https://chroniclet.com en-us Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:38:05 -0500 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:38:05 -0500 Presteligence Chronicle Telegram https://chroniclet.com/news/467976/catch-up-on-all-the-chronicles-graduation-coverage/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467976/catch-up-on-all-the-chronicles-graduation-coverage/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:36:42 -0500 The Vermilion High School Class of 2026 during commencement on Sunday, May 31. The Vermilion High School Class of 2026 during commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Brooke Whisenant speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. Brooke Whisenant speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Class President Reece Holland speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. Class President Reece Holland speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Brookside High School Class President, Sara Afaneh speaks during commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. Brookside High School Class President, Sara Afaneh speaks during commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Student speaker Nevaeh Smith at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim Student speaker Nevaeh Smith at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim Graduates at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Student speaker Micah Lee at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim Student speaker Micah Lee at Firelands High Commencement on May 31, 2026. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Michael Fisher sings in a musical performance during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. Michael Fisher sings in a musical performance during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Lauryn Thach speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. Lauryn Thach speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Brookside High School Class of 2026 files onto the stage at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. Brookside High School Class of 2026 files onto the stage at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE Kaitlyn Burns speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. Kaitlyn Burns speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Sophia Beck, a summa cum laude honors student, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Sophia Beck, a summa cum laude honors student, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Alison Gott, a senior class representative, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Alison Gott, a senior class representative, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating seniors decorated their caps for their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 31. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating seniors decorated their caps for their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 31. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Grace Denes, a JVS honors student, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating senior Grace Denes, a JVS honors student, spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School principal Shyla Urban announced the awards and honors for the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School principal Shyla Urban announced the awards and honors for the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating seniors Alison Gott and Madison Lewis smile for a photo before the Class of 2026 entered the processional for commencement on Sunday, May 31. Gott, a senior class representative, and Lewis, a summa cum laude honors student, both spoke during the ceremony. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEWellington High School graduating seniors Alison Gott and Madison Lewis smile for a photo before the Class of 2026 entered the processional for commencement on Sunday, May 31. Gott, a senior class representative, and Lewis, a summa cum laude honors student, both spoke during the ceremony. Kristin Bauer THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrooke Whisenant speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrooke Whisenant speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMichael Fisher sings in a musical performance during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMichael Fisher sings in a musical performance during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe Vermilion High School Class of 2026 during commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe Vermilion High School Class of 2026 during commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEClass President Reece Holland speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEClass President Reece Holland speaks during Vermilion High School commencement on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLELauryn Thach speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLELauryn Thach speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKaitlyn Burns speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKaitlyn Burns speaks during Brookside High School commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside High School Class President, Sara Afaneh speaks during commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside High School Class President, Sara Afaneh speaks during commencement at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside High School Class of 2026 files onto the stage at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside High School Class of 2026 files onto the stage at the Lorain Palace Civic Center on Sunday, May 31. