Lorain County Pride Draws Largest Crowd at Oberlin
Lorain County Pride, in its third annual event, drew its biggest turnout at Oberlin College despite rain. LGBTQ Lorain County reported a 35 percent rise in vendors from last year, with four drag performances hosted by Kaydence Jayne and the venue moved indoors to Hales Gymnasium. The Twisted Transitioner, a trans man, recalled attending his first public drag event at the festival three years ago in Lorain County.
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Dance and Song Mark Second Day of International Festival
The Lorain International Festival continued its second day with nine acts reflecting Lorain’s diverse cultures. Despite rain delays, the African Royalty Dancers showcased dances from multiple African nations and a piece about Black American history, followed by the Chamberlain Irish Dancers. The evening headliner was TOUCH, a four‑man Motown tribute group with prior festival appearances.
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Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless Enters Inactive Status After 56 Years
Built in Lorain by American Shipbuilding Co from 1965 to 1967 the Dauntless marked 56 years of service before exiting active duty in a Pensacola ceremony. Vice Admiral Nathan Moore presided as crew of more than 60 current and former members gathered to honor the ship and its contributions to lifesaving, national security and maritime transportation protection. Crew will transfer to new units ashore and afloat to sustain Coast Guard missions. Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk lauded the Dauntless crew for their service.
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Missing man found safe in Michigan
A 90-year-old Amherst Township man, Robert Igoe, who vanished Thursday morning after planning to visit a Lorain store, was found safe Friday night in Michigan. Authorities had reported his car last seen in the Toledo area en route west toward Indiana. A tribal police officer located him.
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