Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road in Avon, has a new program for the summer called Nature’s Palette for Lorain County Metro Parks visitors to tap into the different senses of nature.The Nature’s Palette program features a display with different elements of nature for people to experience as it relates to each of the five […]
The historic Lorain-Sandusky Tornado of 1924 officially will mark its centennial June 28, but much like the event itself, the impact will be felt for months to come.Throughout the summer, the Lorain Historical Society, 329 W. 10th St. in Lorain, will host a number of events revolving around the tornado.The string of events officially will […]
Lorain County Beautiful Day was held May 18 where citizens cleaned neighborhoods, parks and other areas throughout the county.Lorain County Beautiful Day takes place on the third Saturday of May every year and this year celebrated its 23rd county-wide cleanup and planting day, according to Community Outreach Coordinator and Special Projects Brandi Schnell, of the […]
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Lorain tornado, local organizations are working together to remember the victims and survivors of the catastrophic event and promote awareness around the rebuilding and rebirth of Lorain that followed, according to a news release.Events and activities will take place on the official anniversary date of June 28 […]
The city of Avon has received $800,000 from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) and the Clean Ohio project for a new woodlands preserve area on the city’s south side. Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen said the property for the new woodlands preserve area is near the intersection of Stoney Ridge and Mills roads. The vision […]