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE Lake Ridge Academy salutatorian Francesca Miclat shakes the hand of Donny Bittala, director of the upper school, before speaking to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Lake Ridge Academy salutatorian Francesca Miclat shakes the hand of Donny Bittala, director of the upper school, before speaking to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Mitch White, the head of school at Lake Ridge Academy, introduces the Lake Ridge Academy Class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Mitch White, the head of school at Lake Ridge Academy, introduces the Lake Ridge Academy Class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Lake Ridge Academy student speaker Maia New speaks to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Lake Ridge Academy student speaker Maia New speaks to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Lake Ridge Academy valedictorian Christian Gorny speaks to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Lake Ridge Academy valedictorian Christian Gorny speaks to the Class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Lake Ridge Academy graduate Liam Clawson introduced and shakes the hand of Dana Cunningham, an educator at Lake Ridge Academy and this year's commencement ceremony speaker, on Saturday, May 30. Lake Ridge Academy graduate Liam Clawson introduced and shakes the hand of Dana Cunningham, an educator at Lake Ridge Academy and this year's commencement ceremony speaker, on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMitch White, the head of school at Lake Ridge Academy, introduced the Lake Ridge Academy class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMitch White, the head of school at Lake Ridge Academy, introduced the Lake Ridge Academy class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy graduate Liam Clawson introduced and shoke the hand of Dana Cunningham, an educator at Lake Ridge Academy and this year's commencement ceremony speaker, on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy graduate Liam Clawson introduced and shoke the hand of Dana Cunningham, an educator at Lake Ridge Academy and this year's commencement ceremony speaker, on Saturday, May 30. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy student speaker Maia New spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy student speaker Maia New spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy valedictorian Christian Gorny spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy valedictorian Christian Gorny spoke to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy salutatorian Francesca Miclat shakes the hand of Donny Bittala, director of the upper school, before speaking to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELake Ridge Academy salutatorian Francesca Miclat shakes the hand of Donny Bittala, director of the upper school, before speaking to the class of 2026 during their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Kristin Bauer Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Steve Manheim / Chronicle Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Steve Manheim / Chronicle Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Steve Manheim / Chronicle Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Steve Manheim / Chronicle Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Oberlin High Commencement at Finney Chapel on May 30, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Steve Manheim / Chronicle THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior Class President Joodie Ahmad passes a gavel to incoming Class President Cricket Krawiec during commencement at Avon Lake High School on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior Class President Joodie Ahmad passes a gavel to incoming Class President Cricket Krawiec during commencement at Avon Lake High School on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from Avon Lake Class of 2026 walk into the football stadium for commencement on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from Avon Lake Class of 2026 walk into the football stadium for commencement on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone High School Class of 2026 during commencement at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone High School Class of 2026 during commencement at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026 Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026 STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. Graduates at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Finn Petzinger, senior class speaker, at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. Finn Petzinger, senior class speaker, at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Eva Gumucio receives her diploma at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. Eva Gumucio receives her diploma at Avon High Commencement on May 26, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEJaelyn Green takes a selfie with Aubrey Gilles (left) and Aiyanna Hagler (middle) before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEJaelyn Green takes a selfie with Aubrey Gilles (left) and Aiyanna Hagler (middle) before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAn empty seat sits on the field during commencement in remembrance of Elyria High School student Shayne Edwards, an Elyria freshman who was shot and killed while sleeping in his Elyria home in 2022. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAn empty seat sits on the field during commencement in remembrance of Elyria High School student Shayne Edwards, an Elyria freshman who was shot and killed while sleeping in his Elyria home in 2022. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe letters "EHS" were spelled out on the field with seating at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe letters "EHS" were spelled out on the field with seating at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe letters "EHS" were spelled out on the field with seating at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEThe letters "EHS" were spelled out on the field with seating at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior student speaker, Dekarion Wimberly speaks during commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior student speaker, Dekarion Wimberly speaks during commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESoon-to-be graduates from Elyria High School walk onto the field at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESoon-to-be graduates from Elyria High School walk onto the field at Ely Stadium during commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEJaelyn Green takes a selfie with Aubrey Gilles (left) and Aiyanna Hagler (middle) before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEJaelyn Green takes a selfie with Aubrey Gilles (left) and Aiyanna Hagler (middle) before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAn empty seat sits on the field during commencement in remembrance of Elyria High School student Shayne Edwards, an Elyria freshman who was shot and killed while sleeping in his Elyria home in 2022. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAn empty seat sits on the field during commencement in remembrance of Elyria High School student Shayne Edwards, an Elyria freshman who was shot and killed while sleeping in his Elyria home in 2022. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAlyce Muniz cools down Gabriella Johnson with an electric fan before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEAlyce Muniz cools down Gabriella Johnson with an electric fan before commencement ceremonies at Ely Stadium on Tuesday, May 26 THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates enter at Oberlin College Commencement on May 22, 2026. Graduates enter at Oberlin College Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. Graduates enter for Oberlin College Commencement on Tappan Square on May 25, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Valedictorian Benjamin Thompson addresses his fellow classmates during Saturday's ceremony. Valedictorian Benjamin Thompson addresses his fellow classmates during Saturday's ceremony. Garrett Looker Members of the Marion L. Steele High School Class of 2026 await their turn during Saturday's graduation ceremony. Members of the Marion L. Steele High School Class of 2026 await their turn during Saturday's graduation ceremony. Garrett Looker Class President Alaina Jarnigan addresses her fellow classmates during Saturday's ceremony. Class President Alaina Jarnigan addresses her fellow classmates during Saturday's ceremony. Garrett Looker Principal Joseph Tellier welcomes Marion L. Steele High School's Class of 2026 to Saturday's graduation ceremony. Principal Joseph Tellier welcomes Marion L. Steele High School's Class of 2026 to Saturday's graduation ceremony. Garrett Looker Daniel Volk, Jr., Salutatorian, at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Daniel Volk, Jr., Salutatorian, at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Edith Solet at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Edith Solet at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates walk outside before entering at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates walk outside before entering at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates enter at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates enter at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates enter at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates enter at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Graduates walk outside before entering at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM Graduates walk outside before entering at Elyria Catholic Commencement on May 22, 2026. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEFriends and family members of class of 2026 cheered as the graduates walked into their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEFriends and family members of class of 2026 cheered as the graduates walked into their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and valedictorian Alisha Palazzola spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and valedictorian Alisha Palazzola spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Cileigh Gray gave the welcoming speech at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Cileigh Gray gave the welcoming speech at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMany of the Lorain High School graduates decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMany of the Lorain High School graduates decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and National Honor Society president Cora Wysocky spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and National Honor Society president Cora Wysocky spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and salutatorian Abby Palazzola spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate and salutatorian Abby Palazzola spoke at the Titans' commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMany of the Lorain High School graduates decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEMany of the Lorain High School graduates decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduates who earned honors diplomas and associate degrees were honored during the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduates who earned honors diplomas and associate degrees were honored during the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Leah Scarvelli receives hugs from friends and family members ahead of the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Leah Scarvelli receives hugs from friends and family members ahead of the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEThe Lorain High School graduating class of 2026 lined up for commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEThe Lorain High School graduating class of 2026 lined up for commencement on Saturday, May 23 on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Khalani Thomas holds her daughter Journee, 1.5 mos., as her family members take photos ahead of the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLELorain High School graduate Khalani Thomas holds her daughter Journee, 1.5 mos., as her family members take photos ahead of the Titans' commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at Lorain High School. Kristin Bauer THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's graduating seniors walked into the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's graduating seniors walked into the gymnasium for their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's graduating seniors decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's graduating seniors decorated their caps for their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Braden