Amherst tobacco licensing sent back to committee
Amherst Council sent back to committee a proposed tobacco retail license ordinance requiring fees to the Health Department. The measure faced concerns over age verification and high costs, with $450 annual per store plus a $125 existing license, plus questions about authority and language consistency.
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Amherst
Health Department
Ed Cowger
Mark Costilow
Costilow
Lorain County
Mark Adams
Adams
Lorain County Bar Wins Grant for Solo Lawyer Incubator
The Lorain County Bar Association received a $30,000 grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation to start a solo practitioner incubator. The program will hire a mentor, provide workspace and resources, and require participants to offer pro bono or reduced fee services to the community.
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Lorain County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Foundation
The
Bar Association
Lorain County
Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke
Lorain Warden Wins 2023 Ohio Warden of the Year
Lorain Correctional Institution warden Jennifer Gillece Black was named the 2023 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Warden of the Year. She became warden in February 2021 and has driven community reunification through partnerships to aid returning prisoners. Black began as a correctional program specialist in 2005, rose to corrections specialist in 2012, then served as deputy warden at Grafton before becoming Lorain warden.
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Lorain Correctional Institution
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Jennifer Gillece Black
Lorain Correctional
ODRC
Black
Richland Correctional Institution
Grafton Correctional Institution
Lorain County charities host multiple Christmas fundraisers in Elyria Amherst
The Lorain County Free Clinic runs a 12 Days of Christmas raffle through Tuesday with 12 gift cards and holiday baskets. Other events include the AJ Vincent Memorial Alumni Hockey Game at North Rec Ice Rink and Elyria Catholic fundraisers featuring trivia nights and ornament sales. Proceeds benefit Blessing House and the Panther Club scholarship, with online registrations and contact details listed.
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Lorain County Free Clinic
Icfreeclinic.org
Amherst
Blessing House
AJ Vincent
North Rec
Duffy St
Elyria
Elyria Historical Association
Lorain County
Food distributions and pantries across Lorain County
A wide reader list details local food assistance options. St Mary Church Lorain CHOICE Pantry operates 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 309 W Seventh St. Brookside High School hosts a 4:30 to 6 p.m. drive through on Harris Road. Lorain High and Oakwood Park also offer drive-thru and in-person meals. Numerous churches and nonprofits provide weekly or monthly bag meals, dinners, breakfasts, and pet food across Elyria, Lorain, Oberlin, Wellington, Amherst, and nearby towns, with hours, locations, and contact numbers listed for eligibility and delivery.
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Elyria
Panther Club
Jim Piazza
Elyria Catholic High School
Elyria Catholic Panther Club
Gulf Road
Catholic Charities Services of
Lorain
Saint Elizabeth Center
Caroline Ave
Ccdocle.org
St. Mary Church
St. Mary Parish Hall
Middle Ave
St. Elizabeth Center
First United Methodist Church
Third St
Holly Lane
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Free Community
West River Road
Spread
Kerstetter Way
Oberlin
S. Main St
Morgan Street
Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Clinton Ave
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Reid Ave
Call
Community Congregational Church
Amherst
Redeemer
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Fifth St
Lorain Lighthouse
United Methodist Food Pantry
Meister Road
St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry
Station Road
Valley City
White House
Asbury Amc Food Pantry
St. Patrick Helping Hands Food Pantry
Main St
Wellington
St. Jude Helping Hands Food Pantry
Poplar St
Goodwill Industries of
Lorain County
Keep Court
Kipton
Second St
South Amherst
Firelands
E. Lorain St
Pathways Enrichment Center
Leavitt Road
Vermilion Salvation Army
Liberty Ave
Suite H
Park Place
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greater Victory Christian Ministries
United Methodist
Friendship Animal Protective League
Pet Food Pantry
Friendship Apl
Murray Ridge Road
Pet Pantry
Shelby
Friendshipapl.org
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
LorainCounty
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Lauren Hoffman
Chronicle-Telegram
Ryan
David Coleman
Dustin Holfinger
State
American Heart Association
Council
Lorain County Health
Holfinger
Thomas Fetcenko
Chronicle
Eastern Heights Middle School
Clyde Anderson
Northwood Middle School
Charzel Wilson
Eastern Heights
Aaleiyah Jackson
Lorain County Community College
Grant
the Chronicle-Telegram
Jeannie Motylewski
Association
Lee Belardo
Common Pleas
Chris Cook
Foundation
Icba
Windstream
Vandemark Jewelers
Lorain County History Center
Bill Bird
Elyria-area
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Elyria Kiwanis
Elyriakiwanis
Yahoo. Com
Elyria Evening Lions Club
Kerry
Elyria Lions Club
Donna Ponczocha
Chroniclet.com
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