Elyria to Host Family Fun Festival at Cascade Park
The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department invites families to a three hour Family Fun Festival in Cascade Park on Sunday Aug. 17. Pony rides and games start at 4:30 p.m. with a Patriots Community Band concert from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Prizes, hot dogs, chips, and pop will be available and all participants win.
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Cascade playground expansion eyed for Ohio’s second largest
The article notes Cascade’s status as Ohio’s second largest playground and previews a near future expansion. It also details the Fim Fest schedule with pony rides, games, booklets, videos, a Patriots Community Band concert, and park activities. Westlake schools resume Aug. 26 with traffic safety reminders.
Avon residents press industry to pay for sewer assessment
City Council proceeds with Moore Road, Chester Road, and Chester Industrial Parkway sewer plans despite residents complaints. Lawrence Tracey faces an $22,000 pump station assessment atop $8,000 already paid, with concerns over property inclusion and drainage limits. Residents ask who pays, while officials cite Equalization Board limits and temporary sewer details.
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Avon imposes 90 day moratorium on new subdivisions
Avon council approves a 90 day pause on developing new housing subdivisions to curb rapid growth. Mayor James Smith notes the city and county have built hundreds of homes recently as officials plan flood plain use, elevation changes, and road repair funding. Existing projects remain unaffected.
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Police arrest mixup cuffs wrong man in Sandusky
In Sandusky a Clyde man, 35 year old Seidel, was pulled from a car and cuffed after Cleveland police data misread a license plate linked to a stolen Mercury Cougar. Officers apologized and released him when a fellow officer recognized him despite prior botched stops.
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Frog races at Gunther Park hosted by Cub Scout Pack 303
Sheffield Lake Cub Scout Pack 303 sponsors a frog-jumping contest at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gunther Park Walker Road to raise funds for Gunther Park and Cub Scouting activities. Registration starts 9 a.m. Entry is $1 per race. frogs may be brought or rented for 50 cents. Prize winners in each race. Food and activities available. For info call Teri Pienoski at 949-5684.
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Wiring blamed for house fire in Henrietta Township
Electri cal problems in the basement started a fire July 31 that destroyed a house on state Route 511 in Camden Township. Fire Chief Walter Piwinski said wires shorted out, causing the blaze at Gifford and Mary Savage’s home. No injuries or damage estimate were reported. Firefighters from Camden and Florence Townships battled the three hour fire with help from Wakeman Wellington and South Amherst. A relief fund was set up at Premier Bank in Kipton to aid the Savages.
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