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Avon girls fall in state soccer semifinals
MADISON TWP. — Avon's bid to reach the state final for the first time in program history came to a sudden end Tuesday night. Avon, ranked third in Division II by MaxPreps, fell to second-ranked Columbus Bishop Watterson, which is also known as the Eagles, 4-0, in a state semifinal at Mansfield Madison.
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Many former BW faculty left without a sense of closure
Over the past three years, Baldwin Wallace has reduced its faculty count in the face of a budget deficit. Now, former BW faculty members have landed in a variety of positions, but among some, there are still hard feelings. Currently, BW has 165 full-time faculty, according to the university’s website....
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Demolition continues in Lorain as levels of old hospital parking garage are toppled (VIDEO)
Demolition efforts continued Wednesday at the site of the former St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain. View the video at tinyurl.com/bdmtdakr. Lorain Safety / Service Director Rey Carrion said demolition efforts are on schedule as the city’s contractor, Gary Moderalli Excavating Inc., continues to take apart pieces of the the old parking garage along Reid Avenue that has stood vacant for years.
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Elyria and Wellington Boys and Girls Clubs slated to close, facing $2 million loss in funding
The loss of federal funding is forcing two Boys and Girls Clubs locations in Lorain County to shut their doors in December. The Elyria Westwood and Wellington Westwood Boys and Girls Clubs locations will have their last day of programming on Dec. 18, Lauren Switzer, director of development operations for the Boys and Girls Club Northeast Ohio, confirmed in a statement.
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Neighbor Night Elyria seeks to address community concerns
ELYRIA — Ideas are easy — the challenge is turning those ideas into action, which is how Neighbor Night Elyria can help. Held four times a year, these get-togethers offer an opportunity to connect with neighbors, support community projects and act on issues that matter, and the next event takes place Thursday.
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Shane Newark picked to serve as interim Elyria Schools superintendent
The Elyria Board of Education has selected Shane Newark to serve as interim superintendent after current Superintendent Ann Schloss retires on Dec. 31, the school district announced in a Facebook post. Newark, a 1997 Elyria High School graduate, will assume the interim role starting Jan. 1, "to ensure continuity of...
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Elyria Catholic's 35-Year Craft Fair Returns With 60 Vendors on Nov. 14
Elyria Catholic High School's Holiday Craft Fair is scheduled to bring 60 vendors to the school's Coliseum and cafeteria on Saturday, Nov. 14. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 725 Gulf Road. Admission is $5 per person; children 10 and under get in free. The Elyria...
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Lorain Veterans Park Plan Envisions a $1 Million Redesign
Four veterans organizations have pledged a combined $120,000 toward a Lorain Veterans Memorial Park project expected to cost more than $1 million. American Legion Post 30, AMVETS Post 47, Italian American Veterans Post 1 and Lorain’s VFW each committed $30,000, according to News 5 Cleveland. The proposal would change...
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Boys State Soccer: Avon a win away from repeat title after beating Toledo St. Francis de Sales
CLYDE — Avon sits on the doorstep of a repeat championship. Brayden Carlin converted a header off Liam Viers' free kick with 3:45 left to lead Avon past Toledo St. Francis de Sales 2-1 in their Division II state semifinal Wednesday evening. “It’s awesome,” Carlin said. “It was a...