Armold accepts his diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Braden Armold accepts his diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO" THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Mya Anderson accepts her diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Mya Anderson accepts her diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's senior class social media coordinator Madeline Babel, senior class co-president Adamarie Janus, and class secretary Evan Kneisel address the class of 2026 during commencement on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's senior class social media coordinator Madeline Babel, senior class co-president Adamarie Janus, and class secretary Evan Kneisel address the class of 2026 during commencement on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO" THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Hanna Beese accepts her diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEMidview High School's Hanna Beese accepts her diploma Midview School Board President Tom Tomasheski on Friday, May 22. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLENorth Ridgeville Class of 2026 Class Vice President Hayleigh Elizabeth Cass speaks during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLENorth Ridgeville Class of 2026 Class Vice President Hayleigh Elizabeth Cass speaks during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLENorth Ridgeville Class of 2026 Class President Kellie Marie Riley speaks during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLENorth Ridgeville Class of 2026 Class President Kellie Marie Riley speaks during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from the North Ridgeville High School Class of 2026 listen to the student speakers during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from the North Ridgeville High School Class of 2026 listen to the student speakers during commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from the North Ridgeville High School class of 2026 walk to their seats before commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from the North Ridgeville High School class of 2026 walk to their seats before commencement on Tuesday, May 19. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE 2026-06-02T04:36:37.2430000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467951/questions-remain-about-lorain-countys-upcoming-marcs-rollout/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467951/questions-remain-about-lorain-countys-upcoming-marcs-rollout/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-02T01:56:13.1100000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467960/construction-company-to-redevelop-historic-elyria-freight-house-as-headquarters/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467960/construction-company-to-redevelop-historic-elyria-freight-house-as-headquarters/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:54:00 -0500 The former Elyria freight house at 412 East River Street on Monday, June 1. The former Elyria freight house at 412 East River Street on Monday, June 1. OWEN MACMILLAN/CHRONICLE The former Elyria freight house at 412 East River Street on Monday, June 1. The former Elyria freight house at 412 East River Street on Monday, June 1. OWEN MACMILLAN/CHRONICLE 2026-06-02T02:41:56.7900000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467956/free-sports-physicals-event-returns-on-friday/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467956/free-sports-physicals-event-returns-on-friday/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:47:00 -0500 2026-06-02T01:19:40.3370000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467950/amherst-golfer-ryan-yoder-survives-playoff-to-qualify-for-ohio-amateur/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467950/amherst-golfer-ryan-yoder-survives-playoff-to-qualify-for-ohio-amateur/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:18:00 -0500 Max Lavisky of Avon tees off during the Ohio Amateur qualifier. Max Lavisky of Avon tees off during the Ohio Amateur qualifier. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE Kooper Nilson of Avon Lake tees off during the Ohio Amateur qualifier. Kooper Nilson of Avon Lake tees off during the Ohio Amateur qualifier. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-02T02:04:08.2730000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467936/dry-bones-ike-maxwell-documentary-to-be-shown-in-elyria-this-month/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467936/dry-bones-ike-maxwell-documentary-to-be-shown-in-elyria-this-month/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:39:00 -0500 Elyria's Ike Maxwell runs against Mansfield in 1971. Elyria's Ike Maxwell runs against Mansfield in 1971. CHRONICLE FILE 2026-06-01T23:51:27.3430000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467908/lorain-man-pleads-guilty-to-federal-drug-weapons-charges-from-jan-30-raid/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467908/lorain-man-pleads-guilty-to-federal-drug-weapons-charges-from-jan-30-raid/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0500 Dustin Young Dustin Young PHOTO PROVIDED A photograph of guns, illegal drugs and cash seized by the Lorain SWAT team following a raid and search warrant on Dustin Young's West 11th Street home in Lorain on Jan. 30, 2026. A photograph of guns, illegal drugs and cash seized by the Lorain SWAT team following a raid and search warrant on Dustin Young's West 11th Street home in Lorain on Jan. 30, 2026. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-06-01T20:53:17.0600000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467902/us-marshals-seek-fugitive-robert-wade-on-child-rape-charge/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467902/us-marshals-seek-fugitive-robert-wade-on-child-rape-charge/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0500 Robert Wade Robert Wade PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-06-01T23:54:19.2600000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467843/movies-in-the-parks-returns-for-summer/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467843/movies-in-the-parks-returns-for-summer/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-06-02T00:17:15.2900000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467870/guardians-notes-mri-reveals-strained-foot-for-angel-martinez/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467870/guardians-notes-mri-reveals-strained-foot-for-angel-martinez/ Sun, 31 May 2026 22:35:00 -0500 Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez runs towards first base after hitting a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Cleveland, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martínez runs towards first base after hitting a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Cleveland, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. SUE OGROCKI / AP 2026-06-01T22:22:23.4570000Z 2 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467753/avon-building-department-moves-into-new-city-hall-complex-on-detroit-road/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467753/avon-building-department-moves-into-new-city-hall-complex-on-detroit-road/ Sun, 31 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500 PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-05-31T23:24:47.3330000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467850/tanner-bibees-winless-start-to-season-continues-as-bullpen-cant-hold-lead-in-loss-to-red-sox/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467850/tanner-bibees-winless-start-to-season-continues-as-bullpen-cant-hold-lead-in-loss-to-red-sox/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:34:00 -0500 Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee walks back to the mound after giving up a solo home run to Boston's Jarren Duran during the first inning Sunday at Progressive Field. Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee walks back to the mound after giving up a solo home run to Boston's Jarren Duran during the first inning Sunday at Progressive Field. AP 2026-06-01T22:20:08.0970000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467658/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467658/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:30:00 -0500 2026-05-31T23:01:04.1030000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467657/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467657/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2026-05-31T23:01:22.5800000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467810/regional-track-and-field-oberlin-girls-take-title-after-near-miss-last-year/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467810/regional-track-and-field-oberlin-girls-take-title-after-near-miss-last-year/ Sat, 30 May 2026 23:48:00 -0500 2026-06-01T23:24:53.3900000Z 2 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467806/regional-track-and-field-avon-girls-three-peat-with-decisive-victory/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467806/regional-track-and-field-avon-girls-three-peat-with-decisive-victory/ Sat, 30 May 2026 22:56:00 -0500 Avons Alyse Brediger and Solons Samantha Singleton stretch to cross the finish line Saturday in the 100 meters. Brediger won the event. Avons Alyse Brediger and Solons Samantha Singleton stretch to cross the finish line Saturday in the 100 meters. Brediger won the event. RUSS GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Avon's Paige Justice hands the baton to Jayla Antrum in the winning 800 relay Saturday in North Royalton. Avon's Paige Justice hands the baton to Jayla Antrum in the winning 800 relay Saturday in North Royalton. RUSS GIFFORD / CHRONICLE 2026-06-01T23:25:13.8430000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467805/another-call-goes-against-crushers-who-fall-to-wild-things/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467805/another-call-goes-against-crushers-who-fall-to-wild-things/ Sat, 30 May 2026 22:20:00 -0500 2026-06-01T23:24:40.0470000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467802/regional-track-and-field-second-effort-lorain-county-has-five-runner-up-finishes-in-austintown/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467802/regional-track-and-field-second-effort-lorain-county-has-five-runner-up-finishes-in-austintown/ Sat, 30 May 2026 22:01:00 -0500 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEFireland's Natalie Smith runs in the girls 800 meter run at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEFireland's Natalie Smith runs in the girls 800 meter run at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone's Craig Stroud runs in the boys 1600 meter event at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone's Craig Stroud runs in the boys 1600 meter event at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone's Jamie Yuronich runs in the boys 1600 meter event at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEKeystone's Jamie Yuronich runs in the boys 1600 meter event at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEFireland's Andrew Pawlak runs in the boys 4x200 meter relay at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEFireland's Andrew Pawlak runs in the boys 4x200 meter relay at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEElyria Catholic's Benjamin Essenmacher competes in the boys 100-meter hurdles at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEElyria Catholic's Benjamin Essenmacher competes in the boys 100-meter hurdles at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside's Avery Davis competes in the girls 100-meter hurdles at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEBrookside's Avery Davis competes in the girls 100-meter hurdles at Austintown Fitch High School on Saturday, May 30. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE 2026-06-01T23:21:30.5500000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467754/a-decade-later-great-expectations-ministries-continues-to-teach-music-to-students/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467754/a-decade-later-great-expectations-ministries-continues-to-teach-music-to-students/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:30:00 -0500 The annual Great Expectations Gala takes place Sunday in Amherst. It's filled with musical performances by students taught in a program created by a now-retired pastor who saw a need. The annual Great Expectations Gala takes place Sunday in Amherst. It's filled with musical performances by students taught in a program created by a now-retired pastor who saw a need. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-06-01T23:03:19.5130000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467782/regional-track-and-field-ec-qualifies-ella-feskanich-girls-1600-relay-to-state-meet/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467782/regional-track-and-field-ec-qualifies-ella-feskanich-girls-1600-relay-to-state-meet/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:24:42 -0500 2026-05-30T14:24:41.1870000Z 2 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467674/being-at-the-bottom-line-of-a-budget-item-hurts-local-students/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467674/being-at-the-bottom-line-of-a-budget-item-hurts-local-students/ Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T17:24:36.6800000Z 4 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467664/donna-m-cramer/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467664/donna-m-cramer/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T13:38:57.1700000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467660/vance-m-suta/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467660/vance-m-suta/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T13:31:07.4330000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467663/patricia-meholic/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467663/patricia-meholic/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T13:36:17.6030000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467661/steven-edward-zalenski/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467661/steven-edward-zalenski/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T13:33:08.8100000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467659/jerry-l-branch/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467659/jerry-l-branch/ Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-05-29T13:27:03.9030000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467778/regional-track-and-field-avon-boys-take-team-title-but-injury-to-sam-ulery-dampens-celebration/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467778/regional-track-and-field-avon-boys-take-team-title-but-injury-to-sam-ulery-dampens-celebration/ Sat, 30 May 2026 00:59:00 -0500 Amherst's Alex Sixbey clears the bar at 12 feet, 4 inches to win the girls pole vault Friday. Amherst's Alex Sixbey clears the bar at 12 feet, 4 inches to win the girls pole vault Friday. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon's Graham Rowlison runs the second leg in the boys 800 relay Friday. Avon's Graham Rowlison runs the second leg in the boys 800 relay Friday. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE 2026-05-30T13:40:16.3270000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467777/bullpen-stars-again-as-guardians-hold-off-red-sox/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467777/bullpen-stars-again-as-guardians-hold-off-red-sox/ Sat, 30 May 2026 00:06:00 -0500 Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey, left, congratulates closer Cade Smith after a win Friday over the Red Sox at Progressive Field. Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey, left, congratulates closer Cade Smith after a win Friday over the Red Sox at Progressive Field. AP 2026-05-30T13:43:57.4370000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/467672/united-steelworkers-district-1-endorses-dr-amy-acton-democrat-for-governor/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467672/united-steelworkers-district-1-endorses-dr-amy-acton-democrat-for-governor/ Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio, poses for a photo in Columbus, Ohio Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio, poses for a photo in Columbus, Ohio Wednesday, April 15, 2026. SUE OGROCKI / AP 2026-05-29T20:55:11.0000000Z 3 C https://chroniclet.com/news/466862/community-calendar-for-may-30/ https://chroniclet.com/news/466862/community-calendar-for-may-30/ Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Firelands FFA celebrated a special recognition at the recent Ohio FFA State Convention as Firelands High School Principal Catherine Keener was awarded the Ohio FFA Honorary State FFA Degree, the of the highest honor the organization can bestow on its supporters.She received the award in recognition of her continued support of agricultural education and the FFA program. In Firelands eight-decade history, Keener is only the fourth nominee to earn this honor. Firelands FFA celebrated a special recognition at the recent Ohio FFA State Convention as Firelands High School Principal Catherine Keener was awarded the Ohio FFA Honorary State FFA Degree, the of the highest honor the organization can bestow on its supporters.She received the award in recognition of her continued support of agricultural education and the FFA program. In Firelands eight-decade history, Keener is only the fourth nominee to earn this honor. PHOTO PROVIDED Bobby Atwell, left, Rachel Atwell, Kevin Simons and Mike Durbin of Ross Transportation Services Inc.. in Eaton Township.The four accepted Ross' award as the 2026 Small Private Fleet of the Year by FleetOwner, a national publication serving the transportation and trucking industry.This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, said Chris Fada, vice president of RTS. From our drivers and technicians to our dispatchers and operations staff, we are proud of the culture we have built at Ross Transportation and grateful to have a team that prioritizes safety, professionalism and service every day.FleetOwner recognized RTS for achieving a 0.0 DOT recordable accident rate over the past year in the hazardous waste transportation sector. Bobby Atwell, left, Rachel Atwell, Kevin Simons and Mike Durbin of Ross Transportation Services Inc.. in Eaton Township.The four accepted Ross' award as the 2026 Small Private Fleet of the Year by FleetOwner, a national publication serving the transportation and trucking