https://chroniclet.com en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:09:19 -0500 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:09:19 -0500 Presteligence Chronicle Telegram https://chroniclet.com/news/473600/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473600/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T18:55:06.1100000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473602/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473602/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:48:00 -0500 2026-08-21T18:56:29.5100000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473687/girls-soccer-midview-blanks-vermilion/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473687/girls-soccer-midview-blanks-vermilion/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:57:43 -0500 Vermilion Grace Jackson, left, and Midview Cadence Dellisanti attempt to control ball on Aug. 22. Steve Manheim Vermilion Grace Jackson, left, and Midview Cadence Dellisanti attempt to control ball on Aug. 22. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Midview Alexa Baker moves ball away from Vermilion Gracie Booker on Aug. 22. Steve Manheim Midview Alexa Baker moves ball away from Vermilion Gracie Booker on Aug. 22. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Vermilion Melody Turner and Midview Cadence Dellisanti collide on Aug 22. STEVE MANHEIM Vermilion Melody Turner and Midview Cadence Dellisanti collide on Aug 22. STEVE MANHEIM STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE Midview Audrey Gerber and Vermilion Grace Jackson on Aug 22. Steve Manheim Midview Audrey Gerber and Vermilion Grace Jackson on Aug 22. Steve Manheim STEVE MANHEIM /CHRONICLE 2026-08-23T14:57:44.1570000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473593/finding-hope-in-broken-ground/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473593/finding-hope-in-broken-ground/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T17:16:39.8930000Z 4 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473663/travis-bazzana-patrick-bailey-and-petey-halpin-help-power-guardians-to-9-1-win-over-rockies/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473663/travis-bazzana-patrick-bailey-and-petey-halpin-help-power-guardians-to-9-1-win-over-rockies/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:10:38 -0500 Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana throws out Colorado's Ezequiel Tovar at first base in the second inning Friday in Denver. Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana throws out Colorado's Ezequiel Tovar at first base in the second inning Friday in Denver. AP 2026-08-22T06:10:36.9300000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473576/timothy-a-cole/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473576/timothy-a-cole/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T13:30:54.6600000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473590/loverenne-p-hardway/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473590/loverenne-p-hardway/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T16:27:54.9600000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473608/mark-david-cohen/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473608/mark-david-cohen/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T19:57:09.5070000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473624/mary-angela-moran-novotny/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473624/mary-angela-moran-novotny/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T20:50:07.8670000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473660/hs-football-roundup-xavier-hendon-leads-columbia-to-easy-win-over-independence/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473660/hs-football-roundup-xavier-hendon-leads-columbia-to-easy-win-over-independence/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:47:35 -0500 2026-08-22T05:47:34.2100000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473658/hs-football-donovan-shumpert-has-big-day-as-elyria-catholic-rolls-in-opener/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473658/hs-football-donovan-shumpert-has-big-day-as-elyria-catholic-rolls-in-opener/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:27:00 -0500 Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert catches a touchdown pass in the first quarter against Lutheran West. Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert catches a touchdown pass in the first quarter against Lutheran West. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert runs for a touchdown after recovering a Lutheran West fumble in the first quarter. Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert runs for a touchdown after recovering a Lutheran West fumble in the first quarter. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Lutheran West quarterback Jayden Taylor, left, fumbles the ball while being sacked by Elyria Catholic's Gavin Smith, center, and Dominique Worthy in the first quarter. Lutheran West quarterback Jayden Taylor, left, fumbles the ball while being sacked by Elyria Catholic's Gavin Smith, center, and Dominique Worthy in the first quarter. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Ryan Flanagan (76) of Elyria Catholic blocks an extra point attempt by Lutheran West in the first quarter. Ryan Flanagan (76) of Elyria Catholic blocks an extra point attempt by Lutheran West in the first quarter. