D-Day veteran and TikTok stalwart Papa Jake dies at 102
Jake Larson, a World War II veteran known as Papa Jake on TikTok, has died at 102 after sharing his war memories with over a million followers. Born December 20, 1922, in Owatonna, Minnesota, he stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day and later received the Bronze Star and France’s Legion of Honor.
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Norwegian novelist Ambjernsen dies at 69 in Norway
Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjernsen, famed for Elling and sharp depictions of life’s margins, died aged 69 in Stockholm after a battle with COPD. Publisher Cappelen Dam og confirmed death. he is survived by wife Gabriele Haefs. Born May 20, 1956, in Tensberg, he lived in Hamburg for decades and wrote 18 novels and three short story collections. A new short story collection is due in Norway on July 31.
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Community Cookout Expands in Lorain Area Charity Event
The Moon foundation backs health education and community efforts in Lorain with an outdoor cookout, balloon release, and partnerships with Lorain Public Health Department Head Start and the Lorain Historical Society. The event runs with free activities, uses biodegradable balloons, and honors memory of Teresa Moon with the Pay it Forward Scholarship for local graduates from Clearview Elyria and Lorain High Schools.
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Community food programs across Lorain County and Elyria
A roundup of church pantries and meals across Elyria Oberlin Lorain Amherst Valley City Wellington and South Amherst detailing hours locations contact numbers and delivery options including free breakfasts lunches drive-thru and walk-up services pantry schedules and eligibility notes for residents and families in need.
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Cornerstone United Methodist Church
West River Road
Elyria
Oberlin
S. Main St
Morgan Street
Christ Lutheran Church
Clinton Ave
Lorain
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Reid Ave
Call
Community Congregational Church
Amherst
Redeemer
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fifth St
Lorain Lighthouse
United Methodist
Meister Road
St. Martin of Tours
Station Road
Valley City
Esbury Food Pantry
Middle Ave
St. Patrick Helping Hands Food Pantry
N. Main St
Wellington
St. Jude Helping Hands Food Pantry
Poplar St
Goodwill Industries of
Lorain County
Keep Court
Beyond the Walls
Woodford Ave
Elyria Cares
Elyriacares
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Second St
E. Lorain St
Pathways Enrichment Center
Leavitt Road
Vermilion Salvation Army
Third St
Greater Victory Christian Ministries
Pet Pantry
Farmers Savings Bank to join Civista in retirement transition
Tom Lee, president and CEO since 1977 at age 22, plans a partnership with Civista Bank to retire and keep two Farmers Savings Bank locations open under Civista. Lee says customers gain expanded services and staff growth chances while preserving trusted community ties in Spencer Wellington and nearby areas. Contact Sara Crawford at Medina Gazette.
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