Ohio Scottish Games return to Lorain County Fairgrounds
The 29th annual Ohio Scottish Games unfold this weekend with clan tents, 19 bagpipe bands, and events from the caber toss to heavy athletic contests. Notable athletes include Ryan Vierra and local pros, with dancing, fiddle competitions, and a Great Lakes Dance Championship. Admission ranges from 2 to 15 dollars, with seniors and under 6 free.
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Amherst
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North Royalton
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Great Lakes
Downtown Amherst hosts first Motorsports Festival
Amherst residents can attend a Downtown Motorsports Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring a parade of late model cars and drivers, a preview of the Lorain Tire Motorsports Festival, and talks with racers Jack Smith, Ryan Tedesco, and Scott Baker. The ASA Late Model race follows a Lorain Speedway cancellation. No admission for the Downtown Festival. Saturday Lorain Speedway race costs 12 dollars for adults and 5 for children 6 to 12.
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Lorain Tire
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Ryan Tedesco
Scott Baker
ASA
Lorain Speedway
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Speedway
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Main Street
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Community Foundation grants near 3.5 million in 2005
The Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County awarded nearly 3.5 million dollars in grants to local agencies and organizations in 2005. President Brian Frederick and board members reported on funds, assets over 73 million, and a clean audit at the annual meeting on the Lorain County Community College campus.
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Brian Frederick
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Foundation
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Lorain County Community College
Jim Park
Free Clinic
Lorain County Health and Dentistry
Amherst Fire Department Endures Busy Weekend With Four Fires
The Amherst Fire Department reported its busiest weekend, handling four structure fires and 11 medical calls. Fires struck a vacant home on Cooper Foster Park Road, a single story on Pyle South Amherst Road, plus a brush fire near North Leavitt Road. other incidents included a cooking fire on Blossom Drive and various injuries and alarms across several streets. Authorities suspect arson at the vacant home but continue investigations. a homeowner reported a kitchen fire at his residence with no injuries.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Amherst
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Northeim
Lorain County
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Amherst Road
William Howard
Howard
Speedway
North Leavitt Road
Blossom Drive
Motel 6
West Martin Avenue
Shady
Westchester Drives
South Main Street
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