William Grapes 72 of Grafton dies at home
William Bill Grapes 72 of Grafton died peacefully at home Sunday July 20 2025 surrounded by family. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Elyria.
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Don J Mosher 86 of Lorain Elyria area dies at home
Don J Mosher 86 of Lorain and formerly Elyria died at home Friday July 18 2025 after a career as a systems analyst manager and later a self employed semi truck driver Survivors include his wife Carol Ruth Mosher daughters Melinda Schaffer Lisa Diedrick and Jennifer Hale eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle and brother Rex Mosher A Masonic service is planned July 23 2025 at 11 am at the Andras Crematory Funeral Home Lorain followed by a service and burial at North Murray Ridge Cemetery Elyria
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Elyria
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John
Edith (Nee Walden) Mosher
Carol Ruth
Nee Replogle) Mosher
Melinda Schaffer
Tom Harold
Lisa Diedrick
Trent Gray
Jennifer Hale
Greg Davis
Michelle Mosher
Rex Mosher
Andras Crematory & Funeral Home
Broadway Avenue
Adam Davis
Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church
North Murray Ridge Cemetery
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Ohio veto override on property tax levies debated in legislature
Ohio legislators debated overriding the governors veto on property tax measures including replacement and emergency levies. State Rep. Gayle Manning cited relief from rising rates while noting voter confusion. House Republicans secured a 61-38 party line vote and could need 20 Senate votes. sessions may resume in fall with further veto overrides possible. Contact details for Owen MacMillan provided.
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Avon Lake artists auction at public library exhibit
Kimmell said Avon Lake Public Library hosts a long planned art auction with works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, sculpture, woodworking, photography and digital media on display since June 26. The free event runs 5 to 8 pm with bidding ending at 7:30, vendors provide charcuterie and dog themed mocktails while artists mingle. Early bids accepted, contact Gabrielle Monk at gmonk chroniclet.com.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famed for The Cosby Show as Theo Huxtable, died at 54 in an accidental drowning on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near Playa Cocles. Authorities say a current pulled him under Sunday. bystanders rescued him but he showed no vital signs and was taken to the morgue. Warner had a four-decade career across TV and film, including Malcolm & Eddie and Read Between the Lines, with later guest roles such as in 9-1-1.
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Warner actor known for Theo on The Cosby Show dies at 52
Jersey City born actor Warner linked to Malcolm X and Ahmad Jamal names, began acting at nine with mother Pamela Warner as manager. He appeared on Matt Houston and Fame in early 1980s, landed Theo role at 13, later spoke of distance from the character and cultural trauma. Representatives declined comment on his death.
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Mournful tributes follow Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning
Gen X fans in Detroit and beyond mourn the accidental drowning of Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Costa Rica, remembering Theo Huxtable as a rare positive Black teen on tv. Friends praise his warmth, megawatt smile, and impact, noting his transition from teen star to respected adult without scandal.
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