The Chronicle-Telegram

10/07/2025

Noon news break: Man sentenced in son's death; Elyria sanitation coordinator seeks collaboration; Stefanski sees positives in Gabriel's debut -

10/07/2025

“Oberlin is pretty steeped in a lot of history, and we take it very seriously and we try to live up to a lot of that history,” said Oberlin City Council Vice President Michael McFarlin. “Anything that feeds into that, it’s a constant reminder for us. It’s a visual reminder of sort of where we’re coming from and … what we need to keep top of mind.”

According to the city of Oberlin's agreement with the Nord Family Foundation and additional documents, shared improvement projects will focus on the shared driveway and parking lot of the depot building and park. The agreement is set for a term of 10 years.

10/07/2025

Four members were absent from Monday’s session: Sylvia DuVall, D-at Large; Pam Carter, D-3rd Ward; JoAnne Moon, D-5th Ward; and Josh Thornsberry, D-8th Ward. All members were excused.

Four members were absent from Monday's session: Sylvia DuVall, D-at Large; Pam Carter, D-3rd Ward; JoAnne Moon, D-5th Ward; and Josh Thornsberry, D-8th Ward. All members were excused.

10/07/2025

The study was recommended by the city’s Public Safety and Health committee in April in response to residents’ concerns about traffic and safety in relation to developments in the area. Aaron Grilliot, vice president of GFT — formerly TranSystems Corporation, a transport design consultant that conducted the study — reported its findings at a Council work session Monday.

The study was recommended by the city's Public Safety and Health committee in April in response to residents' concerns about traffic and safety in relation to developments in the area. Aaron Grilliot, vice president of GFT — formerly TranSystems Corporation, a transport design consultant that cond...

10/07/2025

A farmer harvests soybeans from fields off Russia Road near the Lorain County Airport last week. Dry weather is critical to farmers who need the beans to be dry when they are gathered. Photo by Bruce Bishop.

10/07/2025

“We'll do what we have got to do on our end, do what you have to do on your end to help us stay here," said Purvie Smallwood, Project Works Coordinator for the Sanitation Department. "I know there’s some of you that want to get rid of us, I’m not pointing any fingers, that’s where you’re at with it. But I know these men do a hell of a job, and I make sure my men do what we have to do. I put my heart into my job, just like these guys do. So don't take away from this, please.”

City sanitation workers came to City Council's meeting in force on Monday to make the case that their work was invaluable to Elyria and any attempt to replace them would end up costing the city and the residents.

10/07/2025

Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Chris Cook said he hoped to send the case against James Stewart to the jury on Thursday.

Jason Kleinman, 49, of Olmsted Falls was hitting Mark Stewart when James Stewart, 42, of Brunswick pulled out a 9mm handgun and fired three shots, one of them fatally striking Kleinman in the head.

10/07/2025

"I accept what I've done," Christopher Reed told Judge Melissa Kobasher, sniffling and crying. "I'm not running from what I've done. I'm here to take responsibility...I'll never be the same."

Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Melissa Kobasher sentenced Christopher Reed, 37, of LaGrange Township, to prison for the death of his son, 11-year-old Liam Reed. She gave him credit for six days already served, before he was taken into custody and then to the Lorain County Jail.

10/06/2025

Noon news break: Amherst hosts Cemetery Walk; Woollybear 'predicts' heavy winter; Browns sn**ch defeat from jaws of victory -- again -

10/06/2025

Merrill Rainey has been the illustrator, creator and/or co-creator on several children’s books, including "Oink! I’m a Pig," "Roar! I’m a Dinosaur," "Asteroid Goldberg Passover in Outer Space," "Giants Are Very Brave People," "Color Cut Create Paper Toy Dinosaur World," "Color Cut Create Paper Toy Horse Ranch" and "My First Town: A Building Block Book."

Merrill Rainey, who is also a paper toy maker, grew up in Elyria, attending St. Mary School and graduated from Elyria High School in 1998. He graduated from Kent State University in 2003 with a degree in visual communication design with a background in illustration. While Rainey now lives in Whiteho...

10/06/2025

“I am proud to report significant decreases in nearly every area related to violent crime,” Chief James Welsh said in a press release. “Our Neighborhood Impact Unit, as a part of our violent crime reduction, has played an important role in helping drive down violent crime throughout the city.”

In a press release, Elyria Police Chief James Welsh said that the Neighborhood Impact Unit has been crucial in creating a marked decline in violent crime in the city.

10/06/2025

“As technology continues to evolve and more rechargeable devices enter our homes, it’s important that Ohioans understand how to safely use, charge, and dispose of items that use lithium-ion batteries,” stated Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon. “These batteries are potential hazards that are hiding in plain sight, and Fire Prevention Week is a great opportunity for all of us to learn simple actions that can prevent potentially devastating fires.”

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal announced the beginning of this year's fire prevention campaign, themed "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home," according to a press release Sunday.