Woman struck by Freightliner on Route 57 in Elyria Township
A 60-year-old Elyria woman, Dora Longwasser, was Walked into the path of a 2004 Freightliner and was run over while crossing Route 57. She was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland and listed in fair condition. The crash remains under investigation.
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Ohio Highway Patrol
Matthew Gase
Lorain
Dora Longwasser
Griswold
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
Longwasser
EATON
Melody Lane
Rhett Tousel
Grafton
Lisa Harris
Tousel
Metro Health
Elyria Post
Elyria Schools seeks local labor for $140 million rebuild
Elyria School officials and AECOM lead a push to hire local trades for the district’s $140 million rebuilding program including new schools and a multi million dollar sports complex. Amy Higgins and superintendent Tom Jama emphasize local opportunity with bidders encouraged to use local firms and workers while balancing budget and best value. Local firms may partner with larger companies to meet bonding requirements for bids.
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Elyria
Amy Higgins
Tom Jama
Higgins
David Stahl
Aecom Construction Group
Cleveland
Stahl
Actu
Ally
Old Fashion Christmas Returns to Grafton
Grafton welcomes the return of Old Fashion Christmas after a three year gap as the bicentennial year nears its end. The Greater Grafton Partnership revived the event with the community gathering Friday. Santa and Mrs Claus arrived at the Grafton Midview Public Library, while Faith Crowl rings the Bicentennial Bell in front of City Hall.
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Grafton
Greater Grafton
Santa
Mrs Claus
Grafton- Midview Public Library
Faith Crowl
Grafton City Hall
Wellington mom drives volunteer crossing guard plan
Tiffany Gancos, mother of two, leads a grassroots effort to place crossing guards at key intersections near Wellington schools after learning the district lacks resources. She has secured donations, with the Wellington Police Department to conduct background checks and training. Shifts run 7:20 to 8 a.m. and 2:45 to 3 p.m. weekdays, with applications at multiple local sites and police training after screening.
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Union
Jones Streets
Union Street
Sheila Drive
Johns Streets
Gancos
Farm and Home Hardware
Wellington Music
Shelton
Tiffany
Wellington Police Department
Willard Memorial Square
Bloom
Wenner St
W. Herrick Ave
DaNell’s Pizza
E. Herrick Ave
McDonald’s
N. Main St
S. Main St. Gances
Gances
Avon police recover about 10 misdelivered Amazon packages
Avon police say about ten Amazon packages found at Avon East Elementary School were left by a driver who quit deliveries. The packages from an Euclid fulfillment center reached their final destinations. Amazon.is investigating with multiple couriers used. Recipients were notified of delays by email.
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Amazon
Avon East
Jim Drozdowski
Avon Police
Drozdowski
Santa
Euclid
Westlake
Volunteers sought for Christmas bird count in Elyria
The Black River Audubon Society seeks citizen scientists for the 118th annual Christmas bird count. Counts are set for Dec 16 in Elyria and Dec 30 in Wellington. Both experienced and novice birders are welcome. call (440) 225-7601 or contact Cindy Drozdowski-Breda at 329-7126 for details.
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Elyria
Black River Audubon Society
Audubon Society
Cathy Priebe
Black River
Wellington
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