History Center highlights RW Beckett Corp in Elyria exhibit
A Lorain County History Center display showcases RW Beckett Corp, a plastics and energy equipment maker founded in 1937 by Reginald W. Beckett. The exhibit traces its Elyria beginnings, West River Road move in 1952, and growth to North Ridgeville with 160 employees in 2012, noting innovations from coal to oil burners and the Commodore M Series.
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Lorain County History Center Exhibit Highlights Beckett Corp Item
A Lorain County History Center display features Beckett Industries electronic burner controls and a diorama of Lorain County main streets from the early 20th century. The exhibit also covers 13 car banks once given by Elyria Savings & Trust now FirstMerit Bank, plus vintage Sohia Standard Oil gas station photos and related memorabilia. Admission 5 adults, 3 youths, 2 for ages 6 to 12. under 6 and LCHS members free. For details call (440) 322-3341 or contact Steve Fogarty at 929-7146.
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North Ridgeville Events Include Picnic Run and VBS Programs
North Ridgeville hosts a free picnic meet and greet 4 to 8 pm Saturday at Pavilion 3 in South Central Park with hot dogs while supplies last. Registration open for Run the Ridge 5K Race and 1-Mile Walk on June 20 at Pioneer Ridge. proceeds aid North Ridgeville Schools via the Alex Lismour Memo Fund. Also planned are Mayor Gillock coffee talk June 24 at Gourme Family Restaurant, a Baseball Boosters Night June 27, Everest VBS July 27–31 at Fields United Methodist Church, senior center recipe drive, and a local writers group read-and-critique sessions Saturdays.
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Lorain Public Library Programs Schedule This June
Preregistration is required for all events available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling 440 327 8326. Programs include superhero science hovercrafts for grades 1 to 5, a mystery book discussion on John Grisham The Litigators, a summer computer fun websites session, a Father s Day mini golf at the North Ridgeville branch, and a Teddy bear superhero program for ages 2 and up. The North Ridgeville location is at 35700 Bainbridge Road.
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Local Lorain County Police Log Details Multiple Incidents
A sprawling Lorain County police log from early June records welfare checks, threats, assaults, and theft attempts across Strongsville North Ridgeville Elyria and Avon. Notable entries include an 18 year old welfare check in Strongsville, drug charges for Kaitlin A Dankanich and Myron E Johnson, car theft attempt, flag vandalism, speeding arrests, and a marijuana possession by Megan Fogarty.
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