Elyria, OH - As a recipient of CARES Act funding, the City of Elyria Office of Community Development is now able to offer grants for organizations interested in providing services, projects, programs that serve Elyrians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible Public Service Actions Include...
Announcements
Small Business Grants Now Available Through the City of Elyria Cares Act Fund
Elyria, OH - As a recipient of CARES Act funding, the City of Elyria is now able to offer grants for small businesses which have been impacted by COVID-19. “Small businesses owners sacrificed a lot to keep our community safe over the last few months, resulting in increased expenses and reduced...
COVID-19 Testing in Elyria: Lorain County Health & Dentistry Now Offers Curbside (COVID-19) testing at Elyria City Hall Parking Lot
Lorain County Health & Dentistry, a Community Health Center, and the largest safety-net provider of primary and preventive health care in Lorain County, now offers COVID-19 testing at 131 Court Street, in the Elyria City Hall parking lot. Testing is available two days per week every Wednesday...
SPECIAL VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M
SPECIAL VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M
TUESDAY CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR THE NELSON FAMILY
Elyria, OH - The City of Elyria is supporting friends and family of the Nelson Family with a Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, August 4, at 8:00PM in front of the West Recreation Center. All five members of the Nelson family were found dead in their home July 28th. The deceased are spouses John and...
Results: Resident Option Survey on the Closure of the UH EMC Family Birth Center
On Wednesday, July 29 the Office of the Mayor released an Opinion Survey on the closure of the University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center. In an effort to share our community's stance on the impending closure, the Office of the Mayor has redacted personal and contact information to share survey...
Mayor Frank Whitfield Meets with Community to Discuss Closure of University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center
Elyria, OH - On Wednesday, July 30 Mayor Whitfield and members of his staff joined Dr. Rima Bachuwa to have a community discussion about the announced closure of the University Hospitals EMC Family Birth Center. Nearly 60 concerned residents and University Hospitals staff congregated nearby the...
Sign Up for Wireless Emergency Notifications (WENS)
Sign up for Lorain County Alerts through the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) to receive emergency alerts and public service announcements. This free service is provided in partnership by Lorain County and your local jurisdictions; standard message rates/fees may apply. Registrants...
Elyria Mourns Loss of Family in Wake of Shooting
Elyria, Ohio - Earlier this morning City of Elyria officials learned of the death of five individuals, all family members, in their home. The situation is currently under investigation by the City of Elyria Police Department. “It is with great sadness that we share this tragic news,” said Elyria...
Free Fresh Produce & Free 100% Cotton Masks Distribution, Census & Blood Drive Happening at Elyria City Hall on Thursday, July 30
ELYRIA, OH - Thursday, July 30 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Elyria City Hall Parking Lot, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce boxes and masks for Elyria residents. Fresh Produce Boxes donated from Perfect Pact, USA typically include potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, apples, and...
Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield Response To Closing Of UH Elyria Medical Center Family Birth Center
ELYRIA, OHIO, July 27, 2020 - Mayor Frank Whitfield issued the following statement today regarding the closure of University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center’s Obstetrics (OB) Department and Family Birth Center: “This afternoon, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center President Kristi Sink...
What Happens When Community Engages
From having my wife and kids on the planning and design stages of the schools, to working with the contractors to fight for local and minority-owned businesses and laborers to be hired, to when we rallied as a community and fought for Hamilton to be built. It was humbling yesterday to visit and...
Public Involvement Requested – Downtown TLCI Phase 4 Grant Project
Downtown TLCI Phase 4 Grant Project
Saturday, July 25: Build-A-Bike
The Office of the Mayor and Elyria Bicycle Center are hosting the 2nd Build-A-Bike Saturday, a volunteer opportunity for people to safely come together and work on the donated bikes to get them ready for distribution to those in need as well as traditional sales to support parts and repair costs....
Elyria Planning Commission: July 7, 2020
The Elyria Planning Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM. CLICK HERE to access the meeting materials. How to Attend: Watch via YouTube: https://www.cityofelyria.org/youtube
Council Meeting Notice: July 06, 2020
You are hereby notified that a Vitiual Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 06, 2020 at 7 P.M. to consider the following: Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed TAX BUDGET (estimated unencumbered balances, estimated revenues and estimated expenditures) of the City of Elyria,...
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Finance Committee
Joint Community Development & Finance Committee Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Joint Committee Community Development & Finance
Community Development Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2020
Meeting Agenda June 29, 2020 - Community Development Committee
We Care Elyria: Fresh Produce Distribution
Thanks to a wonderful donation from Ted Copeland's Perfect Pact and packaging by Grobe Fruit Farm, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce to those in need. Join us at Elyria City Hall (131 Court Street) biweekly beginning Thursday, July 2 until Thursday, August 27. Fresh Produce Boxes...