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Announcements
City of Elyria to Gather Resident Input About The Future of Their Parks at Upcoming Town Hall Session
ELYRIA, OH - The City of Elyria is seeking input from residents about what they want from their Parks and Recreation system. A Town Hall master planning session will be held on October 12 at 5:30pm at Thomas Shores South Recreation Center, located at 215 16th Street, Elyria, OH 44035. “One of the...
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...
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...
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...
Cascade Park Notice
Due to the pending bridge delivery, fabrication and installation at Cascade Park, the entrance to Elywood Park on Washington Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning Monday, September 14, 2020 with the hope of re-opening the roadway by the end of the day on Friday, September 18,...
Splash Pads Closing September 21
The City of Elyria Splash Pads at West (1200 Foster Avenue) and South (215 16th Street) will close on Monday, September 21, 2020 for the season.
CITY OF ELYRIA INVITES CHILDCARE & YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDERS TO SECOND FRANK CONVERSATION WITH MAYOR WHITFIELD
Elyria, OH – Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield invites area childcare service and youth program providers to meet with the City again to discuss their unique needs and challenges as they work to support families throughout the health crisis, as well as talking through the Public Service Application for...
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Coronavirus Relief Grants Now Available Through the City of Elyria CARES Act Fund
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...
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...
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...