https://chroniclet.com en-us Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:34 -0500 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:34 -0500 Presteligence Chronicle Telegram https://chroniclet.com/news/469387/sex-offender-who-exposed-himself-at-amherst-public-library-gets-9-months-in-prison/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469387/sex-offender-who-exposed-himself-at-amherst-public-library-gets-9-months-in-prison/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Attorney Matt Bobrowski talks to his client, Justin Moore who is facing multiple charges following an incident in the Amherst Public Library. Attorney Matt Bobrowski talks to his client, Justin Moore who is facing multiple charges following an incident in the Amherst Public Library. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-23T02:47:06.8900000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469377/advisory-board-chooses-1426-million-540-bed-design-for-new-lorain-county-jail/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469377/advisory-board-chooses-1426-million-540-bed-design-for-new-lorain-county-jail/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 From left, Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Tom Orlando, Commissioner David Moore and Sheriff Jack Hall -- all members of the Lorain County Jail Advisory Board -- listen to options for the construction of a new county jail on Monday, June 22. From left, Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Tom Orlando, Commissioner David Moore and Sheriff Jack Hall -- all members of the Lorain County Jail Advisory Board -- listen to options for the construction of a new county jail on Monday, June 22. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE A rendering of what an "indirect podular remote supervision jail," or "wagon wheel" design, would look like on paper for a new, multi million-dollar Lorain County Jail. The current jail was built nearly 50 years ago, is unsafe for inmates and staff and needs replaced, county officials have said. A rendering of what an "indirect podular remote supervision jail," or "wagon wheel" design, would look like on paper for a new, multi million-dollar Lorain County Jail. The current jail was built nearly 50 years ago, is unsafe for inmates and staff and needs replaced, county officials have said. CHRONICLE FILE From left, Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Tom Orlando, Commissioner David Moore and Sheriff Jack Hall -- all members of the Lorain County Jail Advisory Board -- listen to options for the construction of a new county jail on Monday, June 22. From left, Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Tom Orlando, Commissioner David Moore and Sheriff Jack Hall -- all members of the Lorain County Jail Advisory Board -- listen to options for the construction of a new county jail on Monday, June 22. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE 2026-06-23T01:59:53.3630000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469350/lorain-county-sheriffs-office-k9-chewy-receives-donated-body-armor/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469350/lorain-county-sheriffs-office-k9-chewy-receives-donated-body-armor/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Lorain County Sheriff's Office K-9 Chewy, with handler Corrections Officer Scott Holbrook, pose with Chewy wearing a brand-new donated vest courtesty of an Indiana woman's donation to Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a national nonprofit. Lorain County Sheriff's Office K-9 Chewy, with handler Corrections Officer Scott Holbrook, pose with Chewy wearing a brand-new donated vest courtesty of an Indiana woman's donation to Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a national nonprofit. PHOTO PROVIDED` 2026-06-23T00:34:16.0000000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469349/first-responders-night-event-is-7-pm-wednesday-at-midway-baptist-church-in-elyria-township/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469349/first-responders-night-event-is-7-pm-wednesday-at-midway-baptist-church-in-elyria-township/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 2026-06-22T21:16:38.1130000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469391/avon-lake-moving-forward-with-legislation-to-reduce-citys-income-tax-credit/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469391/avon-lake-moving-forward-with-legislation-to-reduce-citys-income-tax-credit/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:59:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-23T02:43:55.0170000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469390/lorain-weighs-changes-to-delinquent-water-charges/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469390/lorain-weighs-changes-to-delinquent-water-charges/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:50:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-23T02:28:23.6130000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469386/flight-of-the-flags-to-honor-deceased-veterans-first-responders-with-b-25-flyover/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469386/flight-of-the-flags-to-honor-deceased-veterans-first-responders-with-b-25-flyover/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:57:00 -0500 Lorain County residents will be able to see a World War II-era B-25 bomber fly over several veterans' memorials June 29 as part