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Abbe Road in Elyria closed as firefighters monitor aftermath of Lear-Romec fire

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 2:38 p. m.

ELYRIA — Abbe Road near Taylor Street is closed as firefighters monitor the aftermath of a chemical fire this morning at Lear-Romec. Firefighters were called for reports of a fire alarm this morning at the plant. The fire was contained →

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Tips for beating the heat

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 2:16 p. m.

This weekend, which could see record-setting temperatures in the upper 90s, features the first excessive heat warning in Lorain County since 2012. →

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Oberlin College to host violin competition

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 2:06 p. m.

There are many high-profile violin contests around the world; however, there’s only one Cooper International Competition, which alternates annually between a piano and violin contest. This year’s event takes place Saturday through July →

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Amherst Mayor urges energy reduction until 6 p.m.

Published on July 18, 2019 | Updated 2:00 p. m.

UPDATE: The mayor has made a similar request today, from 2 to 6 p.m. AMHERST – The City of Amherst is urging its residents to cut back on power Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. to help prevent outages and save on energy costs. Amherst Mayor Mark →

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Republic refutes fake flyers alleging fines for improper recycling

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 1:32 p. m.

LORAIN — After a fake flyer was circulated online, Republic Services has put out a statement to let its customers know they aren’t in danger of receiving fines for improper recycling. The announcement came after a photo of a fake flyer →

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Lorain warns residents of water bill scam

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 11:59 a. m.

The city of Lorain is warning residents of a phone scam involving resident’s water bills. Lorain Water Department received a call from a customer stating that someone calling from a 1-800 telephone number informed her that the water to her →

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No injuries reported in partial facade collapse in Sheffield Township

Published on July 19, 2019

SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP — No injuries were reported when a facade collapsed in front of a vacant building on Elyria Avenue this morning. Firefighters were called to what was initially termed a partial building collapse around 9:15 a.m. It turned →

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Wellington administration asks for energy conservation this afternoon

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 9:32 a. m.

The Wellington manager is asking residents to conserve electric usage from 2 to 5 p.m. today. According to a statement from the municipality, rates are determined in part by transmission charges, based off usage on high-demand days like today, when →

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Make sure your pets stay cool during the heat wave

Published on July 19, 2019 | Updated 6:55 a. m.

ELYRIA — With excessive heat warnings in effect this weekend, Friendship Animal Protective League is urging pet owners to keep their four-legged friends cool, too. Stephanie Super, marketing specialist at Friendship APL, said if it’s →

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Cities in Lorain County offer help for the heat

Published on July 17, 2019 | Updated July 18, 2019 2:03 p. m.

To beat the heat this weekend, cities in Lorain County are trying to help residents stay cool. The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued an excessive heat watch for significant portions of Northern Ohio over the weekend. It will be in effect →

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NTSB releases preliminary report in fatal Carlisle Township plane crash

Published on July 17, 2019 | Updated July 18, 2019 1:56 p. m.

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 →

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MOVE Lorain County gets $80,000 grant from ODOT

Published on July 18, 2019

MOVE Lorain County received an $80,000 grant for its coordinated transportation plan through the Ohio Department of Transportation. The organization announced the award Thursday. Sharon Pearson, a MOVE consultant, said the grant money will allow →

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Stocker Foundation gives $1.35M to Elyria Schools for STEAM program

Published on July 18, 2019 | Updated 8:07 a. m.

ELYRIA — Elyria Schools will receive $1.35 million over the next three years for its STEAM program across the district. The Stocker Foundation presented a check at Wednesday’s school board meeting. The STEAM (science, technology, →

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Elyria Schools' demolition money may be moved

Published on July 18, 2019 | Updated 7:44 a. m.

ELYRIA — Elyria Schools soon may have some extra construction dollars after its Board of Education approved shifting the money earmarked to demolish seven old buildings to the new buildings’ budget. The district’s action Wednesday →

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Abbe Road in Elyria closed as firefighters monitor aftermath of Lear-Romec fire

Tips for beating the heat

Oberlin College to host violin competition

Amherst Mayor urges energy reduction until 6 p.m.

Republic refutes fake flyers alleging fines for improper recycling

Lorain warns residents of water bill scam

No injuries reported in partial facade collapse in Sheffield Township

Wellington administration asks for energy conservation this afternoon

Make sure your pets stay cool during the heat wave

Cities in Lorain County offer help for the heat

NTSB releases preliminary report in fatal Carlisle Township plane crash

MOVE Lorain County gets $80,000 grant from ODOT

Stocker Foundation gives $1.35M to Elyria Schools for STEAM program

Elyria Schools' demolition money may be moved

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