Larissa Beriswill

Lagrange, Ohio

Journalist at The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)

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The Kove Collective grand opening met with ribbon-cutting

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Kove Collective & Suites, 126 W Herrick Ave. in Wellington, celebrated a grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony June 7. The event was well attended by community members and local supporters who had the opportunity to meet owner Malery Klingshirn and providers who offer services in the suites. “The Kove Collecting is kind of encompassing a bunch of different local businesses all in one,” said Klingshirn.
Oberlin Public Library celebrates Summer Reading Challenge with kickoff

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Oberlin Public Library hosted the Summer Reading Kickoff Fun Fest June 7 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 17 E. Vine St. in Oberlin. Many community members, including children, spent time in the park celebrating the start of the library’s summer reading program for kids and adults with a variety of activities.
Festival of the Fish returning to Vermilion

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce will host the 59th annual Festival of the Fish from June 13-15 in downtown Vermilion. The festival consists of a weekend full of events taking place in honor of Vermilion’s history as a thriving fishing industry, according to Sandy Coe, executive director of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce. “This was such a fishing town, that’s kind of how Festival of the Fish came about,” Coe said.
Lorain Public Library System South Lorain Branch hosts Urban Farm Volunteer Day

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Lorain Public Library System South Lorain Branch, 2121 Homewood Drive, hosted the Urban Farm Volunteer Day. The event took place June 4. The program, which is part of an ongoing partnership with Lorain County Community College, invites volunteers to help maintain the large garden at the library, according to Danielle Coward, manager of the South Lorain Branch.
Amherst Public Library weekly Storytime in the Park returns

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., hosted the first Storytime in the Park of the year. The event took place June 3 at Amherst Township Park, 44780 Middle Ridge Road. The annual program, which occurs weekly in June and July, invites residents with young children to the park for a themed, outdoor storytime featuring different activities, according to Megan Karhusz, youth services manager for Amherst Public Library.
Vermilion City Council approves funding for Senior Citizen Activity Fund

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

Vermilion City Council has approved the appropriation of $50,000 for the city’s Senior Citizen Activity Fund. The ordinance, which passed June 2 on its third reading with a 5-2 vote, will allow for the money to be put aside from the city’s General Fund for future programming to help benefit the growing senior population in Vermilion. “We’ve never been able to provide any benefits, help or servicing to our senior population,” said Ward 2 Councilman Greg Drew during the meeting.
Lorain Public Library System to launch Summer Food Service Program

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Lorain Public Library System is set to host the Summer Food Service Program for children younger than 18 years of age. The program begins June 5. According to Anastasia Desmond-Ortiz, director of the Lorain Public Library System, the program helps ensure children at community sites, like libraries, receive a free meal once a day during the summer. The program will begin June 5 at the Main Branch, 351 W. Sixth St. in Lorain, and the Domonkas Branch, 4125 E.
Taste of History Canteen Pub Crawl returns to Amherst

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

The Amherst Historical Society will host the Taste of History Canteen Pub Crawl from 7 to 10 p.m. June 12 in downtown Amherst to support local business and meet reenactors. In partnership with Main Street Amherst and the Military History Preservation Group, guests are invited to welcome reenactors to the community over local food and drink, according to Elizabeth Fought, public relations manager for the Amherst Historical Society.
Three youngsters selected, sponsored for Guardians Baseball Camp in Elyria

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

J.C. Insurance Agency in Elyria will sponsor three children in the Elyria Youth Sports Club to attend the Cleveland Guardians 2-Day Baseball Camp in July. As a frequent supporter of the organization, Lisa Bliss, agent for J.C. Insurance Agency, is helping to provide three players the opportunity to train with current and/or former Cleveland Guardians players in a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, according to Aric Bowens, CEO of Elyria Youth Sports Club. “I’m always willing to help,” Bliss said.
Lorain business owners, individuals host prom for area students

4 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Larissa Beriswill

A group of business owners and individuals hosted a prom at Venue 939, 939 Broadway in downtown Lorain, for students who attend area schools. With the help of various community members, the May 23 event was put together with a plethora of donations to help make the night a success, according to Holly Jackson, founder of Walls of Love and event co-organizer. “We were just looking to show the community in a positive light where people just stepped up and made this happen for the kids,” Jackson said.