Cleveland-based Liberty Development Co. presented a redevelopment proposal during the Oberlin City Council meeting May 20 for the building formerly known as Eastwood Elementary School, 198 E. College St.The proposed development would include the construction of a new four-story building in the north lot behind the school building and the refitting of the school into […]
Oberlin City Council approved during its April 15 meeting an expansion project at the Legion Field Garden, 425 S. Professor St. The garden, which the local nonprofit Our F.A.M.I.L.Y. runs, primarily produces food for the food pantry at Oberlin Community Services. Sander Ferrazza, who works at the garden through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, said improving […]
Earlier this month, Oberlin City Council approved the funding for a year-long pilot project for a new fixed electric bus route. The city will pay for half of the program for its pilot year and Lorain County Transit will match that with federal transit dollars. “It’s a great deal for us,” said Linda Arbogast, Oberlin […]
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.