Restored town halls and districts seek federal historic status
Communities including Wellington Oberlin Vermilion and Sheffield pursue federal designation while Avon plans to create a historic district around the Old French Creek Settlement The French Creek Antique Association aims to restore Avon to an 1800s look with shops like Village Smithy and Shinko's Country Store embracing original fronts Homes like the Breckenridge and Lersch houses undergo careful restoration ahead of National Register nomination, reflecting a rising appreciation for historic architecture and preservation efforts across Lorain County.
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Sheffield
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Shinko’s
Thomas Smith
Smuthy
Elyna
French Creek Association
John Lersch
National Register
Columbus Board
McQuillin
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Donor Dogs at Milwaukee Clinic Turn Pets Into Lifesavers
An undistinguished German shepherd mix was saved from euthanasia by Dr Raymond Pablo who kept the dog alive to donate blood to other canines at his Milwaukee clinic. The clinic also has a cat named Joey who serves as a blood donor. Both animals are part time donors and full time pets, reflecting the lack of animal blood banks.
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Milwaukee
Raymond Pablo
Pablo
Joey
Shep
County planner eyes grants to restore Downtown Elyria
Lorain Planning Commission planner Steve McQuillin seeks National Register nominations for 30 Elyria downtown buildings to unlock grants tax incentives and accelerated depreciation. He notes the 50 year age rule and aims to boost investor confidence, restore vacant blocks, and spur new use while stressing reinvestment over demolition.
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History-Architecture Preservation
Cleveland
National Register
Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board
Columbus
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Elyria Century
C'mon, kid, Live! gift fuels rescue training program
The piece emphasizes the value of the Red Cross gift and money used to train people for life saving actions in emergencies. It suggests the program helps revive people in dire moments and asks readers to consider supporting the cause.
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Red Cross
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Vernon NY
Treasure Island
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