Fligner's Market Marks 100 Years In Lorain
Fligner's Market celebrated a centennial party in Lorain with a store crowd, face painting, raffles and free hot dogs. The store began as Lorain Cut-Rate Fruit Co in 1924 and expanded under Kel Fligner, who died June 2 at 84. His son Ben now leads the business and plans to continue the community oriented legacy. The Market operates at 1854 Broadway with summer hours posted.
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Oberlin Chalk Walk colors city sidewalks in 17th year
The 17th Oberlin Chalk Walk invited artists of all ages to create sidewalk murals downtown near the Oberlin Library. Featured artists Terry Flores Dana Juliano Cara Lynn Romano and Jan Dregalla displayed a theme of amazing women highlighting Kusama Beyonce Lily Gladstone and Amelia Earhart. Organizers noted new feature artists a larger presence of families and popular characters as participants endured a 90 degree day to beautify Oberlin’s walkways.
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Lorain County leaders clash over bill signing power
Lorain County Commissioners split 2 to 1 on granting Deputy County Administrator Karen Perkins authority to sign documents and pay bills under 75 000 in weeks without meetings. Riddell supported, Hung opposed, with tensions rooted in past battles over contracts including the Cleveland Communications Inc. radios deal and a looming CCI lawsuit.
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