Sandstone Center of the World book chronicles Lorain County quarries
Amherst based author James Hieb presents a 124 page self published volume "Sandstone Center of the World" detailing Amherst South Amherst and Lorain County quarries. The book includes 140 photos and maps dating to the 1800s and ties local sandstone to landmarks like Yale Library and the Hockey Hall of Fame. It credits Hieb as Marble Institute of America special projects director and notes donations from Cleveland Quarries aided its completion. The book goes on sale Thursday at quarrytown.net.
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Amherst
Yale University
University of Michigan
Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto
James Hieb
Hieb
Lorain County
Ohio Historical Society
H.O. Baker
Cleveland
Baumhart Road
South Dakota
Marble Institute of America
Natural Stone Trade Association
Christa
Russ Ciphers Sr
Amherst Historical Society
Firelands Middle School
Kali Hodgson
Quarrytown.net
Summer fun and mystery show at Amherst area libraries
The Amherst Public Library hosts a Friday 2 p.m. magic show The Case of the Missing Clue featuring Tom Phoolery at Main Street Community Center 255 Park Ave Amherst. The library also kicks off Get a Clue kids summer program with crafts and drop in story times June 11 12 13 and 21.
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Main Street
Tom Phoolery
Amherst Public Library
Amherst Township Park
Park Ave
Amherst
Amherst.lib
Vermilion police blotter May entries report thefts and arrests
The blotter lists thefts including ladders and an extension cord on Jerusalem Road, vandalism on Yamaha motorcycle at South Shore Court, and a bank ATM door incident at First Merit Bank. It also notes multiple arrests for disorderly conduct, furnishing alcohol to minors, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, domestic violence, and assault across Vermilion and nearby areas between May 1 and May 21.
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Jerusalem Road
South Shore Court
Yamaha
Sailorway Drive
Salem
George Donaldson Til
Douglas St
Liberty Ave
First Merit Bank
Nantucket St
Jill V. Kond
Hazelwood Ave
Keith Anders
Monoah A. Brown
Lorain
Joaquin Chapman
Cleveland Ave
Ryan Rodriguez
Amherst
Park Ave
David A. Mills
Forest St
Amherst Vermilion Calendar Of Community Events And Meetings
Amherst fire hydrant testing continues through June. Book Club meets June 14 at Ritter and gardening and blood drive events are scheduled. Local libraries, health district clinics, and various clubs announce meetings, workshops, and fundraisers with contact numbers provided.
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Amherst Fire Department
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Anherst
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Lonant County
Ohio
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Main Street Center
Library
Donna Kuczynski
Kuczynski
Ritter Public Library
Vermilion
Domonkas
Sheffield Lake
Dence
Sheffield
Powers and Harris
Jerry Shumula
Pu A
Vermilion Police
Amherst Police
Leavitt Road
Denny's
Tramondi T. Jackson
Columbus
Marcus L. Witherspoon
Elyria
North Main Street
Leavitt
Ritter
Ritters Knitters Group
Florence Township
Chapel Street
Firelands Garden Club
Jane Stigenbauer
Firelands
Vermilion Road
Henrietta
Lorain County Health District
Ritter Public Library Board of Trustees
Community LifeShare
Amherst Eagles
Eagles
American Legion Post
Ritter Public
Eenmere Call
Vermilion Family Ymca
Marion L. Steele High School
Milan Ave
VermilionOhioNews.com
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