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Paul Huffman dies in Mansfield motorcycle accident
MANSFIELD, OH, (July 21, 2024) - Paul Huffman was tragically killed on Saturday when his motorcycle was struck by a van that ran a stop sign in Mansfield. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Dodge Caravan driven by a 38-year-old man hit Huffman’s motorcycle at a stop sign at State Route 96 and Ganges Five Points Road at about 4:05 p.m. As a result, Huffman’s Harley-Davidson went off the road. Huffman, 45, was taken to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital, where he died.
Six most expensive homes sold in Avon, July 1-14
A house that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Avon between July 1 and July 14. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $503,483. The average price per square foot was $189.
North Royalton Elementary named 2024 Hall of Fame School
The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators has named North Royalton Elementary School a 2024 OAESA Hall of Fame School. The Hall of Fame School Award recognizes schools that engage faculty, students and the community to provide a quality school experience. The school staff submitted an extensive application documenting the effectiveness of their educational program in several areas. Hall of Fame Schools were selected by committees of OAESA members.
Brunswick responds to third water main break this month on Center Road
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- Mere days after two water main breaks caused the closure of portions of Center and Pearl roads, motorists were faced with another water main break on Center Road near Stearns Street July 17. “This is not related to the previous ones, but it is the same line,”...
Lorain man pleads 'no contest' to July 2023 mass shooting in Cleveland's Warehouse District
Jaylon Jennings pleaded no contest Wednesday to criminal charges that he shot and wounded nine people on West Sixth Street in Cleveland's Warehouse District in July 2023, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office announced. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley said Jennings, 26, of Lorain, was then found guilty in Cuyahoga County...
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival takes place this weekend in Berea
BEREA, Ohio (WOIO) - The 39th Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival returns to Berea, Ohio this weekend. The festival will take place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. The festival started in 1982 to celebrate Irish music, dancing, sports, and theater among Clevelanders. Currently, an...
See all homes sold in Elyria, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Elyria reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 25 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,238-square-foot home on Spruce Street in Elyria that sold for $144,000. 6222 W....
Ohio man returns to Inkcarceration after heart attack at last year’s festival
MANSFIELD — Ronnie Beaird nearly lost his life at last year’s Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. Beaird and his wife, Christy, traveled about two hours from their home in Cadiz last year to attend the three-day festival for the first time. Around...
Wanted woman with drugs passes out in car: Berea Police Blotter
Arrest warrant served, possession of drugs & drug paraphernalia: West Bagley Road. A wanted Parma woman was arrested at about 8:30 a.m. July 10 after she passed out in a car parked outside CVS Pharmacy, 212 W. Bagley. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Second Harvest Food Bank announces new board members, roles
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio announced new board members and roles for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Chris Patterson, senior director of sales and business development for Nutrition for Longevity. Dave Sokoll, Oberlin Food Hub executive director. Ian Whinnem, Civista Bank chief financial officer. Christ Wolf, retired from...
Gallery/videos: Skate Ohio launches ‘Attack the Spot 2’ event in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The photos and videos taken Friday evening are from a Skate Ohio “Attack the Spot 2” skateboard event on West Fourth Street in downtown Mansfield. Skateboarders congregated between the blocked-off section of North Mulberry Street and North Walnut Street. Events on multiple obstacles included “Cash...
Elyria under boil advisory, Amherst residents still asked to reduce water usage due to power issue at water plant
CLEVELAND — Residents in Elyria and Amherst were asked Thursday to conserve water because of a "power issue" at the Elyria Water Pumping Plant, according to emergency alerts sent by the Lorain County government. County officials asked customers to "reduce their non-essential water usages" until the problem is fixed....
Man arrested after driving car into house
VERMILION — Hanna Hardie was at a friend's house in Wakeman when she got the call Tuesday night. A car was in her bedroom. "My uncle video-chatted me on Facebook," Hardie recalled Wednesday as she surveyed the damage. "All I could see was police lights, and, at first, I thought someone had died."
Second Harvest welcomes new board members, names new chair and vice chair
Second Harvest Food Bank Of North Central Ohio has announced new board members and roles for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which began July 1, according to a news release. “Our board is instrumental to our mission,” said Julie Chase-Morefield, president and CEO of Second Harvest, in the release. “They help guide our strategic plan, support our fundraising efforts and share our passion for creating pathways to nutritious food.
International Federation of Chaplains, Human Rights MM. Inc. offers federal chaplain training
The International Federation of Chaplains and Human Rights, MM. Inc. is inviting aspiring caregivers to a life-changing opportunity by becoming a federal chaplain, according to a news release. An informational meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 27 at 457 Griswold Road in Elyria to introduce...
Elyria Catholic softball: Jessica Conner awarded NFCS All-American
Elyria Catholic outfielder Jessica Conner is one of five Ohio softball players named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American. After a 2024 season that resulted in numerous accolades, the rising sophomore and Morning Journal Softball Player of the Year was named third-team NFCA All-American. The other Ohioans awarded are Sydnie...
American Croatian Club hosts annual Croatian Festival in Lorain
The American Croatian Club, 4846 Oberlin Ave. in Lorain, celebrated the annual Croatian Festival July 20 to share and celebrate Croatian culture with the community. As part of the celebration, guests were met with many traditional food options to choose from, as well as imported beer and traditional live music.
Huron County, Norwalk work to improve parks
The Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program at Huron County Public Health contributed to the revitalization of the 2024 Norwalk Reservoir Shared Path project along Old State Road and the 2023 Stokely Park project located on the corner of Northwest and Jefferson street in Norwalk, according to a news release. Both...
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