of the Flight of the Flags tribute honoring deceased veterans, police officers and firefighters during the nations 250th anniversary celebration. Lorain County residents will be able to see a World War II-era B-25 bomber fly over several veterans' memorials June 29 as part of the Flight of the Flags tribute honoring deceased veterans, police officers and firefighters during the nations 250th anniversary celebration. Submitted 2026-06-23T01:01:16.8370000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469380/grafton-approves-plans-for-new-commstar-credit-union-branch/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469380/grafton-approves-plans-for-new-commstar-credit-union-branch/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:20:00 -0500 A rendering shows the planned CommStar Credit Union branch at 677 N. Main St. in Grafton. Village Council approved site plans for the project June 16, clearing the way for construction and related improvements near the Wayne Shipman Memorial Trailhead. A rendering shows the planned CommStar Credit Union branch at 677 N. Main St. in Grafton. Village Council approved site plans for the project June 16, clearing the way for construction and related improvements near the Wayne Shipman Memorial Trailhead. Submitted 2026-06-23T00:56:33.8700000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469375/additional-fundraiser-launched-for-family-of-mother-killed-in-crash/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469375/additional-fundraiser-launched-for-family-of-mother-killed-in-crash/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:06:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-23T03:57:40.5500000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469314/lorain-historical-society-appoints-new-executive-director/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469314/lorain-historical-society-appoints-new-executive-director/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:42:00 -0500 2026-06-23T03:38:33.9330000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469356/window-display-contest-aims-to-showcase-what-makes-oberlin-beautiful/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469356/window-display-contest-aims-to-showcase-what-makes-oberlin-beautiful/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:17:00 -0500 Abbie Fox, executive director of the Oberlin Business Partnership, stands in front of the organizations Oberlin The Beautiful window display promoting a communitywide storefront decorating contest commemorating Americas 250th anniversary. Abbie Fox, executive director of the Oberlin Business Partnership, stands in front of the organizations Oberlin The Beautiful window display promoting a communitywide storefront decorating contest commemorating Americas 250th anniversary. Connor Ball 2026-06-23T00:39:16.6800000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469348/arrest-following-elyria-juneteenth-event-sparks-debate-use-of-force-review-updated-video/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469348/arrest-following-elyria-juneteenth-event-sparks-debate-use-of-force-review-updated-video/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:00 -0500 This screenshot from an Elyria police officer's bodycam shows officers trying to subdue a 15-year-old girl during an incident Saturday in Ely Square. This screenshot from an Elyria police officer's bodycam shows officers trying to subdue a 15-year-old girl during an incident Saturday in Ely Square. ELYRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2026-06-23T03:27:33.1970000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469336/did-you-hear-cash-money-records-no-limit-records-tour-masters-of-funk-and-little-big-town/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469336/did-you-hear-cash-money-records-no-limit-records-tour-masters-of-funk-and-little-big-town/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:19:00 -0500 Cash Money Records & No Limit Records Tour comes through Cleveland for a Nov. 15 show at Rocket Arena. (Courtesy of BMN Entertainment) Cash Money Records & No Limit Records Tour comes through Cleveland for a Nov. 15 show at Rocket Arena. (Courtesy of BMN Entertainment) Courtesy of BMN Entertainment 2026-06-23T04:50:07.9000000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469335/cleveland-orchestras-2026-blossom-music-festival-schedule/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469335/cleveland-orchestras-2026-blossom-music-festival-schedule/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:16:00 -0500 Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. Roger Mastroianni 2026-06-23T04:46:33.3400000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469334/cleveland-orchestra-promising-big-things-for-summers-blossom-music-festival/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469334/cleveland-orchestra-promising-big-things-for-summers-blossom-music-festival/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:15:00 -0500 Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni) Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni) Roger Mastroianni Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni) Cleveland Orchestras Blossom Music Festival runs July 3 through Sept. 6 at Blossom Music Center. (Photo by Roger Mastroianni) Roger Mastroianni 