industry.This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, said Chris Fada, vice president of RTS. From our drivers and technicians to our dispatchers and operations staff, we are proud of the culture we have built at Ross Transportation and grateful to have a team that prioritizes safety, professionalism and service every day.FleetOwner recognized RTS for achieving a 0.0 DOT recordable accident rate over the past year in the hazardous waste transportation sector. Provided 2026-05-29T23:49:04.0470000Z 8 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467701/lorain-schools-to-keep-all-day-preschool-middle-school-dance-support-staff-thanks-to-levy-passage/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467701/lorain-schools-to-keep-all-day-preschool-middle-school-dance-support-staff-thanks-to-levy-passage/ Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500 2026-05-30T01:14:23.8900000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467769/regional-softball-walsh-jesuit-too-much-for-gutsy-amherst/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467769/regional-softball-walsh-jesuit-too-much-for-gutsy-amherst/ Fri, 29 May 2026 20:49:00 -0500 KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Briana Blankenship (3) connects with a pitch while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Briana Blankenship (3) connects with a pitch while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) connects with a pitch while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) connects with a pitch while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Makenna Dorobek (9) fields a ground ball hit while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Makenna Dorobek (9) fields a ground ball hit while playing against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Alexis Fenton (5) fields a ground ball to make an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Alexis Fenton (5) fields a ground ball to make an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) catches a fly ball for an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) catches a fly ball for an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Alexis Fenton (5) and Leah Sprague (18) celebrate after an out was made against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Alexis Fenton (5) and Leah Sprague (18) celebrate after an out was made against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) celebrates after scoring against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) celebrates after scoring against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) slides safely into home before Walsh Jesuit's catcher Brynn Mineard (20) can make a play on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) slides safely into home before Walsh Jesuit's catcher Brynn Mineard (20) can make a play on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) connects with a pitch for a base hit against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Sienna Rebman (24) connects with a pitch for a base hit against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Leah Sprague (18) catches a fly ball for an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Leah Sprague (18) catches a fly ball for an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) dives after a fly ball to make an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) dives after a fly ball to make an out against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) pitches against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) pitches against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) slides into second as Wash Jesuit's Claire Gardner (11) turns a double play to end the game on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Karina Shuster (13) slides into second as Wash Jesuit's Claire Gardner (11) turns a double play to end the game on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Leah Sprague (18) receives a hug from Amherst athletic director Casey Wolf following their loss to Wash Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Leah Sprague (18) receives a hug from Amherst athletic director Casey Wolf following their loss to Wash Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) walks off the base following the final out of their game against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) walks off the base following the final out of their game against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) walks off the base following the final out of their game against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER/ CHRONICLEAmherst Steele High School's Kayla Rhodes (10) walks off the base following the final out of their game against Walsh Jesuit on Friday, May 29. KRISTIN BAUER 2026-05-30T02:21:27.6600000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467706/hook-family-celebrates-25-years-of-flowers/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467706/hook-family-celebrates-25-years-of-flowers/ Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500 For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. Provided by Toni New For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. Provided by Toni New For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. For 25 years, the Hooks family has worked together at Hooks Greenhouse. Owners Charlie and Liz Hook are pictured with their children, Henry and Katie. Provided by Toni New 2026-05-31T03:28:12.6270000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467507/vermilion-to-host-first-ever-pride-event/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467507/vermilion-to-host-first-ever-pride-event/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:37:00 -0500 2026-05-30T03:06:09.0400000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/467756/avon-lake-graduates-asked-to-embrace-change-not-fear-failure/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467756/avon-lake-graduates-asked-to-embrace-change-not-fear-failure/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:33:00 -0500 THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior Class President Joodie Ahmad passes a gavel to incoming Class President Cricket Krawiec during commencement