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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...

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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...

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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)....

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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. 

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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/ 

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Invacare Plans to Grow at its Elyria Campus

CLEVELAND, September 28, 2020 – Invacare Corporation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment headquartered in Elyria, OH, is expected to add approximately 45 new positions at its manufacturing site in Elyria with the launch of a new oxygen concentrator to address rising global...

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Public Input Needed: City of Elyria Charter

The City of Elyria is seeking public input on its charter for review this year. Residents are encouraged to view the charter here or below, and are able to add comments directly to the Google document, or by attending the Thursday, October 8, 2020 Charter Review Committee meeting at 5:00 PM at...

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Road Closure: W. River – Lake Ave to SR-57

Beginning Monday September 21, 2020, W River Road N between Lake Avenue and Furnace Street will be closed for water main installation, sewer replacement and pavement restoration. Northbound traffic will not be permitted. Local traffic will be able to travel Southbound.  The project will begin on W...

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