Pastor’s charge dismissal in Bryan homeless ministry dispute
The city of Bryan dropped 18 municipal code charges against Dad’s Place Pastor Chris Avell over zoning and facility concerns as both sides pursue mediation. Avell will keep shelter operations while building permits and safety upgrades are pursued. a federal suit against the city continues with mediation described as productive. Mayor Carrie Schlade and other Bryan officials remain defendants in the federal case.
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Dad’s Place
Chris Avell
Bryan
Avell
Dad’s Place Church
Dys
Main Street
Ohio
Carrie Schlade
Amherst Marching Comets director Barbaro to retire after 33 years
Amherst Schools band director Christopher Barbaro announced his retirement after 33 years leading the Amherst Marching Comets. He began in 1991 and will finish the current year at the high school before ending his tenure at Amherst Junior High and retiring.
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Amherst
Christopher Barbaro
Amherst Marching Comets
Barbaro
Amherst Junior High School
Lorain to mark 100th anniversary of 1924 tornado
The Lorain Historical Society partners with several groups to remember Ohio's deadliest tornado. On June 28, 1924, the Lakeview Park bath house area saw eight fatalities, later totaling 78 deaths with 500 homes destroyed and 13 million dollars in damage. A noon ceremony at Lakeview Park and a 5 PM acknowledgment during the International Festival mark the observance.
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Lorain
Lorain Historical Society
Ohio
Lakeview Park
Historical Society
Community fundraisers and meals across Lorain County
A series of charity events and community meals across Lorain County include a NAMI prize bingo at Amy H. Levin Center, Pilgrim UCC spaghetti dinner in Elyria, a reverse raffle by Elyria No. 431 Aerie and Auxiliary to aid homeless residents, and multiple breakfasts and fundraisers organized by local fire departments churches and parks groups. Proceeds support housing, veterans, hospice, and community services with registration, tickets, dates, and contact details provided.
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Nami of
Lorain County
Amy H. Levin
North Ridge Road
Lorain
Nami-L.org
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
E. Broad St
Elyria
Elyria No
Lowell St. Elyria
Neighborhood Alliance
Elyria Township
New Russia Township
Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin
Friends of Metro Parks of
Carlisle
Diagonal Road
LaGrange
E. 31St St
American Legion Post
Erie Ave
UAW
Gmail
Western Reserve
St. Clair Ave
Cleveland
Community of Faith Ucc
East River Road
Mobile pantries and meals announced in Lorain County
Brookside High School Lorain High School Ely Stadium Oakwood Park and St Andrew's Church host drive-thru mobile pantries and meals with set times in February and February 26. The LCCAA Produce Center in Lorain offers weekly produce orders for eligible residents with curbside pickup and appointment windows.
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Brookside High School
Harris Road
Sheffield
Lorain High School
Ashland Ave
Lorain
Ely Stadium
Middle Ave
Elyria
Oberlin Road
Oakwood Park
E. 36Th St
Heather Campbell Reich
St. Andrew’s Church
Third St
Lccaa Produce Center
W. 10Th St. Lorain
LCCAA
Lorain County
Sccaa.net
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Amherst Schools
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Hotos
Drum Corps International
the Bluecoats
Them
Say
Wes
Wakeman Masonic Lodge
Pleasant St
Wakeman
Grafton Township Fire Department
Avon Belden Road
Grafton
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