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The show still goes on: Locals get their fireworks fix in North Ridgeville
NORTH RIDGEVILLE - Elyria’s loss was North Ridgeville’s gain Friday night as several thousand people enjoyed a rousing pre-July Fourth fireworks show over South Central Park.
Even people who were some distance away got a show.
“We’ve never been to North Ridgeville before (for fireworks),” Mike Spurling said as he and his wife, Denise, perched on [...]
Elyria superintendent wants to hire crossing guards; hopes to contract firm to keep coverage
ELYRIA — The crossing guard situation likely will be resolved this month by the Elyria Schools.
Superintendent Paul Rigda is expected to recommend to the school board during its July 22 meeting that the district contract with a private firm to provide guards for next year.
The old system — in which the city and the school [...]
Shopping with independents: Event raises awareness for the benefits of local businesses
It’s time to celebrate local small businesses.
The American Independent Business Alliance has been celebrating Independents Week, and members of Main Street Elyria — a nonprofit organization for the revitalization and historical preservation of downtown — are hoping local citizens will take some time out to celebrate by visiting any local business.
The event wraps up Tuesday. [...]
Elyria Schools holds special meeting
ELYRIA — The Elyria school board has approved the new contract and health insurance plan the Elyria Schools support staff’s union accepted earlier this week.
The unanimous vote was taken during a special meeting Thursday night almost as a formality. The insurance plan is the same one administrators approved for themselves earlier this month and the [...]
Lorain man convicted on rape charge
ELYRIA — A Lorain man was convicted on rape and gross sexual imposition charges Thursday for forcing himself on a 6-year-old girl last summer.
Dennis Calhoun Jr., 19, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge later this year.
Burge decided the case instead of a jury.
The victim, [...]
Elyria Council to address two big money issues
ELYRIA — The Elyria City Council is expected to tackle two big topics Monday: The possibility of placing an income tax increase on the November ballot and the long-awaited audit of the Fire Department.
But don’t expect any final decisions coming out of the meeting — this one is about getting the conversation started again.
“The talk [...]
Murder trial focuses on the investigation
ELYRIA — Police quickly focused their attention on Rennell Malone in the 2001 murder of Diane Utsey-Henderson, the lead detective on the case testified Thursday, the third day of Malone’s murder trial.
Retired Lorain police Lt. Robert Poli said after learning of Malone’s relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Malone was questioned, and his home and car were [...]
Elyria drops charges against Kinlin
ELYRIA — The city on Thursday dropped charges accusing Assistant County Prosecutor Mike Kinlin of violating the city’s property maintenance code.
Kinlin was charged for failing to correct two problems noted by city building officials during a series of inspections at 236 Fifth St., a rental property he owns.
The problems the city filed charges over, loose [...]
Grafton & LaGrange notebook: July 3, 2009
LaGrange Lions food pantry
LaGrange Lions food pantry for Keystone School district residents in need is 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. For location information, call (440) 926-3543.
Lorain County free clinic 13th annual golf benefit
Lorain County Free Clinic will hold its 13th annual charity golf benefit on July 24 at the Pine Brook Golf Club, 11043 [...]
Couple sets the pace for benefit
Jason and Wendi Fiest are in a race to save thousands of lives.
In September, the Fiests, both 28, who are members of the LaPorte United Methodist Church, will each be taking part in different races where the fundraising efforts will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Jason Fiest is training for a national triathlon event [...]