Amherst arts pillar Valerie Gerstenberger dies at 104
Valerie Gerstenberger, born 1913 in Amherst, died at her home on Christmas at age 104. A longtime teacher, library coordinator, and founder of Workshop Players, she shaped local theater and school programming. Her mentorship touched many, including Dave Cotton and Cliff Bemis, with enduring efforts at the Amherst Public Library and the Amherst Heritage House project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Gerstenberger
Gerstenberger
Amherst
Dave Cotton
Valerie Eppley
Central High School
Marion L. Steele
Hiram College
Baldwin Wallace University
Kent State University
BWU
Clearview High School
Steele
Clearview
Community Theater
Group Workshop Players
Clearview Auditorium
Grange Hall
Milan Avenue
Middle Ridge Road
Cotton
Lorain County Community College
Workshop
Amherst Public Library
Amherst and
Cleveland Costume Company
John Date
Gerber
Lorain County police blotter holiday recaps
A string of police activity from December 18 to January 1 includes traffic stops for driving under suspension and marijuana, thefts at Advanced Auto Parts and Target, warrants served at Lorain County Jail, intoxicated disorderly conduct, and assorted disturbances. Notable incidents involve Brandy Smith charged with OVI and related offenses, overdoses reported, and domestic disturbance cases.
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Leavitt Road
Lorain County
Milan Avenue
Cooper Foster Park Road
Brandy Smith
Amherst
Middle Ridge Road
Church St
Bc’s Brewhouse
Alan Riojas
Lorain
Kenneth Peete
Cleveland
Oak Point Road
Target
Martin Ave
Coopers Run
Kresge Drive
Giant Eagle
Robert Morrow
Aaron Standen
Melissa Walker
Prince
Norwalk
Liberty Ave
Claus Road
Hazelwood Drive
Liberty Avenue
Overlook Road
Timothy A. March
Edson St
Edgewater Drive
South St
Amherst area events kick off centennial dance and trips
South Amherst Historical Society starts village centennial with a family friendly dance at South Ridge Hall on Main Street featuring Naked Monkeys Band and vintage costumes. Tickets are 10 to 15 dollars. call 440 506 0711. Vermilion Community Bus Trip to Caesars Casino Canada departs Jan. 15, with 28 dollars single or 50 for two, includes options and lunch. proceeds go to local charities. passport required. Fab Cab brings digital fabrication to Amherst Public Library January 20 at 1 p.m. Registration 440 988 4230. Main Street Amherst hosts Amherst After Hours January 24 at The Brew Kettle. call 440 984 6709.
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South Amherst
Caesar’s Casino
Canada
Norm Felix
Norm's
Felix
Amherst
Amherst Public Library
Lorain County Community College
Campana Center
Spring St
Amherst Lib.oh
Main Street
Brew Kettle
Church St
Walthall Cpas
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
the Donnas
Mainstreetamherst
Community events and services calendar for Lorain County
A roundup of local programs and resources including Family-to-Family course at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall in Grafton, regular Fit Walks in Oberlin Amherst and Lorain, Lorain County vaccine clinic hours, Boxes from Home program by St. Vincent de Paul, TOPS Amherst meetings, Marathon of Rosaries at St. Anthony of Padua, free biblicals at Full Gospel Ministries, NAMI Lorain County family support group details, Mothers of Preschoolers in Vermilion, Alzheimer and MS support groups in Amherst and Vermilion, Brownhelm Swift Mansion print sale, and submission details for calendar items.
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall
Erie St
Grafton
nami-Ic.org
Nami.org
Lorain County Metro Parks
Hamilton Road
Oberlin
Amherst Beaver Creek
North Lake St
Amherst
Mercy Health and Recreation Center
Hollstein Drive
Lorain County General Health District
S. Murray Ridge Road
Elyria
Lorain County
Altar and Rosary Society of
St. Vincent de Paul Church
North Ridge Road
Dorothy
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Cleveland St
Mary Ann
St. Anthony of Padua
E. Erie Ave
Lorain
Full Gospel Ministries
Leavitt Road
Yahoo.com
Nord Center
S. Broadway
Nami
Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Grand St
Vermilion
Alzheimer’s Association
Amherst Public Library
Spring St
Kingston Nursing Home
Telegraph Lane
Adrian
Brownhelm Historical Association
Swift Mansion
Ed Brill
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William Jenkins
Henry Gerstenberger
Hawaii
Valerie
Henry
Chronicle
Amherst Police
Vermilion Police
Altamont Road
Salem Drive
Decatur St
Timberview Drive
Amber
Historical Society
Digital Fabrica
Rini Jeffers
Ctnews
Chroniclet.com
Amherst-Vermilion News
Chronictet
East Avenue
Chroniclet
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