2026-06-23T04:42:29.8600000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469333/featuring-randy-bachman-and-burton-cummings-the-real-guess-who-set-for-blossom-music-center-date/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469333/featuring-randy-bachman-and-burton-cummings-the-real-guess-who-set-for-blossom-music-center-date/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:11:00 -0500 The Guess Who. (Courtesy of Corey Kelly) The Guess Who. (Courtesy of Corey Kelly) Corey Kelly 2026-06-23T04:38:38.7470000Z https://chroniclet.com/news/469318/amherst-announces-this-years-class-of-distinguished-alumni-gallery-of-success/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469318/amherst-announces-this-years-class-of-distinguished-alumni-gallery-of-success/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-06-23T03:39:29.4230000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469317/fundraiser-launched-for-survivors-of-friday-crash/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469317/fundraiser-launched-for-survivors-of-friday-crash/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Lifeflight on the ground on the Ohio Turnpike Eastbound. Firefighters and EMS in the background where they were managing the crash. Lifeflight on the ground on the Ohio Turnpike Eastbound. Firefighters and EMS in the background where they were managing the crash. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-22T21:41:25.2370000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469316/season-of-the-mayfly-at-hand-again-on-lakefront/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469316/season-of-the-mayfly-at-hand-again-on-lakefront/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Mayflies can be seen on the exterior of a building in downtown Vermilion on Sunday. Mayflies can be seen on the exterior of a building in downtown Vermilion on Sunday. Garrett Looker 2026-06-23T03:37:24.1830000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469313/vermilion-celebrates-60th-festival-of-the-fish/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469313/vermilion-celebrates-60th-festival-of-the-fish/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Vermilion's Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade commences in downtown Sunday. Vermilion's Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade commences in downtown Sunday. Garrett Looker Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Garrett Looker Members of the Lorain International Festival's royal court wave to parade goers Sunday. Members of the Lorain International Festival's royal court wave to parade goers Sunday. Garrett Looker Participants of the Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade wave to members of the crowd Sunday. Participants of the Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade wave to members of the crowd Sunday. Garrett Looker Participants of the Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade wave to members of the crowd Sunday. Participants of the Festival of the Fish Father's Day Parade wave to members of the crowd Sunday. Garrett Looker Members of the Erie County Fairl's royal court wave to parade goers Sunday. Members of the Erie County Fairl's royal court wave to parade goers Sunday. Garrett Looker A parade participant, representing Vermilion's Ritter Public Library, dresses as a dinosaur Sunday. A parade participant, representing Vermilion's Ritter Public Library, dresses as a dinosaur Sunday. Garrett Looker Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Garrett Looker Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Members of the Deputies Baton and Drum Corps march along during Sunday's parade. Garrett Looker Vermilion Mayor Russell Owens waves to the crowd during Sunday's Father's Day Parade. Vermilion Mayor Russell Owens waves to the crowd during Sunday's Father's Day Parade. Garrett Looker 2026-06-23T03:34:07.6300000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469232/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469232/fundraisers-around-lorain-county/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-06-21T22:30:05.1100000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469228/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469228/food-distribution-around-lorain-county/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-06-21T22:29:57.9530000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469286/osvaldo-figueroa-mother-cabrini-food-pantrys-meat-man-still-volunteering-at-96/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469286/osvaldo-figueroa-mother-cabrini-food-pantrys-meat-man-still-volunteering-at-96/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Volunteer Osvaldo "Papi" Figueroa, right, who turned 96 on Friday, June 19, is "the meat man" at Mother Cabrini Food Pantry on Homewood Drive in Lorain. Here, he helps fellow volunteer Joseph Brailer, left, sort and load frozen meats for distribution to food pantry recipients. Figueroa has been volunteering there for nearly 20 years. Volunteer Osvaldo "Papi" Figueroa, right, who turned 96 on Friday, June 19, is "the meat man" at Mother Cabrini Food Pantry on Homewood Drive in Lorain. Here, he helps fellow volunteer Joseph Brailer, left, sort and load frozen meats for distribution to food pantry recipients. Figueroa has been volunteering there for nearly 20 years. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Osvaldo "Papi" Figueroa, center, poses for a photo with his daughter Millie Torres, left, and Michelle Richards, right, the day after his 96th birthday. Nearly 20 years after he started, he's still volunteering three Saturdays per month at the Mother Cabrini Food Pantry on Homewood Drive in Lorain where Richards is the director and Torres has joined her father as a volunteer. Osvaldo "Papi" Figueroa, center, poses for a photo with his daughter Millie Torres, left, and Michelle Richards, right, the day after his 96th birthday. Nearly 20 years after he started, he's still volunteering three Saturdays per month at the Mother Cabrini Food Pantry on Homewood Drive in Lorain where Richards is the director and Torres has joined her father as a volunteer. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE A sign for the Mother Cabrini Food Pantry at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Lorain. A sign for the Mother Cabrini Food Pantry at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Lorain. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE 2026-06-21T01:26:57.4900000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469284/juneteenth-celebration-in-elyria-reclaims-the-past-for-black-lorain-countians/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469284/juneteenth-celebration-in-elyria-reclaims-the-past-for-black-lorain-countians/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500 A white horse-drawn carriage led the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade up Middle Avenue on Saturday, June 20. A white horse-drawn carriage led the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade up Middle Avenue on Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step past Elyria High School on Middle Avenue in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step past Elyria High School on Middle Avenue in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. The Deputies Drum & Baton Corps marches in step in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE The African Royalty Drill Team of Lorain dances on Second Street before entering Ely Square in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. The African Royalty Drill Team of Lorain dances on Second Street before entering Ely Square in the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth parade, Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Apostle Janice Roberts of Divine Destiny Christian Fellowship on Clinton Avenue in Elyria leads a prayer to open the Juneteenth celebration on Ely Square on Saturday, June 20. Apostle Janice Roberts of Divine Destiny Christian Fellowship on Clinton Avenue in Elyria leads a prayer to open the Juneteenth celebration on Ely Square on Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE Elyria Black Legacy Connection founder Ethan West, left, listens as Elyria City Councilman Brad Armstrong, I-5th Ward, introduces him during opening remarks at the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20. Elyria Black Legacy Connection founder Ethan West, left, listens as Elyria City Councilman Brad Armstrong, I-5th Ward, introduces him during opening remarks at the 2026 Elyria Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20. DAVE O'BRIEN/CHRONICLE 2026-06-23T03:55:10.9430000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469270/legal-battle-over-domestic-relationsjuvenile-court-2026-budget-continues-in-ohio-supreme-court/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469270/legal-battle-over-domestic-relationsjuvenile-court-2026-budget-continues-in-ohio-supreme-court/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-20T01:06:56.0630000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469261/dairy-twist-owner-closes-for-season-amid-ovarian-cancer-battle/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469261/dairy-twist-owner-closes-for-season-amid-ovarian-cancer-battle/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:26:00 -0500 Dairy Twist on Route 20 with a sign that reads, Cancer closed us Pray for Becky. Dairy Twist on Route 20 with a sign that reads, Cancer closed us Pray for Becky. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-21T19:35:10.0370000Z 5 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469263/mike-willets-retires-reflects-on-52-year-career-in-community-corrections/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469263/mike-willets-retires-reflects-on-52-year-career-in-community-corrections/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Mike Willets, "the legend," speaks to the crowd at his retirement luncheon at the Lorain Medina Community Based Correctional Facility. He was thanking all the employees who made his time a success at the agency. Mike Willets, "the legend," speaks to the crowd at his retirement luncheon at the Lorain Medina Community Based Correctional Facility. He was thanking all the employees who made his time a success at the agency. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE 2026-06-19T23:24:37.5930000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469238/former-lorain-county-pharmacy-co-owner-who-became-a-fugitive-for-a-decade-pleads-guilty-to-federal-tax-charge/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469238/former-lorain-county-pharmacy-co-owner-who-became-a-fugitive-for-a-decade-pleads-guilty-to-federal-tax-charge/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 The Chronicle-Telegram 2026-06-19T21:17:26.6000000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469267/no-injuries-in-fire-at-elyria-foundry/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469267/no-injuries-in-fire-at-elyria-foundry/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:24:00 -0500 Elyria and Sheffield fire respond to the scene of a fire at the Elyria Foundry on Fillbert Street in Elyria on Friday. Elyria and Sheffield fire respond to the scene of a fire at the Elyria Foundry on Fillbert Street in Elyria on Friday. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE 2026-06-20T00:32:48.8430000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469265/elyria-institution-gyro-house-closes-after-35-years/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469265/elyria-institution-gyro-house-closes-after-35-years/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:55:00 -0500 Gyro House, a beloved Elyria restaurant, sits empty after its closure was announced on Friday, June 19. Gyro House, a beloved Elyria restaurant, sits empty after its closure was announced on Friday, June 19. OWEN MACMILLAN/CHRONICLE 2026-06-19T23:11:21.1800000Z 2 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469260/work-to-begin-on-state-route-57-in-elyria-on-monday/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469260/work-to-begin-on-state-route-57-in-elyria-on-monday/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:09:00 -0500 The Ohio Department of Transportation will be resurfacing construction activities on State Route 57 from Cleveland Street south to Chestnut Ridge Road starting Monday, June 22. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be resurfacing construction activities on State Route 57 from Cleveland Street south to Chestnut Ridge Road starting Monday, June 22. Ohio Department of Transportation 2026-06-19T23:01:22.8770000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469244/a-day-on-the-shore-of-lake-erie/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469244/a-day-on-the-shore-of-lake-erie/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:42:00 -0500 Lake Erie was a bit rambunctious Thursday as splashes burst above the surf. Lake Erie was a bit rambunctious Thursday as splashes burst above the surf. JANTZ PHOTOGRAPHY The clouds and surf take on a painterly gleam. The clouds and surf take on a painterly gleam. JANTZ PHOTOGRAPHY The flowers seem undisturbed by the roiling lake in the background The flowers seem undisturbed by the roiling lake in the background JANTZ PHOTOGRAPHY The beach takes on a reddish hue in the saturated light. The beach takes on a reddish hue in the saturated light. JANTZ PHOTOGRAPHY Jantz Photography Jantz Photography 2026-06-20T01:49:44.8400000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469258/wrapped-vehicles-honor-three-lorain-county-veterans/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469258/wrapped-vehicles-honor-three-lorain-county-veterans/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:41:00 -0500 This wrapped vehicle features Lorain County Marine George Crougan Reid, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Mexican incursion in 1914. This wrapped vehicle features Lorain County Marine George Crougan Reid, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Mexican incursion in 1914. PHOTO PROVIDED This wrapped vehicle features Lorain County Marine Charles Joseph Berry, who received the Medal of Honor in World War II. This wrapped vehicle features Lorain County Marine Charles Joseph Berry, who received the Medal of Honor in World War II. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-06-19T23:20:56.9330000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469253/ocs-juneteenth-cookout-draws-hundreds-for-community-celebration-in-oberlin/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469253/ocs-juneteenth-cookout-draws-hundreds-for-community-celebration-in-oberlin/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:09:00 -0500 Oberlin Community Services hosted a cookout Thursday as part of its annual Juneteenth celebration. Oberlin Community Services hosted a cookout Thursday as part of its annual Juneteenth celebration. Submitted Oberlin Community Services volunteers prepare and serve grilled burgers, hot dogs, macaroni and green beans during Thursdays Juneteenth cookout. Oberlin Community Services volunteers prepare and serve grilled burgers, hot dogs, macaroni and green beans during Thursdays Juneteenth cookout. Submitted 2026-06-19T21:28:49.9830000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469243/lorain-woman-killed-three-children-injured-in-ohio-turnpike-crash-in-elyria-updated/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469243/lorain-woman-killed-three-children-injured-in-ohio-turnpike-crash-in-elyria-updated/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:37:00 -0500 Lifeflight, Elyria Fire, and North Ridgeville tend to a crash on the Ohio Turnpike eastbound on Friday afternoon. Lifeflight, Elyria Fire, and North Ridgeville tend to a crash on the Ohio Turnpike eastbound on Friday afternoon. BRUCE BISHOP / CHRONICLE First responders and a Metro Life Flight helicopter respond to a fatal crash on the Ohio Turnpike beneath Gulf Road in Elyria on Friday, June 19. First responders and a Metro Life Flight helicopter respond to a fatal crash on the Ohio Turnpike beneath Gulf Road in Elyria on Friday, June 19. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-20T00:30:06.7100000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469242/waterline-work-being-done-at-avon-lake-intersection-next-week/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469242/waterline-work-being-done-at-avon-lake-intersection-next-week/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:00 -0500 Vineyard Road will be closed to all traffic during that time, and Lake Road will be down to one lane of traffic with temporary traffic signals, Vineyard Road will be closed to all traffic during that time, and Lake Road will be down to one lane of traffic with temporary traffic signals, City of Avon Lake Facebook 2026-06-19T21:18:23.8500000Z 1 C https://chroniclet.com/news/469227/religion-calendar/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469227/religion-calendar/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0500 2026-06-19T19:01:34.5400000Z 2 C https://chroniclet.com/news/468087/community-calendar-for-june-20/ https://chroniclet.com/news/468087/community-calendar-for-june-20/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:20:00 -0500 2026-06-19T19:27:22.8500000Z 3 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469105/cincinnati-man-accused-of-traveling-to-elyria-to-rape-girl-facing-more-felony-charges/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469105/cincinnati-man-accused-of-traveling-to-elyria-to-rape-girl-facing-more-felony-charges/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 Joshua Telford Joshua Telford Provided photo 2026-06-18T00:02:20.0300000Z 11 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469100/feds-charge-lorain-man-with-illegally-trafficking-16-guns-from-ohio-to-new-jersey/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469100/feds-charge-lorain-man-with-illegally-trafficking-16-guns-from-ohio-to-new-jersey/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0500 A semiautomatic rifle, top, and a pistol-carbine, bottom, that Timothy Rios of Lorain and an accomplice allegedly illegally sold to a confidential source in New Jersey on Nov. 7 are shown in this image taken from a criminal complaint filed in federal court in New Jersey. A semiautomatic rifle, top, and a pistol-carbine, bottom, that Timothy Rios of Lorain and an accomplice allegedly illegally sold to a confidential source in New Jersey on Nov. 7 are shown in this image taken from a criminal complaint filed in federal court in New Jersey. PHOTO PROVIDED Three handguns and accessories that federal agents allege Timothy Rios of Lorain and an accomplice allegedly illegally sold in New York City on May 1 are shown in this image taken from a criminal complaint filed in federal court in New Jersey. Three handguns and accessories that federal agents allege Timothy Rios of Lorain and an accomplice allegedly illegally sold in New York City on May 1 are shown in this image taken from a criminal complaint filed in federal court in New Jersey. PHOTO PROVIDED 2026-06-17T22:50:44.3700000Z 11 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469207/hostage-situation-in-elyria-ends-without-injury/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469207/hostage-situation-in-elyria-ends-without-injury/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0500 Elyria police officers train their rifles on the back of an apartment building during a standoff involving alleged hostages on Thursday, June 18. Elyria police officers train their rifles on the back of an apartment building during a standoff involving alleged hostages on Thursday, June 18. OWEN MACMILLAN/CHRONICLE Timothy Beard Timothy Beard 2026-06-20T01:14:18.2300000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469203/summer-movies-continue-in-lorain-with-round-of-funding/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469203/summer-movies-continue-in-lorain-with-round-of-funding/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:15:00 -0500 American Legion Post 30 director of youth services and community outreach Brandon J. Wysocki, Mayor Jack Bradley, Lorain Palace Theatre Executive Director Chris Pataky and Council member Victoria Kempton, D-Ward 2, stand underneath the historic theaters marquee Thursday. American Legion Post 30 director of youth services and community outreach Brandon J. Wysocki, Mayor Jack Bradley, Lorain Palace Theatre Executive Director Chris Pataky and Council member Victoria Kempton, D-Ward 2, stand underneath the historic theaters marquee Thursday. GARRETT LOOKER / CHRONICLE 2026-06-19T00:25:14.1400000Z 10 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469202/parade-celebration-to-commemorate-juneteenth-in-elyria-on-saturday/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469202/parade-celebration-to-commemorate-juneteenth-in-elyria-on-saturday/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:08:00 -0500 ELyria Black Legacy Connection founder Ethan West carries the organization's flag during its Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025. ELyria Black Legacy Connection founder Ethan West carries the organization's flag during its Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Carissa Woytach; Carissa Woytach 2026-06-19T00:36:57.9570000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469201/grafton-approves-site-plan-for-new-dys-youth-rehabilitation-campus/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469201/grafton-approves-site-plan-for-new-dys-youth-rehabilitation-campus/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:53:00 -0500 A rendering shows the administration building planned for the Ohio Department of Youth Services youth rehabilitation campus on Avon Belden Road in Grafton. Village officials approved the sites development plan Tuesday. A rendering shows the administration building planned for the Ohio Department of Youth Services youth rehabilitation campus on Avon Belden Road in Grafton. Village officials approved the sites development plan Tuesday. G.L.W. Broadband, Inc. 2026-06-19T00:51:17.9370000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469112/this-years-festival-of-the-fish-to-be-offer-you-cant-refuse/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469112/this-years-festival-of-the-fish-to-be-offer-you-cant-refuse/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0500 2026-06-18T00:49:05.3470000Z 10 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469183/welcome-home-ohio-initiative-to-bring-affordable-housing-opportunities-to-the-county/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469183/welcome-home-ohio-initiative-to-bring-affordable-housing-opportunities-to-the-county/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:39:00 -0500 City officials joined Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and other community partners at a press conference Thursday, where they spoke on the Welcome Home Ohio Program. City officials joined Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and other community partners at a press conference Thursday, where they spoke on the Welcome Home Ohio Program. Gabrielle Monk (From left to right) Carrie Porter (City of Oberlin), Greg Holcomb (City of Oberlin), Matt Kusznir (City of Lorain), John Litten (Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity), State Representative Gayle Manning, Commissioner Marty Gallagher, Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley, Joseph Recchie (Community Building Partners LLC), and Dawn Calvert (City of Elyria) at the press conference Thursday, June 18 at the Lorain County Administration Building (From left to right) Carrie Porter (City of Oberlin), Greg Holcomb (City of Oberlin), Matt Kusznir (City of Lorain), John Litten (Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity), State Representative Gayle Manning, Commissioner Marty Gallagher, Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley, Joseph Recchie (Community Building Partners LLC), and Dawn Calvert (City of Elyria) at the press conference Thursday, June 18 at the Lorain County Administration Building Gabrielle Monk 2026-06-18T23:28:03.7800000Z 1 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469172/grafton-moves-forward-with-preservation-of-historic-railroad-interlocking-tower/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469172/grafton-moves-forward-with-preservation-of-historic-railroad-interlocking-tower/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:41:00 -0500 Joe Filipiak, Grafton Railroad Historical Society's conductor, stands outside Graftons historic railroad interlocking tower, which is slated for exterior painting as part of ongoing preservation efforts. Joe Filipiak, Grafton Railroad Historical Society's conductor, stands outside Graftons historic railroad interlocking tower, which is slated for exterior painting as part of ongoing preservation efforts. Connor Ball The interior of Graftons historic railroad interlocking tower shows the area where operators once monitored train movements and controlled rail traffic through the village. The interior of Graftons historic railroad interlocking tower shows the area where operators once monitored train movements and controlled rail traffic through the village. Connor Ball This old photo depicts the switch tower controlling the "Big Four" railroads that came through town, circa 1904. This old photo depicts the switch tower controlling the "Big Four" railroads that came through town, circa 1904. CHUCK HUMEL / CHRONICLE FILE 2026-06-18T22:29:18.8870000Z 10 A https://chroniclet.com/news/469175/nick-abraham-his-ford-dealership-mark-decades-of-success/ https://chroniclet.com/news/469175/nick-abraham-his-ford-dealership-mark-decades-of-success/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:37:00 -0500 Mike Abraham, Nick Abraham and Michelle Abraham during an award ceremony at Elyria Ford. The Elyria dealership was presented an President's Award, as well as an award acknowledging 25 years as a Ford dealership. Abraham was talking to his employees thanking them for their role in getting another award. Mike Abraham, Nick Abraham and Michelle Abraham during an award ceremony at Elyria Ford. The Elyria dealership was presented an President's Award, as well as an award acknowledging 25 years as a Ford dealership. Abraham was talking to his employees thanking them for their role in getting another award. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE Nick Abraham, owner of Elyria Ford celebrating with a pair of awards. One celebrating the 25 year anniversary and the other, one of the multiple President's Awards, presented to the top delarships in the country. Nick Abraham, owner of Elyria Ford celebrating with a pair of awards. One celebrating the 25 year anniversary and the other, one of the multiple President's Awards, presented to the top delarships in the country. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE 2026-06-18T23:40:24.6100000Z 10 A