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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....
Commemorate your loved one with a tree or bench at Olmsted Township dog park and trail
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- The Olmsted Township Nature Trail and Dog Park may have recently opened, but it’s not yet complete. That’s where the township is getting creative in unveiling a new commemorative tree and bench program, giving residents the opportunity to honor a loved one or commemorate a special achievement or event.
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.
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...
Lorain Schools must establish responsible cell phone use policy | Editorial
Lorain City Schools will have a resolute task of establishing a responsible policy for cell phone use by students and staff during school hours. Whatever policy the Lorain Schools Board of Education decides to implement, not everyone will be happy. Lorain Schools Assistant Superintendent Michael Scott told school board members...
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.
Midview football: Winner of QB competition will be passing to talented receivers
Midview is in the midst of a three-way quarterback battle this summer. As important as the quarterback position is for any team, the Middies have an increased sense of urgency to find their leader behind center. “I tell the kids all the time that life is a competition,” second-year coach...
Purrrrfectly fine: Annual feline show draws 300-plus cats and kittens to Wooster
Call them and they will come. The Buckeye Ohio Rollers Club recently pulled into Wooster for its annual Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show at the Wayne County Event Center on the fairgrounds in Wooster. There were 185 cats and kittens entered into the seven show rings Saturday and 173...
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...
Cold case needs solved
WILLARD — The disappearance of a teenage boy out of Willard still remains a mystery and the family is hoping for answers almost 26 years later. “Danny’s case hasn’t gotten any attention for a long time,” said Danielle Allen, the organizer of a Facebook page dedicated to finding justice for Danny Violette.
Lorain native purchases last original neon sign off Broadway
Lorain Monument Works, 1035 Broadway in Lorain, was a landmark for the better part of a century. Originally constructed in 1939, the building became known for its art deco neon sign, which was added in the early 1940s. With Lorain Monument Works now permanently closed for business, its sign has...
Motorcyclist dies in crash south of Shiloh
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mansfield post is investigating a fatal crash Saturday involving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle on State Route 96 at Ganges Five Points Road. Killed in the crash was Paul Huffman, 45, of Shiloh, was...
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."
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...
Lorain Community Music Theater celebrates 46th Summer Musical with Production of ‘9 to 5 The Musical’
The Lorain Community Music Theater’s 46th summer musical, a comedy production called “9 to 5,” will take place July 25-28 at Lorain High School’s Performing Arts Center, 2600 Ashland Ave. The show is based on a book written by Patricia Resnick, a 1980’s Twentieth Century Fox...
Lorain County Drug Task Force to host event for those with substance use disorders
ELYRIA, Ohio -- The Lorain County Drug Task Force will host an “Operation Bridge” event on Aug. 1 and 2, which supports individuals struggling with substance use disorders by connecting them with treatment resources and removing barriers to recovery. The event will take place at Walmart in Elyria,...
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