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Cause of flickering streetlights in downtown Elyria addressed
As nightfall approached Elyria on Tuesday, many of the streetlights downtown began to flicker on and off, creating some confusion as to what was happening. Videos posted to social media show what appears to be streetlights throughout Elyria’s downtown area flickering in an apparently synchronous fashion, as each light rapidly turned off and on at the same time like strobe lighs. Elyria Mayor Kevin Brubaker said it was an electrical issue, adding that city personnel have begun to address the issue.
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Black River Stamp Club show celebrates Marilyn Monroe
Charlie Delgado has long been a fan of Marilyn Monroe, whose short career as an actor, fashion model and sex symbol garnered headlines during the post-World War II years. For more than 30 years Delgado of Elyria has collected stamps, covers, post cards, fan mail, photos and memorabilia related to the pop culture icon who starred on the silver screen as “blond bombshell” characters. His Monroe specialty is an extension of his joy of stamp collecting, which began in the early 1970s.
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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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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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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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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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College signings: Elyria Catholic's Jessica Conner headed to Kent State for softball; Juliana Cerny to row at Eastern Michigan
ELYRIA — Jessica Conner has been honing her skills since a young age, while Juliana Cerny is just learning her sport of choice. Now both are headed to compete at the Division I level. Conner, a Kent State softball signee, and Cerny, who will be participating in rowing at...
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LaGrange Water Bills Triple After Old Meters Caught Decades of Undercounted Usage
Water bills in LaGrange, Ohio have suddenly spiked for some residents, and village officials say the culprit is old meters that had been quietly undercounting usage for years. Replacement meters installed this fall revealed the discrepancy, triggering catch-up charges that left some households owing hundreds of dollars more than usual on a single bill.