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert makes a touchdown catch over Lutheran West's Shaun Jones Aug 21. Elyria Catholic's Donovan Shumpert makes a touchdown catch over Lutheran West's Shaun Jones Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Elyria Catholic's Robbie Duray throws for a touchdown in the first half Aug 21. Elyria Catholic's Robbie Duray throws for a touchdown in the first half Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Donovan Shumpert breaks off a long run in the first half at Elyria Catholic on Aug 21. Donovan Shumpert breaks off a long run in the first half at Elyria Catholic on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE 2026-08-22T05:12:23.6830000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473655/hs-football-keystone-beats-norwayne-in-first-game-with-brian-fox-as-coach/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473655/hs-football-keystone-beats-norwayne-in-first-game-with-brian-fox-as-coach/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:29:00 -0500 2026-08-22T03:56:03.4170000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473654/hs-football-avon-lake-rallies-but-falls-to-strongsville/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473654/hs-football-avon-lake-rallies-but-falls-to-strongsville/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:22:00 -0500 Avon Lake's Mason Ambrose, left, and Jonah Kamai combine to tackle Strongsville's Austin Tatulinski for a loss. Avon Lake's Mason Ambrose, left, and Jonah Kamai combine to tackle Strongsville's Austin Tatulinski for a loss. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Avon Lake's Luke Gliha, left, celebrates his touchdown catch against Strongsville with Andrew Good. Avon Lake's Luke Gliha, left, celebrates his touchdown catch against Strongsville with Andrew Good. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Luke Gliha makes the catch for Avon Lake's first touchdown in the third quarter against Strongsville. Luke Gliha makes the catch for Avon Lake's first touchdown in the third quarter against Strongsville. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Strongsville's George Majernik steps in front of Avon Lake's Andrew Good to make the pick-six interception. Strongsville's George Majernik steps in front of Avon Lake's Andrew Good to make the pick-six interception. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Avon Lake's Dawson TenBrink throws a pass to the sideline against Strongsville. Avon Lake's Dawson TenBrink throws a pass to the sideline against Strongsville. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE Avon Lake's Chris Gaulding, left, and Nolan Walsh combine to knock the ball away from Strongsville's Brayden Alfred. Avon Lake's Chris Gaulding, left, and Nolan Walsh combine to knock the ball away from Strongsville's Brayden Alfred. RUSSELL A. GIFFORD / CHRONICLE 2026-08-23T16:29:50.3430000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473652/hs-football-midview-pulls-away-to-beat-westlake/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473652/hs-football-midview-pulls-away-to-beat-westlake/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:53:00 -0500 Midview's Jace Wright runs against Westlake on Aug 21. Midview's Jace Wright runs against Westlake on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Midview's Brennan Newton runs for a touchdown against Westlake on Aug 21. Midview's Brennan Newton runs for a touchdown against Westlake on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Midview's Brennan Newton celebrates a touchdown against Westlake on Aug 21. Midview's Brennan Newton celebrates a touchdown against Westlake on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Midview's Jace Wright runs over Westlake's Adam Dacek for a touchdown on Aug 21. Midview's Jace Wright runs over Westlake's Adam Dacek for a touchdown on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Midview's Brennan Newton is tackled by Westlake's Jacob Neff on Aug 21. Midview's Brennan Newton is tackled by Westlake's Jacob Neff on Aug 21. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Midview quarterback Brennen Newton runs past Jacob Abdallah of Westlake in the third quarter. Midview quarterback Brennen Newton runs past Jacob Abdallah of Westlake in the third quarter. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Midview's Jace Wright, left, runs for a touchdown while defended by Westlake's Adam Dacek in the third quarter. Midview's Jace Wright, left, runs for a touchdown while defended by Westlake's Adam Dacek in the third quarter. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE 2026-08-22T05:01:22.4600000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473651/hs-football-elyria-digs-hole-cant-keep-up-with-mayfield/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473651/hs-football-elyria-digs-hole-cant-keep-up-with-mayfield/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:11:00 -0500 2026-08-23T16:30:19.2730000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/471320/community-calendar-for-aug-22/ https://chroniclet.com/news/471320/community-calendar-for-aug-22/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0500 Members of the Avon on the Lake Garden Club stopped by The Goddard School to read books to the students. The books were all revolving around monarch butterflies. Members also helped the students with an art project. Special guest/member, Diana Wyrock brought her monarch habitat with caterpillars, milkweed flowers and a monarch ready to be released into the world. The students learned about each stage the butterfly goes through