Larissa Beriswill

Lagrange, Ohio

Journalist at The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)

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Top 100 of the Last 100 Book Discussion Group meets monthly at Ritter Public Library

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Top 100 of the Last 100 Book Discussion Group met May 28 at Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave. in Vermilion, for the monthly meeting to discuss top books of each year. Members of the book discussion group participate monthly reading the top book from a different year counting down to 1922, said Angela Plant, adult services librarian at Ritter Public Library, who started the group in 2022.
Kiwanis Club of Vermilion to host free putt-putt event for students

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Kiwanis Club of Vermilion will host a free end-of-the-school year putt-putt event at Romps Putter Port, 5125 Liberty Ave. in Vermilion. The event will take place from 3-7 p.m., May 29 and is open to students in the area to enjoy a free round of mini golfing to celebrate the start of summer, according to Amie Martin, president of the Kiwanis Club of Vermilion.
North Ridgeville Heart and Sole to host 2nd annual Community Scavenger Hunt

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The North Ridgeville Heart and Sole, a community-based group powered by United Way of Greater Lorain County, will host the second annual Community Scavenger Hunt from June 7-28 in North Ridgeville. Residents will have the opportunity to register a team for the hunt to participate in weekly activities for points and a chance to win up to $400 in gift cards for North Ridgeville businesses, according to a news release.
Amherst Public Library hosts monthly storytime for adults with intellectual disabilities

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., recently hosted its monthly Library Time: An Adapted Storytime for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities program. The program, which takes place the last Wednesday of each month, is tailored for adult day center groups that visit the library, according to Megan Karhusz, youth services manager for the Amherst Public Library. “We have many day programs from the area that come to visit the library just to hang out,” Karhusz said May 21.
Yves Development to transform site of former Vermilion Intermediate School to housing

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Yves Development has been named as the developer of the site housing the former Vermilion Intermediate School, 935 Decatur St.During a Vermilion City Council meeting May 19, Mayor Jim Forthofer announced Yves Development will move forward with eventually clearing the site for future housing. “This property sits in a prime location with incredible potential,” said Garrett David Allen, president of Yves Development and attorney at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland.
U.S. Army Private First Class Anthony J. Gallo honored with ceremony on 80th death anniversary

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

A wreath-placing ceremony took place May 23 at the Lorain County Gold Star Families Memorial, 308 Second St. in Elyria, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the death of U.S. Army Private First Class Anthony J. Gallo. Gallo, who was from Lorain and part of the 32nd Infantry Regiment, was killed in action May 23, 1945, during World War II in Okinawa, Japan, according to Tony Gallo, president and CEO of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce.
Keystone Middle School hosts annual Day of Awesome

1 week ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Keystone Middle School, 501 Opportunity Way in LaGrange, hosted the annual Day of Awesome event for its students. Headed by the school’s You Belong group, Day of Awesome, which took place May 22, was a school-wide event to promote inclusivity and connect students together, according to Ian Gould, Keystone Middle School school counselor. “Three years ago, I said let’s try this out, and it has evolved from there — this is our big day,” Gould said.
Vermilion High hosts NASA Downlink event featuring Astronaut Anne McClain

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Vermilion High School was selected to host a NASA Downlink event May 23 to live chat with Anne McClain, NASA astronaut and U.S. Army colonel. McClain, who is aboard the International Space Station, joined students via livestream for a 20-minute question and answer session. “We went through an extensive application process that started back in the fall of 2024, and then found out in March that we were going to get the Downlink,” said Jennifer Bengele, Vermilion High School principal.
The Lucky Penny Café in LaGrange celebrates 1 year under new ownership

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Lucky Penny Café in LaGrange, 100 U.S. Grant St., is celebrating a year under new ownership. Since taking ownership in 2024, Jackie Tompkins said the café stands as a place for community members to enjoy locally-brewed coffee and fresh menu items in a vibrant atmosphere. The one-year anniversary was May 21. “We didn’t change a whole lot in the beginning, because it already had a great following,” Tompkins said.
Lorain County Youth Brigade seeking donations for summer projects

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Lorain County Youth Brigade is seeking donations to help continue the Summer Project series in cleaning up public parks and areas in Lorain. The nonprofit is composed of middle and high school students who have spent time cleaning up and preparing public parks in Lorain for the community to enjoy, according to Martin Heberling, founder of the Lorain County Youth Brigade and Langston Middle School teacher.