Judge delays murder trial in Benton case at Walmart parking lot
Roosevelt Benton of Oberlin had his murder trial postponed after he successfully removed his attorneys Deanna Robertson and Antonio Nicholas from the case. Benton, 19, is charged in the fatal shooting of 21 year old Nicholas Tubbs of Grafton in Elyria Walmart parking lot. A new trial date will be set at an Aug 23 status hearing. no new attorney listed as of Monday. Tubbs died after the Nov 2 2023 shooting. Benton was arrested Nov 3 and remains jailed on a $1 million bond.
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Tiny Art Show At Elyria Library Preview
Elyria Public Library showcased over 80 tiny 4 by 4 inch artworks created by residents of all ages as a prelude to the Garford Arts Festival. The festival will unfold at East Falls Riverwalk from 4 to 9 pm on Saturday with art, food, refreshments and music, and select Tiny Art Show pieces will travel to the event.
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Elyria Public Library
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Victoria Woodhull documentary set to premiere in Lorain
Lorain Historical Society will host the September 15 premiere of Victoria Woodhull Shattering Glass Ceilings a film about the 19th century suffrage leader. Producer Bette Lou Higgins notes the timing aligns with broader women’s rights milestones and features local talent from Oberlin and nearby areas.
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Avon route improvement set to start spring 2025
Avon plans a spring 2025 start for the Route 83 and Route 254 widening project adding turning lanes and through lanes from Healthway Drive to Pickering Hill Farms on Detroit Road and from I 90 south of Center Road to the Winking Lizard area. Engineer Ryan Cummins and Chagrin Valley Engineering outlined funding of 10.9 million total with 4.6 million from ODOT safety funds and 1.9 million from federal funds. city covers 4.8 million. Construction to finish by end of 2026.
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Healthway Drive
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Shea
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