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NewsPublished: Jun. 20, 2025, 3:55 p.m.Each memorial tree purchased through Lorain's new initiative will cost a minimum of $150 and includes a commemorative plaque bearing the honoree’s name.Getty ImagesLORAIN, Ohio — Lorain City Council approved a new program Monday that will allow residents to purchase a memorial tree that will both honor loved ones and contribute to the city’s environmental revitalization efforts.

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NewsPublished: Jun. 20, 2025, 2:51 p.m.Under current state operating budget proposals for fiscal year 2026, funding for Ohio’s public libraries would be cut by nearly $25 million compared to the previous year, according to the Ohio Library Council. Getty ImagesOBERLIN, Ohio — Oberlin City Councilvoted Monday to placea 3.25-mill tax levy renewal for the Oberlin Public Libraryon the Nov. 4 election ballot, seeking to sustain library operations funding that’s set to expire in 2026.

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NewsPublished: Jun. 18, 2025, 3:52 p.m.The Lorain County Dog Kennel does not receive money from the county’s general fund. Instead, it operates through dog license sales, adoption and redemption fees and public donations.Getty ImagesELYRIA, Ohio – The Lorain County Dog Kennel reached full capacity this week after taking in 15 dogs within 36 hours as adoption rates remain critically low. With every cage at the facility occupied, some larger dogs are being held in kennels intended for smaller breeds.

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LORAIN, Ohio – Facing a dramatic surge in transportation costs, Lorain City School District is considering a complete shift away from contracted bus services to taking full control of its transportation system. The district has been gradually transitioning to an in-house transportation model since 2023, but the financial strain of subcontracted services — especially for students with specialized needs — is accelerating the conversation.

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NewsPublished: Jun. 18, 2025, 10:41 a.m.If adopted, the ordinance would allow residents in single-family homes to keep up to 12 hens for personal egg production.Getty ImagesLORAIN, Ohio — Lorain residents may soon be allowed to raise chickens in their backyards, as City Council advanced a proposed ordinance to a second reading scheduled for July 7.