Elyria church gains new lease on life
William and Gary Collins restore historic 1907 East Avenue church, purchasing the building and leasing it back to First Church of Christ, Scientist members. The East Avenue white frame structure, on the National Register since 1975, gains continuity as a beacon for a shrinking congregation.
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Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off sells out and grows in impact
The annual Pete Soto Chili Cook-Off at Lorain County Community College sold out, drawing 1,300 attendees from 27 agencies including 18 Lorain County departments. Proceeds fund Lorain County Blue Foundation to aid families of injured or fallen officers, with $14,000 raised the first year and ongoing support since 2010.
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Lorain County Blue Foundation
Amherst Police Department
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department
Elyria
Lorain County
Barton
Cleveland Heights
Jason West
Lorain County Community College
Lorain Councilman Lucente Won't Seek Re election
Lorain councilman Rick Lucente of the 6th Ward will not seek another term as he plans retirement from Republic Steel and to move to Lithopolis. The 63 year old says he is proud of blight reduction police hiring and road work while supporting local hiring goals for city projects. He was appointed in 2010 to replace Greg Holcomb.
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Republic Steel
Lithopolis
Columbus
Greg Holcomb
Betty Sutton
South Lorain
East 28Th Street
Fairless
Homewood
Lorain County
Two Eye Council Seat Seeks Democratic Nominations
Two candidates seek to succeed Lorain Councilman Rick Lucente in the 6th Ward. Rev. Angel Arroyo and Matt Harkins file petitions with the Lorain County Board of Elections, needing 25 signatures by February 4. Lucente is a Republic maintenance tech and United Steelworkers pension chair, noted for backing Republic’s $87 million expansion.
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Angel Arroyo
Matt Harkins
Paul Adams
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United Steel Workers Local 1104
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Joel Arredondo
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