from egg to butterfly. After the readings and art project, the students went outside with the club members to release the monarch. To learn more about the club or to join please visit the website at avonlakegarden.club Members of the Avon on the Lake Garden Club stopped by The Goddard School to read books to the students. The books were all revolving around monarch butterflies. Members also helped the students with an art project. Special guest/member, Diana Wyrock brought her monarch habitat with caterpillars, milkweed flowers and a monarch ready to be released into the world. The students learned about each stage the butterfly goes through from egg to butterfly. After the readings and art project, the students went outside with the club members to release the monarch. To learn more about the club or to join please visit the website at avonlakegarden.club Photo provided Photo provided 2026-08-21T02:38:14.0200000Z 7 B https://chroniclet.com/news/473637/firelands-sebastian-citak-says-first-career-hole-in-one-is-craziest-feeling-ever/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473637/firelands-sebastian-citak-says-first-career-hole-in-one-is-craziest-feeling-ever/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:18:00 -0500 Firelands' Sebastian Citak poses for a picture after an ace at the LCAAA meet at Bob-O-Link last week. Firelands' Sebastian Citak poses for a picture after an ace at the LCAAA meet at Bob-O-Link last week. 2026-08-22T01:21:28.8600000Z 1 B https://chroniclet.com/news/473276/organizers-balance-lorain-county-fair-traditions-with-new-experiences/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473276/organizers-balance-lorain-county-fair-traditions-with-new-experiences/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 2026-08-20T02:56:50.3000000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473271/fair-veterinarians-keep-watch-over-animals-and-people-too/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473271/fair-veterinarians-keep-watch-over-animals-and-people-too/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Cindy gets a check up from a smiling Dr. Bill Spreng, DVM, and co-veterinarian of the Lorain County Fair. The goat, raised and showed by Spring's wife, Jody, was just named Ohio State Fair 2026 Best in Show Senior Doe. Cindy gets a check up from a smiling Dr. Bill Spreng, DVM, and co-veterinarian of the Lorain County Fair. The goat, raised and showed by Spring's wife, Jody, was just named Ohio State Fair 2026 Best in Show Senior Doe. PROVIDED Dr. Frank Krupka, DVM, speaks with a 4-H'er about her show rabbit during a recent Lorain County Fair. This year, Krupka serves as co-veterinarian of the fair. (photo provided by Frank Krupka) Dr. Frank Krupka, DVM, speaks with a 4-H'er about her show rabbit during a recent Lorain County Fair. This year, Krupka serves as co-veterinarian of the fair. (photo provided by Frank Krupka) 2026-08-20T03:02:01.0630000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473217/show-and-tell-starts-youngsters-in-4-h/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473217/show-and-tell-starts-youngsters-in-4-h/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 The Cloverleaf Show and Tell event introduces youngsters to the ways of 4H. The Cloverleaf Show and Tell event introduces youngsters to the ways of 4H. Provided by Toni New Photography 2026-08-20T03:07:47.5500000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/472572/seven-lorain-county-fair-board-of-directors-positions-up-for-election-in-2026/ https://chroniclet.com/news/472572/seven-lorain-county-fair-board-of-directors-positions-up-for-election-in-2026/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 2026-08-20T02:57:35.2300000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473475/check-out-this-years-lorain-county-fair-preview/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473475/check-out-this-years-lorain-county-fair-preview/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Vincent Guerrieri 2026-08-22T02:13:05.3230000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473214/woman-cow-make-unlikely-pair-at-fair/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473214/woman-cow-make-unlikely-pair-at-fair/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Emma and Holly. Emma and Holly. PHOTO PROVIDED Emma and Holly. Holly will retire after this year. Emma and Holly. Holly will retire after this year. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-08-20T03:06:42.4430000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473222/four-girls-three-boys-compete-for-queen-king-of-junior-fair/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473222/four-girls-three-boys-compete-for-queen-king-of-junior-fair/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Tyler Burns Tyler Burns PHOTO PROVIDED Reece Leiby Reece Leiby PHOTO PROVIDED AmiRey Aguilar Wetherbee AmiRey Aguilar Wetherbee PHOTO PROVIDED Jeanette Crawford Jeanette Crawford PHOTO PROVIDED Alison Gott Alison Gott PHOTO PROVIDED Emma Lewis Emma Lewis PHOTO PROVIDED Callie Finnegan Callie Finnegan PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-08-20T02:56:41.6100000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473218/jeanette-crawford-created-a-rabbit-breeding-operation-in-middle-school/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473218/jeanette-crawford-created-a-rabbit-breeding-operation-in-middle-school/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500 Little Jeanette and a bunny. Little Jeanette and a bunny. PROVIDED 