at Avon Lake High School on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLESenior Class President Joodie Ahmad passes a gavel to incoming Class President Cricket Krawiec during commencement at Avon Lake High School on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from Avon Lake Class of 2026 walk into the football stadium for commencement on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLEStudents from Avon Lake Class of 2026 walk into the football stadium for commencement on Friday, May 29. THOMAS FETCENKO CHRONICLE 2026-05-30T01:00:08.1070000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467751/district-baseball-one-strike-away-keystone-falls-victim-to-waynedale-rally/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467751/district-baseball-one-strike-away-keystone-falls-victim-to-waynedale-rally/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:06:00 -0500 Keystone catcher Brendan Hagerman reacts after Waynedale scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning in a come-from-behind win 8-7 over the Wildcats. Keystone catcher Brendan Hagerman reacts after Waynedale scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning in a come-from-behind win 8-7 over the Wildcats. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Keystone outfielder Wyatta McKee cant get to the ball during Waynedale's four-run seventh inning come-from-behind win over the Wildcats, Keystone outfielder Wyatta McKee cant get to the ball during Waynedale's four-run seventh inning come-from-behind win over the Wildcats, DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Keystone's Brendan Hagerman reaches for the plate but is called out in the sixth inning against Waynedale. Keystone's Brendan Hagerman reaches for the plate but is called out in the sixth inning against Waynedale. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE 2026-05-30T02:29:21.8230000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467744/new-guardians-outfielder-stuart-fairchild-has-history-with-manager-steven-vogt/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467744/new-guardians-outfielder-stuart-fairchild-has-history-with-manager-steven-vogt/ Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild hits a grand slam home run in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game between Taiwan and Czechia in Tokyo, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild hits a grand slam home run in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game between Taiwan and Czechia in Tokyo, Saturday, March 7, 2026. HIRO KAOMAE / AP 2026-05-30T13:42:19.6170000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467670/sparks-clubs-provide-topic-focused-programming-for-kids/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467670/sparks-clubs-provide-topic-focused-programming-for-kids/ Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 -0500 Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. PHOTO PROVIDED Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. PHOTO PROVIDED Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. Youths participated in one of 4H's newest programs, Sparks Clubs. They are shorter, topic-focused groups that require less time commitment. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-05-29T21:51:57.9170000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/467732/naked-michigan-fugitive-who-hid-in-former-elyria-school-facing-5-charges/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467732/naked-michigan-fugitive-who-hid-in-former-elyria-school-facing-5-charges/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:28:00 -0500 Demarkis Taylor Demarkis Taylor PHOTO PROVIDED Elyria police take Demarkis Taylor into custody April 22, 2026 after finding him hiding in the ducts inside the former McKinley School in the city's Eastern Heights neighborhood. Elyria police take Demarkis Taylor into custody April 22, 2026 after finding him hiding in the ducts inside the former McKinley School in the city's Eastern Heights neighborhood. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE Asia Hunt Asia Hunt PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-05-31T00:44:45.9000000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467735/sheffield-lake-finance-director-resigns-cites-leadership-concerns/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467735/sheffield-lake-finance-director-resigns-cites-leadership-concerns/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:22:00 -0500 2026-05-30T00:26:36.7170000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/467728/commentary-i-tried-to-watch-a-fight-but-an-nba-game-broke-out/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467728/commentary-i-tried-to-watch-a-fight-but-an-nba-game-broke-out/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:00 -0500 New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) fight in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. It seems like altercations like this are becoming more common, Jim Ingraham says. New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) fight in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. It seems like altercations like this are becoming more common, Jim Ingraham says. BRYNN ANDERSON / AP 2026-05-29T23:10:32.2430000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467711/cavs-president-koby-altman-raves-about-evan-mobley-but-ignores-trade-rumors/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467711/cavs-president-koby-altman-raves-about-evan-mobley-but-ignores-trade-rumors/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:59:00 -0500 New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. YUKI IWAMURA / AP 2026-05-29T23:16:03.3500000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/467707/when-in-doubt-throw-it-out-elyria-launches-recycling-awareness-campaign/ https://chroniclet.com/news/467707/when-in-doubt-throw-it-out-elyria-launches-recycling-awareness-campaign/ Fri, 29 May 2026 16:37:00 -0500 A graphic shows the recyclable and prohibited items for the Elyria Sanitation Department. A graphic shows the recyclable and prohibited items for the Elyria Sanitation Department. 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