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II Century Council's annual baby shower is May 8

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 11:29 a. m.

LORAIN — Their shopping carts were overflowing with needed baby items to donate to the Resource Mothers program at Mercy Hospital. It’s not unusual for them, as they shop once a month to fill the supply closet, which assists pregnant, →

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Powers Elementary students at Amherst to be offered Spanish classes

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 8:50 a. m.

AMHERST — Amherst students will get the chance to expand their vocabulary this fall with the launch of Spanish instruction for the district’s littlest pupils. While a longtime mainstay for upper classes, district officials announced →

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Cause still unknown for Foundry fire

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 7:48 a. m.

ELYRIA — The reason why a furnace vessel failed, causing an April 8 fire at the Elyria Foundry, remains unknown, according to the Elyria Fire Department. Fire Chief Carl Mack told City Council on Monday that the department’s Fire →

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Former EHS football standout Simeon Lawrence stands out in mock trial

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 6:57 a. m.

ELYRIA — He could be the witness or he could be the attorney, but whatever his role, Simeon Lawrence soon will be known by hundreds of college students across the country. The former Elyria High School football standout scored another big win →

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Composer commissioned to write original piece for Avon High orchestra

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 6:47 a. m.

AVON — Professional composer Austin Jaquith spent Tuesday afternoon with the Avon High School Symphony Orchestra at a rehearsal to polish their performance of the original music he wrote for them. So far, Jaquith said the student orchestra →

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Rick Logue is sworn in as Grafton Ward 3 councilman

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 6:37 a. m.

GRAFTON — Rick Logue was sworn in as the new Village Council representative for the 3rd Ward at the Tuesday evening Grafton Council meeting. Logue said he feels nervous starting with such a daunting task of learning the ebb and flow of →

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Critter Chronicles: Multiple Breed Rescue for April 17, 2019

Published on April 17, 2019 | Updated 1:07 a. m.

Multiple Breed Rescue CONTACT: rescue@mbrohio.com WEBSITE: www.mbrohio.com Lance Lance found himself with MBR after his owner passed away. Lance is housebroken, comes when he is called and crate trained. He is a very sweet boy who loves to sit →

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Lunchmeat purchase pays off for Discount Drug Mart shopper

Published on April 16, 2019 | Updated 7:07 a. m.

Bob Pesti, 76, received a $5,000 prize for being the 50th customer of the day at the Abbe Road store — the original location for the chain now celebrating its 50th anniversary. →

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Tutoring program helps strengthen bond between Oberlin schools, college

Published on April 16, 2019 | Updated 6:53 a. m.

OBERLIN — In an effort to strengthen relations between the city and Oberlin College, an Oberlin College alumna has created the Oberlin Writing Partnership, which places college students in Oberlin Schools to act as writing tutors. The Oberlin →

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Elyria Council: Gas tax funds will be a while

Published on April 16, 2019 | Updated 6:34 a. m.

ELYRIA — What will become of Elyria’s potential $1 million windfall from the state’s new gasoline tax was on the mind of several City Council members at Monday’s meeting. Both 4th Ward Councilman Phil Tollett and 7th Ward →

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Elyria Council again discusses new Central Maintenance Garage

Published on April 16, 2019 | Updated 6:31 a. m.

ELYRIA — City Council on Monday again discussed preliminary plans for a new Central Maintenance Garage, which if built would replace a 47-year-old building that has outgrown its capacity and outlived its usefulness. The maintenance garage on →

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Events celebrate jazz studies at Oberlin College

Published on April 15, 2019 | Updated 6:20 a. m.

OBERLIN -- When it comes to jazz studies at Oberlin Conservatory, the story begins with musician and composer Wendell Logan. After arriving on campus in 1973, the Georgia native created the school’s first focus on the study of jazz. For a →

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Sign language class at Lorain High fosters friendships, communication (VIDEO)

Published on April 15, 2019 | Updated 9:14 a. m.

The American Sign Language Class I at Lorain High School typically has a wait list for the 70 spots available each year. →

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Strong storm system hits Ohio

Published on April 15, 2019 | Updated 6:17 a. m.

ELYRIA — A weather system that moved through Ohio on Sunday prompted tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, but caused little damage in Lorain County. Shelby in Richland County wasn’t as lucky. The Cleveland office of the National →

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II Century Council's annual baby shower is May 8

Powers Elementary students at Amherst to be offered Spanish classes

Cause still unknown for Foundry fire

Former EHS football standout Simeon Lawrence stands out in mock trial

Composer commissioned to write original piece for Avon High orchestra

Rick Logue is sworn in as Grafton Ward 3 councilman

Critter Chronicles: Multiple Breed Rescue for April 17, 2019

Lunchmeat purchase pays off for Discount Drug Mart shopper

Tutoring program helps strengthen bond between Oberlin schools, college

Elyria Council: Gas tax funds will be a while

Elyria Council again discusses new Central Maintenance Garage

Events celebrate jazz studies at Oberlin College

Sign language class at Lorain High fosters friendships, communication (VIDEO)

Strong storm system hits Ohio

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