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Oberlin Elementary promotes One School, One Book family reading program

January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Oberlin Elementary School students took home a copy of “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” by Richard and Florence Atwood, in an effort to begin reading it with their families, according to a...

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Lorain Schools, Oberlin Schools closed Jan. 17 due to cold temps

January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Lorain City Schools officials announced that classes for Jan. 17 are canceled, according to a news release. Forecasted cold weather, with expected frigid temperatures in the single digits and a...

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Paul Adams elected president of Ohio Association of Election Officials

January 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Paul Adams, director of the Lorain County Board of Elections, is the new president of the Ohio Association of Election Officials, according to a news release. Adams was sworn in...

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Smoothie tastings featured at upcoming North Ridgeville Heart and Sole walking sessions

January 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

North Ridgeville Heart and Sole health collaborative invites residents to keep active at indoor walking and sample tasty smoothie recipes during two special nights in January, according to a news...

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46 officers graduate from Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class

January 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Members of the 149th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony Jan. 12 at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, according to a...

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Ohio dog license deadline is Jan. 31, Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reminds

January 15, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is reminding all Ohio dog owners that the deadline to purchase a required dog license is Jan. 31. The cost of a one-year dog license...

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Lorain County Traffic Fatality Review Committee reviews crashes

January 15, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The Lorain County Traffic Fatality Review Committee reviewed five fatal traffic crashes that killed five people between July 27, 2023, and Nov. 4, 2023, according to a news release. Conducted...

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Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credit Program applications accepted through Feb. 1

January 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

The Ohio Department of Development announced Jan. 12 that Opportunity Zone investors now can apply for more than $28 million in tax benefits available this round through the Ohio Opportunity...

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Elyria’s Black Tip secures state grant from JobsOhio to support growth

January 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Black Tip LLC, which specializes in fluid handling components, cable management and contract injection molding, has announced plans to grow its business, 1150 Taylor St. in Elyria, with the addition...

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Ohio announces funding for law enforcement body-worn camera program

January 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Jan. 12 that the state will award nearly $4.8 million in grant funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Ohio, including Lorain and Erie...

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