2026-08-20T02:56:45.6800000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473641/elyria-cancels-concert-as-rain-chance-for-severe-storms-threaten-saturday/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473641/elyria-cancels-concert-as-rain-chance-for-severe-storms-threaten-saturday/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:26:00 -0500 2026-08-21T23:42:22.4900000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473635/elyria-police-warn-seniors-their-families-about-common-scams/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473635/elyria-police-warn-seniors-their-families-about-common-scams/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:14:00 -0500 2026-08-21T22:22:56.4830000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473631/lorain-county-free-clinic-expecting-increase-in-need-due-to-jfs-strike-medicaid-and-aca-changes/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473631/lorain-county-free-clinic-expecting-increase-in-need-due-to-jfs-strike-medicaid-and-aca-changes/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:11:00 -0500 2026-08-22T00:49:25.3170000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473603/religion-calendar/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473603/religion-calendar/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2026-08-21T19:10:45.9570000Z 2 C https://chroniclet.com/news/473266/medina-gazette-movie-listings/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473266/medina-gazette-movie-listings/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 -0500 2026-08-19T23:17:43.8700000Z 6 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473599/dui-sobriety-checkpoint-on-state-route-57-in-lorain-friday-night-7-to-10-pm/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473599/dui-sobriety-checkpoint-on-state-route-57-in-lorain-friday-night-7-to-10-pm/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:29:00 -0500 2026-08-21T19:36:15.0900000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473586/national-federation-of-independent-businesses-ohio-pac-endorses-vivek-ramaswamy-for-governor/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473586/national-federation-of-independent-businesses-ohio-pac-endorses-vivek-ramaswamy-for-governor/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:42:00 -0500 Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. JON CHERRY / AP 2026-08-21T19:43:22.8730000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473267/chronicle-telegram-movie-listings/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473267/chronicle-telegram-movie-listings/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 -0500 2026-08-19T23:11:28.3870000Z 6 B https://chroniclet.com/news/472765/high-school-football-preview-keystone-will-blend-old-with-new-this-fall/ https://chroniclet.com/news/472765/high-school-football-preview-keystone-will-blend-old-with-new-this-fall/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Keystone looks to finish strong this year with front, from left: Mason Grams (2), Zach Taylor (3) and Brendan Hagerman (9). Back, from left: Colt Cowling (6) and Bobby Gurich (7). Keystone looks to finish strong this year with front, from left: Mason Grams (2), Zach Taylor (3) and Brendan Hagerman (9). Back, from left: Colt Cowling (6) and Bobby Gurich (7). THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE 2026-08-19T03:03:42.4230000Z 2 D https://chroniclet.com/news/473522/husted-has-a-data-center-problem/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473522/husted-has-a-data-center-problem/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2026-08-20T21:49:49.3430000Z 4 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473564/county-public-defender-study-commission-holds-its-first-listening-session/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473564/county-public-defender-study-commission-holds-its-first-listening-session/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:20:00 -0500 Four out of the five members of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission -- from left, Zack Simonoff, Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett, Mark Ballard Sr. and Aden Fogel -- met Thursday, Aug. 20 for the first of a number of planned listening sessions on whether or not to recommend creating a county public defender's office for indigent criminal defendants. Commission member Brian Lee did not attend. Four out of the five members of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission -- from left, Zack Simonoff, Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett, Mark Ballard Sr. and Aden Fogel -- met Thursday, Aug. 20 for the first of a number of planned listening sessions on whether or not to recommend creating a county public defender's office for indigent criminal defendants. Commission member Brian Lee did not attend. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Veteran criminal defense attorney Zack Simonoff, left, gestures during the first listening session of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. At right is fellow commission member Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett. Veteran criminal defense attorney Zack Simonoff, left, gestures during the first listening session of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. At right is fellow commission member Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Veteran criminal defense attorney Zack Simonoff, left, speaks during the first listening session of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. At right is fellow commission member Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett. Veteran criminal defense attorney Zack Simonoff, left, speaks during the first listening session of the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. At right is fellow commission member Elyria Municipal Judge Gary Bennett. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Defense attorney Matt Bobrowski speaks before the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. Defense attorney Matt Bobrowski speaks before the Lorain County Public Defender Study Commission on Thursday, Aug. 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE 2026-08-22T01:32:11.8600000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473562/hs-football-avon-beats-st-ignatius-with-late-td-and-2-point-conversion/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473562/hs-football-avon-beats-st-ignatius-with-late-td-and-2-point-conversion/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 -0500 Avon's Fin Jerdonek scores on a 53-yard touchdown catch Thursday in the second quarter against St. Ignatius at Huntington Bank Field. Avon's Fin Jerdonek scores on a 53-yard touchdown catch Thursday in the second quarter against St. Ignatius at Huntington Bank Field. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon coach Mike Elder signals to his offense to go for a 2-point conversion Thursday after scoring a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. Avon coach Mike Elder signals to his offense to go for a 2-point conversion Thursday after scoring a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon's Jackson Palmer (8) celebrates his winning 2-point conversion catch with Jack Goldian late in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. Avon's Jackson Palmer (8) celebrates his winning 2-point conversion catch with Jack Goldian late in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon's Michael Colburn, center, celebrates his rushing touchdown with Jack Goldian (17) and John Hammond in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. Avon's Michael Colburn, center, celebrates his rushing touchdown with Jack Goldian (17) and John Hammond in the fourth quarter against St. Ignatius. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon quarterback Trevor Sykora throws a pass in the third quarter against St. Ignatius. Avon quarterback Trevor Sykora throws a pass in the third quarter against St. Ignatius. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE Avon quarterback Trevor Sykora celebrates after a win over St. Ignatius. Avon quarterback Trevor Sykora celebrates after a win over St. Ignatius. DAVID RICHARD / CHRONICLE 2026-08-21T05:08:56.2200000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473557/lorain-county-suicide-prevention-coalition-youth-sub-committee-advocates-for-safe-gun-practices-debuts-safety-video/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473557/lorain-county-suicide-prevention-coalition-youth-sub-committee-advocates-for-safe-gun-practices-debuts-safety-video/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:31:00 -0500 Members of the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalitions youth sub-committee hold a panel discussion ahead of Thursdays debut of the video advocating for firearm safety. Members of the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalitions youth sub-committee hold a panel discussion ahead of Thursdays debut of the video advocating for firearm safety. GARRETT LOOKER / CHRONICLE 2026-08-21T01:37:52.3170000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473536/our-history-is-worth-preserving-second-historic-looking-glass-unveiled-in-ely-square/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473536/our-history-is-worth-preserving-second-historic-looking-glass-unveiled-in-ely-square/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0500 Monet Roberts, executive director of Elyria Community Partnership shows the crowd how to lineup the imsage to view the cupola that once graced the top of the olf Lorain County Courthouse. Monet Roberts, executive director of Elyria Community Partnership shows the crowd how to lineup the imsage to view the cupola that once graced the top of the olf Lorain County Courthouse. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-08-21T00:44:22.6830000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473523/sheffield-lake-fire-simulates-water-rescue/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473523/sheffield-lake-fire-simulates-water-rescue/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:12:00 -0500 Sheffield Lake firefighters bring a "victim" to shore during a simulated water rescue on Lake Erie on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Sheffield Lake firefighters bring a "victim" to shore during a simulated water rescue on Lake Erie on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Sheffield Lake Fire Department 2026-08-20T23:48:02.0070000Z 6 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473524/avon-man-indicted-on-2-felonies-for-alleged-barroom-assault-in-wellington-in-july/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473524/avon-man-indicted-on-2-felonies-for-alleged-barroom-assault-in-wellington-in-july/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:39:00 -0500 Austin R. Mitchell Austin R. Mitchell PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-08-21T01:03:21.8100000Z 6 