ELYRIA, OH - The City of Elyria and Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) seek community input on potential solutions to include in the Elyra Active Transportation Plan (ATP). Discuss future walking and biking routes specific to your neighborhood with city leaders and residents. Join an online...
Announcements
City of Elyria Invites Entrepreneurs and Local Business Owners for Virtual Lunch & Learn Session on E-Commerce Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
ELYRIA, OH - Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfeld and Economic Transformation & Business Services Director Dawn Calvert invites area entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and local business owners to attend ‘Taking Your Business Online’ a virtual lunch and learn session on Tuesday, December 8 at 12:00...
Trash/Recycling Pickup Delayed 1 Day – Service to Resume 12/2
ELYRIA, OH - Due to Republic Services temporarily closing the Lorain County Landfill in response to the U.S. National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning for north central and northeast Ohio, effective 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 30 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1 in which 6-15 inches are...
Sanitation Department closed 12/01/2020
Due to Republic Services Landfill being closed 12/01/2020 due to inclement weather the City's Sanitation Department will not be running tomorrow 12/01/2020. The Sanitation Department will treat this like a holiday week and work on Saturday. For questions, please call the Santiation...
Snow Removal
As the snow season approaches, the Streets Department wants to ensure residents understand the existing snow removal, salting, and de-icing practices: All main roads, state routes, hills, brides, and established school bus routes are completed 1st; Secondary streets are plowed only when snow...
Community News: LCCAA Rental Assistance Applications Reopen 12/7
The Lorain County Community Action Agency's Rent Assistance Program will reopen for applications on Monday, December 7 at 8:00 AM. A limited number of additional applications will be taken and residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Residents who have already applied for the program...
Elyria Festival of Lights Announced
CITY OF ELYRIA & ELYRIA SUNRISE ROTARY TO PROVIDE COVID-19 FRIENDLY DRIVE-THRU SANTA HOUSE ELYRIA, OH - The City of Elyria’s beloved Festival of Lights tradition will continue this year despite COVID-19. “The Elyria Sunrise Rotary and City of Elyria have heard from Santa and his North Pole...
Reminder: Trash/Recycling Pickup Delayed 1 Day After Thanksgiving
Please note that trash and/or recycling routes are delayed one (1) day after Thanksgiving. To view remaining 2020 sanitation holiday delays, click here.
Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Mobile Pantry
In partnership with the City of Elyria, Lorain County Board of Commissioners, and Lorain El Centro, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is hosting a special holiday food distribution on Saturday, November 21st from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Midway Mall (3343 Midway Mall, Elyria, OH 44035)....
November 16th Council Meeting Moved to Virtual
Based on Governor DeWine's recommendations due to the current spike in COVID-19 cases, the Monday, November 16th Elyria City Council meeting has been moved to virtual only. Residents are able to watch on the City of Elyria's YouTube Channel.
Community News: Free Virtual Drama Classes Available for Elyria Residents
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Public Comments Needed: 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan
The City’s draft FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Annual Action Plan and update to the Consolidated Plan is available for public review and comment. The intent of the Plan is to create a housing and community development strategy in which the City of Elyria identifies...
City of Elyria Aims to Boost Digital Transformation Opportunities for Residents
The modern city is evolving, as data drives a wave of collaboration between local government, universities, and the tech sector. Elyria, OH - A new initiative to help residents join and profit from the data economy is being announced by the Office of the Mayor of the City of Elyria. The city has...
Utility Delinquency Disconnections to Resume December 1
Delinquency disconnections are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. For questions about your bill and/or disconnection, please call the Elyria Public Utilities Department at 440-326-1570. Residents struggling to make payment(s) are encouraged to reach out to the Lorain County...
Community News: Mobile Market Senior Meal Delivery Service
Elyria residents ages 55-59 may be eligible for home delivered dinners from Our F.A.M.I.L.Y & Invest Elyria through a grant from the Office of Community Development. Register at: bit.ly/ElyriaSeniorMeal
DEA National RX Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, individuals are able to turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Collection sites in Lorain County include all Police Departments, the Lorain County Sheriff's Department, and Columbia Township Fire Department: The Lorain County...
Fall 2020 Leaf Collection
Fall 2020 Leaf Collection details have been announced, and can be found here: https://www.cityofelyria.org/department/streets/fall-2020-leaf-collection/
Trick-or-Treat
Trick-or-Treat in Elyria will be from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Guardians/Parents are asked to accompany minors on their rounds. The City cannot determine how families celebrate, but, per guidelines provided by the State of Ohio, recommend: Wear a mask (in addition to a...
Make Your Voice Heard: Parks & Recreation
Elyria residents are encouraged to complete the Parks & Recreation survey to provide their input, ideas, and recommendations surround parks/public facilities and recreational activities and programming. Responses will be used to develop a resident-driven Master Plan Update that will guide the...
EFD Reminds Residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
The Elyria Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” According to NFPA, cooking is the...