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Emergency Warming Shelter to Open at South Rec

An Emergency Warming Shelter will open at 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 18th at South Rec. The shelter is expected to stay open through 7:00 am Thursday, February 20th. South Rec is located at 101 South Park Drive. City Hall is also open to the public during regular business hours throughout the week....

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How to report a streetlight outage to First Energy

First Energy is responsible for the maintenance of street lamps throughout the City. To report a street lamp outage visit www.firstenergycorp.com/outages, click "Streetlight or Outdoor Area Light Problem" in the menu on the left, and follow the prompts.

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Elyria Composting Facility: 2025 Hours and Pricing

The Elyria Composting Facility, operated by Barnes Composting, will open for the season on April 1st, 2025. You can find the operating hours, bulk material pricing, and more, below. Remember: There is no disposal fee for Elyria residents. 2025 Elyria Composting Facility: Hours and Info 2025 Bulk...

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2025 Elyria Safety Town

Session 1 June 9th - June 13th Session 2 June 16th - June 20th Session 3 June 23rd - June 27th For Children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 9:00 Am - 11:30AM Monday Through Thursday Friday Graduation at 9:00AM Cost: $15/Resident $25 Non-resident Registration Begins 3/24/25...

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Community Shred Days

COMMUNITY SHRED DAY: Saturday, May 31st & Saturday October 4th 9 am – Noon 131 Court Street (Parking lot BEHIND City Hall) Elyria’s Community Shred Day is a FREE event where residents can safely destroy personal records, financial documents, business proceedings, and more. NOTE: Paper items...

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Emergency Warming Shelter to Open January 20th

An Emergency Warming Shelter will open at 7:00 am Monday, January 20th at South Rec. The shelter is expected to stay open through 7:00 am Thursday, January 23rd. South Rec is located at 101 South Park Drive. The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme cold beginning Monday. If you or...

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2025 Sanitation Holiday Schedule

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/20: One day behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day 2/17: One day behind after President’s Day Memorial Day 5/26: One day behind after Memorial Day Juneteenth 6/19: One day behind after Juneteenth Independence Day 7/4: One day behind after Independence Day...

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City to Host Public Meetings on Zoning Code Update

The City of Elyria is holding two open houses to discuss the upcoming changes to the zoning code and to gather feedback and opinions from the public. Both open houses will be held in City Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd Floor: Thursday, February 20th from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25th from...

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Elyria Receives $60,500 Grant to Build Brine Facility

The City of Elyria was recently awarded $60,536 in the second round of grant funding by Ohio EPA’s new H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grant Program. This funding will be used for the purchase of a brine making machine. Brine is used to pre-treat roads during winter weather and helps reduce the...

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Veteran Trees

Join us in honoring our veterans and military with our third annual Veteran Tree Program. The Elyria Council of Veterans has partnered with the City of Elyria to decorate two trees with photo ornaments of veterans. The trees will be on display in Elyria City Hall during the month of December. You...

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Employees of the Month

The Office of Mayor Brubaker is proud to announce the selection of several staff members as Employees of the Month. We congratulate Michael Eichenlaub, Chad Arcaba, Scottie Slauterbeck, Brandon Borrelli, and Billy Madden. Please take a moment to read about their selection and join us in thanking...

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Oberlin-Elyria Road Corridor Improvement Project:

The City of Elyria is seeking public input on the Oberlin-Elyria Road Corridor Improvement Project. The project includes removal of the traffic Signal at the intersection of West Ave/S. Maple St./Oberlin-Elyria Rd. Stop signs shall be installed at West Ave and S. Maple St. A new pedestrian...

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POSTPONED: Veterans Night

Veterans Night, scheduled for November 12, has been postponed. We will update an announcement here and across social media when a new date is selected.

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City of Elyria to Host Public Forums on Zoning Update Process

From November 12-14, the City of Elyria will host four Public Preview Forums for Elyrians to learn more about the Zoning Update Process, next steps, and how the Process will affect businesses and neighborhoods. These open house-style events will give property and business owners the opportunity to...

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City of Elyria to Send EPA Required Notices to Water Customers

The City of Elyria is sending important notifications to water customers regarding the potential presence of lead service lines in the City’s water infrastructure. While recent testing indicates Elyria’s water system does not contain actionable levels of lead or copper, the Environment Protection...

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Employees of the Month: Dale Haynes and Dana Linden

From the Mayor’s Office: On behalf of The City of Elyria I’d like to congratulate Dale Haynes and Dana Linden for their selection as Employees of the Month. Please take a moment to read about their selection and join me in thanking them for their excellent service. Dale Haynes – Skilled...

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Architectural Design Rendering Financial Support Program

The City of Elyria has announced another financial tool to assist local business owners and prospective owners with lowering costs of commercial space repair and upgrades. The Architectural Design Rendering Financial Support Program provides funding which can be used to design and prepare detailed...

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Notice to all City Water Customers

Date:     October 10, 2024 To:         City of Elyria Water Customers From:    Samuel F. Jacob, Water Team Leader Dear Water Customers: On October 8 and 9, 2024, the City of Elyria was performing the final inspection of the transmission pipes from the Elyria Water Pumping Plant to the Elyria Water...

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NOTICE: ELYRIA WATER SYSTEM INSPECTION

Date:     October 4, 2024 To:         City of Elyria Water Customers From:    Samuel F. Jacob, Water Team Leader Dear Water Customers: On October 8 and 9, 2024, the City of Elyria will be performing the final inspection of the transmission pipes from the Elyria Water Pumping Plant to the Elyria...

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