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, […]
Lorain County is celebrating its bicentennial with a slew of activities in May, but Common Pleas Court and the Recorder’s Office deserve credit for wanting more people to know about the origins and the services they have provided for 200 years. While Lorain County Common Pleas Court, located in the Lorain County Justice Center, 225 […]
The Lorain County Historical Society will share a traveling exhibit this summer to celebrate the county’s bicentennial. The exhibit is called “Lorain County: 200 Years” and will be on display at special events or on loan to organizations, museums, libraries and schools across Lorain County. Amanda Davidson, education and tour coordinator for the Lorain County […]
Oberlin’s City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday. The meeting would have been held on Monday but was moved due to the observance of President’s Day. Proclamation Honors Connie Ponder for Outstanding Services The Oberlin City Council issued a proclamation to honor Connie Ellington-Ponder for Outstanding Services to the City of Oberlin. The Council.
Lorain County officials will be using $130,000 in recently discovered funds for the county’s bicentennial celebration, which kicks off with a spaghetti dinner Jan. 27. The funds were found in two accounts in the Visitor’s Bureau’s budget, according to Lorain County Commission Vice President David Moore. “We’re grateful for the genius of Commissioner David Moore, […]