Two area boys hospitalized after lightning strike. 2008-07-09 Two Elyria boys who were playing outside along Stanford Avenue Tuesday afternoon, were struck by lightning after they took cover from the approaching storm beneath a tree.

Priest Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Claims 2008-07-08 The Cleveland Catholic Diocese has revealed that a former Elyria priest has handed over his resignation amid sexual abuse allegations.

Oberlin Gets Another Historical Marker. 2008-07-08 It was a long time coming, but downtown Oberlin is now officially a historical district.

Ohio Gov. and Former Gov. Celebrate Lakes Pact. 2008-07-08 Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and his Republican predecessor have come together on the shore of Lake Erie to celebrate an agreement aimed at protecting the Great Lakes.

Lorain's Project Grad will share in funding boost. 2008-07-08 A much needed boost is coming to Lorain's Project Grad program. U. S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Avon was in town Monday announcing an additional $100,000 to be shared between the Lorain program, and those in Akron and Cincinnati.

Many camps haven't done criminal checks. 2008-07-07 A newspaper report says just 42 percent of summer camps surveyed by the state's Department of Job and Family Services have completed mandatory background checks of employees.

Establishments line up to offer Keno. 2008-07-07 A newspaper says more than 1,000 bars, restaurants, racetracks, bowling alleys and other establishments have applied to the state to bring the Ohio Lottery's new Keno game to patrons.

Elyria Warehouse Fire 2008-07-03 People have been allowed to return to homes evacuated overnight near a sprawling warehouse fire in Elyria.

A Lorain Business Moves To Avon... 2008-07-02 The Kuno Creative Group has announced it will be moving it's marketing company from downtown Lorain to a new facility in Avon.

Avon Gets Ready To Play Ball... 2008-07-02 The official groundbreaking for the minor league ballpark in Avon took place Tuesday.

Developer Wants To Use Wind To Bring Jobs To The County. 2008-07-01 It could take 5 to 7 years to become a reality, but a developer wants to put up wind turbines in Lake Erie just off the shore in Lorain.