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Lorain County Goes Blue, Issue 3 Passes

The state and local elections both largely followed the national trend of a Democratic wave, with the exception of incumbent Congressman Bob Latta’s victory, and a landslide victory for supporters of Issue 3, which enshrines Ohio’s requirement for photo ID at the polls in the state constitution. Amy...

Lorain County, OH · 2d

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Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds on county’s right of way block view of Killian Road traffic

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds and brush on a Summit County right of way next to her home hide oncoming traffic when she pulls out of her driveway. Heather Mehling has lived along Killian Road for 13 years. She said that for most of the...

Akron, OH · 4d

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Ohio Public Defender Seeks to Spare Ashford Thompson From Execution Over Mental Illness Claim

The man sentenced to die for gunning down Twinsburg Police Officer Joshua Miktarian during a 2008 traffic stop is back in court this week as the Ohio Public Defender seeks to spare him from execution. Ashford Thompson, convicted in the killing, had a hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas over claims that he had a mental defect at the time of the shooting.

Twinsburg, OH · 4d

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Striking JFS workers no longer picketing in front of County Administration Building in downtown Elyria

Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services workers, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2192, no longer are picketing in front of the County Administration Building on Middle Avenue in Elyria. Gina Jones, JFS unit chairperson at UAW Local 2192, confirmed this week in a text message that the union...

Elyria, OH · 3d

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'Walls of Love' provides free essentials for those in need in Lorain County

Lorain County, OH · 13h

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This Underrated Ohio City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Every generation gets one city that changes the game, and for Gen Z, that city is Akron, Ohio. Right now, while everyone else is arguing about which overpriced coastal market to throw their savings at, Akron is quietly becoming the smartest real estate decision a young buyer can make. Let’s...

Akron, OH · 5d

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Akron turns former fire station into ‘Neighborhood Destination’

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron announced the former Fire Station 12 will be transformed into the Wallhaven Hop Shop, according to a press release. The original fire station, located at 1952 W. Market Street, was decommissioned in 2024 after serving Akron for more than 70 years. The city says the redevelopment project will keep the distinctive firehouse design while transforming the property into a “productive, community-focused space.

Akron, OH · 3d

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Wayne County Backed Republicans at Home as Results Head to Nov. 24 Certification

WOOSTER — Wayne County voters backed Republican candidates by wide margins in the Nov. 3 general election even as Democrats won Ohio’s top statewide races, according to the unofficial results from the Wayne County Board of Elections. The counts now move into the official canvass, which must be certified by Tuesday, Nov. 24. With 64 […]

Wayne County, OH · 3d

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Akron and Summit County Leaders Say They Are Ready to Work With Governor-Elect Acton

AKRON, Ohio — Top officials in Akron and Summit County say they are ready to get to work with Governor-elect Amy Acton, telling the Akron Beacon Journal in statements this week that delivering results for residents matters more than party politics as Ohio prepares for its first woman governor. Ohio voters elected Acton on Nov. […]

Akron, OH · 13h

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Which mass-produced toy got its start in Akron during the 1880s? Take our news quiz

Since holiday decorations hit stores with alarming speed following Halloween, we thought you might be thinking of gift-giving ideas, especially toys for the tots. A quick look back into Akron’s history reveals a rich vein of toy-making going on in what some dubbed “The Original North Pole.” An Akron inventor may have changed the course of toy making starting in downtown Akron. What toy did he mass produce, making it accessible to children all over?

Akron, OH · 2d

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Outside counsel: North Ridgeville referendum invalid, but mayor may have overstepped authority

A Columbus law firm said that a referendum petition on a recent city council vote was invalid, but Mayor Kevin Corcoran may have overstepped his boundaries in executing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A citizen committee called We the People of North Ridgeville circulated...

North Ridgeville, OH · 2d

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Barberton school board approves retirement incentive

BARBERTON — The Barberton City Schools Board of Education Oct. 28 approved a memorandum of understanding with the Barberton Education Association to enact a one-time $10,000 retirement incentive for eligible staff members between Nov. 6, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Board member Pat Boyle said the agreement had been...

Barberton, OH · 3d

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Rebecca Campbell voluntarily dismisses harassment lawsuit against former commissioner Michelle Hung

A lawsuit alleging that former Lorain County commissioner Michelle Hung used her post to harass and intimidate her ex-husband's new wife was dismissed this week in Common Pleas Court. Rebecca Campbell voluntarily dismissed her September 2025 lawsuit against Hung on Wednesday, according to court records. The case had been assigned...

Lorain County, OH · 2d

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Lorain County Main Library Opens Doors to Media Preservation

The Lorain Public Library Main Branch has welcomed a new space, the Memory Lab, to its upper floor. The lab is a free hands-on area that allows the community to digitize their physical or analog media. It officially opened mid-October, following a soft opening in September. Tools are provided that can preserve multiple forms of audiovisual formats, and the Memory Lab allows for library guests to bring in their digital projects or family memories that are at risk of aging to a point of degradation.

Lorain County, OH · 2d

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City of Green to host Veterans Day ceremony

GREEN — The City of Green’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Road. The ceremony will begin with the presentation of colors by the Green Fire Honor Guard and Green High School Junior ROTC and the National Anthem performed by Green High School’s On a Side Note Choir.

Green, OH · 3d

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Elyria Seeks State Review of New Liquor Permit Application

Elyria City Council voted Monday to request a state hearing on a liquor permit application for 645 Taylor St., where the former Bistro on Taylor Street operated. SLT Bistro LLC, formed July 26, applied for a permit at that address on October 8. Cleveland.com reported that state records name Samantha Ward as the company’s registered agent and sole disclosed owner.

Elyria, OH · 1d

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Wayne Center for the Arts names New FabLab After Seaman Family

Wayne Center for the Arts has named its new FabLab for Innovation and Creativity following the completion of a $2.6 million capital campaign that also funded a new arts park. The FabLab naming recognizes support from the Seaman Family Foundation and Seaman Corporation, according to a community announcement. The Seaman family made one of the campaign's final major gifts in collaboration with the Stanley C. Gault Philanthropic Fund at the Wayne County Community Foundation, which provided the capstone gift. The campaign paid for development of the FabLab and the Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Arts Park. Both opened June 27. The new FabLab gives students and other community members space to explore glasswork, enameling, woodworking, welding, blacksmithing and other creative disciplines. "We are excited to partner with Wayne Center for the Arts to bring the Fablab to life,” says Kimberly Seaman, executive director of the Seaman Family Foundation. “Innovation begins with creative thinking and the Fablab will provide students opportunities to develop the problem-solving, design, and technical skills that fuel both artistic expression and workforce success. This investment supports the next generation of makers, innovators, and skilled professionals who will help our community thrive.” According to the announcement, the

Wooster, OH · 2d

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Lorain County courts, county offices closed for Veterans Day

Lorain County offices and court buildings will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no mail delivery and, as such, no delivery of The Chronicle-Telegram. Login to see the e-edition version of the paper at www.chroniclet.com. Need help setting up your account? Call 440-329-7100 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Lorain County, OH · 2d

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Akron awards $2,000 grants to 50 youth programs

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron gave $2,000 each to 50 programs that work with Akron children, a total of $100,000 that is part of the city’s push to prevent youth violence. The programs received the money at the Ed Davis Community Center. Donte Swain started the...

Akron, OH · 2d

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Vacant Akron fire station to become new community gathering hub

Developers plan to transform Fire Station 12 into a new community hub, which will eventually feature a bakery, café, food and drinks, multiple gathering spaces and a potential entertainment space.

Akron, OH · 2d