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Employees now own LifeCare Ambulance
ELYRIA — The de la Porte family, owners of Elyria-based LifeCare Ambulance Inc., will turn its company over to its employees, effective today, making LifeCare the latest employee-owned company in Lorain County. Pete de la Porte said Sunday that the decision will mean the company started by his brother and mother in 1986 will have many more Lorain County families with a stake in LifeCare’s… → Read More
Elyria Schools appoints Ann Schloss superintendent (UPDATED, VIDEO)
ELYRIA — Ann Schloss is the new Elyria Schools superintendent, stepping into the leadership role after board members voted Tuesday morning to reassign positions in the superintendent’s office. Tom Jama, 53, will step down as superintendent and immediately assume the title of assistant superintendent pending his retirement at the end of the year. Jama, who started his tenure as superintendent in… → Read More
Mail carrier killed in wreck remembered for friendly presence
The longtime and beloved letter carrier who traversed the Wadsworth area with dog treats in his truck did so because he had just as many canine friends on his route as residents waiting for the day’s mail. Dave Irwin said his older brother, Randy Irwin, 59, of Macedonia, would even hop out of his truck to greet his furry friends with a treat if they were not waiting nearby. He knew many… → Read More
Lorain County schools' progress varies on state report cards (UPDATED)
Thursday’s release from the Ohio Department of Education of the 2018 state report card showed Lorain County districts with marks that range from an overall grade of A in Avon — the only district to earn the high score — to F in Lorain —the only district to get such a low mark. The overall grade is the newest piece of the state’s grading puzzle. This is the first year of the composite grade,… → Read More
Oberlin conservatory professor resigns after allegations of sexual misconduct
OBERLIN — A world renowned and respected Oberlin Conservatory professor has resigned from his post after allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with students emerged and the college started a Title IX investigation. Oberlin College spokesman Scott Wargo confirmed Friday that on Aug. 10 the college’s Title IX coordinator took a report alleging that James David Christie, professor of organ,… → Read More
Homes on Foster Avenue struck by gunfire
ELYRIA — Homes on Foster Avenue were struck by gunfire for a second time in less than a month Thursday afternoon, and police are actively looking for a suspected gunman. The brazen nature of the second incident — in broad daylight — is most upsetting, said police Capt. Chris Costantino. “Random gunfire at any time is dangerous, but at 1:50 p.m. in the afternoon it is very concerning,” he said.… → Read More
Elyria Pioneers football tickets available online
ELYRIA — With the opening of the new Ely Stadium, Elyria Schools is rolling out a presale ticket option that allows for online and mobile ticket purchases. GoFan is the place where people can get football, soccer and volleyball tickets prior to each event. There also is a mobile app that allows ticket purchasesr to show proof of purchase to gatekeepers. District spokeswoman Amy Higgins said this… → Read More
Bell Avenue residents at their limit with speeders
ELYRIA — The revving of engines as they propel vehicles through a curve on Bell Avenue well beyond the posted speed limit has pushed residents to the limit, and they have one message for speed demons that career through residential neighborhoods: slow down. “It needs to stop,” said Sarah George of 680 Bell Ave. “We are sick and tired of worrying every day what will happen next.” George, a… → Read More
Poco Loco Dancers are a 'little crazy' about their dance moves (VIDEO)
WELLINGTON -- The Poco Loco Dancers prove you are never too old to just get out there and dance. The group’s Monday performance at the Lorain County Fair was full of fancy footwork, but with choreography easy enough for anyone from ages 8 to 80 to learn. “If at 86 you can dance on concrete, then I say you are doing pretty good,” said fun octogenarian Irena Talandis. “I have been dancing for… → Read More
Midview graduate, Kent State student Jessica Urig crowned Lorain County Junior Fair Queen (VIDEO)
WELLINGTON – Two friends entered this year’s Lorain County Junior Fair Queen competition knowing that only one could win. Monday afternoon, the honor – complete with tiara and sash – went to Jessica Urig, 18, of Grafton. As the 2017 queen did the crowning honor as one of her last official duties, runner-up Callee Aviles, also 18, watched with a smile. And soon as she could, she was right there… → Read More