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473514/open-door-counseling-center-to-open-in-elyria-next-month/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473514/open-door-counseling-center-to-open-in-elyria-next-month/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:09:00 -0500 2026-08-21T00:04:11.2970000Z 6 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473518/league-of-women-voters-of-ohio-voter-registration-tour-to-stop-at-oberlin-college-on-aug-27/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473518/league-of-women-voters-of-ohio-voter-registration-tour-to-stop-at-oberlin-college-on-aug-27/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:44:00 -0500 The League of Women Voters of Ohio's 20-foot Caravel Airstream trailer will roll onto the campus of Oberlin College in Oberlin on Aug. 27 for the group's biggest statewide voter registration drive to date. The League of Women Voters of Ohio's 20-foot Caravel Airstream trailer will roll onto the campus of Oberlin College in Oberlin on Aug. 27 for the group's biggest statewide voter registration drive to date. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-08-20T22:22:14.9830000Z 6 A https://chroniclet.com/news/473500/port-authority-director-potential-midway-mall-buyer-visiting-site-often-asking-questions/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473500/port-authority-director-potential-midway-mall-buyer-visiting-site-often-asking-questions/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:37:00 -0500 JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Outside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Outside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. Jeff Barnes JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. Jeff Barnes JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12. Jeff Barnes An architectural rendering of McGregor Landing in Elyria. An architectural rendering of McGregor Landing in Elyria. Provided 2026-08-21T01:24:04.6200000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/472928/high-school-football-preview-near-miss-motivates-vermilion/ https://chroniclet.com/news/472928/high-school-football-preview-near-miss-motivates-vermilion/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Trey Colahan, Vermilion High School, on July 30. Trey Colahan, Vermilion High School, on July 30. THOMAS FETCENKO / CHRONICLE 2026-08-19T03:10:18.1830000Z 8 D https://chroniclet.com/news/473291/high-school-football-preview-hunter-varney-shows-versatility-for-black-river/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473291/high-school-football-preview-hunter-varney-shows-versatility-for-black-river/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Black River's Hunter Varney is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Black River's Hunter Varney is willing to do whatever it takes to win. RUSS GIFFORD / CHRONICLE 2026-08-19T03:00:13.4230000Z 2 D https://chroniclet.com/news/473395/read-our-high-school-football-preview/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473395/read-our-high-school-football-preview/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Vincent Guerrieri 2026-08-21T23:49:01.1800000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/473165/high-school-football-preview-for-avon-threepeat-would-be-a-feat/ https://chroniclet.com/news/473165/high-school-football-preview-for-avon-threepeat-would-be-a-feat/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 From left, Avon's Jairel Fenton, Fin Jerdonek and Jack Fitch are senior leaders for a team looking to make county history by winning three straight state titles. From left, Avon's Jairel Fenton, Fin Jerdonek and Jack Fitch are senior leaders for a team looking to make county history by winning three straight state titles. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE Avons Fin Jerdonek (22) carries the ball against Cincinnati Anderson on Thursday, Dec. 4, during the Division II state championship game at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton. The Eagles faced Anderson in a rematch of last years state final, when Avon secured the championship title. Avons Fin Jerdonek (22) carries the ball against Cincinnati Anderson on Thursday, Dec. 4, during the Division II state championship game at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton. The Eagles faced Anderson in a rematch of last years state final, when Avon secured the championship title. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE FILE Avon High School's coach Mike Elder reacts as Walsh Jesuit High School's Milan Parris (8) runs the ball back for a touch down early on in the first quarter during their first possession on Friday night, November 28 at the DII state semifinals hosted at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron. Avon High School's coach Mike Elder reacts as Walsh Jesuit High School's Milan Parris (8) runs the ball back for a touch down early on in the first quarter during their first possession on Friday night, November 28 at the DII state semifinals hosted at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE FILE Avon High School's fans high-five Jack Fitch (52) after the Eagles beat Walsh Jesuit on Friday night, November 28 at the DII state semifinals hosted at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron. Avon High School's fans high-five Jack Fitch (52) after the Eagles beat Walsh Jesuit on Friday night, November 28 at the DII state semifinals hosted at Infocision Stadium at the University of Akron. KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE FILE 2026-08-19T02:52:20.1530000Z 2 C