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Root Beer Social brings in funds for pickleball court at Findley State Park

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Root Beer Social brings in funds for pickleball court at Findley State Park

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The Friends of Findley State Park, Inc., hosted a root beer float social July 5 and served more than 100 people in an effort to raise funds for the expansive park. “We have really big dreams that seem to be pushed back now,” said Tricia Andel, president of the organization, of recent budget cuts at the park. The event was held from 1 to 3 p.m. on the side of the campground’s shelter house. The shelter house, which has a concrete pad lined with p…Read Article

Wakeman man suffers serious injuries during crash in Wakeman Township

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Wakeman man suffers serious injuries during crash in Wakeman Township

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred July 5 in Wakeman Township. The crash occurred at about 7:25 p.m. at the intersection of Routes 60 and 303 when Betty Jarvis, 75, of Elyria, was driving a 2015 Ford Expedition east bound on Route 303 and failed to yield to a stop sign and struck a 2012 Toyota Corolla driven by Vincent Davis, 37, of Wakeman, according to a news release issued by the No…Read Article

Crushers drop 7-5 decision at Gateway

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Crushers drop 7-5 decision at Gateway

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The Crushers fell behind by five runs after the third inning and didn’t recover in a 7-5 loss July 5 at Gateway. Jordan Harrison Dudley had two hits of Lake Erie’s five hits — a solo home run and an RBI single. Derek Vegas and Sam Franco also drove in runs for the Crushers. The Crushers struck out 13 times and drew five walks. Lake Erie starter Ethan Smith pitched four innings and gave up all seven runs (four earned). He struck out one and walke…Read Article

Sheffield Lake considers safety levies to support police, fire

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Sheffield Lake City Council will determine if voters will see safety levies on the November general election ballot. The levies would replace two originally passed in 1997 without increasing the millage rates. “In 1997, we were using the property values of that time,” Sheffield Lake Mayor Rocky Radeff said. “Now, we’re trying to rectify the levy so it’s multiplied by 2025 property values.” Proceeds from the levies would be used to hire additiona…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Lorain residents urging support for new BMX track in the city

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Lorain residents Abby Moss and Joey Allen created a petition to bring a new BMX track to Lorain County. Moss and Allen are frequent visitors to Akron’s BMX Track. The duo said they feel there is an untouched market in Lorain County. “The next closest track besides Akron is Toledo,” Allen said. There are thousands of people in between those cities, and there’s an untouched resource for it, he said. Moss and Allen’s six-year-old children have been…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Residents should attend hearings on Lorain County sales tax increase

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Lorain County commissioners were right to pass a resolution July 1 to send a proposed sales tax increase to two more public hearings before it can be certified for the Nov. 5 ballot. Additional public hearings on the 0.25 percent sales tax increase will allow more residents to voice their opinions on whether they support or reject it. The current Lorain County sales tax is 6.5 percent. With an increase, the county expects to collect an additiona…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Avon Lake girls basketball: Olivia Miller commits to Wayne State University

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Olivia Miller received interest from Division II college basketball teams in the 2025 offseason. After traveling to Detroit for a campus visit on June 30, she committed to becoming a Warrior at Wayne State University on July 3. “Thank you to all the coaches and trainers who have poured into me on and off the court!” Miller said on X. “I truly appreciate all of you. Thank you to my teammates and my opponents for bringing out my best. I am excited…Basketball · Lorain Read Article

UH Elyria Medical Center aims to give volunteers hands-on experience

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University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center has rebuilt its volunteer program to allow more opportunities for all ages. Currently, the program has over 150 volunteers who are integrated in different areas of the hospital, including nutrition and environmental services. The front desk is completely staffed by volunteers. “They’re the face of the hospital; they play a very important role,” said Mary Beth Rodal, manager of Patient Experience and Vol…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Village of Grafton changes parking configuration in downtown

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The village of Grafton will begin restriping the angled parking along Main Street. Crews will start striping July 8 and the parking will return to a head-in angled configuration in response to strong community feedback, according to a news release. The project will be carried out by Todd Tomasheski of Plas Brothers Paving, with work continuing through July 9, when decorative crosswalk improvements also are scheduled. “After the parade finishes t…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 51232 spreads kindness across Elyria

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Elyria’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop 51232 recently spent a day spreading cheer through thoughtful acts of kindness and service, according to a news release. Led by troop leaders Alyssa Spooner and Liz Carter, the young scouts began by placing hand-painted kindness rocks around the Town Square in downtown Elyria, the release said. The girls then donated birthday kits — complete with party supplies and handmade cards — to First Congregational United C…Lorain · Lorain Read Article

Lorain County Metro Parks expands senior bus tour eligibility to age 55

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The change comes after the parks system received feedback from community members requesting expanded access to the program. Now, Lorain County residents aged 55 and older can enjoy guided tours of the county’s natural destinations at no cost.Lorain · Lorain Read Article

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