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Ohio House concurs on amendments to transportation budget

The Ohio House of Representatives has agreed on Senate amendments to Sub.

By Lorain Times | Mar 21, 2025

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Lorain County ranks 53rd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $11,662 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Lorain County received an average of $11,662 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in Ohio.

By Lorain Times | Mar 11, 2025

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Lorain County ranks 29th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 21% in 2022

By Lorain Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21% of income in Lorain County—ranking it 29th least dependent among Ohio counties.

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Lorain County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022

By Lorain Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Lorain County, providing an average of $1,162 per capita to residents.

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Ohio lawmakers propose mandatory computer science courses for high school graduation

By Lorain Times | Feb 27, 2025

Speaker Pro Tempore Gayle Manning, a Republican from North Ridgeville, held a press conference in Columbus to discuss forthcoming legislation that mandates Ohio high school students take a computer science course for graduation.

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EDA awards $499,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lorain County in 2023

By Lorain Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $499,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lorain County, Ohio.

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Gayle Manning becomes first female speaker pro tempore in Ohio

By Lorain Times | Jan 6, 2025

State Representative Gayle Manning has been sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold this position in the state's history.

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Avon football team honored by Rep. Manning after winning state championship

By Lorain Times | Dec 19, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning recognized the Avon High School Football team at the Ohio Statehouse.

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Ohio House passes bill easing property taxes for seniors and veterans

By Lorain Times | Dec 12, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning, a Republican from North Ridgeville, has played a role in passing legislation aimed at easing the property tax burden for certain Ohio residents.

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Lorain County receives grant for brownfield remediation and senior housing project

By Lorain Times | Dec 5, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning has announced that the Lorain County Land Reutilization Corporation has been granted over $800,000 in Brownfield Remediation Grants.

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New community health center opens in North Ridgeville with state funding

By Lorain Times | Sep 30, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) has announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has allocated $500,000 to the Department of Mental Health for constructing a new community health center for Lorain County Health and Dentistry.

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Ohio Controlling Board approves $1 million for Elyria recovery center

By Lorain Times | Jul 8, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) has announced the Ohio Controlling Board has released $1 million in state funding to the Road to Hope recovery center in Elyria.

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Elyria High School runner honored for winning sprinting triple crown

By Lorain Times | Jul 2, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) recently recognized Elyria High School senior Mateo Medina for his historic achievement in winning the sprinting "triple crown" at this year's State Finals. Medina won the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter events.

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Lorain County Commissioner's Offices open normal hours on July 5th

By Lorain Times | Jun 28, 2024

Please be advised that due to the upcoming July 4th holiday, the Lorain County Commissioners' Office will be operating with reduced staff and services on Friday, July 5. Office hours will remain the same. "We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!"

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Ohio House passes bill allocating funds for capital improvement

By Lorain Times | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, marking the approval of the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. This includes significant funding for the Strategic Community Investment Fund. State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announced that the Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects.

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Lorain County Announces Office Hours and Closures for Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

By Lorain Times | Mar 21, 2024

Lorain County government offices have announced their operating hours and closures for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.The Clerk of Courts office at the Lorain County Justice Center will be open until noon on the day of the eclipse, with no court proceedings taking place. All other offices in the building will be closed for the day, and the building itself will shut its doors at noon.Meanwhile, at the Lorain County Court House on Second Street in Elyria, no offices will be open, and the building will remain closed for the entire day.In the Lorain County...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lorain County rise or fall in 2021?

By Lorain Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lorain County received $5.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Lorain County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Lorain Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Lorain County received $3,014,517 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Analysis: Lorain Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Lorain Times | Jan 31, 2024

The Lorain Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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2024 Eclipse

By Lorain Times Report | Jan 26, 2024

Please take our survey: Voices of Lorain: 2024 Solar Eclipse - City of Lorain (civilspace.io)