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Local chiefs welcome state campaign to recruit volunteer firefighters
On Friday, the state announced a campaign to boost recruiting for Ohio’s volunteer fire departments. Several Lorain County chiefs who lead volunteer departments welcomed the help, saying they always are in need of more volunteers. “The governor’s campaign is admirable,” Amherst Fire Chief Brandon Dimacchia said. “Volunteer fire departments...
Lorain County transportation services expected to begin busing students Aug. 19
Beginning Aug. 19, the new Via Lorain County and Lorain County Transit will transport both high school and college students to their first day of classes. However, some county officials are skeptical about the idea. “I would caution and I am a little curious about ramping up for the school...
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Our FAMILY open new Head Start facility
ELYRIA — South Elyria families will have another option for preschool this fall. Lorain County Community Action Agency and Our FAMILY (Fathers and Mothers Involved in Local Youth) celebrated the opening of a new Head Start center at 107 Oberlin Road in Elyria. The new space will serve about...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lorain County, Aug. 5-11
A house in Avon that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lorain County in the past week. In total, 103 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $277,593. The average price per square foot was $162.
Lorain County Dog Kennel at capacity; officials ask public to consider adoption
The Lorain County Dog Kennel, 301 Hadaway St. in Elyria, is asking the public to adopt a dog as it’s at full capacity with 29 canines. The topic was discussed at length during an Aug. 13 Lorain County Commission meeting as the kennel seeks to handle the large number of dogs becoming strays, Deputy Administrator Karen Perkins told officials.
No fatality in crash at Sliman's, Sheriff says
There was a crash in Amherst Township on Tuesday, but there were no fatalities despite rumors to the contrary spreading on social media. In a release, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office provided information on the crash in an attempt to dispel the rumors. The Sheriff’s Office said that it...
Tornado hit more of Avon Lake than first thought; cleanup finally wraps up
A tornado that struck Lorain County last week hit more of Avon Lake than first thought, and it was followed by a second twister in neighboring Bay Village, according to the National Weather Service of Cleveland. The storm lashed the county and much of Northeast Ohio with winds in excess...
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