Lorain to revamp public boat launch with EPA grant
The EPA awards Lorain 1.6 million to rehabilitate Hot Waters boat launch and fund Sunset Pier Park design. The project includes a new boat ramp and fish cleaning station, plus plans for Finger Piers redevelopment with an amphitheater and trails. Sunset Pier Park will honor Toni Morrison with a marker. total lakefront revamp expected near 15 million.
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Morrison
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Lorain mayor joins ALS Ice Bucket 10th anniversary event
Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley and city staffers gathered at Oakwood Park pool to take part in the 10th anniversary ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Participating officials included Safety Service Director Rey Carrion Engineer Dale Vandersommen Chief of Staff Rick Soto and Lori Garcia’s granddaughter Natalie Dotson. The event aimed to boost awareness and donations, with the ALS Association noting 17 million participants worldwide and $115 million raised since 2014.
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Chronicle
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Connor Wood
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Oakwood Park Pool
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Safety Service
Rey Carrion
Dale Vandersommen
Rick Soto
Public Properties
Lori Garcia
Natalie Dotson
ALS Society of
Lorain County
Lorain considers renaming Oakwood Park pool Rey Carrion
The Lorain Parks and Recreation Committee split on renaming the Oakwood Park pool to Rey Carrion. A tie vote occurred with ward member Antonio Baez absent. Council President Arredondo voted to send the ordinance to full Council while the assistant law director noted no tie breaking in committee. The debate focused on honorary naming rules and whether renaming is warranted before death.
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Law Department
Parks and Recreation
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Oakwood Park
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6Th Ward
Joel Arredondo
Don Zaleski
Breanna Dull
Recreation Committee
Christmas in July themed Third Thursday event in Ely Square
Elyria Community Partnership announces the second Third Thursday Summer Series theme Christmas in July in Ely Square Park downtown from 4 30 to 8 30 p m Thursday with holiday music a Christ mas line dancing act performances by D C and Company the Elyria Mini Pioneers and The Ball and Chain plus food trucks The Foundry Kitchen and Bar Beer Garden and local vendors In case of rain the event moves to St Marys Hall 250 Third St
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Elyria Lorain launch of microtransit program Monday
A $2.1 million, one year pilot in Elyria and Lorain starts Monday offering on demand ride share from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m Monday through Friday starting July 15 The basic fare is 2 with discounts for seniors disabilities Medi care cardholders and students while veterans and infants ride free Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request Rides can be booked via Via LC Transit app or by phone at 440 901 5554 for those without smartphones The service matches riders headed in the same direction to boost efficiency and shorten waits.
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Lorain County road work planned through week
Lorain County traffic disruptions start Monday due to resurfacing on Route 611 from U S 6 to Colorado Avenue with single lane closures. Eastbound Route 611 from Oberlin Ave to Beech Ave will be closed about 30 days for pavement replacement, reopening around Aug 7. Additional culvert work on Route 58 and a pipeline maintenance project on Smith Road create detours. many closures weather permitting with completion in October and July 22 deadlines.
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