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Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off raises $29K for law enforcement

Published on Feb. 3, 2019 | Updated 1:26 a. m.

ELYRIA — Oberlin police relinquished the crown to Sworn Justice Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club at Saturday’s annual Lorain County Blue Foundation Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off. In its ninth year, the cook-off started as a fundraiser for →

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Vermilion Ice-A-Fair attracts a crowd

Published on Feb. 3, 2019 | Updated 1:26 a. m.

VERMILION — After days of frigid cold, the city’s annual Ice-A-Fair saw temperatures in the mid-30s and sunshine — not wholly conducive to the festival’s theme. The 11th annual event included 67 ice sculptures downtown. →

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East Cleveland school board's lawsuit against state takeover moves forward

Published on Feb. 3, 2019 | Updated 1:17 a. m.

COLUMBUS — East Cleveland Schools Board of Education’s lawsuit against the state will move forward, even as the district appointed its new CEO under the law it is fighting. The district filed the lawsuit in September, after it became →

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'Bigs' honored for their efforts and devotion to helping kids

Published on Feb. 2, 2019 | Updated 2:36 a. m.

SHEFFIELD — Two Lorain County residents were honored Thursday night by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County as Bigs of the Year during National Mentoring Month. Denise Shafer and Zach McLeish were honored at Quaker Steak & Lube →

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West Cleveland Muslim Association chooses Westlake location

Published on Feb. 2, 2019 | Updated 2:36 a. m.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — The West Cleveland Muslim Association will not be building a community center in North Ridgeville. Executive board member Khalid Akbar said the association purchased 1255 Columbia Road in Westlake, a former Bally Total →

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Elyria teachers 'schooled' in design, safety

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

During a professional training day 500 teachers and staff from across the district explored the computer programs their students use on a daily basis. →

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Rupture in sprinklers at Lorain High School caused flooding

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

There was a rupture in the sprinkler system in the ceiling of the foyer Thursday, causing flooding in the auditorium and a section of the administration building. →

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2 Lorain police officers promoted

Published on Feb. 1, 2019 | Updated 4:08 p. m.

LORAIN — Two city police officers got new stripes and badges Friday when they were promoted during a ceremony at police headquarters. Rick Soto was promoted to lieutenant, while Zachary Iannantuono rose to sergeant. Soto, who said he →

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Expected 'thermal whiplash' means warmer temperatures — and headaches

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

This week saw temperatures below zero and winds that made frostbite a legitimate possibility in a matter of minutes. But that’s expected to change dramatically over the weekend. →

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Elyria city tax revenue up 7.18 percent

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

Income tax revenue in the city was up last year, breaking $21 million after failing to hit $20 million the previous year, according to the city’s finance director. →

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North Ridgeville ice solution includes beet juice

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

As temperatures remained subzero, North Ridgeville’s streets stayed pretty clear, thanks to its beet-juice mix deicer →

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Donations being accepted for victims of Vermilion house explosion, fire

Published on Feb. 1, 2019

In addition to the support of the community to find their dogs, German’s Villa at 3330 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, started accepting donations Thursday morning immediately following the explosion. People donated things like toiletries, shoes and →

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House destroyed but no injuries reported in Columbia Township fire

Published on Feb. 1, 2019 | Updated 6:28 a. m.

COLUMBIA TWP. — No one was injured in a fire that engulfed a property Wednesday evening. Crews responded to a fire at 10238 Greenview Drive shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, finding the one-story home and attached garage ablaze. A camper →

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SUV driver sought in house explosion apprehended (PHOTOS)

Published on Jan. 31, 2019 | Updated 4:50 p. m.

Authorities say the 56 year old man was found hiding in a closet. →

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Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off raises $29K for law enforcement

Vermilion Ice-A-Fair attracts a crowd

East Cleveland school board's lawsuit against state takeover moves forward

'Bigs' honored for their efforts and devotion to helping kids

West Cleveland Muslim Association chooses Westlake location

Elyria teachers 'schooled' in design, safety

Rupture in sprinklers at Lorain High School caused flooding

2 Lorain police officers promoted

Expected 'thermal whiplash' means warmer temperatures — and headaches

Elyria city tax revenue up 7.18 percent

North Ridgeville ice solution includes beet juice

Donations being accepted for victims of Vermilion house explosion, fire

House destroyed but no injuries reported in Columbia Township fire

SUV driver sought in house explosion apprehended (PHOTOS)

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