Lorain County Officials mum on Williams firing
Lorain County Commissioners remain silent on why County Administrator Tom Williams was fired in a 2-1 vote. Deputy Rob Weber to serve as interim administrator as the board seeks a replacement. Commissioner David Moore blames Hung and Lundy for the move and questions the firing’s handling and severance terms.
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Third Thursday wraps up first year in Elyria
Elyria ends its third and final Third Thursday with a promise to return next year organized by the Elyria Community Partnership. Organizer Andrea Repko notes strong turnout despite limited lead time and vendor challenges in Ely Square.
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Elyria Third Thursday event eyed for expansion
Repko of the Elyria Community Partnership plans to expand next year with more vendors and fall and winter events in downtown Elyria. The series drew residents downtown for live music, vendors, and family activities, with a trolley stopping at The Foundry and Unplugged Brewing. Contact Laina Yost at lyost chroniclet.com.
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Ohio reports 3446 new COVID cases statewide
Ohio adds 3,446 new COVID-19 cases bringing total to 1,171,557. Lorain County records 91 new cases, 2 hospitalizations, and 0 ICU admissions, with 27,149 total cases in the county and 513 deaths. Vaccination totals show 5,958,494 Ohioans had at least one dose and 5,507,869 completed all required doses statewide.
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Lorain County Fair drops Confederate flag vendor
Lorain County Fair will not host protests or an alternative fair this August as vendor Russell Bissett retires after financial hardship from pandemic related closures. Fair director Marie Waite confirms Bissett has quit, avoiding further flag sales at the Wellington event. Fair-minded Coalition member Jeanine Donaldson calls it a partial resolution for this year.
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Lorain Teen Killed in Overnight Apple Avenue Shooting
A 16-year-old male died after a gunshot wound on Apple Avenue in Lorain. a 17-year-old was taken into custody. A second shooting near Offshore Pub & Grub sent two more people to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital, with one treated and released and the other in stable condition. Information requests go to Lorain police detectives.
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