Elyria YWCA urges village effort to save young lives
At its 102nd annual meeting and fellowship breakfast, the Elyria YWCA urged community action to mentor at risk girls from Elyria High School and support wraparound services. Rev. Thomas Bowen urged belief in youth potential and a strong community, noting many youths lack dream and guidance.
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Man Charged in 2014 Restaurant Robbery Indictment
Marcus Hill, 40, of North Ridgeville, indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and tampering with evidence related to a November 19, 2014 robbery of a Berea restaurant. Steve Fogarty reports.
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JVS Head Faces Suit Over Rent Dispute
Lorain County JVS Superintendent Glenn Faircloth has filed a complaint in Elyria Municipal Court against former landlord Anna Merriman accusing Faircloth of failing to pay rent. The suit is listed on page B2 under sue d.
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Lorain County Pride Day mobilizes volunteers across townships
Numerous groups organize Pride Day activities including tree planting in Huntington Township, roadside cleanups in Avon and Sheffield Lake, beach cleanups along Lake Erie, park work in Lorain and Elyria, cemetery care in South Amherst, graffiti abatement in Amherst Township, litter cleanup in Vermilion and neighboring townships, document shredding in Oberlin, and a Scout led service at Findley State Park. Brandi Schnell coordinates volunteer contact details via the Solid Waste Office.
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Paddle and Pedal Fest paddles into Lorain harbor
Lorain County Metro Parks hosts the Paddle and Pedal Fest at Lakeview Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday offering free kayak canoe and stand-up paddleboard trials for ages 9 and up with adult supervision for younger children. Each 15 minute ride on water is preceded by a waiver and includes bike safety education from the Silver Wheels Cycling Club and park rangers.
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North Ridgeville Rally and Walk Aims to Highlight Heroin Issue
Serena Johnson spoke about her struggle with a heroin addicted son and the sting of fatalistic comments as North Ridgeville prepares for a Stop Heroin Rally and Walk on Sunday to raise awareness and urge tough love in battling addiction.
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Coroner Links Cyclist Drowning to Inland Trail Fall
Lorain County Coroner Dr. Stephen Evans ruled that 67-year-old Charles Young did not die from the bike fall on the North Coast Inland Trail but drowned. Young was found dead May 8 on a stretch between Butternut Ridge and Russia roads, an area under Carlisle and neighboring jurisdiction.
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