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Historical society gets grant to search for Battle of Lake Erie relics
VERMILION — The Great Lakes Historical Society has been awarded an $18,000 grant to conduct an underwater survey of the site of the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal battle in the War of 1812.
Although no ships sank in the battle between a British fleet and an American fleet commanded by Master Commandant […]
Volunteer’s parks patchwork
Months of work went into special quilt
CARLISLE TWP. — Columbia Township resident Arlene Austin has always stayed busy.
Now, even at the age of 86, Austin does not have any plans to slow down.
After Austin’s husband passed […]
Appeal could budge Burge ruling
ELYRIA — Prosecutors didn’t like Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge’s ruling last month ordering changes to the state’s lethal injection protocols.
Now, they’re asking the 9th District Court of Appeals to overturn the judge’s order, saying he overstepped his authority.
The state’s decision to appeal doesn’t come […]
Fireworks at West Park a hit
Elyria’s weary police and firefighters may finally get a rest on the holiday
ELYRIA — Rain early in the day couldn’t stop the city’s day-before-Independence Day fireworks show.
Nobody seemed to mind the lingering damp about 10:15 p.m. Thursday when the field lights […]
LaGrange/Grafton roundup: July 4, 2008
LaGrange Lions festival promises fireworks
If you haven’t had your fill of fireworks, you’ll want to come to the LaGrange Lions Annual Festival later this month.
Fireworks will be 10:15 p.m. July 25, with a rain date of July 26.
But Lions Park Manager Beverly Fox said you might want to come […]
Ohio’s unemployment funds running low
The funds states use to pay unemployment benefits are running low, raising fears of higher taxes on businesses and less money to help out-of-work employees during tight economic times.
Thirty-three states, including Ohio, have funds below recommended levels, meaning they’re at risk of running out in less than a year unless they’re replenished […]