Lorain’s annual Art in the Park series is making a comeback this summer, according to event organizer and former Oberlin City Schools educator Gloria J. Buxton.The summer series hopes to keep children engaged with art throughout the summer in absence of art classes during school, Buxton said.This year’s edition of the program will travel to […]
The City of Lorain’s annual Memorial Day Parade brought hundreds of people to the downtown district despite windy weather topped with cloudy skies.The parade kicked off at 11 a.m. sharp on Eighth Street and proceeded down Broadway Avenue until reaching Black River Landing, according to Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley.Bradley, who had a number of vehicles […]
Shawn Perry, a Vermilion musician and business owner, released his first album with major label distribution, “All American Heartbreak,” on May 24.The album is available on all platforms and in physical copies.With experience in singing different genres, Perry said he was able to pull from his favorite styles and create a mixture in this album […]
Brownhelm Historical Association hosted its annual Memorial Day parade through the township on the afternoon of May 26.For decades, the group has hosted the parade and dedicated a ceremony in honor of Memorial Day, often involving local groups and organizations, according to Marcia DePalma, Historical Association president.The parade, also known as “The Shortest Parade in […]
Lorain County’s biggest birthday party of the century took place May 24 in downtown Elyria.The historic Lorain County Courthouse, 302 2nd St. in Elyria, hosted the 200th year Celebration of Lorain County complete with historical reenactments, exhibit presentations and a time capsule.The countywide birthday party kicked off with a proclamation and welcome from Garry Gibbs, […]