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20 arrested in monthlong Elyria police drug enforcement investigation

Elyria police conducted multiple searches throughout the area, seizing what is believed to be a total of 215 grams of fentanyl, 79 grams of cocaine and 10 grams of methamphetamine.

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Lorain Historical Society will continue emphasis on "bottom up change"

At its annual meeting on Thursday, members of the Lorain Historical Society recalled the organization's own history and explored how it could continue to adapt to stay relevant and useful into the future.

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Holocaust survivor shares story during annual remembrance program

Arthur Gelbart, 96, shared his story of survival and liberation from Buchenwald concentration camp during a program May 8, 2025 at the Lorain Palace Theatre.

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OPWC District 9 meeting is today at Metro Parks Carlisle Visitors Center

Ohio Public Works Commission District 9 will hold a public meeting at 1 p.m. today (Friday, May 9) at the Lorain County Metro Parks Carlisle Visitors Center, 12882 Diagonal Road in LaGrange.

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Lorain County Metro Parks opens new 48-acre wetlands in Avon

The 48-acre property has been established as the Upper French Creek Wetlands, an addition to Miller Nature Preserve that Lorain County Metro Parks purchased in 2022. Parks officials cut the ribbon for the preserve on Thursday morning.

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Police: Kipton woman threatened to shoot church members

Kimberly Ann Phillips, 59, was arrested by the Kipton Police Department after she "threatened to shoot worship team" members of the Kipton Community Church with a firearm that was in her purse, according to an affidavit signed by Kipton Police Chief Clifton Barnes.

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Commissioners to vote on $5 vehicle registration tax today, suspended TB levy collection on Tuesday

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners will hold a public vote today (Friday) on whether or not to impose a $5 vehicle registration tax on county residents to help fund future infrastructure projects.

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Lorain Police Department promotes one, hires five

Bryant Halsey was promoted from the city's civil service eligibility list to fill the vacancy left by Lt. Corey Middlebrooks, who was fired by the city April 17.

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Elyria Rotary Club donates $25,000 to Second Harvest to feed local families.

Elyria Rotary donates $25,000 to Second Harvest to feed local families.

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Stamp Out Hunger food drive is Saturday

Residents in Elyria, North Ridgeville, Grafton, Wellington, New London and Oberlin can place nonperishable food items outside their mailboxes on Saturday and postal workers will pick them up along their routes. Items will be distributed to local food pantries.

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