town hall, talks about ending state takeovers of school districts
State Rep Joe Miller, D-Amherst held a town hall meeting Monday evening, where he spoke about ending the state takeover of schools, gun control legislation and the Ohio House Democratic Caucuses' Ohio Promise. The event is part of statewide town halls to promote the Ohio Promise Plan. The plan, Miller said, is part of bringing the American Dream back to Ohioans. Miller's town hall was the last… → Read More
Lu's Pizza reopens with a pizza cutting
The Grafton landmark reopened in a new location after its previous home was devastated by fire in April. → Read More
Avon High lunchroom emptied after reports of iPhone on fire
AVON — Firefighters were called to Avon High School after a cell phone started smoking in the lunchroom. Lt. Brett Bruehler said the Avon Fire Department was called at 11:48 a.m. after a student’s phone started smoking. The phone, he said, never caught on fire and was cold to the touch by the time firefighters arrived. Bruehler said after arriving firefighters learned that a student slammed his… → Read More
Chestnut Ridge construction near completion; road open to traffic in both directions
Roadwork is finishing up on Chestnut Ridge Road in Elyria. Traffic is open to both directions as construction crews finish pavement marking on the project. Flaggers will be used until tomorrow when the pavement marking is scheduled to be finished. The road was previously only open to westbound traffic from Dewhurst Road to Highland Park Drive for a resurfacing project. → Read More
November ballot nearly set following nonpartisan filing deadline
This story has been edited to correct the spelling of Oberlin council representative Kristin Peterson’s first name. The ballot for November is nearly set. The state deadline for filing nonpartisan petitions was Wednesday. Municipalities can move that deadline forward in their charter, but can’t extend any further. “No other petition can be filled for the upcoming November election at this… → Read More
United Way, PolyOne Corp. team up to build Little Free Libraries
LORAIN — In an effort to get more books to more people, the United Way of Greater Lorain County and PolyOne Corp. in Avon Lake partnered to build five new Little Free Libraries. The little buildings are known throughout the country as the tiny “take one, leave one” homes for books. United Way’s marketing and engagement director Ryan Aroney said the libraries go in areas of the county that have… → Read More
Backpacks packed for students in three school districts
ELYRIA — Thousands of local elementary school students will get backpacks full of school supplies this year, and local drug dealers are picking up the tab. Volunteers gathered at Lorain County Community College on Tuesday to stuff backpacks as part of “Give Back with Backpacks,” a new program from the college and Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office. As a result, 4,300 students will receive… → Read More
After a year on the books, goal remains the same for Avon texting law
AVON — After a year of being in effect, Police Chief Richard Bosley said the goal of Avon’s texting while driving law still is the same. “Our goal was and still is to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving,” Bosley said. Bosley said Avon City Council voted last year to make texting while driving a primary offense, allowing police officers to pull over drivers in the city to… → Read More
Avon Council debates when to replace Sprenger Stadium turf
AVON — Lake Erie Crushers owner Tom Kramig said the turf at Sprenger Stadium is worn out and needs replaced. City Council would have to OK spending almost $600,000 to replace it. Kramig said the field has seen 11 Crushers’ seasons, and 800 baseball games between high school, college and minor league games played at the stadium. “It’s 11 years old, its shelf life is nine to 10 years,” Kramig… → Read More
Some Avon residents will get new sewer system, at a cost
AVON — Residents on Joseph Street, Puth Drive, Elizabeth Avenue and Detroit Road will be getting a sewer system to connect to, but it could end up costing 95 households more than $16,000 each, and that doesn’t include the cost to tap into the sewer. The new sewers are part of an more than $4 million project that includes sanitary improvements, water lines, storm sewer replacements and pavement… → Read More
Lorain Schools says its staffing is fine
LORAIN — After parents had expressed concerns at recent school board meetings, Lorain Schools put out an announcement Friday to clear up any misconceptions about its current staffing levels. According to the release, 49 job openings still are listed as open, but that number doesn’t reflect the actual number of openings due to the school’s hiring process. The district said it keeps job listings… → Read More
Sheffield councilwoman Carolyn White announces mayoral bid
SHEFFIELD — Village Council Pro Tem Carolyn White has announced that she is running for mayor of Sheffield, challenging incumbent Mayor John Hunter. White, who has served on Village Council since 2007, plans to file her petition today. She said she has learned and done a lot on Council, but that it’s time for someone with new ideas in the mayor’s seat. “I think I’ve done my time on Council,”… → Read More
VA clinic to stay in Sheffield, move into new facililty
SHEFFIELD — The Lorain County VA Outpatient Clinic will stay in Sheffield and build its permanent home next to its temporary location on North Abbe Road. The Veterans Health Administration announced it will sign a $20 million, 20-year lease agreement with Carnegie Management and Development to develop property next door to its current location. The VA leases its current space from the same… → Read More
Oberlin College posts $36 million bond in Gibson's suit
ELYRIA — Oberlin College posted a $36 million appeal bond Tuesday to cover the amount that Lorain County Common Pleas Judge John Miraldi ruled it owed in its case against Gibson’s Bakery and the Gibson family. Oberlin College and Dean of Students Meredith Raimondo were ordered by Miraldi to post a bond worth $36,367,711.56, which represents the total amount of judgements against the college,… → Read More
BrewFest returning to Lorain on Aug. 10
LORAIN — BrewFest is coming to downtown Lorain’s waterfront district for its sixth year noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 10. The annual festival gives attendees the chance to listen to live music, patronize food trucks and sample beer from local brewers. Event Chair Howard Ross said the event started when local beer drinkers approached him and Franklin Brewing Company about starting a festival. Starting with… → Read More
Sheffield Lake ordinance has some crying foul over fowl
SHEFFIELD LAKE — City Council is considering an ordinance that would limit fowl ownership in the city, and make it impossible for some residents to own chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or other poultry in the city. The ordinance would limit any person, business or entity to only four fowls. City Council President Rick Rosso said those who already own more than four birds will not be forced to get… → Read More
Avon mayor gives grounds manager second chance
AVON — The city’s new grounds manager has a criminal record that includes being charged with theft and assault, but Mayor Bryan Jensen said despite his past, Steve Hanzal was the best candidate of the five applicants. Hanzal, 40, was hired by the city April 22. Jensen said Hanzal is in charge of about five or six people in the Grounds Department. Records show he makes $27 an hour at his… → Read More
Youth flag football league dedicates season to player who died
LORAIN — A local flag football league is recognizing one of its young players who died Saturday. Za’Nobio Shaniuk, 9, died Saturday, according to Chelsea Weatherington of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County. Eduardo Rios, CEO of the Lorain Elite Flag Football League, said the league will dedicate its summer session to Za’Nobio. Rios described Za’Nobio as a great kid, saying he was… → Read More
NTSB releases preliminary report in fatal plane crash
CARLISLE TWP. — The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the June 30 plane crash that killed pilot Joseph Begany, 63. According to the report, Begany crashed at 2:45 p.m. shortly after departing from Elyria Municipal Airport. Two witnesses in the report observed the plan as it took off. The airplane reached an altitude of 75 to 100 feet and made a left turn.… → Read More