Carissa Woytach

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Wildcats reminded to make best of future, savor momentsCARLISLE TWP. — After 13 years of school stress, drama and memorable moments, Keystone’s class of 2025 made it across the finish line on Friday. The district’s 144th graduating class walked across the stage at First Baptist Church and into their bright future, salutatorian Mallory Skvor said.

2 weeks ago | chroniclet.com | Carissa Woytach

An Amherst Township man is charged with felonious assault after allegedly shooting a woman on state Route 58. Nicholas DeJesus, 27, allegedly shot a 32-year-old woman driving a Rising Sun Centers LLC van near Middle Ridge Road and Route 58 shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, following a road rage incident between DeJesus and another driver.

1 month ago | chroniclet.com | Carissa Woytach

Lorain Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc. celebrates golden anniversaryLORAIN — The Lorain Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday. The longstanding community service organization celebrated its golden anniversary at Rosewood Place in Lorain.

1 month ago | chroniclet.com | Carissa Woytach

LORAIN — After a six-year hiatus, Lorain’s Cinco de Mayo parade returns May 3. This year’s parade will step off from Oakwood Park, snaking its way through south Lorain to end at Mexican Mutual, where the nearly 97-year-old social club will open its doors to the public for food, music and other festivities. Parade chairman Martin Leibas said this will be the first Cinco de Mayo parade held in the city since 2019.

1 month ago | chroniclet.com | Carissa Woytach

Lorain Police Sergeant on leave, under investigation for off-duty crashLORAIN — A Lorain police officer is on paid administrative leave after allegedly leaving the scene of a vehicle crash that left two civilians’ cars heavily damaged. Sgt. Eric Rivera was placed on leave late last week after reportedly crashing his police cruiser, a 2020 Dodge Charger, into two vehicles and a shed off Long Avenue and West Ninth Street shortly before 11 p.m. April 17.