North Ridgeville mulls master plan to grow green canopy
North Ridgeville advances a master tree plan approved by the planning commission to expand and protect its urban forest. Arborist Ryan Thomas notes growth must be sustainable and equitable, with goals to inventory street trees, promote protective practices during construction, boost community education, and pursue Tree City USA designation pending council approval.
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North Ridgeville
Planning Commission
Ryan Thomas
Thomas
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
Tree City USA
Arbor Day Foundation
Nridgeville
Lorain County Fair unveils 2025 schedule and new venues
The Lorain County Fair Board released the 2025 schedule set for the 179th fair less than two months away. President Rick Ternes says the Ross Exposition Center and Maureen Cromling Horse Arena open at the start of the fair with classic events like harness racing Junior Fair animal shows and carnival rides returning.
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Lorain County
Ternes
New Ross Exposition Center
Maureen Cromling
Maureen Cramling
Ross Exposition Center
Lorain County Fair 2025 Schedule Highlights and Headliners
The Lorain County Fair runs August 17 to 20 with free admission for seniors and veterans on Wednesday. Highlights include opening ceremonies with 4-H awards, antique and art judging, horse harness racing, 4-H and Future Farmers awards, and nightly headlining concerts by Cheap Trick and Lonestar.
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Pavilion 1
Lorain County Agricultural Society
Future Farmers of America
Cheap Trick
Ohio board recommends reinstating Elyria attorney license
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct urges the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate attorney James Terry Robinson whose license was suspended for failing to report a federal felony drug conviction. Robinson pleaded guilty in 2020 to maintaining drug involved premises and received three years probation. He has previously faced disciplinary actions including an indefinite suspension in 2009 for neglect and dishonesty. The final decision rests with the Ohio Supreme Court.
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Ohio Board of Professional Conduct
Elyria
Ohio Supreme Court
James Terry Robinson
Supreme Court
Sion
Robinson
Chronicle-Telegram
Briarwood Drive
Lorain Crashes Leaves Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
A Saturday afternoon crash at Broadway and West 34th Street in Lorain involved a southbound motorcycle driven by Juan Perez-Hernandez and a vehicle turning left. Perez-Hernandez was unresponsive with serious injuries. the other driver was Valerie Dillard. The area was closed about four hours as police investigated. no charges issued yet.
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Lorain
Broadway
West 34Th Street
Juan Perez-Hernandez
Perez-Hernandez
Valerie Dillard
Dillard
Broadway Avenue
Policy Auxiliary
Victim Identified in Fatal Wreck In Ohio Three Vehicle Crash
Ohio State Highway Patrol Elyria Post investigates a three vehicle crash on Gore Orphanage Road and State Route 113. Mariah Smith, 28, of Roselle Illinois, died at the scene after her 2016 Ford Fusion failed to yield to a semi driven by Aaron Fischer 30 of Amherst. George Roberts 78 of Grafton and Debra Fallon 67 of Olmsted Township were injured and transported to University Hospital Elyria in serious condition. The crash remains under investigation.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Elyria Post
Gore Orphanage
Mariah Smith
Roselle
Illinois
Smith
Aaron Fischer
Amherst
George Roberts
Grafton
Fischer
Roberts
Debra Fallon
Olmsted Township
University Hospital
Elyria
Two Lorain County Residents Join State Highway Patrol
Two Lorain County residents are among 18 new troopers in the 176th academy class. Micah Flatt of Graf ton will serve at Wooster, Aric Paine of Columbia Township at Medina. They began a 70 day field training with a veteran trooper after 28 weeks of training including crash investigation and traffic law. State Rep Haraz Ghanbari gave the commencement speech and Judge David Trimmer administered the oath.
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State Highway Patrol
Micah Flatt
Grafton
Wooster
Aric Paine
Columbia Township
Medina
Highway Patrol
Flatt
Paine
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Lonestar
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Pavilion
St. Patrick’s Church
Pony Ring
Attorney Conduct Board
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Dobrien
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Haraz Ghanbari
Perrysburg
Fairfield County
David Trimmer
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