An arrest in California led to a search June 21 in a wooded area in Elyria for the body of Tierra Bryant, who has been missing for more than two years, but law enforcement officials did not find her remains.
Yellow tape and unmarked police vehicles blocked Mussey Avenue near a railroad track about a block from West River Street.
COLUMBUS, Ohio >> Ohio's state budget is headed into compromise talks on Thursday following Senate passage.
The budget cleared the Senate, 24-8, Wednesday evening after several hours of debate and efforts by minority Democrats to turn back limits on Medicaid expansion and a new work requirement for recipients of the government health care benefit.
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
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Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd.
Mentor Schools' new interim Superintendent William Porter is focused on making the coming school year the best year possible.
Porter began his new role on June 15 and will hold the position for one year as the Mentor School Board works on the placement of a permanent superintendent to fill the vacancy created when Matthew Miller accepted a position with Lakota Public Schools.
Wednesday June 21 marked summer solstice, or the first day of summer. Every year the first day of summer falls somewhere between June 20-22. A solstice happens when the sun's rotational axis is at its furthest point from the equator. It's when the sun reaches its northernmost point and the Earth's North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, causing the longest day of sunlight all year.
There never seems to be a shortage of lists these days, especially when it comes to food. Top 10 this and top 10 that, best of here and best of there.
And if you've ever read any "Best Pizza in Northeast Ohio" lists, you've probably seen the name Angelo's Pizza.
Elyria police are searching for suspects involved in the theft of two vehicles June 19.
Around 7:20 a.m., a 2017 Ford Escape and a 2012 Ford F-150 were reported stolen from a home on Hollywood Drive, according to Capt. Chris Costantino.
On June 21, the Escape was spotted in Sheffield Lake when a police pursuit began, Costantino said.
A 35-year-old Elyria man pleaded guilty June 20 to causing a crash that hurt six people and himself in July 2016.
Robert P. Campbell entered the plea to an amended indictment on charges of failure to comply with order or signal of a police officer, obstructing official business, driving under suspension, two counts of OVI, two counts of attempted aggravated vehicular assault, two counts of attempted vehicular assault, four counts of aggravated vehicular assault and four counts of vehicular assault.
A 62-year-old Avon Lake man was arrested June 22 after allegedly stealing signs from tree lawns and placing them in his backyard, according to an Avon Lake police report.
John Hoelzl was charged with one count of receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony, the report said.
For several months, Avon Lake police received numerous calls about signs being removed from tree lawns, according to the report.
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Lorain Academic Distress Commission Chair Tony Richardson said the commission must appoint a CEO by July 25. Community sessions June 19-20 were intended to gather information from focus groups and citizens regarding needs and concerns in the district.
At 10 a.m. June 25, Broadway Avenue will be closed from West Erie Avenue to West 17th Street, and West Erie from Oberlin Avenue to Broadway for the 51st Lorain International Parade, according to a Lorain police news release.
It is expected that the roadway closure will last until 2:30 p.m. for all vehicular traffic, the release said.
COLUMBUS >> Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment giving crime victims and their families the same rights as the accused say they've delivered enough signatures to Ohio's elections chief to make the fall ballot.
About 306,000 of the 560,000 signatures delivered Thursday to Secretary of State Jon Husted must be valid.
This year's Independence Day weekend is predicted to be the most traveled July 4 holiday ever.
"More Americans are eager to take advantage of the strong economy and celebrate with family and friends," Jim Lehman, president of AAA East Central, said in a news release. "Steady gas prices are providing an extra spark for Fourth of July travel plans.
Lorain County Community College announced it will offer applied bachelor's degrees in microelectronic manufacturing.
On June 22, LCCC's District Board of Trustees signed a resolution in support of the design and launch of the applied bachelor's degree program.
The move comes as the Ohio Legislature is expected to pass a budget proposal for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 which includes a provision giving community colleges the opportunity to offer select applied bachelor's degrees in areas of unmet industry need, according to a news release from the college.
An early morning drug raid June 20 executed by the Elyria Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Elyria Police Special Response Team netted two arrests on Middle Avenue, according to a report from Elyria police.
Richard Oliver Jr., 38, was charged with trafficking heroin, trafficking fentanyl, possession of heroin, possession of fentanyl, possession of oxycodone, having weapons under disability and drug paraphernalia.
WYOMING, Ohio >> Celebrating the life of an American college student who was detained in North Korea for over a year and died shortly after returning home in a coma, a packed crowd of mourners gathered Thursday as Otto Warmbier's loved ones shared stories about his affinity for hugs, thrift-store clothes-shopping and little-known rap music.
Mary P. Crehore, retiring director of the Avon Lake Public Library, hugs Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka during a reception honoring her service June 22. Zilka presented Crehore with a proclamation during the event, where he noted Crehore's "lifelong love of literature and learning."
In recognition of serving "tirelessly" for 15 years as director, Crehore was honored for strengthening the library's partnerships with the Lorain County Metro Parks, city of Avon Lake, Avon Lake City Schools and numerous local nonprofit and community service organizations.
A 26-year-old Lorain woman was arrested June 21 after authorities said she assaulted a Lorain police officer, according to a Lorain police report.
Ruqqahi Bell was charged with two counts of assault on a police officer, and single counts of resisting arrest and obstructing official business, the report said.
Lorain residents will have wait even longer to find out whether city council will vote to raise their sewer rates.
A special call meeting was held June 22 for a final reading on an ordinance raising the rate annually until 2026. Despite a looming deadline to make good on a consent decree with the U.