Elyria's East Avenue reopens soon
ELYRIA — After a year of road closures and orange barrels, one of Elyria’s main north/south arteries is reopening as soon as next week. East Avenue underwent a more than $4.3 million project to install new water and sewer lines. And, with an eye toward protecting the nearby Black River, the project also includes more than 25 new rain gardens or bio-swales, which are basically bump-outs from the… → Read More
100 Women help Second Harvest Food Bank set up pantries at schools
A Midview Middle School teacher caught the eye of Principal John Brown on Wednesday when she arrived to school to set up her classroom and brought with her a large box of individual macaroni and cheese bowls. Brown joked that the teacher was starting her lunch stash a little early — Midview classes resume Aug. 29. The teacher said the ready-made meals were actually for her students, the ones… → Read More
Oberlin College to begin 'good neighbor' service plan for students
OBERLIN — Students at Oberlin College will learn what it means to be “a good neighbor” to the Oberlin business community in a series of service endeavors the college developed to better integrate students into the Lorain County college town. In a letter to the Oberlin business community, college President Carmen Twillie Ambar laid out a plan to embrace the business community and help students do… → Read More
Engineer clears downtown Elyria roads to reopen after debris falls off building
ELYRIA – With the all-clear given by a structural engineer that the old Mardi Gras Lounge building is safe, city officials reopened closed roads in downtown Elyria. City officials closed the area around Washington Avenue and Merchants Alley between Kerstetter Way and Washington Avenue Thursday morning after a portion of the brick facade of the once downtown Elyria landmark crumbled onto the… → Read More
Mom helps 200 kids get school supplies
ELYRIA — The message on social media stood out to the mother of three. A teenage boy wanted to sell his prized video gaming system and use the money to buy his own clothes and shoes for school. Amanda Mahaffey, mother to 9-year-old, 3-year-old and 16-month-old children, said the request made her wonder why the boy needed to take such measures to get ready to return to school. Mahaffey said she… → Read More
Valley of the Eagle Golf Club opens clubhouse, tavern (VIDEO)
ELYRIA — It was in July 2017 when the Valley of the Eagles Golf Club previewed its public course to area golfers, giving them a taste of what was to come from the course that is bookended by the winding Black River. The response was overwhelming, with golfers from Lorain County and beyond snatching up tee times and playing well into the fall months — a brave foursome even took to the course on… → Read More
Area auto dealer Ed Mullinax dies in Florida at age 85
Ed Mullinax, the man who ushered in the concept of “one-price upfront” selling to the dealership industry, died Saturday in Florida surrounded by family. He was 85. From American-made, horse-powered vehicles to pure horsepower, Mullinax employed his business savvy in multiple ways and became known in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio for his massive Amherst Township dealership and the familiar… → Read More
Special meeting set to replace resigned Elyria councilman Mark Craig
A special Elyria Council meeting is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 27 to select a replacement for former Councilman Mark Craig, who resigned at the end of last month. Craig, an independent, has served on Council for more than 10 years in the 4th Ward. Council will determine who should serve the rest of Craig’s unexpired term from a field that includes Kenny Oswald, Ray Noble, Chalene Mudd, Phil Tollett,… → Read More
Elyria Council OKs tax renewal to be placed on November ballot
ELYRIA — The November ballot will include an income tax renewal for Elyria voters, allowing the city’s electors the opportunity to OK a tax measure that is decades old. City officials approved Monday night legislation to get the issue on the ballot, which must be received by the Lorain County Board of Elections by Wednesday. This tax issue dates back to 1984. Voters have to OK continuous… → Read More
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center to get $11 million upgrade
ELYRIA — University Hospitals is set to spend more than $11 million to update the surgical suite at its Elyria facility. The UH Elyria Medical Center will undergo an $11.2 million renovation, the hospital said Monday. Calling the renovation “transformational,” the hospital said the project will modernize the hospital and further secure UH Elyria’s position as the health care provider of choice… → Read More