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The Lorain Public Library System has two levies on the May 4 ballot, one in Lorain and one in Sheffield Lake. Both are renewal levies, not new taxes. In Lorain, it is a renewal of the current 5.95 mills passed in 2016, which represents 95% of the operating budgets for both the Main Library and South Lorain branch. It will ... Read More »

Story Stop on Facebook Live Tuesdays, April 20, 27; May 4, 18, 25; 6:30 to 7 p.m.; Mondays, April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:30 a.m. – Enjoy stories, songs and activities from the comfort of your own home. Our songs may feature shaky eggs, rhythm sticks, or scarves. There’s a lot of things around your home that you ... Read More »

April is Community College Month and Lorain County Community College is celebrating by sharing stories of students and graduates. Learn more at www.lorainccc.edu/ccmonth. By Steve Sefchik Anaiya Little dreamed of going away to attend a pastry or culinary school, but when that dream fell through she realized she could still achieve her dream right where she earned her first associate degree ... Read More »

Two Lorain County Community College students have been named in the top 100 community college students in the country and in the top 10 community college students in Ohio. Akua Agyemang, 19 from North Ridgeville, was named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Aidan Bundy, 20 from Lorain, was named a 2021 Coca-Cola ... Read More »

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation and fake news have circulated more quickly than ever. Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) advises residents to be cautious of health products and stories that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, false claims and misinformation continue to circulate. A dangerous liquid is being sold locally — it is just one of many frauds on ... Read More »

A new generation of students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical (STEM) fields will be eligible for scholarships at Lorain County Community College, thanks to a grant program announced by Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner on Monday, April 5. LCCC was awarded a Choose Ohio First grant to support STEM fields. LCCC offers more than 120 ... Read More »

Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) recently led online seminars to help adults quit tobacco. Experts from Lorain County Community College and Mercy Health shared tips and tricks to quit. Notably, many seminar attendees shared that their worksites have tobacco-free policies. LCPH affirms that tobacco-free policies can help reduce tobacco use. “Place does matter,” says Dave Covell, MPH, RS, health commissioner ... Read More »

So a resident called North Ridgeville Police this week and said he had a raccoon in his dishwasher. Wait. What? “Luckily we had our resident Absurd Animal Call Officer, Ptlm John Metzo, on shift,” report Police. You may remember Ptlm Metzo from such hits as “There’s a kangaroo hopping next to my car” and “Um….a cow just fell out of ... Read More »

The Lorain County Dept. of Job & Family Services is offering help for wide-ranging needs for those who qualify through Ohio’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) program. The PRC program provides work supports and other services to help low-income parents overcome immediate barriers to employment. It is funded through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Those receiving ... Read More »

Danbury Senior Living in North Ridgeville is an incredible place to call home. Danbury understands now, more than ever, that the decision to move into a senior living community may be difficult. You can settle in here with the peace of mind that Danbury will provide a personalized and safe moving plan.  The Danbury community is excellent about having constant ... Read More »