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Norwalk now home of Paul E. Brown Football Trailblazer and Innovator statue

January 19, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.

Norwalk is home to a new bronze statue, Paul E. Brown, Football Trailblazer and Innovator, which depicts its hometown legendary football coach. The community raised more than $170,000 for the...

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Lorain County health commissioner explains new septic system program

January 19, 2024 at 5:22 p.m.

Lorain County commissioners heard further details about the new septic system program Jan. 19 from the Lorain County Public Health commissioner. Mark Adams, commissioner of Lorain County Public Health, told...

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Burning cigarette believed to be cause of Elyria house fire

January 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Elyria Fire Department firefighters extinguished a house fire on Parmely Avenue in the early morning hours of Jan. 19. At 3:22 a.m., firefighters responded to the 300 block of Parmely...

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Lorain mayor’s former secretary sentenced to pay back stolen campaign funds

January 18, 2024 at 4:57 p.m.

The Lorain woman who served as secretary for Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley was sentenced to reimburse the mayor's election campaign account for the money she stole from it. Tina Pauley,...

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Plymouth man in custody following shooting at Norwich Township tavern

January 18, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

A Plymouth man is in the Huron County Jail stemming from a shooting Jan. 16 that left two people injured at a bar in Norwich Township. At 8:46 p.m., Huron...

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Lorain County homeowners upset with new inspection fees for septic systems

January 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

A new mandated permit for Lorain County homeowners with septic tanks on their properties brought confusion and anger to the residents who spoke out Jan. 16 against the new cost...

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Broadway Commons housing gets final approval from Lorain City Council

January 17, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

Lorain City Council approved the proposed Broadway Commons permanent housing complex at its meeting Jan. 16. Broadway Commons is planned to house 62 homeless residents, regardless of gender, while 12...

Jessica Mojica speaks during the sentence hearing about the impact her daughter's death has taken on her family. (Heather Chapin--The Morning Journal)

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Kimbrough sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Milenna Lopez

January 17, 2024 at 9:16 a.m.

James Lavern Kimbrough III will spend the rest of his life in prison for the January 2022 murder of Milenna Lopez, a mother of four children. Kimbrough, 36, of Lorain,...

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Elyria police release identity of man fatally shot during standoff with authorities

January 16, 2024 at 5:48 p.m.

The Elyria Police Department has released the identity of the man who was shot during a standoff Jan. 12. Brian Dawson, 59, of Elyria, died during a standoff after he...

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Elyria man charged with domestic violence, intimidation

January 15, 2024 at 5:53 p.m.

A 57-year-old Elyria man, who also has a Florida address, is facing charges after he allegedly threatened a victim in a case in which he was charged with several felonies...

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